Cheap Flights from Scotland to Cape Town from £422

How to find the cheapest flight from
Scotland to Cape Town (CPT)

All the information you need to plan the best null to CPT flight in 2021: compare Scotland to Cape Town flight prices with the expected peak season, weather and rainfall in Cape Town.

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

When searching for a good deal, it’s best to be prepared for potential fluctuations in price. We recommend booking at least 61 days in advance, which can save you up to 9% on flights from Scotland to Cape Town compared to booking the week you need them. Waiting 61 days out may not be for everyone, so we have options available for flights within the next two weeks, with the lowest price starting at £636. For sooner than that we have options available in the next 3 days from £669.

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

Due to multiple factors, expect to potentially pay more when booking in December. For low rates, March can be a great choice for travel to Cape Town. Flights to Cape Town from Scotland in March are about £628 on average during March, but can be found for as low as £486.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Scotland to Cape Town (GBSCT - CPT)?

When flying from Scotland to Cape Town, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Cheap flights from Scotland to Cape Town in September, October 2021

The best prices found for Scotland to CPT flights in September, October

22 Oct - 10 Dec

£422pp

INV

Inverness

KLM

1 STOP

CPT

Cape Town Intl

CPT

Cape Town Intl

KLM

1 STOP

INV

Inverness

22 Oct - 7 Dec

£435pp

INV

Inverness

KLM

1 STOP

CPT

Cape Town Intl

CPT

Cape Town Intl

KLM

2 STOPS

INV

Inverness

24 Oct - 9 Dec

£460pp

INV

Inverness

KLM

1 STOP

CPT

Cape Town Intl

CPT

Cape Town Intl

KLM

1 STOP

INV

Inverness

Scotland to Cape Town 2021 flight deals

Cheap flights to Cape Town from Scotland found for this year

22 Oct - 10 Dec

£422pp

INV

Inverness

KLM

1 STOP

CPT

Cape Town Intl

CPT

Cape Town Intl

KLM

1 STOP

INV

Inverness

22 Oct - 7 Dec

£435pp

INV

Inverness

KLM

1 STOP

CPT

Cape Town Intl

CPT

Cape Town Intl

KLM

2 STOPS

INV

Inverness

13 Nov - 21 Nov

£451pp

EDI

Edinburgh Turnhouse

KLM

1 STOP

CPT

Cape Town Intl

CPT

Cape Town Intl

KLM

1 STOP

EDI

Edinburgh Turnhouse

One-way flights to Cape Town Intl from Scotland

The cheapest one-way flights from Scotland to Cape Town

10:35 - 07:35

Emirates

1 stop

20h 00m

GLA - CPT

£554

AirfareAssist

13:40 - 06:00

Lufthansa

1 stop

15h 20m

EDI - CPT

£581

Lufthansa

16:55 - 04:10

Multiple Airlines

3 stops

34h 15m

INV - CPT

£1,736

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Flight FAQs

From Scotland to Cape Town

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 centre of Cape Town.

Which airlines flying from Scotland to Cape Town Intl have flexible cancellations due to COVID-19?

Some of the carriers operating flights from Scotland to Cape Town Intl that may be offering flexible cancellation policies are KLM, British Airways, and Emirates. Our site will let you filter for all airlines offering greater flexibility due to COVID-19.

Are flight prices decreasing from Scotland to Cape Town due to COVID-19 (coronavirus)?

At this time, Cheapflights has noticed price decreases for many domestic flights due to COVID-19. Travel is not necessarily recommended at this time, and flights may be prone to cancellation: please check with local authorities in both Scotland and Cape Town for travel alerts, and be sure to review the airline's cancellation policy and travel advisories before booking. For more information, please view our post on what to know about COVID-19 (coronavirus) and travel.

Can I find flights from Scotland to Cape Town for under £500 on Cheapflights?

Yes, there are multiple flights from Scotland to Cape Town for under £500. The cheapest flight booked recently is on KLM for just £422, but on average you can expect to pay £461.

How popular is this Scotland to Cape Town flight route?

The Scotland to Cape Town Intl flight path was viewed by 925 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

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

For one-way options, check prices for Emirates. According to our data, you can fly for as low as £554. Users have also found prices from £581 and £1,716 on Emirates and Lufthansa, respectively.

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, Aberdeen Dyce - Cape Town Intl and Glasgow Intl - Cape Town Intl.

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

Air France, British Airways and Emirates are the most popular airlines when flying from Scotland to Cape Town.

What are the cheapest flights from Scotland to Cape Town?

The cheapest flight price from Scotland to Cape Town is £345. On average you can expect to pay £1,036. The most popular route, (Edinburgh Turnhouse - Cape Town Intl), can usually be booked for £476.

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COVID Restrictions

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Do I need a COVID test to fly to Cape Town from Scotland?

Information is based on travel restrictions from Scotland to Cape Town Intl

Most visitors from Scotland need to provide a negative COVID-19 test result and/or quarantine to enter Cape Town Intl.

COVID-19 testing requirements
Visitors from Scotland must present a negative RT-PCR (NAAT) test taken 72 hours before departing to Cape Town Intl.

Quarantine requirements
Visitors from Scotland are not required to quarantine after entering Cape Town Intl.

Documents
Health Declaration Form - Must be completed in 48 hours prior to arrival in South Africa.

Do I need a test to fly back to Scotland from Cape Town?

Returning to Scotland from Cape Town Intl

COVID-19 testing requirements
Visitors from Cape Town Intl must present a negative RT-PCR (NAAT) or Antigen (quick-test) test taken 72 hours before departing to Scotland.

Quarantine requirements
Visitors from Cape Town Intl are not required to quarantine after entering Scotland.

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Departure points for flights from Scotland to Cape Town

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Flights from Aberdeen to Cape Town from £501 pp

Flights from Edinburgh to Cape Town from £476 pp

Flights from Inverness to Cape Town from £480 pp

Destination information for Cape Town

Things to know before you go - useful duration and weather info for your trip from Scotland to Cape Town.

£1 = R20.22

21.0 °C

44.0 mm

Airports servicing

Isle of Benbecula (BEB)

Isle of Barra North Bay (BRR)

Campbeltown Machrihanish (CAL)

Dundee (DND)

Edinburgh (EDI)

Eday (EOI)

Airports servicing Cape Town

Cape Town (CPT)

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Turkish Airlines	£415	£542	No cancel fee	77%	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Air France	£417	£565	No cancel fee	77%	Search Air France flights
Lufthansa	£429	£726	No cancel fee	76%	Search Lufthansa flights
Emirates	£442	£623	No cancel fee	75%	Search Emirates flights
Qatar Airways	£445	£588	No cancel fee	68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
KLM	£462	£667	No cancel fee	75%	Search KLM flights
British Airways	£537	£782	No cancel fee	70%	Search British Airways flights

Cheap flights from Scotland to Cape Town

How to find the cheapest flight from Scotland to Cape Town (CPT)

All the information you need to plan the best null to CPT flight in 2021: compare Scotland to Cape Town flight prices with the expected peak season, weather and rainfall in Cape Town.

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

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

When is the cheapest time to fly from Scotland to Cape Town (GBSCT - CPT)?

Cheap flights from Scotland to Cape Town in September, October 2021

The best prices found for Scotland to CPT flights in September, October

Scotland to Cape Town 2021 flight deals

Cheap flights to Cape Town from Scotland found for this year

One-way flights to Cape Town Intl from Scotland

The cheapest one-way flights from Scotland to Cape Town

Related info for your journey

Useful info, stats and facts about <span class="emphasized">Scotland</span> to <span class="emphasized">Cape Town</span> flights.

Flight FAQs

From Scotland to Cape Town

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

Which airlines flying from Scotland to Cape Town Intl have flexible cancellations due to COVID-19?

Are flight prices decreasing from Scotland to Cape Town due to COVID-19 (coronavirus)?

Can I find flights from Scotland to Cape Town for under £500 on Cheapflights?

How popular is this Scotland to Cape Town flight route?

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

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

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

What are the cheapest flights from Scotland to Cape Town?

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Flights to Cape Town (CPT) from Scotland

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COVID Restrictions

Do I need a COVID test to fly to Cape Town from Scotland?

Do I need a test to fly back to Scotland from Cape Town?

Departure points for flights from Scotland to Cape Town

Select to see more specific information for flights to Cape Town from all departure points in Scotland.

Destination information for Cape Town

Things to know before you go - useful duration and weather info for your trip from Scotland to Cape Town.

Airports servicing

Airports servicing Cape Town

Top 7 airlines flying from Scotland to Cape Town Intl

The chart below displays the airlines Cheapflights users travelling from Scotland to Cape Town choose most often. Cheapest and average prices are based on aggregated data from the past 12 months.

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How to find the cheapest flight from
Scotland to Cape Town (CPT)