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Cheap flights from Scotland to Cape Town from R6 516

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 17/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EDI — CPT
Mar 29 — Apr 51
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 27 February 2026.

Fri 6/36:00
EDI
-
CPT
1 stop21h 50m
Air France
Fri 20/37:55
CPT
-
EDI
1 stop15h 40m
Air France
Deal found 25/2R12 285
Sat 11/417:05
EDI
-
CPT
1 stop27h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 26/423:45
CPT
-
EDI
1 stop22h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 25/2R12 603
Fri 13/313:15
INV
-
CPT
1 stop30h 40m
KLM
Fri 20/38:00
CPT
-
INV
1 stop33h 40m
KLM
Deal found 24/2R12 619
Mon 4/513:10
EDI
-
CPT
1 stop31h 15m
KLM
Mon 11/518:25
CPT
-
EDI
2 stops18h 55m
KLM
Deal found 26/2R12 825
Sun 10/521:25
GLA
-
CPT
1 stop23h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 7/613:15
CPT
-
GLA
1 stop24h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 23/2R12 873
Mon 9/318:05
EDI
-
CPT
1 stop25h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 22/37:55
CPT
-
EDI
1 stop28h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 24/2R12 873
Sun 10/521:25
GLA
-
CPT
1 stop23h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 8/616:35
CPT
-
GLA
2 stops29h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 23/2R12 905
Thu 18/69:25
GLA
-
CPT
1 stop23h 05m
Lufthansa
Thu 16/717:55
CPT
-
GLA
1 stop15h 50m
Lufthansa
Deal found 23/2R13 112
Sun 10/521:25
GLA
-
CPT
1 stop23h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 9/616:35
CPT
-
GLA
2 stops22h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 23/2R13 127
Sat 11/410:25
GLA
-
CPT
1 stop34h 00m
KLM
Sat 25/423:15
CPT
-
GLA
1 stop34h 10m
KLM
Deal found 25/2R13 159
Tue 20/1017:30
GLA
-
CPT
1 stop15h 00m
Lufthansa
Tue 3/1118:45
CPT
-
GLA
1 stop19h 20m
Lufthansa
Deal found 26/2R13 302
Sat 21/1117:20
GLA
-
CPT
1 stop27h 20m
KLM
Sat 28/117:55
CPT
-
GLA
2 stops30h 50m
KLM
Deal found 25/2R13 382

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 27 February 2026.

Round-trip from

R12 603

One-way from

R6 516

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

R16 322
Air France
  • Air France
  • 11/4-26/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 49h 30m total
  • Scotland to Cape Town
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17/3
  • 17/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 22h 40m total
  • Scotland to Cape Town
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price (R15 479 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R6 565 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 27 February 2026.
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Depart

Return

Price

InvernessCape Town

INV - CPT

INVCPT

Inverness

Fri 13/3

13:15-21:55

1 stop30h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 20/3

8:00-15:40

1 stop33h 40m

R12 619

EdinburghCape Town

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 4/5

5:45-12:40

2 stops29h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 11/5

18:25-12:20

2 stops18h 55m

R12 984

EdinburghCape Town

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 4/5

16:55-11:50

1 stop17h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 21/5

16:35-9:40

1 stop18h 05m

R13 588

AberdeenCape Town

ABZ - CPT

ABZCPT

Aberdeen Dyce

Mon 13/4

11:00-13:00

3 stops25h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 20/4

15:25-13:35

3 stops23h 10m

R14 002

EdinburghCape Town

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 4/5

5:45-12:40

2 stops29h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 21/5

23:15-23:10

1 stop24h 55m

R14 240

GlasgowCape Town

GLA - CPT

GLACPT

Glasgow Intl

Sat 9/5

10:25-9:45

2 stops46h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 7/6

18:25-12:55

2 stops19h 30m

R14 288

AberdeenCape Town

ABZ - CPT

ABZCPT

Aberdeen Dyce

Sat 22/8

6:15-13:35

3 stops30h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 3/10

14:20-12:20

2 stops47h 00m

R14 542

AberdeenCape Town

ABZ - CPT

ABZCPT

Aberdeen Dyce

Mon 13/4

6:15-12:40

2 stops29h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 20/4

23:15-12:20

1 stop14h 05m

R14 558

AberdeenCape Town

ABZ - CPT

ABZCPT

Aberdeen Dyce

Thu 9/4

12:55-13:35

3 stops23h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 16/4

14:25-23:10

3 stops33h 45m

R15 225

EdinburghCape Town

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 13/5

10:40-11:50

1 stop24h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 17/5

16:35-15:55

1 stop24h 20m

R15 734

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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, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Scotland to Cape Town (average of R10 775). Flying from Scotland to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of R14 065). 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 24h 10m. KLM provides one of the quickest options available for as low as R13 525. 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, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Scotland to Cape Town (average of R10 775). Flying from Scotland to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of R14 065). 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 3 airlines flying from Scotland to Cape Town

Discover the top 3 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 27 February 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Turkish AirlinesCheapestR10 665AverageR14 577FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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KLMCheapestR12 521AverageR16 436FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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British AirwaysCheapestR15 065AverageR25 507FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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