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Cheap flights from Scotland to Cape Town from £308

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 22/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EDI — CPT
6 Feb — 13 Feb1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap 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 7 January 2026.

Round-trip from

£568

One-way from

£308

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

£752
26/4-1/5
  • 26/4-1/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 50h 55m total
  • Scotland to Cape Town
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22/4
  • 22/4
  • 1 total stop
  • 17h 05m total
  • Scotland to Cape Town
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price (£34 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£15 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in January 2026
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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 7 January 2026.

Wed 28/1012:40GLA - CPT
1 stop32h 30mMultiple Airlines
Wed 11/1123:15CPT - GLA
1 stop17h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/1£557
Sun 26/421:15EDI - CPT
1 stop34h 45mMultiple Airlines
Fri 1/523:30CPT - EDI
1 stop16h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/1£568
Fri 18/906:00EDI - CPT
1 stop15h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sun 20/900:10CPT - EDI
1 stop15h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/1£577
Mon 11/507:50EDI - CPT
2 stops36h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sun 24/523:30CPT - EDI
1 stop24h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/1£580
Mon 26/120:55EDI - CPT
1 stop31h 50mMultiple Airlines
Wed 4/208:45CPT - EDI
1 stop35h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/1£586
Fri 6/311:40EDI - CPT
1 stop16h 10mAir France
Fri 20/307:55CPT - EDI
1 stop15h 40mAir France
Deal found 5/1£590
Sun 25/117:20GLA - CPT
1 stop34h 50mKLM
Thu 12/218:25CPT - GLA
2 stops24h 10mKLM
Deal found 6/1£592
Mon 23/313:30EDI - CPT
1 stop30h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sun 29/307:55CPT - EDI
1 stop33h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/1£593
Mon 26/117:00EDI - CPT
1 stop26h 55mKLM
Sun 8/218:25CPT - EDI
2 stops23h 40mKLM
Deal found 6/1£594
Thu 28/513:00EDI - CPT
1 stop19h 30mMultiple Airlines
Sat 13/622:50CPT - EDI
1 stop21h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/1£603
Tue 7/405:40EDI - CPT
1 stop15h 05mMultiple Airlines
Wed 29/407:40CPT - EDI
1 stop16h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/1£604
Wed 4/207:00GLA - CPT
1 stop25h 00mMultiple Airlines
Wed 11/208:45CPT - GLA
1 stop25h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/1£616

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Scotland

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Cape Town

Route

Depart

Return

Price

GlasgowCape Town

GLA - CPT

GLACPT

Glasgow Intl

Sun 25/1

17:20-06:10

1 stop34h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 12/2

18:25-16:35

2 stops24h 10m

£592

EdinburghCape Town

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 23/3

13:30-21:55

1 stop30h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 29/3

07:55-16:30

1 stop33h 35m

£593

EdinburghCape Town

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 26/1

17:00-21:55

1 stop26h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 8/2

18:25-16:05

2 stops23h 40m

£594

GlasgowCape Town

GLA - CPT

GLACPT

Glasgow Intl

Wed 4/2

06:05-09:45

2 stops25h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 11/2

18:25-16:35

2 stops24h 10m

£600

GlasgowCape Town

GLA - CPT

GLACPT

Glasgow Intl

Mon 26/1

06:05-09:45

2 stops25h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 10/3

18:25-12:45

2 stops20h 20m

£600

EdinburghCape Town

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 23/3

11:40-21:55

2 stops32h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 29/3

07:55-10:40

1 stop27h 45m

£607

EdinburghCape Town

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 26/1

20:55-06:45

1 stop31h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 8/2

12:30-09:50

1 stop23h 20m

£619

AberdeenCape Town

ABZ - CPT

ABZCPT

Aberdeen Dyce

Tue 3/3

06:10-06:45

1 stop22h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 17/3

17:15-13:55

2 stops22h 40m

£623

EdinburghCape Town

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 4/2

11:00-21:55

1 stop32h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 12/2

18:25-16:05

2 stops23h 40m

£625

GlasgowCape Town

GLA - CPT

GLACPT

Glasgow Intl

Wed 21/1

17:20-05:50

2 stops34h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 18/3

07:55-08:30

2 stops26h 35m

£634

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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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Scotland to Cape Town (average of £500). Flying from Scotland to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of £659). 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.

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 27h 15m. KLM provides one of the quickest options available for as low as £1,067. The distance between Scotland and Cape Town is about 6455 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 (£349), Qatar Airways (£482), and Turkish Airlines (£488).

  • 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 Aberdeen Dyce - 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Scotland to Cape Town (average of £500). Flying from Scotland to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of £659). 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 7 January 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
KLMCheapest£541Average£772FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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SWISSCheapest£560Average£624FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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LufthansaCheapest£596Average£755FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest£603Average£711FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Air FranceCheapest£606Average£814FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapest£616Average£1,023FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest£633Average£722FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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British AirwaysCheapest£705Average£904FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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EmiratesCheapest£751Average£831FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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