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R5 382+ 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 30 April 2026.

Tue 19/519:50
JNB
-
EDI
1 stop20h 15m
Qatar Airways
Tue 2/67:55
EDI
-
JNB
1 stop25h 35m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 29/4R12 781
Fri 29/519:50
JNB
-
EDI
1 stop20h 25m
Qatar Airways
Sun 14/67:55
EDI
-
JNB
1 stop19h 05m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 26/4R12 814
Sun 24/519:50
JNB
-
EDI
1 stop20h 15m
Qatar Airways
Sun 31/57:55
EDI
-
JNB
1 stop19h 05m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 26/4R12 864
Wed 13/512:40
JNB
-
EDI
1 stop27h 35m
Qatar Airways
Wed 27/57:55
EDI
-
JNB
1 stop19h 05m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 29/4R12 931
Sun 30/812:40
JNB
-
EDI
1 stop18h 45m
Qatar Airways
Sat 12/97:55
EDI
-
JNB
1 stop24h 05m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 27/4R12 998
Tue 9/619:50
JNB
-
EDI
1 stop20h 15m
Qatar Airways
Tue 16/67:55
EDI
-
JNB
1 stop24h 05m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 25/4R13 148
Tue 19/519:50
JNB
-
EDI
1 stop20h 15m
Qatar Airways
Wed 3/67:55
EDI
-
JNB
1 stop25h 35m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 27/4R13 197
Mon 4/522:20
JNB
-
GLA
1 stop39h 20m
Emirates
Thu 21/514:40
GLA
-
JNB
1 stop28h 55m
Emirates
Deal found 28/4R13 897
Sat 2/519:10
JNB
-
GLA
1 stop18h 30m
Emirates
Sat 9/514:40
GLA
-
JNB
1 stop28h 55m
Emirates
Deal found 27/4R14 347
Sat 13/622:20
JNB
-
GLA
1 stop39h 20m
Emirates
Sat 20/614:40
GLA
-
JNB
1 stop37h 50m
Emirates
Deal found 29/4R14 664
Thu 30/422:20
JNB
-
GLA
1 stop39h 20m
Emirates
Thu 7/514:40
GLA
-
JNB
1 stop24h 35m
Emirates
Deal found 29/4R14 797
Wed 26/822:20
JNB
-
GLA
1 stop39h 20m
Emirates
Wed 9/914:40
GLA
-
JNB
1 stop24h 35m
Emirates
Deal found 25/4R14 814

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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 30 April 2026.

Return from

R12 781

One-way from

R5 382

Popular in

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Cheapest in

November

Average price

R14 597
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 19/5-3/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 45h 50m total
  • Johannesburg to Edinburgh
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 23/9
  • 1 total stop
  • 26h 00m total
  • Johannesburg to Scotland
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price (R897 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 0% potential price decrease (R129 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

JohannesburgEdinburgh

JNB - EDI

JNBEDI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 19/5

19:50-15:05

1 stop20h 15m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 2/6

7:55-10:30

1 stop25h 35m

R12 781

JohannesburgEdinburgh

JNB - EDI

JNBEDI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 11/9

13:30-15:55

2 stops27h 25m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 14/9

16:55-9:40

2 stops39h 45m

R13 447

JohannesburgEdinburgh

JNB - EDI

JNBEDI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 21/5

12:40-15:05

1 stop27h 25m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 28/5

7:55-4:00

1 stop19h 05m

R14 281
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgEdinburgh

JNB - EDI

JNBEDI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 11/9

12:40-6:25

1 stop18h 45m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 15/9

7:55-4:00

1 stop19h 05m

R14 531

JohannesburgEdinburgh

JNB - EDI

JNBEDI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 11/9

12:40-6:25

1 stop18h 45m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 14/9

7:55-9:00

1 stop24h 05m

R14 581

JohannesburgGlasgow

JNB - GLA

JNBGLA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 13/6

22:20-12:40

1 stop39h 20m

Glasgow Intl

Sat 20/6

14:40-5:30

1 stop37h 50m

R14 664

JohannesburgEdinburgh

JNB - EDI

JNBEDI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 11/9

18:00-15:55

1 stop22h 55m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 15/9

10:40-9:40

2 stops22h 00m

R15 464

JohannesburgGlasgow

JNB - GLA

JNBGLA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 22/5

22:20-12:40

1 stop39h 20m

Glasgow Intl

Tue 26/5

14:40-10:15

1 stop18h 35m

R15 614

JohannesburgEdinburgh

JNB - EDI

JNBEDI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 12/6

15:25-17:00

2 stops26h 35m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 19/6

17:25-9:20

1 stop14h 55m

R15 897

JohannesburgEdinburgh

JNB - EDI

JNBEDI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 18/5

1:15-23:10

2 stops22h 55m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 2/6

5:45-15:50

2 stops33h 05m

R15 947

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Best time to book a flight to Scotland

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Scotland

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 80 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.

How long is the flight to Scotland?

On average, a flight from Johannesburg to Scotland takes 19 hours 21 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 R11 035
Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways
From R12 095
KLM
KLM
From R9 722
Emirates
Emirates
From R12 582

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Scotland?

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

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 30 April 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 30 April 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
3 568 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Apr 2026

DXB - MIA

Flight was cancelled due to the war in the Gulf
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 568 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 568 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Apr 2026

DXB - MIA

Flight was cancelled due to the war in the Gulf
KLM
7,8
Good
1 512 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 568 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Apr 2026

DXB - MIA

Flight was cancelled due to the war in the Gulf
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 724 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 568 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Apr 2026

DXB - MIA

Flight was cancelled due to the war in the Gulf
Lufthansa
6,8
Okay
7 964 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 568 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Apr 2026

DXB - MIA

Flight was cancelled due to the war in the Gulf
British Airways
6,7
Okay
7 937 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 568 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Apr 2026

DXB - MIA

Flight was cancelled due to the war in the Gulf

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 R874, while return flights cost around R822.

  • How much is a return flight to Scotland?

    A return flight to Scotland will typically cost around R1 845, however they can be found for as little as R822.

  • 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 0 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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