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Cheap flights from Cape Town to Scotland from R4 403

CPT — EDI
Oct 20 — Oct 271
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Cape Town to Scotland

Fri 25/1223:00 -
1 stop16h 20m
Wed 6/119:35 -
2 stops48h 00m
Deal found 18/9R12 868
Tue 3/1112:35 -
2 stops32h 30m
Tue 10/119:30 -
2 stops29h 55m
Deal found 19/9R13 226
Fri 25/1223:00 -
1 stop23h 00m
Tue 5/119:35 -
2 stops37h 05m
Deal found 18/9R13 388
Wed 4/1120:00 -
1 stop25h 05m
Wed 11/1120:55 -
1 stop36h 45m
Deal found 20/9R13 697
Tue 15/120:55 -
1 stop34h 45m
Mon 28/1216:20 -
1 stop28h 40m
Deal found 16/9R13 746
Mon 2/1120:00 -
1 stop25h 05m
Mon 9/1120:55 -
1 stop36h 45m
Deal found 18/9R13 778
Fri 25/1223:00 -
1 stop34h 50m
Sun 10/112:05 -
2 stops20h 35m
Deal found 18/9R13 811
Sun 11/1016:35 -
1 stop18h 10m
Sun 25/1010:40 -
1 stop34h 20m
Deal found 17/9R13 876
Sun 18/1016:35 -
1 stop18h 10m
Sun 25/1010:40 -
1 stop34h 20m
Deal found 16/9R13 892
Mon 2/1117:15 -
1 stop24h 05m
Mon 9/1116:20 -
1 stop28h 40m
Deal found 18/9R13 973
Wed 21/1016:35 -
1 stop18h 10m
Fri 30/1010:40 -
1 stop34h 20m
Deal found 15/9R14 022
Fri 25/1223:00 -
1 stop34h 50m
Mon 11/120:55 -
1 stop22h 05m
Deal found 18/9R14 070

Find flight deals from Cape Town to Scotland

Round-trip from

R12 868

One-way from

R4 403

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

November

Average price

R15 224
25/12-6/1
  • 25/12-6/1
  • 3 total stops
  • 64h 20m total
  • Cape Town to Scotland
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10/12-31/12
  • 10/12-31/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 33h 45m total
  • Cape Town to Scotland
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price (R11 806 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R2 557 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in September 2026
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Cape TownEdinburgh

CPT Cape Town Intl - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

CPTEDI

Cape Town Intl

Thu 10/12

11:30-19:15

1 stop33h 45m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 31/12

0:00-1:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R4 403

Cape TownEdinburgh

CPT Cape Town Intl - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

CPTEDI

Cape Town Intl

Tue 8/12

23:00-17:30

1 stop20h 30m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 31/12

0:00-1:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R6 223

Cape TownEdinburgh

CPT Cape Town Intl - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

CPTEDI

Cape Town Intl

Wed 30/9

17:40-23:20

2 stops54h 40m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 31/12

0:00-1:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R6 694
Fastest return journey

Cape TownEdinburgh

CPT Cape Town Intl - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

CPTEDI

Cape Town Intl

Wed 30/9

13:15-6:25

1 stop18h 10m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 31/12

0:00-1:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R7 571

Cape TownEdinburgh

CPT Cape Town Intl - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

CPTEDI

Cape Town Intl

Mon 2/11

0:55-9:40

1 stop34h 45m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 31/12

0:00-1:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R8 091

Cape TownEdinburgh

CPT Cape Town Intl - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

CPTEDI

Cape Town Intl

Tue 3/11

7:20-19:50

2 stops38h 30m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 31/12

0:00-1:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R8 611

Cape TownEdinburgh

CPT Cape Town Intl - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

CPTEDI

Cape Town Intl

Wed 21/10

16:35-9:45

1 stop18h 10m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 30/10

10:40-23:00

1 stop34h 20m

R14 022

Cape TownEdinburgh

CPT Cape Town Intl - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

CPTEDI

Cape Town Intl

Mon 2/11

17:15-22:30

2 stops31h 15m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 9/11

7:55-12:05

2 stops26h 10m

R14 087

Cape TownEdinburgh

CPT Cape Town Intl - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

CPTEDI

Cape Town Intl

Fri 6/11

7:30-9:20

1 stop27h 50m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 28/11

11:30-6:25

1 stop16h 55m

R15 078

Cape TownEdinburgh

CPT Cape Town Intl - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

CPTEDI

Cape Town Intl

Fri 6/11

14:00-15:20

2 stops27h 20m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 28/11

16:20-12:05

1 stop17h 45m

R15 354

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Cape Town to Scotland

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Cape Town to Scotland?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Scotland (average of R13 778). Flying from Cape Town to Scotland in July is currently the most expensive (average of R17 206). 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.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Cape Town to Scotland?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
Cape Town to Scotland flights typically cost between R13 721 and R16 223 in November.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was R13 697 on Emirates (Nov 4–Nov 11).

How far ahead should I book a flight from Cape Town to Scotland?

Booking 25 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Cape Town to Scotland. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

Reviews of airlines servicing Scotland

See what other customers who have flown with Emirates,KLM, andTurkish Airlines from Cape Town to Scotland have to say. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 662 reviews
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Crew

8,4

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

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
3 662 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 662 reviews
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Crew

8,4

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

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
1 575 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 662 reviews
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Crew

8,4

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

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
4 466 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 662 reviews
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Crew

8,4

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

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
7,3
Good
3 731 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 662 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,4

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

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
8 224 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 662 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,4

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

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

Related info for your journey

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Cape Town to Scotland?

    Cape Town Intl (CPT), located 15,6 km from the city centre, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Cape Town to Scotland.

  • How long is the flight from Cape Town to Scotland?

    Airlines like Turkish Airlines, Emirates, and British Airways fly from Cape Town to Scotland in about 15h 15m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 19h 30m. The distance between Cape Town and Scotland is about 10219 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Cape Town to Scotland one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Qatar Airways, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at R5 280. Emirates flights start at R6 568 while deals on British Airways start at R8 658 one-way.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Cape Town to Scotland that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Cape Town to Scotland flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Cape Town to Scotland?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Cape Town to Scotland.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Cape Town to Scotland?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Cape Town to Scotland 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 Cape Town to Scotland?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Scotland (average of R13 778). Flying from Cape Town to Scotland in July is currently the most expensive (average of R17 206). 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 6 airlines flying from Cape Town to Scotland

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
British AirwaysCheapestR11 927AverageR16 440FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR12 330AverageR13 897FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR12 364AverageR14 362FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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LufthansaCheapestR12 378AverageR15 501FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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EmiratesCheapestR12 767AverageR14 238FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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KLMCheapestR13 018AverageR18 079FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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