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 18h 05m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 13h 20m. The distance between Cape Town and Scotland is about 10206 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 R4 802. British Airways flights start at R5 887 while deals on Emirates start at R6 082 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, British Airways or KLM 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.

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Q: 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 R12 476 and R16 671 in May. The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was R11 935 on Multiple Airlines (May 14-May 17).

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Deal found 24/2R11 872

Wed 28/109:30

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EDI

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Deal found 24/2R11 888

Thu 29/109:30

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Sun 29/116:00

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Deal found 24/2R11 920

Thu 14/513:00

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1 stop25h 15m

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Sun 17/521:15

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Deal found 27/2R11 935

Wed 28/109:30

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Sun 29/1119:45

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Deal found 24/2R11 967

Wed 28/109:30

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Mon 30/1117:40

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Deal found 24/2R12 365

Wed 28/109:30

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Deal found 24/2R12 428

Thu 7/513:15

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GLA

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Emirates

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GLA

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1 stop25h 00m

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Deal found 26/2R13 827

Thu 7/514:00

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GLA

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British Airways

Mon 11/517:40

GLA

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1 stop16h 20m

British Airways

Deal found 24/2R14 653

Thu 7/514:25

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GLA

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Round-trip from	R11 935
One-way from	R7 184
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	January
Average price	R13 239

14/5-17/5
2 total stops
48h 30m total
Cape Town to Scotland

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19h 10m total
Cape Town to Scotland

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Cape Town Intl

Tue 9/6

16:35-9:40

1 stop18h 05m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 22/6

10:40-11:50

1 stop24h 10m

R13 334

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CPT - EDI

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Cape Town Intl

Wed 11/3

13:40-19:05

1 stop31h 25m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 15/3

20:55-16:45

1 stop17h 50m

R13 525

Cape TownGlasgow

CPT - GLA

CPTGLA

Cape Town Intl

Thu 7/5

13:15-12:40

1 stop24h 25m

Glasgow Intl

Mon 11/5

14:40-16:40

1 stop25h 00m

R13 827

Cape TownEdinburgh

CPT - EDI

CPTEDI

Cape Town Intl

Mon 8/6

16:35-15:55

1 stop24h 20m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 19/6

10:40-11:50

1 stop24h 10m

R13 890

Cape TownEdinburgh

CPT - EDI

CPTEDI

Cape Town Intl

Tue 9/6

18:25-12:20

2 stops18h 55m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 21/6

11:10-21:25

1 stop33h 15m

R14 160

Cape TownEdinburgh

CPT - EDI

CPTEDI

Cape Town Intl

Wed 11/3

14:00-7:45

2 stops19h 45m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 15/3

14:30-10:30

1 stop18h 00m

R14 399

Cape TownEdinburgh

CPT - EDI

CPTEDI

Cape Town Intl

Sun 14/6

13:15-6:25

1 stop18h 10m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 8/7

15:10-17:30

1 stop25h 20m

R14 542

Cape TownGlasgow

CPT - GLA

CPTGLA

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Thu 7/5

14:00-10:35

2 stops21h 35m

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Mon 11/5

17:40-11:00

1 stop16h 20m

R14 653

Cape TownGlasgow

CPT - GLA

CPTGLA

Cape Town Intl

Thu 7/5

14:25-19:35

3 stops30h 10m

Glasgow Intl

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20:50-13:35

3 stops39h 45m

R16 687

Cape TownGlasgow

CPT - GLA

CPTGLA

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Tue 14/4

6:05-10:45

2 stops29h 40m

Glasgow Intl

Tue 15/9

5:55-11:00

1 stop28h 05m

R17 021

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Scotland (average of R8 948). Flying from Cape Town to Scotland in August is currently the most expensive (average of R12 778). 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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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

3 534 reviews

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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

3 534 reviews

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3 534 reviews

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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

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8,1

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3 534 reviews

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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

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Anonymous,Dec 2025

DXB - MAN

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

Turkish Airlines

7,3

Good

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3 534 reviews

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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

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Emirates

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3 534 reviews

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10,0

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Anonymous,Dec 2025

DXB - MAN

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

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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 18h 05m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 13h 20m. The distance between Cape Town and Scotland is about 10206 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 R4 802. British Airways flights start at R5 887 while deals on Emirates start at R6 082 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Scotland (average of R8 948). Flying from Cape Town to Scotland in August is currently the most expensive (average of R12 778). 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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KLM	CheapestR8 694	AverageR15 904	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search KLM flights
Lufthansa	CheapestR10 090	AverageR14 286	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%	Search Lufthansa flights
Air France	CheapestR10 879	AverageR16 845	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Air France flights
British Airways	CheapestR11 568	AverageR14 919	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%	Search British Airways flights
Qatar Airways	CheapestR11 683	AverageR13 748	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
Emirates	CheapestR12 000	AverageR14 300	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights
Turkish Airlines	CheapestR12 060	AverageR13 080	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Kenya Airways	CheapestR13 515	AverageR16 344	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time82%	Search Kenya Airways flights

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