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.

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

Flying on Lufthansa is currently your cheapest option to Cape Town, with prices starting at £521. Additional return tickets that might be worth considering are offered by KLM and Emirates, with the lowest prices starting at £551 and £754, respectively. Lufthansa is priced at 38% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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 British Airways, Emirates and KLM. Something to consider prior to booking your flight.

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Glasgow to Cape Town?

Thursday flights are generally found to be more expensive for flights from Glasgow to Cape Town. This shouldn’t discourage you from searching, as you can still find great deals by being flexible with your options. Use our search form to find deals on tickets to Cape Town.

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

To save up to 53% on this flight, we recommend booking at least 54 days prior to travel. The price may fluctuate and will likely increase closer to your departure date. Users on Cheapflights have found tickets from Glasgow to Cape Town from £730 1-2 weeks out and tickets from £992 for flights departing within the next 72 hours.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Glasgow to Cape Town?

Due to multiple factors, expect to potentially pay more when booking in December. For low rates, June can be a great choice for travel to Cape Town. Flights to Cape Town from Glasgow in June are about £849 on average during June, but can be found for as low as £542.

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?

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£413+ Flights from Glasgow to Cape Town

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Glasgow to Cape Town Intl are usually found in June or May, booked 53 days in advance, depart on a Sunday or Wednesday and return on a Friday

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Round-trip from	£413
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	June
Average price	£819

10/11-18/11
2 total stops
56h 50m total
Glasgow to Cape Town

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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 12 September 2025.

Mon 10/1120:35GLA - CPT

1 stop32h 10mMultiple Airlines

Tue 18/1112:30CPT - GLA

1 stop24h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/9£413

Tue 4/1120:50GLA - CPT

1 stop35h 10mMultiple Airlines

Mon 1/1212:30CPT - GLA

1 stop24h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/9£438

Mon 3/1120:35GLA - CPT

1 stop32h 10mMultiple Airlines

Mon 1/1212:30CPT - GLA

1 stop24h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/9£501

Tue 4/1120:50GLA - CPT

1 stop35h 10mMultiple Airlines

Wed 3/1208:45CPT - GLA

1 stop25h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/9£523

Mon 3/1120:35GLA - CPT

1 stop32h 10mMultiple Airlines

Wed 3/1208:45CPT - GLA

1 stop25h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/9£532

Sun 2/1108:25GLA - CPT

1 stop23h 35mMultiple Airlines

Mon 1/1212:30CPT - GLA

1 stop24h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/9£532

Mon 3/1120:35GLA - CPT

1 stop32h 10mMultiple Airlines

Thu 27/1112:30CPT - GLA

1 stop24h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/9£540

Mon 3/1120:35GLA - CPT

1 stop32h 10mMultiple Airlines

Tue 2/1212:30CPT - GLA

1 stop24h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/9£543

Sun 2/1108:25GLA - CPT

1 stop23h 35mMultiple Airlines

Tue 2/1212:30CPT - GLA

1 stop29h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/9£556

Sun 2/1108:25GLA - CPT

1 stop23h 35mMultiple Airlines

Wed 3/1208:45CPT - GLA

1 stop25h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/9£563

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Mon 10/1120:35GLA - CPT

1 stop32h 10mMultiple Airlines

Tue 18/1112:30CPT - GLA

1 stop24h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/9£413

Wed 21/106:05GLA - CPT

2 stops25h 40mKLM

Wed 4/218:25CPT - GLA

2 stops24h 10mKLM

Deal found 10/9£610

Fri 2/112:50GLA - CPT

1 stop20h 10mLufthansa

Thu 29/109:30CPT - GLA

2 stops28h 35mLufthansa

Deal found 11/9£760

Fri 2/120:35GLA - CPT

1 stop35h 25mMultiple Airlines

Thu 29/112:30CPT - GLA

1 stop29h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/9£701

Tue 6/106:05GLA - CPT

2 stops21h 45mKLM

Wed 21/115:20CPT - GLA

2 stops27h 15mKLM

Deal found 11/9£754

Sun 26/1020:20GLA - CPT

2 stops35h 40mMultiple Airlines

Sun 2/1105:45CPT - GLA

3 stops40h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/9£712

Wed 21/106:05GLA - CPT

2 stops25h 40mKLM

Thu 5/223:45CPT - GLA

1 stop36h 10mKLM

Deal found 10/9£762

Tue 17/210:40GLA - CPT

2 stops45h 05mKLM

Sat 7/314:00CPT - GLA

2 stops34h 10mKLM

Deal found 11/9£764

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Sun 26/1020:20GLA - CPT

2 stops35h 40mMultiple Airlines

Sun 2/1113:40CPT - GLA

1 stop23h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/9£711

Wed 29/1007:00GLA - CPT

1 stop25h 00mMultiple Airlines

Mon 1/1212:30CPT - GLA

1 stop24h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/9£588

Wed 29/1016:50GLA - CPT

1 stop15h 10mMultiple Airlines

Tue 2/1212:30CPT - GLA

1 stop29h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/9£619

Wed 29/1016:50GLA - CPT

1 stop15h 10mMultiple Airlines

Wed 3/1208:45CPT - GLA

1 stop25h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/9£628

Wed 29/1016:50GLA - CPT

1 stop15h 10mMultiple Airlines

Thu 27/1112:30CPT - GLA

1 stop24h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/9£636

Fri 31/1016:15GLA - CPT

1 stop15h 45mMultiple Airlines

Mon 1/1212:30CPT - GLA

1 stop24h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/9£638

Fri 31/1016:15GLA - CPT

1 stop15h 45mMultiple Airlines

Wed 3/1208:45CPT - GLA

1 stop25h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/9£669

Fri 31/1016:15GLA - CPT

1 stop15h 45mMultiple Airlines

Thu 27/1112:30CPT - GLA

1 stop24h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/9£678

Fri 31/1016:15GLA - CPT

1 stop15h 45mMultiple Airlines

Tue 2/1212:30CPT - GLA

1 stop24h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/9£680

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GlasgowCape Town

GLA - CPT

GLACPT

Glasgow Intl

Mon 10/11

20:35-06:45

1 stop32h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 18/11

12:30-11:10

1 stop24h 40m

£413

GlasgowCape Town

GLA - CPT

GLACPT

Glasgow Intl

Wed 21/1

06:05-09:45

2 stops25h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 4/2

18:25-16:35

2 stops24h 10m

£610

GlasgowCape Town

GLA - CPT

GLACPT

Glasgow Intl

Fri 2/1

20:35-10:00

1 stop35h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 29/1

12:30-15:40

1 stop29h 10m

£701

GlasgowCape Town

GLA - CPT

GLACPT

Glasgow Intl

Sun 26/10

20:20-10:00

2 stops35h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 2/11

05:45-20:30

3 stops40h 45m

£712

GlasgowCape Town

GLA - CPT

GLACPT

Glasgow Intl

Tue 6/1

06:05-05:50

2 stops21h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 21/1

15:20-16:35

2 stops27h 15m

£754

GlasgowCape Town

GLA - CPT

GLACPT

Glasgow Intl

Fri 2/1

12:50-11:00

1 stop20h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 29/1

09:30-12:05

2 stops28h 35m

£760

GlasgowCape Town

GLA - CPT

GLACPT

Glasgow Intl

Wed 21/1

06:05-09:45

2 stops25h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 5/2

23:45-09:55

1 stop36h 10m

£762

GlasgowCape Town

GLA - CPT

GLACPT

Glasgow Intl

Tue 17/2

10:40-09:45

2 stops45h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 7/3

14:00-22:10

2 stops34h 10m

£764

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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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Glasgow to Cape Town (average of £831). Flying from Glasgow to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of £1,313). 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.

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

It’s optimal to fly from Glasgow to Cape Town in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 26% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Glasgow to Cape Town?

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Glasgow to Cape Town flight should consider departing on Monday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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

3,334 reviews

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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

3,334 reviews

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8.1

Very Good

3,334 reviews

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1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

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

KLM

7.8

Good

1,385 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,334 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

7,409 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,334 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

7,361 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,334 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

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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.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Glasgow to Cape Town round-trip?
Flying on Lufthansa is currently your cheapest option to Cape Town, with prices starting at £521. Additional return tickets that might be worth considering are offered by KLM and Emirates, with the lowest prices starting at £551 and £754, respectively. Lufthansa is priced at 38% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.
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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Glasgow to Cape Town (average of £831). Flying from Glasgow to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of £1,313). 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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Lufthansa	Cheapest£521	Average£734	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%	Search Lufthansa flights
KLM	Cheapest£542	Average£782	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search KLM flights
SWISS	Cheapest£560	Average£616	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time79%	Search SWISS flights
Air France	Cheapest£572	Average£774	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Air France flights
Turkish Airlines	Cheapest£604	Average£723	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Kenya Airways	Cheapest£616	Average£796	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time82%	Search Kenya Airways flights
Qatar Airways	Cheapest£630	Average£734	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
British Airways	Cheapest£718	Average£967	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%	Search British Airways flights
Emirates	Cheapest£754	Average£845	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights

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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Glasgow to Cape Town Intl are usually found in June or May, booked 53 days in advance, depart on a Sunday or Wednesday and return on a Friday

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