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Cheap flights from Scotland to Cape Town from R6 906

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 29/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EDI — CPT
Jan 28 — Feb 41
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Scotland to Cape Town

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Cheapest flights from Scotland to Cape Town
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Scotland to Cape Town. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 29 December 2025.

Wed 31/1213:20EDI - CPT
1 stop16h 45mBritish Airways
Wed 4/320:35CPT - EDI
1 stop14h 55mBritish Airways
Deal found 27/12R19 986
Wed 31/129:20EDI - CPT
1 stop34h 35mMultiple Airlines
Wed 4/37:55CPT - EDI
1 stop15h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/12R20 052
Wed 31/126:00EDI - CPT
3 stops29h 35mKenya Airways
Wed 4/323:25CPT - EDI
2 stops22h 25mKenya Airways
Deal found 27/12R21 799
Sun 28/1222:45EDI - CPT
2 stops54h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sun 18/117:15CPT - EDI
1 stop24h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/12R25 527
Wed 31/129:20EDI - CPT
2 stops18h 30mKLM
Wed 4/315:20CPT - EDI
2 stops23h 25mKLM
Deal found 28/12R26 342

Find flight deals from Scotland to Cape Town

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Scotland to Cape Town flight deals. Data was last updated 29 December 2025.

Round-trip from

R11 099

One-way from

R6 906

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

R22 299
20/4-15/5
  • 20/4-15/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 51h 25m total
  • Scotland to Cape Town
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29/5
  • 29/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 30h 35m total
  • Scotland to Cape Town
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price (R17 298 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R7 447 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in December 2025
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Scotland to Cape Town 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 594 507 searches. Data last updated 29 December 2025.
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Fly from

Scotland

Fly to

Cape Town

Route

Depart

Return

Price

GlasgowCape Town

GLA - CPT

GLACPT

Glasgow Intl

Mon 20/4

16:00-9:00

1 stop16h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 15/5

23:30-20:25

1 stop21h 55m

R11 282

InvernessCape Town

INV - CPT

INVCPT

Inverness

Wed 15/4

14:55-9:00

1 stop17h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 1/5

23:30-20:15

1 stop21h 45m

R13 413

EdinburghCape Town

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 2/4

17:25-21:45

1 stop27h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 21/4

23:45-16:30

1 stop17h 45m

R13 546

InvernessCape Town

INV - CPT

INVCPT

Inverness

Wed 11/2

13:15-8:15

2 stops41h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 18/2

19:50-12:45

2 stops18h 55m

R13 745

EdinburghCape Town

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 27/1

8:20-7:30

2 stops21h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 3/2

12:30-16:20

1 stop29h 50m

R14 095

EdinburghCape Town

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 10/2

11:40-5:50

1 stop16h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 17/2

11:45-10:40

2 stops24h 55m

R14 511

GlasgowCape Town

GLA - CPT

GLACPT

Glasgow Intl

Wed 21/1

17:20-5:50

2 stops34h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 5/2

14:00-22:10

2 stops34h 10m

R14 661

GlasgowCape Town

GLA - CPT

GLACPT

Glasgow Intl

Wed 21/1

17:20-5:50

2 stops34h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 4/2

18:25-22:10

2 stops29h 45m

R14 661

EdinburghCape Town

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 4/5

17:05-21:25

1 stop27h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 11/5

7:40-23:10

1 stop16h 30m

R14 910

EdinburghCape Town

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 4/2

5:50-9:45

2 stops25h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 12/2

18:25-16:05

2 stops23h 40m

R14 993

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Scotland to Cape Town

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Scotland to Cape Town (average of R11 099). Flying from Scotland to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of R14 860). 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.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Scotland to Cape Town. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    Cape Town Intl (CPT) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Scotland to Cape Town. It is only a 15,6 km journey from Cape Town Intl (CPT) to Cape Town’s city centre.

  • How long is the flight from Scotland to Cape Town?

    A quick flight from Scotland to Cape Town can take about 27h 20m. Air France provides one of the quickest options available for as low as R13 546. The distance from Scotland to Cape Town is about 10206 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the most popular routes from Scotland to Cape Town?

    The most popular route from Scotland to Cape Town is Edinburgh Turnhouse - Cape Town Intl. You may also consider Glasgow Intl - Cape Town Intl or Aberdeen Dyce - Cape Town Intl.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Scotland to Cape Town?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Scotland 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 Scotland to Cape Town?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Scotland to Cape Town (average of R11 099). Flying from Scotland to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of R14 860). 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 4 airlines flying from Scotland to Cape Town

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Scotland to Cape Town. 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 594 507 searches. Data last updated 29 December 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Turkish AirlinesCheapestR11 167AverageR15 125FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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KLMCheapestR13 466AverageR17 141FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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British AirwaysCheapestR15 774AverageR23 611FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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LufthansaCheapestR15 983AverageR19 703FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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