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R5 602+ Cheap flights to Scotland

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Flights to Scotland in 2026

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Cheapest flights to Scotland
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Scotland. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 29 May 2026.

Thu 16/719:25
JNB
-
INV
1 stop15h 10m
British Airways
Thu 20/87:20
INV
-
JNB
1 stop22h 40m
British Airways
Deal found 28/5R12 757
Fri 27/1119:35
JNB
-
INV
1 stop18h 15m
British Airways
Mon 30/1112:20
INV
-
JNB
1 stop20h 05m
British Airways
Deal found 26/5R13 018
Wed 23/1213:30
JNB
-
EDI
2 stops46h 10m
Turkish Airlines
Fri 8/110:40
EDI
-
JNB
2 stops21h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 28/5R13 328
Sun 7/619:50
JNB
-
EDI
1 stop20h 15m
Qatar Airways
Wed 10/67:55
EDI
-
JNB
1 stop25h 35m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 24/5R13 475
Thu 16/712:40
JNB
-
EDI
1 stop18h 45m
Qatar Airways
Sun 26/77:55
EDI
-
JNB
1 stop24h 05m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 27/5R13 622
Sun 31/512:40
JNB
-
EDI
1 stop27h 25m
Qatar Airways
Sun 14/67:55
EDI
-
JNB
1 stop19h 05m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 27/5R13 639
Fri 12/612:40
JNB
-
EDI
1 stop27h 25m
Qatar Airways
Sun 21/67:55
EDI
-
JNB
1 stop19h 05m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 28/5R13 688
Sat 13/68:45
JNB
-
EDI
1 stop32h 40m
Lufthansa
Tue 23/66:10
EDI
-
JNB
1 stop25h 25m
Lufthansa
Deal found 28/5R13 916
Mon 15/612:40
JNB
-
EDI
1 stop26h 00m
Qatar Airways
Thu 25/67:55
EDI
-
JNB
1 stop19h 05m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 26/5R14 096
Tue 16/611:10
JNB
-
EDI
2 stops45h 55m
SWISS
Tue 23/615:35
EDI
-
JNB
1 stop16h 45m
SWISS
Deal found 28/5R14 129
Sun 12/713:30
JNB
-
GLA
1 stop24h 10m
Emirates
Mon 27/714:40
GLA
-
JNB
1 stop24h 35m
Emirates
Deal found 26/5R14 259
Fri 4/920:55
JNB
-
EDI
1 stop17h 45m
Qatar Airways
Tue 8/97:55
EDI
-
JNB
1 stop24h 05m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 28/5R14 276

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Find the latest flights to Scotland in 2026, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 594 507 searches and data was last updated on 29 May 2026.

Return from

R13 475

One-way from

R5 602

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

November

Average price

R13 051
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 7/6-10/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 45h 50m total
  • Johannesburg to Edinburgh
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 2/8
  • 1 total stop
  • 18h 45m total
  • Johannesburg to Scotland
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 0% potential price decrease (R116 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Price

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JohannesburgInverness

JNB - INV

JNBINV

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 16/7

19:25-9:35

1 stop15h 10m

Inverness

Thu 20/8

7:20-7:00

1 stop22h 40m

R12 757

JohannesburgEdinburgh

JNB - EDI

JNBEDI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 4/9

20:55-13:40

1 stop17h 45m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 8/9

7:55-9:00

1 stop24h 05m

R14 276

JohannesburgEdinburgh

JNB - EDI

JNBEDI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 12/9

20:55-13:40

1 stop17h 45m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 15/5

7:55-9:10

1 stop24h 15m

R14 700
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgGlasgow

JNB - GLA

JNBGLA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 20/11

19:35-7:50

1 stop14h 15m

Glasgow Intl

Mon 23/11

15:25-10:25

1 stop17h 00m

R14 798

JohannesburgAberdeen

JNB - ABZ

JNBABZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 11/11

19:35-12:35

1 stop19h 00m

Aberdeen Dyce

Sun 15/11

7:10-10:25

1 stop25h 15m

R14 831

JohannesburgEdinburgh

JNB - EDI

JNBEDI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 14/6

15:25-14:45

3 stops48h 20m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 23/6

15:35-9:20

1 stop16h 45m

R15 141

JohannesburgEdinburgh

JNB - EDI

JNBEDI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 4/9

13:30-15:55

2 stops27h 25m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 8/9

10:40-9:40

2 stops22h 00m

R15 174

JohannesburgGlasgow

JNB - GLA

JNBGLA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 22/6

19:10-12:40

1 stop18h 30m

Glasgow Intl

Thu 23/7

14:40-20:35

1 stop28h 55m

R15 844

JohannesburgAberdeen

JNB - ABZ

JNBABZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 6/10

21:15-13:40

1 stop17h 25m

Aberdeen Dyce

Tue 20/10

13:20-7:00

1 stop16h 40m

R15 909

JohannesburgGlasgow

JNB - GLA

JNBGLA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 10/7

22:20-12:40

1 stop39h 20m

Glasgow Intl

Mon 27/7

14:40-5:30

1 stop37h 50m

R16 007

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Scotland

How long is the flight to Scotland?

On average, a flight from Johannesburg to Scotland takes 16 hours 45 minutes. Flights to Scotland from other popular cities in South Africa will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Scotland?

The most popular airlines flying from Johannesburg to Scotland are British Airways, Qatar Airways and KLM.

British Airways
British Airways
From R10 817
Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways
From R11 866
KLM
KLM
From R10 099
Emirates
Emirates
From R12 333

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Scotland?

The cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to Scotland are Lufthansa, Kenya Airways and KLM.

Rainfall in Scotland by month

Plan your trip to Scotland by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Scotland ranges from 30.0 - 60.0 mm per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 60.0 mm. April is typically the driest time to visit Scotland when rainfall is around 30.0 mm.

Temperature in Scotland by month

Plan your trip to Scotland by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Scotland, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 15.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 4.0 C).

When is the best time to book a flight to Scotland?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight to Scotland, you should look to book at least 81 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What are the most popular places to fly to in Scotland?

Destination popularity is based on the amount of flight searches to Scotland in the last few years. This data was updated on 29 May 2026.
The most popular places in Scotland to fly to are Edinburgh, Glasgow, Aberdeen and Inverness.

Reviews of airlines servicing Scotland

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Scotland. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Scotland. Reviews last updated 29 May 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates,KLM, andQatar Airways to the United Kingdom by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 572 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Steven,May 2026

DXB - GLA

Anyone that i had the pleasure of dealing with i found to be courteous well mannered and informative
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 572 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 572 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Steven,May 2026

DXB - GLA

Anyone that i had the pleasure of dealing with i found to be courteous well mannered and informative
KLM
7,8
Good
1 526 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 572 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Steven,May 2026

DXB - GLA

Anyone that i had the pleasure of dealing with i found to be courteous well mannered and informative
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 727 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 572 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Steven,May 2026

DXB - GLA

Anyone that i had the pleasure of dealing with i found to be courteous well mannered and informative
Turkish Airlines
7,4
Good
4 399 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 572 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Steven,May 2026

DXB - GLA

Anyone that i had the pleasure of dealing with i found to be courteous well mannered and informative
British Airways
6,7
Okay
8 010 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 572 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Steven,May 2026

DXB - GLA

Anyone that i had the pleasure of dealing with i found to be courteous well mannered and informative

FAQs about flying to Scotland

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Scotland if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Scotland on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Scotland?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Lufthansa is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Scotland.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Scotland?

    Edinburgh Turnhouse is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Scotland. One-way flights to Edinburgh Turnhouse typically cost R612, while return flights cost around R774.

  • How much is a return flight to Scotland?

    A return flight to Scotland will typically cost around R1 251, however they can be found for as little as R774.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Scotland depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Scotland, Johannesburg offers the quickest one-way flight (14 hours 35 minutes).

  • Does Edinburgh Turnhouse have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at Edinburgh Turnhouse can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Edinburgh Turnhouse?

    Yes. Edinburgh Turnhouse has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Carlowrie Castle is the closest property to Edinburgh Turnhouse (0,0 km away from Edinburgh Turnhouse).

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