How long is the flight from Cape Town to Scotland?

Airlines like Qatar Airways and Emirates fly from Cape Town to Scotland in about 18h 10m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 1h 05m. 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 R5 128. British Airways flights start at R6 179 while deals on Emirates start at R6 503 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 British Airways, Qatar 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 R16 398 and R13 162 in June. The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was R12 661 on Qatar Airways (Jun 16-Jun 23).

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Tue 16/613:15

CPT

EDI

1 stop18h 10m

Qatar Airways

Tue 23/615:10

EDI

CPT

1 stop18h 05m

Qatar Airways

Deal found 17/5R12 661

Wed 17/619:30

CPT

EDI

1 stop19h 10m

Qatar Airways

Sat 20/67:55

EDI

CPT

1 stop25h 20m

Qatar Airways

Deal found 16/5R12 795

Wed 27/519:30

CPT

EDI

1 stop20h 45m

Qatar Airways

Sat 30/57:55

EDI

CPT

1 stop28h 15m

Qatar Airways

Deal found 13/5R13 028

Thu 21/522:25

CPT

EDI

1 stop19h 10m

Multiple Airlines

Thu 4/66:10

EDI

CPT

1 stop26h 20m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 13/5R13 796

Thu 21/522:25

CPT

EDI

1 stop19h 10m

SWISS

Thu 4/68:50

EDI

CPT

2 stops27h 35m

SWISS

Deal found 13/5R13 896

Sun 7/618:25

CPT

GLA

1 stop19h 15m

Emirates

Wed 10/614:40

GLA

CPT

1 stop25h 00m

Emirates

Deal found 14/5R14 446

Tue 26/519:30

CPT

EDI

1 stop20h 35m

Qatar Airways

Tue 9/67:55

EDI

CPT

1 stop28h 15m

Qatar Airways

Deal found 14/5R15 030

Tue 16/613:15

CPT

EDI

1 stop18h 10m

Multiple Airlines

Tue 23/615:10

EDI

CPT

2 stops40h 40m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 17/5R15 247

Wed 16/919:30

CPT

EDI

1 stop19h 10m

Qatar Airways

Sun 20/915:10

EDI

CPT

1 stop25h 20m

Qatar Airways

Deal found 16/5R15 347

Wed 17/69:00

CPT

EDI

2 stops22h 25m

Multiple Airlines

Sat 20/67:55

EDI

CPT

1 stop25h 20m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 16/5R15 547

Wed 20/518:25

CPT

GLA

1 stop19h 15m

Emirates

Sun 24/514:40

GLA

CPT

1 stop19h 50m

Emirates

Deal found 16/5R15 581

Sat 6/618:25

CPT

GLA

1 stop19h 15m

Emirates

Sat 13/614:40

GLA

CPT

1 stop19h 50m

Emirates

Deal found 14/5R15 814

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Round-trip from	R12 661
One-way from	R5 522
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	February
Average price	R14 513

Qatar Airways
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2 total stops
36h 15m total
Cape Town to Scotland

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11/6
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20h 35m total
Cape Town to Scotland

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Cape TownEdinburgh

CPT - EDI

CPTEDI

Cape Town Intl

Tue 16/6

13:15-6:25

1 stop18h 10m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 23/6

15:10-10:15

1 stop18h 05m

R12 661

Cape TownEdinburgh

CPT - EDI

CPTEDI

Cape Town Intl

Wed 17/6

19:30-13:40

1 stop19h 10m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 20/6

7:55-10:15

1 stop25h 20m

R12 795

Cape TownGlasgow

CPT - GLA

CPTGLA

Cape Town Intl

Sun 7/6

18:25-12:40

1 stop19h 15m

Glasgow Intl

Wed 10/6

14:40-16:40

1 stop25h 00m

R14 446

Cape TownEdinburgh

CPT - EDI

CPTEDI

Cape Town Intl

Wed 16/9

13:15-13:40

1 stop25h 25m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 20/9

15:10-17:30

1 stop25h 20m

R15 347

Cape TownGlasgow

CPT - GLA

CPTGLA

Cape Town Intl

Sat 6/6

18:25-12:40

1 stop19h 15m

Glasgow Intl

Sat 13/6

14:40-11:30

1 stop19h 50m

R15 814

Cape TownGlasgow

CPT - GLA

CPTGLA

Cape Town Intl

Sat 6/6

18:25-12:40

1 stop19h 15m

Glasgow Intl

Sat 13/6

14:40-10:55

2 stops43h 15m

R17 232

Cape TownEdinburgh

CPT - EDI

CPTEDI

Cape Town Intl

Tue 16/6

17:55-16:25

2 stops23h 30m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 23/6

15:35-13:25

2 stops20h 50m

R17 616

Cape TownEdinburgh

CPT - EDI

CPTEDI

Cape Town Intl

Sun 14/6

19:30-15:05

1 stop20h 35m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 8/7

15:10-10:15

1 stop18h 05m

R17 649

Cape TownEdinburgh

CPT - EDI

CPTEDI

Cape Town Intl

Wed 16/9

23:30-8:25

2 stops33h 55m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 20/9

5:45-6:00

2 stops47h 15m

R18 350

Cape TownEdinburgh

CPT - EDI

CPTEDI

Cape Town Intl

Wed 16/9

9:00-20:05

2 stops36h 05m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 20/9

22:00-18:05

1 stop19h 05m

R18 733

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

Booking 59 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.

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Scotland (average of R7 840). Flying from Cape Town to Scotland in August is currently the most expensive (average of R12 795). 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?

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

3 571 reviews

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1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Steven,Apr 2026

GLA - DXB

Being disabled i feel they made an extra effort to accommodate me especially as I had adjoining flights

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 571 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 571 reviews

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1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Steven,Apr 2026

GLA - DXB

Being disabled i feel they made an extra effort to accommodate me especially as I had adjoining flights

KLM

7,8

Good

1 517 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 571 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Steven,Apr 2026

GLA - DXB

Being disabled i feel they made an extra effort to accommodate me especially as I had adjoining flights

Qatar Airways

7,4

Good

3 723 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 571 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Steven,Apr 2026

GLA - DXB

Being disabled i feel they made an extra effort to accommodate me especially as I had adjoining flights

Turkish Airlines

7,4

Good

4 370 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 571 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Steven,Apr 2026

GLA - DXB

Being disabled i feel they made an extra effort to accommodate me especially as I had adjoining flights

British Airways

6,7

Okay

7 982 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 571 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Steven,Apr 2026

GLA - DXB

Being disabled i feel they made an extra effort to accommodate me especially as I had adjoining flights

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 Qatar Airways and Emirates fly from Cape Town to Scotland in about 18h 10m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 1h 05m. 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 R5 128. British Airways flights start at R6 179 while deals on Emirates start at R6 503 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Scotland (average of R7 840). Flying from Cape Town to Scotland in August is currently the most expensive (average of R12 795). 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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Air France	CheapestR11 419	AverageR13 836	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Air France flights
KLM	CheapestR11 436	AverageR17 760	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search KLM flights
British Airways	CheapestR12 213	AverageR15 891	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%	Search British Airways flights
Qatar Airways	CheapestR12 539	AverageR14 017	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
Lufthansa	CheapestR12 564	AverageR15 753	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%	Search Lufthansa flights
Emirates	CheapestR12 595	AverageR14 619	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights
Turkish Airlines	CheapestR12 741	AverageR13 964	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Turkish Airlines flights

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