Which airlines fly to Scotland?

British Airways, Qatar Airways and KLM are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Scotland from South Africa according to our data. British Airways is the first choice among our users, with 53% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Scotland. Keep in mind that there are 5 different airlines that fly to Scotland on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from South Africa to Scotland?

Qatar Airways, Turkish Airlines, and Emirates are the most popular carriers operating from South Africa to Scotland

How long is the flight from South Africa to Scotland?

The flight from South Africa to Scotland depends on which airports you’re departing from and arriving to, and whether or not you have a layover. If you fly from Cape Town (a popular airport in South Africa) to Edinburgh (the most popular airport in Scotland), then the flight time is 14h 05m on average. If you fly from Johannesburg (another popular airport in South Africa) to Edinburgh, then the average flight time is 16h 50m.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from South Africa to Scotland?

Prices for flights from South Africa to Scotland were last updated today.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from South Africa to Scotland?

As of August 2026, there are 5 operators available to choose from for flights from South Africa to Scotland.

How old do you have to be to fly from South Africa to Scotland?

The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from South Africa to Scotland.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Scotland?

The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Scotland may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Scotland. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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00:10 - 07:10CPT Cape Town Intl-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

32h 00m2 stops London Gatwick Dublin

06:15 - 12:40EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-CPT Cape Town Intl

29h 25m3 stops Dublin Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Johannesburg OR Tambo

£551Multiple Airlines

Wed, 16 Sep - Tue, 29 Sep

00:10 - 20:40CPT Cape Town Intl-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

21h 30m1 stop London Gatwick

06:15 - 18:35EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-CPT Cape Town Intl

35h 20m3 stops Dublin Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Johannesburg OR Tambo

£555Multiple Airlines

Sat, 3 Oct - Tue, 13 Oct

16:35 - 16:00CPT Cape Town Intl-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

24h 25m1 stop Istanbul

10:45 - 11:50EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-CPT Cape Town Intl

24h 05m1 stop Istanbul

£593Turkish Airlines

Sun, 4 Oct - Tue, 13 Oct

13:30 - 15:20JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

27h 50m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Istanbul

16:20 - 09:40EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

39h 20m2 stops Istanbul Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

£599Turkish Airlines

Wed, 18 Nov - Sun, 22 Nov

14:05 - 13:40JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

24h 35m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

15:10 - 09:00EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

16h 50m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

£599Qatar Airways

Wed, 16 Sep - Sun, 20 Sep

19:35 - 08:25JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

14h 50m1 stop London Heathrow

17:55 - 10:25EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

14h 30m1 stop London Heathrow

£623British Airways

Sat, 19 Dec - Wed, 6 Jan

19:35 - 18:25JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

24h 50m1 stop London Heathrow

17:55 - 10:25EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

14h 30m1 stop London Heathrow

£631British Airways

Fri, 18 Dec - Wed, 6 Jan

18:30 - 11:35CPT Cape Town Intl-GLA Glasgow Intl

19h 05m1 stop Dubai Intl

13:35 - 18:00GLA Glasgow Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

26h 25m1 stop Dubai Intl

£642Emirates

Fri, 30 Oct - Fri, 13 Nov

10:25 - 11:35JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-GLA Glasgow Intl

27h 10m1 stop Dubai Intl

13:35 - 16:35GLA Glasgow Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

25h 00m1 stop Dubai Intl

£643Emirates

Sun, 8 Nov - Sun, 15 Nov

20:55 - 13:40JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

17h 45m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

15:10 - 09:10EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

17h 00m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

£656Qatar Airways

Wed, 2 Sep - Wed, 9 Sep

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Turkish Airlines flights from South Africa to Scotland

Our best Turkish Airlines deals on South Africa to Scotland flight tickets

Turkish Airlines

4 Oct

CPT16:35Cape Town Intl

24h 25m

1 stop

EDI16:00Edinburgh Turnhouse

13 Oct

EDI10:45Edinburgh Turnhouse

24h 05m

1 stop

CPT11:50Cape Town Intl

£593

Turkish Airlines

26 Oct

CPT17:20Cape Town Intl

24h 00m

1 stop

EDI15:20Edinburgh Turnhouse

3 Nov

EDI16:20Edinburgh Turnhouse

17h 45m

1 stop

CPT12:05Cape Town Intl

£596

Turkish Airlines

28 Oct

CPT17:20Cape Town Intl

24h 00m

1 stop

EDI15:20Edinburgh Turnhouse

5 Nov

EDI10:40Edinburgh Turnhouse

23h 25m

1 stop

CPT12:05Cape Town Intl

£597

SWISS flights from South Africa to Scotland

Our best SWISS deals on South Africa to Scotland flight tickets

SWISS

28 Oct

CPT09:20Cape Town Intl

35h 35m

1 stop

EDI18:55Edinburgh Turnhouse

5 Nov

EDI10:15Edinburgh Turnhouse

19h 20m

1 stop

CPT07:35Cape Town Intl

£594

SWISS

28 Oct

CPT09:20Cape Town Intl

35h 35m

1 stop

EDI18:55Edinburgh Turnhouse

5 Nov

EDI10:15Edinburgh Turnhouse

19h 20m

1 stop

CPT07:35Cape Town Intl

£602

SWISS

28 Oct

CPT09:20Cape Town Intl

35h 35m

1 stop

EDI18:55Edinburgh Turnhouse

5 Nov

EDI10:15Edinburgh Turnhouse

19h 20m

1 stop

CPT07:35Cape Town Intl

£602

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Cape TownEdinburgh

CPT Cape Town Intl - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

CPTEDI

Cape Town Intl

Wed 16/9

00:10-07:10

2 stops32h 00m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 29/9

06:15-12:40

3 stops29h 25m

£551

Cape TownEdinburgh

CPT Cape Town Intl - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

CPTEDI

Cape Town Intl

Sat 3/10

00:10-20:40

1 stop21h 30m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 13/10

06:15-18:35

3 stops35h 20m

£555

Cape TownEdinburgh

CPT Cape Town Intl - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

CPTEDI

Cape Town Intl

Sun 4/10

16:35-16:00

1 stop24h 25m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 13/10

10:45-11:50

1 stop24h 05m

£593

JohannesburgEdinburgh

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

JNBEDI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 18/11

13:30-15:20

2 stops27h 50m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 22/11

16:20-09:40

2 stops39h 20m

£599

JohannesburgEdinburgh

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

JNBEDI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 16/9

14:05-13:40

1 stop24h 35m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 20/9

15:10-09:00

1 stop16h 50m

£599

Fastest return journey

JohannesburgEdinburgh

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

JNBEDI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 19/12

19:35-08:25

1 stop14h 50m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 6/1

17:55-10:25

1 stop14h 30m

£623

JohannesburgEdinburgh

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

JNBEDI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 18/12

19:35-18:25

1 stop24h 50m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 6/1

17:55-10:25

1 stop14h 30m

£631

Cape TownGlasgow

CPT Cape Town Intl - GLA Glasgow Intl

CPTGLA

Cape Town Intl

Fri 30/10

18:30-11:35

1 stop19h 05m

Glasgow Intl

Fri 13/11

13:35-18:00

1 stop26h 25m

£642

JohannesburgGlasgow

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - GLA Glasgow Intl

JNBGLA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 8/11

10:25-11:35

1 stop27h 10m

Glasgow Intl

Sun 15/11

13:35-16:35

1 stop25h 00m

£643

JohannesburgEdinburgh

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

JNBEDI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 2/9

20:55-13:40

1 stop17h 45m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 9/9

15:10-09:10

1 stop17h 00m

£656

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from South Africa to Scotland

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Scotland?

If you are unable to visit Scotland during the month of February, then departing from South Africa during the month November is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around £614.

How far in advance should I book a flight from South Africa to Scotland?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Scotland from South Africa when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Scotland for around £636 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Scotland from South Africa for as low as £608 on momondo.

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You could potentially save up to 13% on your flight if you consider stops on a South Africa to Scotland flight.

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Fastest flight time	14h 05m
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The fastest flight from South Africa to Scotland takes 14h 05m

There are no direct flights from South Africa to Scotland. There are no popular flight routes from South Africa to Scotland.

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Frequently asked questions about flying from South Africa to Scotland

When did momondo last update prices for flights from South Africa to Scotland?
Prices for flights from South Africa to Scotland were last updated today.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from South Africa to Scotland?
As of August 2026, there are 5 operators available to choose from for flights from South Africa to Scotland.
How old do you have to be to fly from South Africa to Scotland?
The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from South Africa to Scotland.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Scotland?
The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Scotland may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Scotland. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

Best airlines flying from South Africa to Scotland

Compare and see reviews for airlines that fly from South Africa to Scotland with momondo

Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
British Airways	PriceFrom £458	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.7 8,151 reviews	Search British Airways flights
KLM	PriceFrom £529	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 1,555 reviews	Search KLM flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom £545	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 3,739 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom £547	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 4,476 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Emirates	PriceFrom £582	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.1 3,648 reviews	Search Emirates flights

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