How long is the flight from Cape Town to Scotland?

Airlines like Emirates and British Airways fly from Cape Town to Scotland in about 15h 50m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 8h 05m. 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 064. British Airways flights start at R6 079 while deals on Emirates start at R6 397 one-way.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Scotland ranges from 30.0 - 60.0 inches 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.

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 airlines that fly from Cape Town to Scotland?

Consider Qatar Airways, KLM or British Airways when booking your flight. These represent the most popular airlines when flying from Cape Town to Scotland.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CPT to SCT?

When flying from Cape Town to Scotland, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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.

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.

R6 007+ Flights from Cape Town to Scotland

Cheap flight deals from Cape Town to Scotland

Round-trip from	R12 391
One-way from	R6 007
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	January
Average price	R12 670

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Cape Town to Scotland

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Fri 23/112:35CPT - EDI

1 stop19h 25mQatar Airways

Fri 30/114:05EDI - CPT

1 stop18h 25mQatar Airways

Deal found 6/1R12 391

Tue 20/112:30CPT - EDI

1 stop23h 35mMultiple Airlines

Sun 25/120:45EDI - CPT

1 stop35h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/1R12 604

Tue 17/212:30CPT - EDI

1 stop23h 35mMultiple Airlines

Wed 18/316:50EDI - CPT

1 stop15h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/1R13 047

Fri 6/27:55CPT - EDI

1 stop15h 40mAir France

Tue 10/26:00EDI - CPT

1 stop21h 50mAir France

Deal found 7/1R13 737

Thu 19/219:00CPT - EDI

1 stop19h 35mQatar Airways

Thu 5/314:05EDI - CPT

1 stop25h 20mQatar Airways

Deal found 5/1R13 753

Tue 17/26:05CPT - EDI

3 stops31h 55mLufthansa

Wed 18/312:45EDI - CPT

1 stop20h 15mLufthansa

Deal found 7/1R13 950

Thu 22/113:40CPT - GLA

1 stop23h 55mEmirates

Mon 26/113:35GLA - CPT

1 stop20h 05mEmirates

Deal found 5/1R13 966

Fri 6/28:00CPT - EDI

1 stop30h 40mMultiple Airlines

Tue 10/26:00EDI - CPT

1 stop21h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 6/1R14 147

Tue 9/618:50CPT - GLA

1 stop15h 50mBritish Airways

Wed 24/69:25GLA - CPT

1 stop24h 35mBritish Airways

Deal found 7/1R14 475

Thu 22/115:20CPT - GLA

2 stops21h 25mBritish Airways

Mon 26/114:00GLA - CPT

1 stop16h 05mBritish Airways

Deal found 5/1R14 853

Sat 21/215:20CPT - GLA

2 stops46h 15mEmirates

Sat 28/213:35GLA - CPT

1 stop20h 05mEmirates

Deal found 6/1R15 887

Fri 20/20:30CPT - GLA

3 stops32h 25mMultiple Airlines

Sat 28/213:55GLA - CPT

1 stop18h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 6/1R16 264

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Thu 19/213:40CPT - GLA

1 stop23h 55mEmirates

Thu 26/213:35GLA - CPT

1 stop20h 05mEmirates

Deal found 5/1R12 867

Tue 17/212:30CPT - EDI

1 stop23h 35mMultiple Airlines

Wed 18/311:30EDI - CPT

2 stops20h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/1R13 704

Thu 22/122:10CPT - EDI

1 stop18h 15mBritish Airways

Mon 26/115:15EDI - CPT

1 stop18h 55mBritish Airways

Deal found 5/1R14 327

Thu 19/214:15CPT - GLA

2 stops23h 50mLufthansa

Thu 26/212:50GLA - CPT

2 stops23h 45mLufthansa

Deal found 5/1R15 525

Thu 22/113:40CPT - GLA

1 stop23h 55mEmirates

Mon 26/113:35GLA - CPT

1 stop25h 10mEmirates

Deal found 4/1R13 983

Fri 6/28:00CPT - EDI

1 stop30h 40mMultiple Airlines

Tue 10/26:00EDI - CPT

1 stop21h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 6/1R14 147

Thu 19/218:55CPT - EDI

1 stop17h 10mBritish Airways

Thu 5/315:10EDI - CPT

1 stop14h 55mBritish Airways

Deal found 6/1R14 360

Sat 14/213:40CPT - EDI

1 stop31h 25mEmirates

Wed 4/320:55EDI - CPT

1 stop36h 45mEmirates

Deal found 6/1R14 262

Sat 21/219:15CPT - EDI

2 stops41h 25mMultiple Airlines

Sat 28/218:00EDI - CPT

1 stop25h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/1R14 426

Tue 9/618:50CPT - GLA

1 stop15h 50mBritish Airways

Wed 24/69:25GLA - CPT

1 stop24h 35mBritish Airways

Deal found 7/1R14 475

Thu 19/214:00CPT - GLA

2 stops23h 35mMultiple Airlines

Thu 26/213:35GLA - CPT

1 stop20h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 5/1R14 721

Thu 22/115:20CPT - GLA

2 stops21h 25mBritish Airways

Mon 26/114:00GLA - CPT

1 stop16h 05mBritish Airways

Deal found 5/1R14 853

Sat 21/215:20CPT - GLA

2 stops46h 15mEmirates

Sat 28/213:35GLA - CPT

1 stop20h 05mEmirates

Deal found 6/1R15 887

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Discover last-minute flight deals from Cape Town to Scotland. Data last updated 8 January 2026 and is based on user searches.

Tue 20/112:30CPT - EDI

1 stop23h 35mMultiple Airlines

Sun 25/120:45EDI - CPT

1 stop35h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/1R12 604

Thu 22/113:40CPT - GLA

1 stop23h 55mEmirates

Mon 26/113:35GLA - CPT

1 stop20h 05mEmirates

Deal found 5/1R13 966

Thu 22/115:20CPT - GLA

2 stops21h 25mBritish Airways

Mon 26/114:00GLA - CPT

1 stop16h 05mBritish Airways

Deal found 5/1R14 853

Fri 23/112:35CPT - EDI

1 stop19h 25mQatar Airways

Fri 30/114:05EDI - CPT

1 stop18h 25mQatar Airways

Deal found 6/1R12 391

Fri 6/27:55CPT - EDI

1 stop15h 40mAir France

Tue 10/26:00EDI - CPT

1 stop21h 50mAir France

Deal found 7/1R13 737

Fri 6/28:00CPT - EDI

1 stop30h 40mMultiple Airlines

Tue 10/26:00EDI - CPT

1 stop21h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 6/1R14 147

Tue 17/212:30CPT - EDI

1 stop23h 35mMultiple Airlines

Wed 18/316:50EDI - CPT

1 stop15h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/1R13 047

Tue 17/26:05CPT - EDI

3 stops31h 55mLufthansa

Wed 18/312:45EDI - CPT

1 stop20h 15mLufthansa

Deal found 7/1R13 950

Thu 19/219:00CPT - EDI

1 stop19h 35mQatar Airways

Thu 5/314:05EDI - CPT

1 stop25h 20mQatar Airways

Deal found 5/1R13 753

Fri 20/20:30CPT - GLA

3 stops32h 25mMultiple Airlines

Sat 28/213:55GLA - CPT

1 stop18h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 6/1R16 264

Fri 20/213:40CPT - GLA

1 stop23h 55mEmirates

Fri 27/213:35GLA - CPT

2 stops47h 00mEmirates

Deal found 6/1R18 529

Sat 21/215:20CPT - GLA

2 stops46h 15mEmirates

Sat 28/213:35GLA - CPT

1 stop20h 05mEmirates

Deal found 6/1R15 887

One-way flights from Cape Town to Scotland
Search for one-way flight options from Cape Town to Scotland. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 8 January 2026.

Sun 18/118:55CPT - EDI

1 stop19h 40mQatar Airways

Deal found 7/1R6 007

Sun 18/117:15CPT - EDI

2 stops40h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/1R8 058

Sun 8/314:25CPT - EDI

3 stops22h 15mKenya Airways

Deal found 7/1R21 598

Sun 8/36:05CPT - EDI

3 stops30h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/1R22 254

Sun 8/323:45CPT - EDI

1 stop35h 00mKLM

Deal found 7/1R66 517

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Cape TownGlasgow

CPT - GLA

CPTGLA

Cape Town Intl

Thu 19/2

13:40-11:35

1 stop23h 55m

Glasgow Intl

Thu 26/2

13:35-11:40

1 stop20h 05m

R12 867

Cape TownEdinburgh

CPT - EDI

CPTEDI

Cape Town Intl

Tue 17/2

12:30-10:05

1 stop23h 35m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 18/3

11:30-10:00

2 stops20h 30m

R13 704

Cape TownGlasgow

CPT - GLA

CPTGLA

Cape Town Intl

Thu 22/1

13:40-11:35

1 stop23h 55m

Glasgow Intl

Mon 26/1

13:35-16:45

1 stop25h 10m

R13 983

Cape TownEdinburgh

CPT - EDI

CPTEDI

Cape Town Intl

Fri 6/2

8:00-12:40

1 stop30h 40m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 10/2

6:00-5:50

1 stop21h 50m

R14 147

Cape TownEdinburgh

CPT - EDI

CPTEDI

Cape Town Intl

Sat 14/2

13:40-19:05

1 stop31h 25m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 4/3

20:55-11:40

1 stop36h 45m

R14 262

Cape TownEdinburgh

CPT - EDI

CPTEDI

Cape Town Intl

Thu 22/1

22:10-14:25

1 stop18h 15m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 26/1

15:15-12:10

1 stop18h 55m

R14 327

Cape TownEdinburgh

CPT - EDI

CPTEDI

Cape Town Intl

Thu 19/2

18:55-10:05

1 stop17h 10m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 5/3

15:10-8:05

1 stop14h 55m

R14 360

Cape TownEdinburgh

CPT - EDI

CPTEDI

Cape Town Intl

Sat 21/2

19:15-10:40

2 stops41h 25m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 28/2

18:00-21:55

1 stop25h 55m

R14 426

Cape TownGlasgow

CPT - GLA

CPTGLA

Cape Town Intl

Tue 9/6

18:50-9:40

1 stop15h 50m

Glasgow Intl

Wed 24/6

9:25-11:00

1 stop24h 35m

R14 475

Cape TownGlasgow

CPT - GLA

CPTGLA

Cape Town Intl

Thu 19/2

14:00-11:35

2 stops23h 35m

Glasgow Intl

Thu 26/2

13:35-11:40

1 stop20h 05m

R14 721

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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 R8 452). Flying from Cape Town to Scotland in August is currently the most expensive (average of R13 195). 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Scotland

See what other customers who have flown with Emirates, KLM, andQatar Airways 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

3 462 reviews

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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.

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 462 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 462 reviews

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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.

KLM

7,7

Good

1 434 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 462 reviews

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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.

Qatar Airways

7,4

Good

3 701 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 462 reviews

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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.

Lufthansa

6,8

Okay

7 694 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 462 reviews

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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.

British Airways

6,7

Okay

7 657 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 462 reviews

Check prices

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.

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 Emirates and British Airways fly from Cape Town to Scotland in about 15h 50m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 8h 05m. 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 064. British Airways flights start at R6 079 while deals on Emirates start at R6 397 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 R8 452). Flying from Cape Town to Scotland in August is currently the most expensive (average of R13 195). 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 9 airlines flying from Cape Town to Scotland

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
SWISS	CheapestR7 232	AverageR10 724	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time79%	Search SWISS flights
KLM	CheapestR8 854	AverageR15 818	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search KLM flights
Lufthansa	CheapestR9 084	AverageR13 655	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%	Search Lufthansa flights
Air France	CheapestR9 680	AverageR17 395	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Air France flights
British Airways	CheapestR11 946	AverageR15 430	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%	Search British Airways flights
Qatar Airways	CheapestR11 981	AverageR14 279	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
Turkish Airlines	CheapestR12 322	AverageR13 578	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Emirates	CheapestR12 392	AverageR14 876	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights
Kenya Airways	CheapestR13 956	AverageR16 432	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time82%	Search Kenya Airways flights

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