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Cheap flights from South Africa to Scotland from £257

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 18/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — EDI
21 Feb — 28 Feb1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from South Africa to Scotland

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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 22 January 2026.

Fri 6/322:00
JNB
-
INV
1 stop15h 50m
British Airways
Fri 13/311:25
INV
-
JNB
1 stop21h 00m
British Airways
Deal found 20/1£513
Thu 12/319:35
JNB
-
INV
1 stop16h 25m
British Airways
Mon 16/312:20
INV
-
JNB
1 stop20h 05m
British Airways
Deal found 20/1£523
Tue 17/219:10
JNB
-
EDI
1 stop16h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 24/216:20
EDI
-
JNB
1 stop16h 30m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 20/1£539
Tue 17/210:10
JNB
-
EDI
2 stops27h 50m
Lufthansa
Tue 24/212:45
EDI
-
JNB
1 stop18h 45m
Lufthansa
Deal found 20/1£545
Thu 19/319:20
JNB
-
GLA
2 stops23h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 29/306:00
GLA
-
JNB
1 stop14h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 22/1£567
Fri 6/312:35
CPT
-
EDI
1 stop26h 00m
Qatar Airways
Fri 13/314:05
EDI
-
CPT
1 stop25h 20m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 20/1£569
Mon 2/213:40
CPT
-
EDI
1 stop31h 25m
Emirates
Mon 9/220:55
EDI
-
CPT
1 stop17h 50m
Emirates
Deal found 20/1£571
Sat 16/517:50
JNB
-
EDI
1 stop23h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Sat 23/510:40
EDI
-
JNB
1 stop22h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 21/1£575
Sat 7/313:25
JNB
-
GLA
1 stop24h 10m
Emirates
Sat 14/313:35
GLA
-
JNB
1 stop29h 00m
Emirates
Deal found 21/1£584
Mon 9/319:05
JNB
-
EDI
1 stop22h 15m
Turkish Airlines
Thu 12/311:00
EDI
-
JNB
2 stops29h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 21/1£586
Tue 31/314:45
JNB
-
EDI
1 stop16h 40m
Qatar Airways
Mon 6/407:55
EDI
-
JNB
1 stop24h 05m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 21/1£587
Tue 17/218:30
CPT
-
GLA
1 stop19h 05m
Emirates
Tue 24/213:35
GLA
-
CPT
1 stop20h 05m
Emirates
Deal found 19/1£590

Find 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 22 January 2026.

Round-trip from

£513

One-way from

£257

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£564
British Airways
  • British Airways
  • 6/3-13/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 36h 50m total
  • South Africa to Scotland
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 18/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 19h 25m total
  • South Africa to Scotland
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (£34 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (£5 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 22 January 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from South Africa to Scotland that are best for you.

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Scotland

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Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgInverness

JNB - INV

JNBINV

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 6/3

22:00-11:50

1 stop15h 50m

Inverness

Fri 13/3

11:25-10:25

1 stop21h 00m

£513

JohannesburgInverness

JNB - INV

JNBINV

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 12/3

19:35-10:00

1 stop16h 25m

Inverness

Mon 16/3

12:20-10:25

1 stop20h 05m

£523

JohannesburgEdinburgh

JNB - EDI

JNBEDI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 17/2

19:10-10:00

1 stop16h 50m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 24/2

16:20-10:50

1 stop16h 30m

£539

JohannesburgEdinburgh

JNB - EDI

JNBEDI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 17/2

10:10-12:00

2 stops27h 50m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 24/2

12:45-09:30

1 stop18h 45m

£545

JohannesburgGlasgow

JNB - GLA

JNBGLA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 19/3

19:20-16:35

2 stops23h 15m

Glasgow Intl

Sun 29/3

06:00-21:20

1 stop14h 20m

£567

Cape TownEdinburgh

CPT - EDI

CPTEDI

Cape Town Intl

Fri 6/3

12:35-12:35

1 stop26h 00m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 13/3

14:05-17:25

1 stop25h 20m

£569

JohannesburgEdinburgh

JNB - EDI

JNBEDI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 16/5

17:50-15:55

1 stop23h 05m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 23/5

10:40-10:30

1 stop22h 50m

£575

JohannesburgGlasgow

JNB - GLA

JNBGLA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 7/3

13:25-11:35

1 stop24h 10m

Glasgow Intl

Sat 14/3

13:35-20:35

1 stop29h 00m

£584

JohannesburgEdinburgh

JNB - EDI

JNBEDI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 9/3

19:05-15:20

1 stop22h 15m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 12/3

11:00-18:40

2 stops29h 40m

£586

JohannesburgEdinburgh

JNB - EDI

JNBEDI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 7/3

23:59-16:05

1 stop18h 06m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 14/3

18:00-22:05

1 stop26h 05m

£595

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 20/1

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Best time to book a flight from South Africa to Scotland

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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 22 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
1,442 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.4

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
KLM
7.7
Good
1,442 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,442 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.4

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,718 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,442 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.4

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
4,200 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,442 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.4

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,738 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,442 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.4

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,689 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,442 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.4

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.

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 15h 50m. Fly via British Airways, Turkish Airlines, or Lufthansa 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 £324 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 22 January 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
LufthansaCheapest£338Average£455FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest£403Average£593FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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EmiratesCheapest£406Average£705FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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KLMCheapest£446Average£656FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest£516Average£650FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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British AirwaysCheapest£520Average£679FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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