Cheap Flights from Scotland to Cape Town from £455

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 2022: compare Scotland to Cape Town flight prices with the expected peak season, weather and rainfall in Cape Town.

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

Our data shows that March tends to be the cheapest month to fly to Cape Town from Scotland. Users have commonly found prices around £700 for the month, but tickets can be as low as £541. Due to multiple factors, prepare for potentially higher prices in December.

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 £709. For sooner than that we have options available in the next 3 days from £746.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Scotland to Cape Town (SCT - 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 May, June 2022

The best prices found for Scotland to CPT flights in May, June

1 Jun - 27 Jul

£614pp

EDI

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Lufthansa

1 STOP

CPT

Cape Town Intl

CPT

Cape Town Intl

Lufthansa

1 STOP

EDI

Edinburgh Turnhouse

1 Jun - 27 Jul

£632pp

EDI

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Lufthansa

1 STOP

CPT

Cape Town Intl

CPT

Cape Town Intl

Lufthansa

2 STOPS

EDI

Edinburgh Turnhouse

8 Jun - 18 Jun

£647pp

ABZ

Aberdeen Dyce

KLM

1 STOP

CPT

Cape Town Intl

CPT

Cape Town Intl

KLM

1 STOP

ABZ

Aberdeen Dyce

Scotland to Cape Town 2022 flight deals

Cheap flights to Cape Town from Scotland found for this year

13 Oct - 1 Nov

£583pp

EDI

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Multiple airlines

2 STOPS

CPT

Cape Town Intl

CPT

Cape Town Intl

Air France

1 STOP

EDI

Edinburgh Turnhouse

13 Oct - 1 Nov

£598pp

EDI

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Multiple airlines

2 STOPS

CPT

Cape Town Intl

CPT

Cape Town Intl

KLM

2 STOPS

EDI

Edinburgh Turnhouse

2 Dec - 14 Jan

£598pp

GLA

Glasgow Intl

Lufthansa

2 STOPS

CPT

Cape Town Intl

CPT

Cape Town Intl

Lufthansa

2 STOPS

GLA

Glasgow Intl

Last-minute flights from Scotland to Cape Town

Late deals on return flights to Cape Town from Scotland, departing today and this week

21 May - 28 May

£727pp

EDI

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Multiple airlines

2 STOPS

CPT

Cape Town Intl

CPT

Cape Town Intl

Multiple Airlines

2 STOPS

EDI

Edinburgh Turnhouse

21 May - 28 May

£736pp

EDI

Edinburgh Turnhouse

KLM

1 STOP

CPT

Cape Town Intl

CPT

Cape Town Intl

KLM

1 STOP

EDI

Edinburgh Turnhouse

21 May - 28 May

£769pp

EDI

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Multiple airlines

2 STOPS

CPT

Cape Town Intl

CPT

Cape Town Intl

Turkish Airlines

1 STOP

EDI

Edinburgh Turnhouse

One-way flights to Cape Town Intl from Scotland

The cheapest one-way flights from Scotland to Cape Town

14:05 - 06:00

Lufthansa

1 stop

14h 55m

EDI - CPT

£455

World Air Fares

16:40 - 07:25

Multiple Airlines

2 stops

37h 45m

GLA - CPT

£510

Kiwi.com

12:55 - 17:35

KLM

1 stop

27h 40m

GLA - CPT

£679

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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 center 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 British Airways, KLM, and Emirates. Our site will let you filter for all airlines offering greater flexibility due to COVID-19.

Can I find flights from Scotland to Cape Town for under £700 on Cheapflights?

Yes, there are multiple flights from Scotland to Cape Town for under £700. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Lufthansa for just £611, but on average you can expect to pay £669.

Are there last-minute flights available from Scotland to Cape Town for under £800?

There are currently 20+ open flights from Scotland to Cape Town within the next 7 days for less than £800.

How popular is this Scotland to Cape Town flight route?

The Scotland to Cape Town Intl flight path was viewed by 667 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

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

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

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

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

What are the cheapest flights from Scotland to Cape Town?

The cheapest flight price from Scotland to Cape Town is £291. On average you can expect to pay £3,877. The most popular route, (Aberdeen Dyce - Cape Town Intl), can usually be booked for £647.

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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) or Antigen (quick-test) test taken 72 hours for RT-PCR (NAAT) and 24 hours for Antigen (quick-test) 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 are not required to present a negative COVID-19 PCR test or antigen result upon entering 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

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

Flights from Aberdeen to Cape Town from £647 pp

Flights from Edinburgh to Cape Town from £579 pp

Flights from Inverness to Cape Town from £668 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 = R19.81

22.0 °C

64.0 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
Lufthansa	£426	£596	No cancel fee	76%	Search Lufthansa flights
KLM	£491	£675	No cancel fee	75%	Search KLM flights
Emirates	£493	£664	No cancel fee	75%	Search Emirates flights
Turkish Airlines	£516	£636	No cancel fee	77%	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Qatar Airways	£524	£693	No cancel fee	68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
British Airways	£638	£810	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 2022: compare Scotland to Cape Town flight prices with the expected peak season, weather and rainfall in Cape Town.

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

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

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

Cheap flights from Scotland to Cape Town in May, June 2022

The best prices found for Scotland to CPT flights in May, June

Scotland to Cape Town 2022 flight deals

Cheap flights to Cape Town from Scotland found for this year

Last-minute flights from Scotland to Cape Town

Late deals on return flights to Cape Town from Scotland, departing today and this week

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?

Can I find flights from Scotland to Cape Town for under £700 on Cheapflights?

Are there last-minute flights available from Scotland to Cape Town for under £800?

How popular is this Scotland to Cape Town flight route?

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

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

What are the cheapest flights from Scotland to Cape Town?

Related searches

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 6 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)