How long is the flight from Glasgow to Cape Town?

Departing from Glasgow to Cape Town will take you 25h 40m. Airlines will cover a distance of 6350 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Glasgow to Cape Town round-trip?

Flying on KLM is currently your cheapest option to Cape Town, with prices starting at £571. Additional return tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Lufthansa and Emirates, with the lowest prices starting at £630 and £755, respectively. KLM is priced at 33% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Glasgow to Cape Town one-way?

One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as £430 on Lufthansa. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include KLM from £581 and Emirates from £628 one-way.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Cape Town ranges from 20.0 - 100.0 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 100.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Cape Town when rainfall is around 20.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Cape Town, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 21.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 12.0 C).

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Glasgow to Cape Town?

The most popular airlines flying from Glasgow to Cape Town are KLM, British Airways and Emirates. Something to consider prior to booking your flight.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from GLA to CPT?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Glasgow to Cape Town as you normally would.

What airport do you fly into for flights to Cape Town from Glasgow?

Cape Town Intl (CPT) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Glasgow to Cape Town. You should not have trouble finding flights to Cape Town Intl from Glasgow; the airport handles an average of 0 inbound flights from Glasgow per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 9 airlines have flights to the Cape Town airport from Glasgow. It is only a 9.7 mi journey from Cape Town Intl (CPT) to Cape Town’s city center.

Can I find deals for flights from Glasgow to Cape Town that include hotel bookings?

Yes. In addition to deals on Glasgow to Cape Town flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

How can I find direct flights from Glasgow to Cape Town?

After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Glasgow to Cape Town.

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Cheap flight deals from Glasgow to Cape Town

Round-trip from	£603
One-way from	£424
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	May
Average price	£835

KLM
4/3-11/3
4 total stops
50h 25m total
Glasgow to Cape Town

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5/2
3 total stops
28h 30m total
Glasgow to Cape Town

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£19 potential savings vs. average return price).

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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Glasgow to Cape Town. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 19 January 2026.

Tue 3/1107:00

GLA

CPT

1 stop36h 15m

Multiple Airlines

Thu 12/1101:10

CPT

GLA

1 stop20h 55m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 17/1£571

Wed 4/1120:35

GLA

CPT

1 stop24h 35m

Multiple Airlines

Thu 12/1101:10

CPT

GLA

1 stop16h 30m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 17/1£574

Sun 1/1108:25

GLA

CPT

1 stop20h 35m

Multiple Airlines

Thu 12/1101:10

CPT

GLA

1 stop33h 50m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 17/1£586

Mon 2/1116:50

GLA

CPT

1 stop15h 25m

Multiple Airlines

Thu 12/1101:10

CPT

GLA

1 stop33h 50m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 17/1£590

Wed 21/106:05

GLA

CPT

2 stops25h 40m

KLM

Thu 5/218:25

CPT

GLA

2 stops41h 30m

KLM

Deal found 19/1£603

Tue 3/1120:50

GLA

CPT

1 stop22h 25m

Multiple Airlines

Tue 17/1112:15

CPT

GLA

1 stop24h 55m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 17/1£610

Wed 21/106:05

GLA

CPT

2 stops25h 40m

KLM

Wed 4/223:45

CPT

GLA

1 stop24h 25m

KLM

Deal found 19/1£611

Wed 4/1120:35

GLA

CPT

1 stop24h 35m

Multiple Airlines

Wed 18/1123:15

CPT

GLA

1 stop16h 30m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 17/1£622

Tue 3/1120:50

GLA

CPT

1 stop22h 25m

Multiple Airlines

Wed 18/1123:15

CPT

GLA

1 stop16h 30m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 17/1£622

Sun 18/107:25

GLA

CPT

3 stops35h 20m

Multiple Airlines

Tue 3/212:30

CPT

GLA

1 stop23h 35m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 17/1£623

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Wed 4/306:05

GLA

CPT

2 stops25h 40m

KLM

Wed 11/314:00

CPT

GLA

2 stops24h 45m

KLM

Deal found 18/1£603

Wed 4/316:50

GLA

CPT

1 stop15h 10m

Multiple Airlines

Wed 11/308:45

CPT

GLA

1 stop25h 05m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 18/1£625

Tue 3/206:05

GLA

CPT

2 stops38h 10m

Kenya Airways

Wed 25/314:25

CPT

GLA

3 stops33h 45m

Kenya Airways

Deal found 17/1£709

Wed 25/207:45

GLA

CPT

2 stops26h 05m

Multiple Airlines

Thu 12/317:15

CPT

GLA

2 stops24h 45m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 17/1£643

Fri 20/206:05

GLA

CPT

1 stop13h 50m

KLM

Fri 20/318:25

CPT

GLA

2 stops24h 10m

KLM

Deal found 18/1£674

Fri 22/516:15

GLA

CPT

1 stop28h 15m

Multiple Airlines

Mon 25/523:30

CPT

GLA

1 stop35h 15m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 16/1£646

Tue 17/217:20

GLA

CPT

2 stops38h 25m

KLM

Sat 7/308:00

CPT

GLA

1 stop28h 05m

KLM

Deal found 18/1£819

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Sun 18/107:25

GLA

CPT

3 stops35h 20m

Multiple Airlines

Tue 3/212:30

CPT

GLA

1 stop23h 35m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 17/1£623

Wed 21/106:05

GLA

CPT

2 stops25h 40m

KLM

Thu 5/218:25

CPT

GLA

2 stops41h 30m

KLM

Deal found 19/1£603

Wed 21/106:05

GLA

CPT

2 stops25h 40m

KLM

Wed 4/223:45

CPT

GLA

1 stop24h 25m

KLM

Deal found 19/1£611

Wed 25/207:45

GLA

CPT

2 stops26h 05m

Multiple Airlines

Thu 12/317:15

CPT

GLA

2 stops24h 45m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 17/1£643

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GlasgowCape Town

GLA - CPT

GLACPT

Glasgow Intl

Wed 4/3

06:05-09:45

2 stops25h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 11/3

14:00-12:45

2 stops24h 45m

£603

GlasgowCape Town

GLA - CPT

GLACPT

Glasgow Intl

Wed 4/3

16:50-10:00

1 stop15h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 11/3

08:45-07:50

1 stop25h 05m

£625

GlasgowCape Town

GLA - CPT

GLACPT

Glasgow Intl

Wed 25/2

07:45-11:50

2 stops26h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 12/3

17:15-16:00

2 stops24h 45m

£643

GlasgowCape Town

GLA - CPT

GLACPT

Glasgow Intl

Fri 22/5

16:15-21:30

1 stop28h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 25/5

23:30-09:45

1 stop35h 15m

£646

GlasgowCape Town

GLA - CPT

GLACPT

Glasgow Intl

Fri 20/2

06:05-21:55

1 stop13h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 20/3

18:25-16:35

2 stops24h 10m

£674

GlasgowCape Town

GLA - CPT

GLACPT

Glasgow Intl

Tue 3/2

06:05-22:15

2 stops38h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 25/3

14:25-22:10

3 stops33h 45m

£709

GlasgowCape Town

GLA - CPT

GLACPT

Glasgow Intl

Tue 17/2

17:20-09:45

2 stops38h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 7/3

08:00-10:05

1 stop28h 05m

£819

GlasgowCape Town

GLA - CPT

GLACPT

Glasgow Intl

Thu 5/2

07:05-13:35

3 stops28h 30m

£424

GlasgowCape Town

GLA - CPT

GLACPT

Glasgow Intl

Thu 5/2

13:35-11:40

1 stop20h 05m

£683

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Glasgow to Cape Town?

The best time to book flights from Glasgow to Cape Town is 53 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Glasgow to Cape Town?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Glasgow to Cape Town (average of £510). Flying from Glasgow to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of £704). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

Reviews of airlines servicing Cape Town

See what other customers who have flown with Emirates, KLM, andLufthansa from Glasgow to Cape Town have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,479 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,479 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,479 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

KLM

7.7

Good

1,441 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,479 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Lufthansa

6.8

Okay

7,731 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,479 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

British Airways

6.7

Okay

7,689 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,479 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Related info for your journey

What airport do you fly into for flights to Cape Town from Glasgow?
Cape Town Intl (CPT) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Glasgow to Cape Town. You should not have trouble finding flights to Cape Town Intl from Glasgow; the airport handles an average of 0 inbound flights from Glasgow per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 9 airlines have flights to the Cape Town airport from Glasgow. It is only a 9.7 mi journey from Cape Town Intl (CPT) to Cape Town’s city center.
How long is the flight from Glasgow to Cape Town?
Departing from Glasgow to Cape Town will take you 25h 40m. Airlines will cover a distance of 6350 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Glasgow to Cape Town round-trip?
Flying on KLM is currently your cheapest option to Cape Town, with prices starting at £571. Additional return tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Lufthansa and Emirates, with the lowest prices starting at £630 and £755, respectively. KLM is priced at 33% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Glasgow to Cape Town one-way?
One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as £430 on Lufthansa. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include KLM from £581 and Emirates from £628 one-way.
Can I find deals for flights from Glasgow to Cape Town that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Glasgow to Cape Town flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Glasgow to Cape Town?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Glasgow to Cape Town.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Glasgow to Cape Town?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Glasgow to Cape Town by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Glasgow to Cape Town?
Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Glasgow to Cape Town (average of £510). Flying from Glasgow to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of £704). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
KLM	Cheapest£547	Average£793	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search KLM flights
SWISS	Cheapest£566	Average£631	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time79%	Search SWISS flights
Lufthansa	Cheapest£603	Average£770	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%	Search Lufthansa flights
Turkish Airlines	Cheapest£608	Average£722	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Air France	Cheapest£613	Average£851	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Air France flights
Kenya Airways	Cheapest£623	Average£866	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time82%	Search Kenya Airways flights
Qatar Airways	Cheapest£641	Average£732	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
British Airways	Cheapest£721	Average£947	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%	Search British Airways flights
Emirates	Cheapest£755	Average£843	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights

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