January is one of the best times of the year to fly to South Africa from Scotland. Prices for January average £577 per person but you can even find prices for as low as £414. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of July. Opting for a January flight can save you 33% on your journey compared to booking in July
When searching for a good deal, it’s best to be prepared for potential fluctuations in price. We recommend booking at least 50 days in advance, which can save you up to 7% on flights from Scotland to South Africa compared to booking the week you need them. Waiting 50 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 £575. For sooner than that we have options available in the next 3 days from £621.
Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Scotland to South Africa as you normally would.
Due to the rapidly changing circumstances due to COVID-19, airlines like KLM, British Airways, and Lufthansa flying from Scotland to South Africa have implemented new flexible cancellation policies.
Yes, there are multiple flights from Scotland to South Africa for under £500. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Kenya Airways for just £450, but on average you can expect to pay £488.
There are currently 20+ open flights from Scotland to South Africa within the next 7 days for less than £600.
This flight path from Scotland to South Africa was viewed by 1,907 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.
The cheapest airline one-way is KLM, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as £541. However, be on the lookout for offers from Air France and British Airways, as they are both options that can get you from Scotland to South Africa for a low price.
Information is based on travel restrictions from Scotland to South Africa
Most visitors from Scotland can enter South Africa without restrictions.
COVID-19 testing requirements
Visitors from Scotland are not required to present a negative COVID-19 PCR test or antigen result upon entering South Africa.
Quarantine requirements
Visitors from Scotland are not required to quarantine after entering South Africa.
Documents
Health Declaration Form - Must be completed in 48 hours prior to arrival in South Africa.
Returning to Scotland from South Africa
COVID-19 testing requirements
Visitors from South Africa are not required to present a negative COVID-19 PCR test or antigen result upon entering Scotland.
Quarantine requirements
Visitors from South Africa are not required to quarantine after entering Scotland.
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£383 | £618 | No cancel fee | 75% |
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£402 | £571 | No cancel fee | 76% |
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£408 | £729 | No cancel fee | 77% |
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£450 | £589 | No cancel fee | 82% |
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£482 | £652 | No cancel fee | 77% |
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£488 | £674 | No cancel fee | 72% |
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£501 | £740 | No cancel fee | 75% |
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£507 | £663 | No cancel fee | N/A |
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£521 | £804 | No cancel fee | 68% |
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£538 | £782 | No cancel fee | 70% |
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