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Cheap flights from Scotland to Cape Town from R8 278

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 10/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EDI — CPT
May 15 — May 221
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 15 April 2026.

Mon 25/55:40
EDI
-
CPT
1 stop14h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 1/618:25
CPT
-
EDI
2 stops29h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 10/4R13 104
Wed 27/57:20
EDI
-
CPT
2 stops28h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 3/619:30
CPT
-
EDI
2 stops27h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 12/4R14 544
Tue 26/58:20
GLA
-
CPT
2 stops27h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 2/619:30
CPT
-
GLA
2 stops27h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 11/4R14 609
Mon 4/515:35
EDI
-
CPT
1 stop20h 20m
Qatar Airways
Mon 11/519:30
CPT
-
EDI
1 stop20h 35m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 14/4R15 018
Tue 26/520:05
GLA
-
CPT
3 stops39h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 9/613:15
CPT
-
GLA
2 stops32h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 10/4R15 117
Thu 5/1114:05
EDI
-
CPT
1 stop25h 20m
Qatar Airways
Thu 12/1118:55
CPT
-
EDI
1 stop19h 40m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 14/4R15 231
Thu 23/49:25
EDI
-
CPT
1 stop26h 30m
Qatar Airways
Tue 28/419:30
CPT
-
EDI
1 stop19h 35m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 10/4R15 362
Sat 9/519:55
EDI
-
CPT
2 stops48h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 16/523:30
CPT
-
EDI
1 stop14h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 11/4R15 509
Wed 16/915:10
EDI
-
CPT
1 stop25h 20m
Qatar Airways
Tue 6/1019:30
CPT
-
EDI
1 stop19h 10m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 14/4R15 526
Sat 26/922:00
EDI
-
CPT
2 stops35h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 4/100:10
CPT
-
EDI
2 stops33h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 10/4R15 607
Thu 28/59:05
GLA
-
CPT
2 stops26h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 9/618:25
CPT
-
GLA
2 stops27h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 10/4R15 689
Tue 17/1120:50
GLA
-
CPT
1 stop22h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 26/111:10
CPT
-
GLA
1 stop16h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 10/4R16 540

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 15 April 2026.

Round-trip from

R12 908

One-way from

R8 278

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

R17 636
18/5-31/5
  • 18/5-31/5
  • 3 total stops
  • 49h 55m total
  • Scotland to Cape Town
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 10/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 20h 20m total
  • Scotland to Cape Town
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price (R14 657 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R6 922 potential savings vs. average return price).
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EdinburghCape Town

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 29/5

7:35-12:55

2 stops28h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 5/6

13:15-21:25

2 stops33h 10m

R15 869

EdinburghCape Town

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 4/5

15:35-12:55

1 stop20h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 21/5

19:30-15:05

1 stop20h 35m

R15 951

EdinburghCape Town

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 11/9

15:10-17:30

1 stop25h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 25/9

13:15-6:25

1 stop18h 10m

R16 589

EdinburghCape Town

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 13/6

9:25-12:55

1 stop26h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 23/6

13:15-13:40

1 stop25h 25m

R16 622

EdinburghCape Town

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 4/5

7:55-12:55

1 stop28h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 11/5

19:30-15:05

1 stop20h 35m

R16 654

EdinburghCape Town

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 29/5

15:35-12:55

1 stop20h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 5/6

19:30-15:05

1 stop20h 35m

R17 096

EdinburghCape Town

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 23/8

15:10-10:15

1 stop18h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 6/9

13:15-6:25

1 stop18h 10m

R17 211

AberdeenCape Town

ABZ - CPT

ABZCPT

Aberdeen Dyce

Thu 28/5

9:20-12:55

2 stops26h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 4/6

13:15-20:40

2 stops32h 25m

R17 293

GlasgowCape Town

GLA - CPT

GLACPT

Glasgow Intl

Tue 26/5

14:40-16:40

1 stop25h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 2/6

13:15-12:40

1 stop24h 25m

R17 652

GlasgowCape Town

GLA - CPT

GLACPT

Glasgow Intl

Mon 4/5

6:40-14:35

2 stops30h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 18/5

15:25-10:10

2 stops19h 45m

R17 914

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Best time to book a flight from Scotland to Cape Town

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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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Scotland to Cape Town (average of R11 174). Flying from Scotland to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of R15 411). 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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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 20h 20m. Qatar Airways provides one of the quickest options available for as low as R15 951. 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Scotland to Cape Town (average of R11 174). Flying from Scotland to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of R15 411). 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 15 April 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
KLMCheapestR12 546AverageR16 652FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR14 489AverageR15 849FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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British AirwaysCheapestR15 508AverageR26 257FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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EmiratesCheapestR17 809AverageR19 014FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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