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Cheap flights from South Africa to Scotland from £236

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 1/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — EDI
6 Apr — 13 Apr1
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 7 March 2026.

Tue 19/523:15
JNB
-
EDI
1 stop24h 55m
KLM
Mon 1/617:05
EDI
-
JNB
1 stop27h 15m
KLM
Deal found 4/3£556
Tue 17/318:50
JNB
-
EDI
1 stop26h 15m
Emirates
Tue 24/320:55
EDI
-
JNB
1 stop17h 40m
Emirates
Deal found 6/3£556
Sun 17/523:15
JNB
-
EDI
1 stop24h 55m
KLM
Tue 2/605:45
EDI
-
JNB
1 stop14h 35m
KLM
Deal found 7/3£558
Tue 21/420:40
JNB
-
EDI
2 stops23h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 28/406:15
EDI
-
JNB
2 stops25h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/3£559
Sun 26/421:15
JNB
-
INV
1 stop18h 35m
British Airways
Sun 18/1014:50
INV
-
JNB
1 stop17h 35m
British Airways
Deal found 5/3£560
Mon 20/414:45
JNB
-
EDI
2 stops27h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 27/410:30
EDI
-
JNB
2 stops21h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/3£560
Wed 3/623:15
JNB
-
EDI
1 stop24h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 15/617:25
EDI
-
JNB
1 stop16h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/3£561
Thu 19/1122:00
JNB
-
INV
1 stop23h 40m
British Airways
Mon 23/1119:45
INV
-
JNB
1 stop33h 50m
British Airways
Deal found 6/3£562
Tue 19/523:15
JNB
-
EDI
1 stop14h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 4/611:35
EDI
-
JNB
1 stop22h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/3£562
Tue 12/523:15
JNB
-
EDI
1 stop17h 55m
KLM
Mon 1/613:10
EDI
-
JNB
1 stop31h 10m
KLM
Deal found 3/3£562
Sun 17/523:15
JNB
-
EDI
1 stop34h 15m
KLM
Sat 23/509:20
EDI
-
JNB
1 stop35h 00m
KLM
Deal found 3/3£564
Wed 1/412:40
JNB
-
EDI
1 stop26h 00m
Qatar Airways
Wed 15/415:00
EDI
-
JNB
1 stop16h 50m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 7/3£565

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 7 March 2026.

Round-trip from

£556

One-way from

£236

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

November

Average price

£592
KLM
  • KLM
  • 19/5-2/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 41h 20m total
  • South Africa to Scotland
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 1/4
  • 1 total stop
  • 16h 30m total
  • South Africa to Scotland
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price (£28 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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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 7 March 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from South Africa to Scotland that are best for you.

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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

Cape TownEdinburgh

CPT - EDI

CPTEDI

Cape Town Intl

Fri 1/5

18:25-21:25

2 stops28h 00m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 13/5

09:20-21:30

2 stops35h 10m

£575

JohannesburgInverness

JNB - INV

JNBINV

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 21/4

21:15-21:35

1 stop25h 20m

Inverness

Tue 28/4

15:45-15:50

2 stops23h 05m

£580

JohannesburgEdinburgh

JNB - EDI

JNBEDI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 30/3

13:30-09:40

2 stops45h 10m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 6/4

10:40-10:30

1 stop22h 50m

£587

JohannesburgEdinburgh

JNB - EDI

JNBEDI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 20/4

13:30-15:55

2 stops27h 25m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 27/4

16:55-10:30

1 stop16h 35m

£590

JohannesburgInverness

JNB - INV

JNBINV

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 26/4

14:45-10:15

2 stops20h 30m

Inverness

Sun 18/10

14:50-09:25

1 stop17h 35m

£599

JohannesburgGlasgow

JNB - GLA

JNBGLA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 6/5

21:15-12:30

1 stop16h 15m

Glasgow Intl

Sun 10/5

06:00-07:00

1 stop24h 00m

£631

JohannesburgEdinburgh

JNB - EDI

JNBEDI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 19/5

19:25-09:20

1 stop14h 55m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 4/6

18:05-09:25

1 stop14h 20m

£634

Cape TownEdinburgh

CPT - EDI

CPTEDI

Cape Town Intl

Fri 12/6

16:35-09:40

1 stop18h 05m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 16/6

16:55-11:50

1 stop17h 55m

£636
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgGlasgow

JNB - GLA

JNBGLA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 14/5

19:25-08:40

1 stop14h 15m

Glasgow Intl

Mon 18/5

17:40-09:25

1 stop14h 45m

£637

JohannesburgGlasgow

JNB - GLA

JNBGLA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 12/6

19:25-09:35

1 stop15h 10m

Glasgow Intl

Fri 26/6

17:05-09:25

1 stop15h 20m

£639

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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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 £346). Flying from South Africa to Scotland in April is currently the most expensive (average of £556). 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 7 March 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Emirates, KLM, andQatar Airways 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
3,539 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

DXB - MAN

A380 is best airplane in the world for long haul flights. And Emirates one of the top airlines.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,539 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,539 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

DXB - MAN

A380 is best airplane in the world for long haul flights. And Emirates one of the top airlines.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,467 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,539 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

DXB - MAN

A380 is best airplane in the world for long haul flights. And Emirates one of the top airlines.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,746 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,539 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

DXB - MAN

A380 is best airplane in the world for long haul flights. And Emirates one of the top airlines.
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
4,249 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,539 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

DXB - MAN

A380 is best airplane in the world for long haul flights. And Emirates one of the top airlines.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,779 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,539 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

DXB - MAN

A380 is best airplane in the world for long haul flights. And Emirates one of the top airlines.

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 14h 05m. Fly via KLM, Emirates, or British Airways to get the fastest option. The distance from South Africa to Scotland is about 5964 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 £229. Turkish Airlines flights start at £231 while deals on Emirates start at £288 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 £346). Flying from South Africa to Scotland in April is currently the most expensive (average of £556). 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

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Turkish AirlinesCheapest£405Average£599FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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EmiratesCheapest£408Average£688FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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LufthansaCheapest£455Average£775FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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KLMCheapest£467Average£661FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest£520Average£634FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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British AirwaysCheapest£522Average£685FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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