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 Qatar Airways, British Airways, or Lufthansa to get the fastest option. The distance from South Africa to Scotland is about 6455 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 £206. Emirates flights start at £305 while deals on Turkish Airlines start at £329 one-way.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Scotland ranges from 30.0 - 60.0 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 60.0 mm. April is typically the driest time to visit Scotland when rainfall is around 30.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Scotland, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 15.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 4.0 C).

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from ZA to SCT?

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

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.

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Find flight deals from South Africa to Scotland

Round-trip from	£525
One-way from	£259
Popular in	July
Cheapest in	November
Average price	£636

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South Africa to Scotland

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CPT Cape Town Intl - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

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Cape Town Intl

Mon 2/11

00:55-09:40

1 stop34h 45m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 31/12

00:00-01:00

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£283

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JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

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Sun 15/11

17:00-10:40

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12:25-12:35

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00:00-01:00

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00:20-06:50

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19:05-18:55

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00:00-01:00

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£361

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JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - ABZ Aberdeen Dyce

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Wed 25/11

13:45-12:30

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Aberdeen Dyce

Wed 31/12

00:00-01:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£364

DurbanEdinburgh

DUR Durban King Shaka Intl - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

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Fri 15/1

21:15-11:55

3 stops40h 40m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

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00:00-01:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£384

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JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

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09:50-23:50

2 stops40h 00m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 31/12

00:00-01:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£384

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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 £625). Flying from South Africa to Scotland in July is currently the most expensive (average of £762). 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.

How far ahead should I book a flight from South Africa to Scotland?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from South Africa to Scotland, you should look to book at least 81 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

Reviews of airlines servicing Scotland

See what other customers who have flown with Emirates,KLM, 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.

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,678 reviews

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1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Steven,May 2026

DXB - GLA

Anyone that i had the pleasure of dealing with i found to be courteous well mannered and informative

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,678 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,678 reviews

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1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Steven,May 2026

DXB - GLA

Anyone that i had the pleasure of dealing with i found to be courteous well mannered and informative

KLM

7.8

Good

1,586 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,678 reviews

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1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Steven,May 2026

DXB - GLA

Anyone that i had the pleasure of dealing with i found to be courteous well mannered and informative

Turkish Airlines

7.4

Good

4,454 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,678 reviews

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1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Steven,May 2026

DXB - GLA

Anyone that i had the pleasure of dealing with i found to be courteous well mannered and informative

Qatar Airways

7.3

Good

3,719 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,678 reviews

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1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Steven,May 2026

DXB - GLA

Anyone that i had the pleasure of dealing with i found to be courteous well mannered and informative

British Airways

6.7

Okay

8,261 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,678 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Steven,May 2026

DXB - GLA

Anyone that i had the pleasure of dealing with i found to be courteous well mannered and informative

Related info for your journey

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 Qatar Airways, British Airways, or Lufthansa to get the fastest option. The distance from South Africa to Scotland is about 6455 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 £206. Emirates flights start at £305 while deals on Turkish Airlines start at £329 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 £625). Flying from South Africa to Scotland in July is currently the most expensive (average of £762). 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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To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from South Africa to Scotland, you should look to book at least 81 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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