How long is the flight from Glasgow to Cape Town?

Departing from Glasgow to Cape Town will take you 22h 50m. Airlines will cover a distance of 6350 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 flying from Glasgow to Cape Town round-trip?

Flying on KLM is currently your cheapest option to Cape Town, with prices starting at £579. Additional return tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Lufthansa and Emirates, with the lowest prices starting at £630 and £748, respectively. KLM is priced at 32% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Glasgow to Cape Town one-way?

One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as £424 on Lufthansa. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include KLM from £572 and Emirates from £633 one-way.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Cape Town ranges from 20.0 - 100.0 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 100.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Cape Town when rainfall is around 20.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Cape Town, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 21.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 12.0 C).

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Glasgow to Cape Town?

The most popular airlines flying from Glasgow to Cape Town are KLM, British Airways and Emirates. Something to consider prior to booking your flight.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from GLA to CPT?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Glasgow to Cape Town as you normally would.

What airport do you fly into for flights to Cape Town from Glasgow?

Cape Town Intl (CPT) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Glasgow to Cape Town. You should not have trouble finding flights to Cape Town Intl from Glasgow; the airport handles an average of 0 inbound flights from Glasgow per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 8 airlines have flights to the Cape Town airport from Glasgow. It is only a 9.7 mi journey from Cape Town Intl (CPT) to Cape Town’s city center.

Can I find deals for flights from Glasgow to Cape Town that include hotel bookings?

Yes. In addition to deals on Glasgow to Cape Town flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

How can I find direct flights from Glasgow to Cape Town?

After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Glasgow to Cape Town.

Can I find deals for business class flights from Glasgow to Cape Town?

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Glasgow to Cape Town 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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Q: How much does it cost for a return flight from Glasgow to Cape Town?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. Glasgow to Cape Town flights typically cost between £876 and £655 in June. The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was £760 on KLM (2 Jun-16 Jun).

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Tue 2/606:00

GLA

CPT

1 stop14h 25m

KLM

Tue 16/623:15

CPT

GLA

1 stop34h 10m

KLM

Deal found 6/5£760

Thu 27/808:35

GLA

CPT

2 stops24h 40m

Multiple Airlines

Mon 31/818:25

CPT

GLA

1 stop19h 15m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 5/5£802

Thu 5/1115:55

GLA

CPT

2 stops23h 30m

Multiple Airlines

Sat 21/1120:00

CPT

GLA

1 stop41h 35m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 5/5£816

Sat 21/1118:50

GLA

CPT

3 stops40h 45m

Kenya Airways

Sat 28/1114:20

CPT

GLA

2 stops33h 50m

Kenya Airways

Deal found 2/5£817

Thu 5/1106:05

GLA

CPT

3 stops29h 30m

Kenya Airways

Sat 21/1114:20

CPT

GLA

2 stops32h 05m

Kenya Airways

Deal found 5/5£824

Mon 1/614:40

GLA

CPT

1 stop25h 00m

Emirates

Mon 8/613:15

CPT

GLA

1 stop24h 25m

Emirates

Deal found 5/5£825

Thu 4/614:40

GLA

CPT

1 stop25h 00m

Emirates

Mon 8/613:15

CPT

GLA

1 stop24h 25m

Emirates

Deal found 2/5£827

Thu 12/1115:55

GLA

CPT

2 stops23h 30m

Multiple Airlines

Fri 27/1113:40

CPT

GLA

1 stop23h 55m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 5/5£834

Fri 13/1113:35

GLA

CPT

1 stop26h 25m

Emirates

Wed 25/1118:30

CPT

GLA

1 stop19h 05m

Emirates

Deal found 3/5£846

Sun 18/1010:25

GLA

CPT

1 stop34h 45m

Multiple Airlines

Tue 27/1012:15

CPT

GLA

1 stop24h 55m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 5/5£847

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Round-trip from	£760
One-way from	£424
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	May
Average price	£729

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48h 35m total
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GLA - CPT

GLACPT

Glasgow Intl

Sun 18/10

10:25-22:10

1 stop34h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 27/10

12:15-11:10

1 stop24h 55m

£847

Fastest return journey

GlasgowCape Town

GLA - CPT

GLACPT

Glasgow Intl

Thu 4/6

16:25-13:00

2 stops19h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 8/6

15:10-11:45

2 stops21h 35m

£910

GlasgowCape Town

GLA - CPT

GLACPT

Glasgow Intl

Sun 30/8

06:00-05:50

1 stop22h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 13/9

23:15-23:10

1 stop24h 55m

£911

GlasgowCape Town

GLA - CPT

GLACPT

Glasgow Intl

Sun 30/8

14:40-18:05

1 stop26h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 13/9

18:25-12:40

1 stop19h 15m

£935

GlasgowCape Town

GLA - CPT

GLACPT

Glasgow Intl

Sun 30/8

12:00-10:15

2 stops21h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 13/9

19:30-19:35

2 stops25h 05m

£950

GlasgowCape Town

GLA - CPT

GLACPT

Glasgow Intl

Sun 30/8

06:00-06:00

2 stops47h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 13/9

14:25-16:10

3 stops50h 45m

£955

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GlasgowCape Town

GLA - CPT

GLACPT

Glasgow Intl

Tue 26/5

21:20-20:55

3 stops46h 35m

£440

GlasgowCape Town

GLA - CPT

GLACPT

Glasgow Intl

Sun 30/8

08:45-11:50

3 stops26h 05m

£507

GlasgowCape Town

GLA - CPT

GLACPT

Glasgow Intl

Wed 29/7

19:40-17:30

2 stops44h 50m

£553

GlasgowCape Town

GLA - CPT

GLACPT

Glasgow Intl

Sun 30/8

06:00-05:50

1 stop22h 50m

£679

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Glasgow to Cape Town?

The best time to book flights from Glasgow to Cape Town is 69 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Glasgow to Cape Town?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Glasgow to Cape Town (average of £332). Flying from Glasgow to Cape Town in October is currently the most expensive (average of £699). 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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Reviews of airlines servicing Cape Town

See what other customers who have flown with Emirates,KLM, andLufthansa from Glasgow to Cape Town have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,570 reviews

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1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Steven,Apr 2026

GLA - DXB

Being disabled i feel they made an extra effort to accommodate me especially as I had adjoining flights

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,570 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,570 reviews

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1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Steven,Apr 2026

GLA - DXB

Being disabled i feel they made an extra effort to accommodate me especially as I had adjoining flights

KLM

7.8

Good

1,511 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,570 reviews

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1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Steven,Apr 2026

GLA - DXB

Being disabled i feel they made an extra effort to accommodate me especially as I had adjoining flights

Lufthansa

6.8

Okay

7,975 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,570 reviews

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1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Steven,Apr 2026

GLA - DXB

Being disabled i feel they made an extra effort to accommodate me especially as I had adjoining flights

British Airways

6.7

Okay

7,949 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,570 reviews

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1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Steven,Apr 2026

GLA - DXB

Being disabled i feel they made an extra effort to accommodate me especially as I had adjoining flights

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What airport do you fly into for flights to Cape Town from Glasgow?
Cape Town Intl (CPT) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Glasgow to Cape Town. You should not have trouble finding flights to Cape Town Intl from Glasgow; the airport handles an average of 0 inbound flights from Glasgow per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 8 airlines have flights to the Cape Town airport from Glasgow. It is only a 9.7 mi journey from Cape Town Intl (CPT) to Cape Town’s city center.
How long is the flight from Glasgow to Cape Town?
Departing from Glasgow to Cape Town will take you 22h 50m. Airlines will cover a distance of 6350 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 flying from Glasgow to Cape Town round-trip?
Flying on KLM is currently your cheapest option to Cape Town, with prices starting at £579. Additional return tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Lufthansa and Emirates, with the lowest prices starting at £630 and £748, respectively. KLM is priced at 32% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Glasgow to Cape Town one-way?
One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as £424 on Lufthansa. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include KLM from £572 and Emirates from £633 one-way.
Can I find deals for flights from Glasgow to Cape Town that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Glasgow to Cape Town flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Glasgow to Cape Town?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Glasgow to Cape Town.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Glasgow to Cape Town?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Glasgow to Cape Town 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 Glasgow to Cape Town?
Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Glasgow to Cape Town (average of £332). Flying from Glasgow to Cape Town in October is currently the most expensive (average of £699). 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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Turkish Airlines	Cheapest£602	Average£715	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Lufthansa	Cheapest£604	Average£810	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%	Search Lufthansa flights
Air France	Cheapest£632	Average£804	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Air France flights
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British Airways	Cheapest£708	Average£944	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%	Search British Airways flights
Emirates	Cheapest£748	Average£841	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights

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