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Cheap flights from Scotland to Cape Town from £363

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 10/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EDI — CPT
10 May — 17 May1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Scotland to Cape Town

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Cheapest flights from Scotland to Cape Town
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Scotland to Cape Town. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 10 April 2026.

Thu 21/508:35
EDI
-
CPT
2 stops27h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 28/519:30
CPT
-
EDI
2 stops29h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/4£662
Tue 26/508:20
GLA
-
CPT
2 stops27h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 8/619:30
CPT
-
GLA
2 stops25h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 9/4£665
Sun 10/521:10
GLA
-
CPT
1 stop23h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 21/518:25
CPT
-
GLA
1 stop19h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/4£668
Tue 26/520:05
GLA
-
CPT
3 stops39h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 9/613:15
CPT
-
GLA
2 stops32h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 9/4£686
Thu 21/509:25
EDI
-
CPT
1 stop26h 30m
Qatar Airways
Thu 28/519:30
CPT
-
EDI
1 stop19h 35m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 6/4£689
Thu 5/1114:05
EDI
-
CPT
1 stop25h 20m
Qatar Airways
Thu 12/1112:35
CPT
-
EDI
1 stop26h 00m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 6/4£694
Fri 23/1006:00
EDI
-
CPT
1 stop15h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 10/1112:15
CPT
-
EDI
1 stop23h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 9/4£695
Tue 17/1106:10
ABZ
-
CPT
1 stop37h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 8/1212:15
CPT
-
ABZ
1 stop27h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 8/4£696
Tue 9/620:55
GLA
-
CPT
3 stops39h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 22/618:25
CPT
-
GLA
2 stops29h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 9/4£697
Tue 3/1119:40
EDI
-
CPT
1 stop23h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 12/1101:10
CPT
-
EDI
1 stop32h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 8/4£699
Mon 4/515:35
EDI
-
CPT
1 stop20h 20m
Qatar Airways
Thu 21/519:30
CPT
-
EDI
1 stop19h 35m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 7/4£700
Sun 1/1110:05
EDI
-
CPT
1 stop18h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 12/1101:10
CPT
-
EDI
1 stop34h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/4£701

Find flight deals from Scotland to Cape Town

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Scotland to Cape Town flight deals. Data was last updated 10 April 2026.

Round-trip from

£653

One-way from

£363

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

£804
19/5-26/5
  • 19/5-26/5
  • 4 total stops
  • 54h 50m total
  • Scotland to Cape Town
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10/5
  • 10/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 44h 00m total
  • Scotland to Cape Town
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EdinburghCape Town

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 4/5

15:35-12:55

1 stop20h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 21/5

19:30-14:05

1 stop19h 35m

£700

EdinburghCape Town

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 1/10

15:10-17:30

1 stop25h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 15/10

13:15-13:40

1 stop25h 25m

£711

EdinburghCape Town

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 6/5

15:35-12:55

1 stop20h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 12/5

19:30-14:05

1 stop19h 35m

£740

EdinburghCape Town

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 6/5

15:35-12:55

1 stop20h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 16/5

19:30-14:05

1 stop19h 35m

£766

GlasgowCape Town

GLA - CPT

GLACPT

Glasgow Intl

Sat 23/5

07:40-12:55

2 stops28h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 30/5

13:15-12:40

1 stop24h 25m

£829

AberdeenCape Town

ABZ - CPT

ABZCPT

Aberdeen Dyce

Fri 15/5

09:20-12:55

2 stops26h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 29/5

18:25-21:30

2 stops28h 05m

£830

GlasgowCape Town

GLA - CPT

GLACPT

Glasgow Intl

Fri 22/5

20:40-12:55

3 stops39h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 29/5

19:30-21:10

3 stops26h 40m

£842

AberdeenCape Town

ABZ - CPT

ABZCPT

Aberdeen Dyce

Thu 21/5

06:05-12:55

3 stops29h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 28/5

19:30-20:40

3 stops26h 10m

£848

EdinburghCape Town

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 4/5

22:00-11:30

1 stop36h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 11/5

13:15-20:05

1 stop31h 50m

£861
Fastest return journey

GlasgowCape Town

GLA - CPT

GLACPT

Glasgow Intl

Sat 16/5

14:40-11:30

1 stop19h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 20/5

18:25-12:40

1 stop19h 15m

£862

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Best time to book a flight from Scotland to Cape Town

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Scotland to Cape Town

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Scotland to Cape Town (average of £509). Flying from Scotland to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of £702). 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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Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Scotland to Cape Town. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    If you book a flight to Cape Town from Scotland, you will be flying to Cape Town Intl, which is the city’s only airport. Cape Town Intl (CPT) is located 9.7 mi from the center of Cape Town.

  • How long is the flight from Scotland to Cape Town?

    A quick flight from Scotland to Cape Town can take about 19h 50m. Qatar Airways provides one of the quickest options available for as low as £862. The distance between Scotland and Cape Town is about 6350 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from Scotland to Cape Town are Lufthansa (£429), Turkish Airlines (£506), and KLM (£580).

  • What are the most popular routes from Scotland to Cape Town?

    The most popular flight routes from Scotland to Cape Town are Edinburgh Turnhouse - Cape Town Intl, Glasgow Intl - Cape Town Intl and Inverness - Cape Town Intl.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Scotland to Cape Town?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Scotland to Cape Town?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Scotland 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 Scotland to Cape Town?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Scotland to Cape Town (average of £509). Flying from Scotland to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of £702). 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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Top 9 airlines flying from Scotland to Cape Town

Discover the top 9 airlines that operate flights from Scotland to Cape Town. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 10 April 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SWISSCheapest£572Average£616FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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KLMCheapest£577Average£788FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest£610Average£714FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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LufthansaCheapest£612Average£804FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Air FranceCheapest£612Average£849FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapest£633Average£1,031FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest£663Average£726FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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British AirwaysCheapest£714Average£915FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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EmiratesCheapest£758Average£844FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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