R7 798+ Cheap flights to Scotland

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 11/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
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Flights to Scotland in 2025

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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 17 December 2025.

Wed 17/1219:20JNB - EDI
1 stop17h 20mAir France
Wed 14/111:40EDI - JNB
1 stop22h 30mAir France
Deal found 16/12R14 036
Wed 17/1222:00JNB - EDI
1 stop22h 35mBritish Airways
Wed 14/19:30EDI - JNB
1 stop22h 55mBritish Airways
Deal found 15/12R14 154
Wed 17/1219:20JNB - EDI
2 stops22h 45mMultiple Airlines
Wed 14/111:40EDI - JNB
1 stop22h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/12R14 623
Thu 18/1222:00JNB - EDI
1 stop21h 40mBritish Airways
Wed 31/128:45EDI - JNB
1 stop20h 50mBritish Airways
Deal found 16/12R14 892
Wed 17/1223:59JNB - EDI
1 stop18h 06mKLM
Wed 14/111:00EDI - JNB
2 stops23h 10mKLM
Deal found 15/12R15 261
Sun 21/1222:00JNB - GLA
1 stop14h 45mBritish Airways
Wed 31/1213:55GLA - JNB
1 stop15h 40mBritish Airways
Deal found 15/12R15 512
Thu 18/1223:59JNB - EDI
1 stop14h 46mKLM
Wed 31/1217:00EDI - JNB
2 stops17h 10mKLM
Deal found 16/12R16 015
Thu 18/1210:10JNB - EDI
2 stops27h 50mLufthansa
Wed 31/1212:45EDI - JNB
1 stop18h 45mLufthansa
Deal found 15/12R16 652
Mon 15/1222:00JNB - EDI
1 stop25h 55mBritish Airways
Thu 8/17:30EDI - JNB
1 stop24h 55mBritish Airways
Deal found 15/12R16 686
Sun 21/1223:59JNB - GLA
1 stop34h 31mKLM
Wed 31/1213:25GLA - JNB
2 stops20h 45mKLM
Deal found 16/12R17 575
Sun 21/1212:05JNB - GLA
3 stops36h 05mKenya Airways
Wed 31/1218:05GLA - JNB
2 stops43h 45mKenya Airways
Deal found 16/12R17 843

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Browse one-way and return flights deals to Scotland on Cheapflights. Flight deals are based on user searches and were last updated on 17 December 2025
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Find the latest flights to Scotland in 2025, 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 17 December 2025.

Return from

R12 376

One-way from

R7 798

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R14 757
KLM
  • KLM
  • 29/1-5/2
  • 3 total stops
  • 35h 16m total
  • Johannesburg to Edinburgh
11/1
  • 11/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 33h 20m total
  • Johannesburg to Scotland
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (R1 138 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R142 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for return flights in December 2025

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Johannesburg

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgInverness

JNB - INV

JNBINV

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 23/1

22:00-11:50

1 stop15h 50m

Inverness

Tue 27/1

12:45-10:25

1 stop19h 40m

R11 789

JohannesburgInverness

JNB - INV

JNBINV

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 26/1

19:35-11:50

1 stop18h 15m

Inverness

Thu 29/1

19:45-7:35

1 stop33h 50m

R11 806

JohannesburgGlasgow

JNB - GLA

JNBGLA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 29/1

23:59-16:35

1 stop18h 36m

Glasgow Intl

Thu 5/2

17:20-22:05

1 stop26h 45m

R12 024

JohannesburgGlasgow

JNB - GLA

JNBGLA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 29/1

23:59-22:35

2 stops24h 36m

Glasgow Intl

Thu 5/2

7:15-12:10

2 stops26h 55m

R12 024

JohannesburgGlasgow

JNB - GLA

JNBGLA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 29/1

10:10-12:05

2 stops27h 55m

Glasgow Intl

Thu 5/2

12:50-9:30

1 stop18h 40m

R12 259

JohannesburgEdinburgh

JNB - EDI

JNBEDI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 29/1

23:59-22:30

2 stops24h 31m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 5/2

7:45-12:10

2 stops26h 25m

R12 661

JohannesburgEdinburgh

JNB - EDI

JNBEDI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 22/1

19:10-10:00

1 stop16h 50m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 26/1

11:00-10:50

1 stop21h 50m

R13 282

JohannesburgEdinburgh

JNB - EDI

JNBEDI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 13/4

18:00-15:50

1 stop22h 50m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 13/5

10:40-10:35

1 stop22h 55m

R13 416

JohannesburgAberdeen

JNB - ABZ

JNBABZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 11/3

19:35-8:10

1 stop14h 35m

Aberdeen Dyce

Sun 15/3

10:45-10:25

1 stop21h 40m

R13 734

JohannesburgGlasgow

JNB - GLA

JNBGLA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 23/1

19:35-8:35

1 stop15h 00m

Glasgow Intl

Tue 27/1

9:50-7:35

1 stop19h 45m

R14 087

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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 28 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.

When is the cheapest time to fly to Scotland?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Johannesburg to Scotland. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Users looking for the lowest fares to Scotland should consider flying on Sunday mornings, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Friday afternoons, when prices are usually at their highest.

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Scotland?

The cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to Scotland are SWISS, Lufthansa 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).

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 17 December 2025.
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 17 December 2025.
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.

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

DXB - MAN

A380 is best airplane in the world for long haul flights. And Emirates one of the top airlines.

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

DXB - MAN

A380 is best airplane in the world for long haul flights. And Emirates one of the top airlines.

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

DXB - MAN

A380 is best airplane in the world for long haul flights. And Emirates one of the top airlines.

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

DXB - MAN

A380 is best airplane in the world for long haul flights. And Emirates one of the top airlines.

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

DXB - MAN

A380 is best airplane in the world for long haul flights. And Emirates one of the top airlines.

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

DXB - MAN

A380 is best airplane in the world for long haul flights. And Emirates one of the top airlines.

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, SWISS is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Scotland.

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

    Inverness is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Scotland. One-way flights to Inverness typically cost R654, while return flights cost around R1 075.

  • How much is a return flight to Scotland?

    A return flight to Scotland will typically cost around R2 735, however they can be found for as little as R2 437.

  • 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 15 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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