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Cheap flights from South Africa to Scotland from £272

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 18/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — EDI
8 Feb — 15 Feb1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from South Africa to Scotland

Keep the following information in mind while searching for South Africa to Scotland flight deals. Data was last updated 9 January 2026.

Round-trip from

£521

One-way from

£272

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£560
British Airways
  • British Airways
  • 12/3-16/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 36h 30m total
  • South Africa to Scotland
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 18/1
  • 1 total stop
  • 19h 40m total
  • South Africa to Scotland
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (£35 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 0% potential price decrease (£5 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 South Africa to Scotland
Explore the most affordable flight options available from South Africa to Scotland. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 9 January 2026.

Thu 12/319:35JNB - INV
1 stop16h 25mBritish Airways
Mon 16/319:45INV - JNB
1 stop33h 50mBritish Airways
Deal found 7/1£521
Thu 19/219:10JNB - EDI
1 stop16h 50mTurkish Airlines
Thu 26/216:20EDI - JNB
1 stop16h 30mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 7/1£539
Fri 23/112:35CPT - EDI
1 stop19h 25mQatar Airways
Fri 30/114:05EDI - CPT
1 stop18h 25mQatar Airways
Deal found 8/1£558
Mon 9/219:45JNB - EDI
1 stop18h 15mMultiple Airlines
Fri 27/215:50EDI - JNB
2 stops15h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/1£565
Sun 22/219:05JNB - GLA
2 stops27h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sun 1/307:25GLA - JNB
2 stops25h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/1£569
Wed 8/418:00JNB - EDI
1 stop16h 40mTurkish Airlines
Wed 15/410:40EDI - JNB
1 stop22h 50mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 7/1£570
Tue 20/112:30CPT - EDI
1 stop23h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sun 25/120:45EDI - CPT
1 stop35h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/1£571
Sun 22/219:20JNB - GLA
2 stops39h 10mKLM
Sun 1/306:05GLA - JNB
1 stop14h 00mKLM
Deal found 8/1£576
Mon 12/110:40JNB - EDI
3 stops27h 20mLufthansa
Mon 9/212:45EDI - JNB
1 stop18h 45mLufthansa
Deal found 8/1£582
Tue 10/219:20JNB - EDI
2 stops22h 45mKLM
Tue 17/211:00EDI - JNB
2 stops23h 10mKLM
Deal found 8/1£586
Thu 12/219:10JNB - EDI
1 stop16h 50mTurkish Airlines
Mon 16/211:00EDI - JNB
1 stop21h 50mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 7/1£588
Mon 9/319:20JNB - EDI
2 stops19h 25mKLM
Wed 18/317:00EDI - JNB
2 stops17h 10mKLM
Deal found 8/1£588

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Customise your flight search to find flights from South Africa to Scotland that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 9 January 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from South Africa to Scotland that are best for you.

Fly from

South Africa

Fly to

Scotland

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgInverness

JNB - INV

JNBINV

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 12/3

19:35-10:00

1 stop16h 25m

Inverness

Mon 16/3

19:45-07:35

1 stop33h 50m

£521

JohannesburgEdinburgh

JNB - EDI

JNBEDI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 19/2

19:10-10:00

1 stop16h 50m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 26/2

16:20-10:50

1 stop16h 30m

£539

Cape TownEdinburgh

CPT - EDI

CPTEDI

Cape Town Intl

Fri 23/1

12:35-06:00

1 stop19h 25m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 30/1

14:05-10:30

1 stop18h 25m

£558

JohannesburgEdinburgh

JNB - EDI

JNBEDI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 9/2

19:45-12:00

1 stop18h 15m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 27/2

15:50-09:30

2 stops15h 40m

£565

JohannesburgGlasgow

JNB - GLA

JNBGLA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 22/2

19:05-20:05

2 stops27h 00m

Glasgow Intl

Sun 1/3

07:25-10:50

2 stops25h 25m

£569

JohannesburgEdinburgh

JNB - EDI

JNBEDI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 8/4

18:00-09:40

1 stop16h 40m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 15/4

10:40-10:30

1 stop22h 50m

£570

JohannesburgGlasgow

JNB - GLA

JNBGLA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 22/2

19:20-08:30

2 stops39h 10m

Glasgow Intl

Sun 1/3

06:05-22:05

1 stop14h 00m

£576

JohannesburgEdinburgh

JNB - EDI

JNBEDI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 10/2

19:20-16:05

2 stops22h 45m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 17/2

11:00-12:10

2 stops23h 10m

£586

JohannesburgEdinburgh

JNB - EDI

JNBEDI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 12/2

19:10-10:00

1 stop16h 50m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 16/2

16:20-10:50

1 stop16h 30m

£586

JohannesburgEdinburgh

JNB - EDI

JNBEDI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 9/3

19:20-12:45

2 stops19h 25m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 18/3

17:00-12:10

2 stops17h 10m

£588

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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Everything you need to know about your flight from South Africa to Scotland

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from South Africa to Scotland?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Scotland (average of £322). Flying from South Africa to Scotland in August is currently the most expensive (average of £524). 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Scotland

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Scotland. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Scotland. Reviews last updated 9 January 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with KLM, Qatar Airways, andTurkish Airlines from South Africa to Scotland have to say. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
KLM
7.7
Good
1,434 reviews
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Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.2

Overall

7.7

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle
KLM
7.7
Good
1,434 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,434 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.2

Overall

7.7

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,702 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,434 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.2

Overall

7.7

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
4,154 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,434 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.2

Overall

7.7

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,697 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,434 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.2

Overall

7.7

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,659 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,434 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.2

Overall

7.7

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle

Related info for your journey

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

  • How long is the flight from South Africa to Scotland?

    There are many flights that can get you from South Africa to Scotland in 16h 25m. Fly via British Airways, Turkish Airlines, or Qatar Airways to get the fastest option. The distance from South Africa to Scotland is about 6073 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from South Africa to Scotland one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Qatar Airways, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at £228. Emirates flights start at £287 while deals on Turkish Airlines start at £322 one-way.

  • Can I find deals for flights from South Africa to Scotland that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from South Africa to Scotland?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from South Africa to Scotland?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from South Africa to Scotland 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 South Africa to Scotland?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Scotland (average of £322). Flying from South Africa to Scotland in August is currently the most expensive (average of £524). 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 6 airlines flying from South Africa to Scotland

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from South Africa to Scotland. 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 9 January 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
LufthansaCheapest£327Average£459FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest£402Average£595FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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KLMCheapest£446Average£653FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest£516Average£648FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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British AirwaysCheapest£531Average£677FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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EmiratesCheapest£603Average£710FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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