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Cheap flights from Cape Town to Scotland from R6 478

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 15/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — EDI
Aug 31 — Sep 71
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Cape Town to Scotland

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Cheapest flights from Cape Town to Scotland
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Cape Town to Scotland. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 1 August 2026.

Wed 16/90:10
CPT
-
EDI
1 stop21h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 26/1022:35
EDI
-
CPT
1 stop20h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 29/7R11 832
Sun 13/90:10
CPT
-
EDI
1 stop24h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 26/1022:35
EDI
-
CPT
1 stop20h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 29/7R11 865
Wed 16/90:10
CPT
-
EDI
1 stop21h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 29/107:30
EDI
-
CPT
2 stops22h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 29/7R11 898
Sun 13/90:10
CPT
-
EDI
1 stop24h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 29/107:30
EDI
-
CPT
2 stops22h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 29/7R11 964
Wed 16/90:10
CPT
-
EDI
1 stop21h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 28/106:00
EDI
-
CPT
2 stops26h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 29/7R12 311
Sun 13/90:10
CPT
-
EDI
1 stop24h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 28/106:00
EDI
-
CPT
2 stops26h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 29/7R12 394
Wed 16/90:10
CPT
-
EDI
1 stop18h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 29/96:15
EDI
-
CPT
3 stops29h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 30/7R12 675
Wed 16/90:10
CPT
-
EDI
1 stop21h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 24/1017:25
EDI
-
CPT
2 stops23h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 29/7R12 857
Sun 13/90:10
CPT
-
EDI
1 stop24h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 24/1017:25
EDI
-
CPT
2 stops23h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 29/7R12 956
Wed 28/109:20
CPT
-
EDI
1 stop35h 35m
SWISS
Thu 5/1110:15
EDI
-
CPT
1 stop19h 20m
SWISS
Deal found 29/7R13 137
Tue 25/818:25
CPT
-
GLA
1 stop19h 15m
Emirates
Tue 8/914:40
GLA
-
CPT
1 stop25h 00m
Emirates
Deal found 28/7R14 212
Tue 11/813:15
CPT
-
GLA
2 stops32h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 18/816:05
GLA
-
CPT
2 stops24h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 31/7R15 203

Find flight deals from Cape Town to Scotland

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Cape Town to Scotland flight deals. Data was last updated 1 August 2026.

Round-trip from

R11 832

One-way from

R6 478

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R16 079
16/9-26/10
  • 16/9-26/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 42h 15m total
  • Cape Town to Scotland
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 15/11
  • 1 total stop
  • 26h 00m total
  • Cape Town to Scotland
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (R21 124 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R3 267 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in August 2026
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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

Cape TownEdinburgh

CPT - EDI

CPTEDI

Cape Town Intl

Tue 17/11

17:20-9:40

1 stop18h 20m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 25/11

10:40-12:05

1 stop23h 25m

R13 617

Cape TownEdinburgh

CPT - EDI

CPTEDI

Cape Town Intl

Wed 16/9

0:10-17:25

1 stop18h 15m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 29/9

21:25-22:10

1 stop23h 45m

R13 914

Cape TownEdinburgh

CPT - EDI

CPTEDI

Cape Town Intl

Tue 15/9

16:35-16:00

1 stop24h 25m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 27/10

16:20-12:05

1 stop17h 45m

R14 112

Cape TownEdinburgh

CPT - EDI

CPTEDI

Cape Town Intl

Wed 16/9

16:35-9:45

1 stop18h 10m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 22/9

17:00-11:50

1 stop17h 50m

R14 112

Cape TownEdinburgh

CPT - EDI

CPTEDI

Cape Town Intl

Wed 28/10

14:00-9:40

2 stops21h 40m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 5/11

10:40-12:05

1 stop23h 25m

R14 278

Cape TownEdinburgh

CPT - EDI

CPTEDI

Cape Town Intl

Fri 18/9

16:35-9:45

1 stop18h 10m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 22/9

10:45-11:50

1 stop24h 05m

R14 443

Cape TownEdinburgh

CPT - EDI

CPTEDI

Cape Town Intl

Wed 16/9

16:35-16:00

1 stop24h 25m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 29/10

10:40-12:05

1 stop23h 25m

R15 104

Cape TownGlasgow

CPT - GLA

CPTGLA

Cape Town Intl

Tue 11/8

13:15-20:45

2 stops32h 30m

Glasgow Intl

Tue 18/8

16:05-17:30

2 stops24h 25m

R15 203

Cape TownEdinburgh

CPT - EDI

CPTEDI

Cape Town Intl

Sat 12/9

23:15-16:10

1 stop17h 55m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 19/9

13:10-21:25

1 stop31h 15m

R15 253

Cape TownEdinburgh

CPT - EDI

CPTEDI

Cape Town Intl

Sun 13/9

16:35-16:00

1 stop24h 25m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 24/10

10:45-11:50

1 stop24h 05m

R15 583

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Deals found on 27/7

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Best time to book a flight from Cape Town to Scotland

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Scotland from Cape Town with our price prediction graph.
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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 699). Flying from Cape Town to Scotland in July is currently the most expensive (average of R17 269). 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 R14 542 and R18 392 in September.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was R11 832 on Multiple Airlines (Sept 16–Oct 26).

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

Booking 81 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

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 1 August 2026.
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
3 640 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,4

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

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
3 640 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 640 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,4

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

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
1 552 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 640 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,4

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

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
7,4
Good
3 738 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 640 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,4

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

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
Lufthansa
6,8
Okay
8 175 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 640 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,4

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

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
8 136 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 640 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,4

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

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

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Cape Town to Scotland. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • 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 and British Airways fly from Cape Town to Scotland in about 18h 20m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 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 094. British Airways flights start at R6 121 while deals on Emirates start at R6 680 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 699). Flying from Cape Town to Scotland in July is currently the most expensive (average of R17 269). 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

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Cape Town to Scotland. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 1 August 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
LufthansaCheapestR11 015AverageR16 293FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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British AirwaysCheapestR11 828AverageR15 087FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR12 484AverageR14 418FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR12 540AverageR14 149FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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KLMCheapestR12 684AverageR18 581FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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EmiratesCheapestR12 985AverageR14 481FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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