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

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

Which airlines fly to Scotland?

British Airways, KLM and Qatar Airways 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 56% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Scotland. Keep in mind that there are 6 different airlines that fly to Scotland on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

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 Johannesburg (a popular airport in South Africa) to Edinburgh (the most popular airport in Scotland), then the flight time is 17h 45m on average. If you fly from Cape Town (another popular airport in South Africa) to Edinburgh, then the average flight time is 18h 10m.

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 May 2026, there are 6 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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13:30 - 09:40

JNB

EDI

45h 10m

2 stops

10:40 - 09:40

EDI

JNB

22h 00m

2 stops

£573Turkish Airlines

Mon, 8 Jun - Sun, 21 Jun

19:30 - 15:15

CPT

EDI

20h 45m

1 stop

07:55 - 13:10

EDI

CPT

28h 15m

1 stop

£577Qatar Airways

Wed, 27 May - Sat, 30 May

12:40 - 06:25

JNB

EDI

18h 45m

1 stop

15:10 - 04:00

EDI

JNB

35h 50m

1 stop

£579Qatar Airways

Sun, 21 Jun - Tue, 30 Jun

13:30 - 10:00

JNB

EDI

46h 30m

2 stops

11:00 - 09:40

EDI

JNB

20h 40m

2 stops

£582Turkish Airlines

Tue, 3 Nov - Wed, 18 Nov

13:30 - 12:40

JNB

GLA

24h 10m

1 stop

14:40 - 10:15

GLA

JNB

18h 35m

1 stop

£648Emirates

Mon, 8 Jun - Thu, 11 Jun

13:15 - 12:40

CPT

GLA

24h 25m

1 stop

14:40 - 18:05

GLA

CPT

26h 25m

1 stop

£650Emirates

Wed, 2 Sep - Mon, 21 Sep

21:15 - 14:05

JNB

ABZ

17h 50m

1 stop

20:25 - 09:25

ABZ

JNB

36h 00m

1 stop

£710British Airways

Wed, 23 Sep - Sun, 4 Oct

21:15 - 08:30

JNB

ABZ

36h 15m

1 stop

06:40 - 09:25

ABZ

JNB

25h 45m

1 stop

£711British Airways

Sun, 7 Jun - Sun, 14 Jun

17:00 - 10:00

JNB

ABZ

42h 00m

2 stops

12:55 - 00:15

ABZ

JNB

34h 20m

2 stops

£753Kenya Airways

Wed, 1 Jul - Wed, 23 Sep

01:15 - 10:00

JNB

ABZ

33h 45m

2 stops

12:55 - 10:55

ABZ

JNB

21h 00m

2 stops

£760Kenya Airways

Tue, 22 Sep - Sun, 4 Oct

SWISS flights from South Africa to Scotland

Our best SWISS deals on South Africa to Scotland flight tickets

SWISS

21 May

CPT22:25Cape Town Intl

19h 10m

1 stop

EDI16:35Edinburgh Turnhouse

4 Jun

EDI08:50Edinburgh Turnhouse

27h 35m

2 stops

CPT13:25Cape Town Intl

£615

SWISS

21 May

CPT14:15Cape Town Intl

27h 20m

2 stops

EDI16:35Edinburgh Turnhouse

4 Jun

EDI08:50Edinburgh Turnhouse

27h 35m

2 stops

CPT13:25Cape Town Intl

£729

SWISS

6 Jun

CPT22:45Cape Town Intl

35h 00m

1 stop

EDI08:45Edinburgh Turnhouse

15 Jun

EDI19:40Edinburgh Turnhouse

40h 45m

2 stops

CPT13:25Cape Town Intl

£777

Qatar Airways flights from South Africa to Scotland

Our best Qatar Airways deals on South Africa to Scotland flight tickets

Qatar Airways

27 May

CPT19:30Cape Town Intl

20h 45m

1 stop

EDI15:15Edinburgh Turnhouse

30 May

EDI07:55Edinburgh Turnhouse

28h 15m

1 stop

CPT13:10Cape Town Intl

£577

Qatar Airways

21 Jun

JNB12:40Johannesburg OR Tambo

18h 45m

1 stop

EDI06:25Edinburgh Turnhouse

30 Jun

EDI15:10Edinburgh Turnhouse

35h 50m

1 stop

JNB04:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

£579

Qatar Airways

19 Jun

JNB12:40Johannesburg OR Tambo

26h 00m

1 stop

EDI13:40Edinburgh Turnhouse

30 Jun

EDI15:10Edinburgh Turnhouse

35h 50m

1 stop

JNB04:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

£585

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JohannesburgEdinburgh

JNB - EDI

JNBEDI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 8/6

13:30-09:40

2 stops45h 10m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 21/6

10:40-09:40

2 stops22h 00m

£573

Cape TownEdinburgh

CPT - EDI

CPTEDI

Cape Town Intl

Wed 27/5

19:30-15:15

1 stop20h 45m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 30/5

07:55-13:10

1 stop28h 15m

£577

JohannesburgEdinburgh

JNB - EDI

JNBEDI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 21/6

12:40-06:25

1 stop18h 45m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 30/6

15:10-04:00

1 stop35h 50m

£579

JohannesburgEdinburgh

JNB - EDI

JNBEDI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 3/11

13:30-10:00

2 stops46h 30m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 18/11

11:00-09:40

2 stops20h 40m

£582

Fastest return journey

JohannesburgGlasgow

JNB - GLA

JNBGLA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 8/6

13:30-12:40

1 stop24h 10m

Glasgow Intl

Thu 11/6

14:40-10:15

1 stop18h 35m

£648

Cape TownGlasgow

CPT - GLA

CPTGLA

Cape Town Intl

Wed 2/9

13:15-12:40

1 stop24h 25m

Glasgow Intl

Mon 21/9

14:40-18:05

1 stop26h 25m

£650

JohannesburgAberdeen

JNB - ABZ

JNBABZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 23/9

21:15-14:05

1 stop17h 50m

Aberdeen Dyce

Sun 4/10

20:25-09:25

1 stop36h 00m

£710

JohannesburgAberdeen

JNB - ABZ

JNBABZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 7/6

21:15-08:30

1 stop36h 15m

Aberdeen Dyce

Sun 14/6

06:40-09:25

1 stop25h 45m

£711

JohannesburgAberdeen

JNB - ABZ

JNBABZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 1/7

17:00-10:00

2 stops42h 00m

Aberdeen Dyce

Wed 23/9

12:55-00:15

2 stops34h 20m

£753

JohannesburgAberdeen

JNB - ABZ

JNBABZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 22/9

01:15-10:00

2 stops33h 45m

Aberdeen Dyce

Sun 4/10

12:55-10:55

2 stops21h 00m

£760

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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 May is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around £285.

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 £618 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 £589 on momondo.

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You could potentially save up to 38% on your flight if you consider stops on a South Africa to Scotland flight.

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Fastest flight time	17h 20m
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The fastest flight from South Africa to Scotland takes 17h 20m

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 May 2026, there are 6 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
Emirates	PriceFrom £403	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.1 3,571 reviews	Search Emirates flights
British Airways	PriceFrom £452	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.7 7,978 reviews	Search British Airways flights
Lufthansa	PriceFrom £498	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.8 7,999 reviews	Search Lufthansa flights
KLM	PriceFrom £506	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 1,517 reviews	Search KLM flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom £519	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 3,728 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom £545	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 4,366 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights

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