How long is the flight from Cape Town to Scotland?

Airlines like Emirates, Air France, and Qatar Airways fly from Cape Town to Scotland in about 19h 35m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 9h 10m. 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 136. British Airways flights start at R6 165 while deals on Emirates start at R6 488 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 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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Discover carefully curated flight deals from Cape Town to Scotland that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 26 December 2025.

Thu 22/113:40CPT - GLA

1 stop23h 55mEmirates

Mon 26/113:35GLA - CPT

1 stop25h 10mEmirates

Deal found 24/12R13 465

Fri 6/27:55CPT - EDI

1 stop28h 45mAir France

Tue 10/211:40EDI - CPT

1 stop16h 10mAir France

Deal found 24/12R13 515

Thu 19/219:00CPT - EDI

1 stop19h 35mQatar Airways

Thu 5/314:05EDI - CPT

1 stop25h 20mQatar Airways

Deal found 25/12R14 031

Fri 6/27:55CPT - EDI

1 stop28h 45mMultiple Airlines

Tue 10/25:50EDI - CPT

2 stops22h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 25/12R14 080

Thu 22/117:15CPT - EDI

1 stop18h 45mTurkish Airlines

Mon 26/116:20EDI - CPT

1 stop17h 30mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 24/12R14 147

Fri 6/214:15CPT - EDI

2 stops24h 05mLufthansa

Tue 10/212:45EDI - CPT

2 stops22h 40mLufthansa

Deal found 24/12R14 180

Sun 8/218:25CPT - EDI

2 stops23h 40mKLM

Sun 15/217:00EDI - CPT

1 stop26h 55mKLM

Deal found 24/12R14 313

Thu 22/114:00CPT - GLA

2 stops21h 30mBritish Airways

Mon 26/112:45GLA - CPT

1 stop21h 25mBritish Airways

Deal found 24/12R15 029

Sat 7/214:20CPT - GLA

2 stops32h 05mKenya Airways

Sat 14/218:50GLA - CPT

2 stops57h 10mKenya Airways

Deal found 24/12R16 477

Thu 21/513:15CPT - GLA

1 stop24h 25mEmirates

Mon 25/514:40GLA - CPT

1 stop25h 00mEmirates

Deal found 23/12R14 114

Wed 21/117:15CPT - EDI

1 stop24h 05mTurkish Airlines

Sun 25/116:20EDI - CPT

1 stop17h 30mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 23/12R14 330

Sat 7/213:40CPT - GLA

1 stop23h 55mMultiple Airlines

Sat 14/213:35GLA - CPT

2 stops28h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 24/12R15 062

Thu 21/514:00CPT - GLA

2 stops22h 30mBritish Airways

Mon 25/515:25GLA - CPT

1 stop18h 35mBritish Airways

Deal found 23/12R15 279

Sat 7/215:55CPT - GLA

3 stops46h 10mLufthansa

Sat 14/213:10GLA - CPT

2 stops22h 15mLufthansa

Deal found 24/12R15 495

Sat 7/218:30CPT - GLA

1 stop19h 05mEmirates

Sat 14/213:35GLA - CPT

1 stop25h 10mEmirates

Deal found 24/12R14 646

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Wed 21/117:15CPT - EDI

1 stop24h 05mTurkish Airlines

Sun 25/116:20EDI - CPT

1 stop17h 30mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 23/12R14 330

Wed 21/115:20CPT - EDI

2 stops18h 25mBritish Airways

Sun 25/112:40EDI - CPT

1 stop19h 40mBritish Airways

Deal found 23/12R15 062

Thu 22/113:40CPT - GLA

1 stop23h 55mEmirates

Mon 26/113:35GLA - CPT

1 stop25h 10mEmirates

Deal found 24/12R13 465

Thu 22/117:15CPT - EDI

1 stop18h 45mTurkish Airlines

Mon 26/116:20EDI - CPT

1 stop17h 30mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 25/12R14 147

Thu 22/114:00CPT - GLA

2 stops21h 30mBritish Airways

Mon 26/112:45GLA - CPT

1 stop21h 25mBritish Airways

Deal found 24/12R15 029

Thu 22/114:00CPT - EDI

2 stops21h 00mBritish Airways

Mon 26/115:15EDI - CPT

1 stop18h 55mBritish Airways

Deal found 24/12R15 096

Thu 22/112:35CPT - GLA

2 stops33h 05mQatar Airways

Mon 26/18:20GLA - CPT

2 stops24h 10mQatar Airways

Deal found 24/12R24 216

Fri 23/112:35CPT - EDI

1 stop26h 00mQatar Airways

Fri 30/114:05EDI - CPT

1 stop25h 20mQatar Airways

Deal found 24/12R12 533

Fri 23/17:55CPT - EDI

1 stop15h 40mMultiple Airlines

Fri 30/15:50EDI - CPT

2 stops26h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 24/12R14 347

Fri 23/114:25CPT - EDI

3 stops34h 45mKenya Airways

Fri 30/16:00EDI - CPT

3 stops53h 35mKenya Airways

Deal found 25/12R16 211

Find flight deals from Cape Town to Scotland

Round-trip from	R12 533
One-way from	R7 240
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	January
Average price	R16 644

Qatar Airways
23/1-30/1
2 total stops
51h 20m total
Cape Town to Scotland

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Emirates
27/5
1 total stop
24h 25m total
Cape Town to Scotland

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R3 207 potential savings vs. average return price).

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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 465

Cape TownEdinburgh

CPT - EDI

CPTEDI

Cape Town Intl

Fri 6/2

7:55-10:40

1 stop28h 45m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 10/2

11:40-5:50

1 stop16h 10m

R13 515

Cape TownEdinburgh

CPT - EDI

CPTEDI

Cape Town Intl

Thu 19/2

19:00-12:35

1 stop19h 35m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 5/3

14:05-17:25

1 stop25h 20m

R14 031

Cape TownEdinburgh

CPT - EDI

CPTEDI

Cape Town Intl

Fri 6/2

7:55-10:40

1 stop28h 45m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 10/2

5:50-5:50

2 stops22h 00m

R14 080

Cape TownGlasgow

CPT - GLA

CPTGLA

Cape Town Intl

Thu 21/5

13:15-12:40

1 stop24h 25m

Glasgow Intl

Mon 25/5

14:40-16:40

1 stop25h 00m

R14 114

Cape TownEdinburgh

CPT - EDI

CPTEDI

Cape Town Intl

Thu 22/1

17:15-10:00

1 stop18h 45m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 26/1

16:20-11:50

1 stop17h 30m

R14 147

Cape TownEdinburgh

CPT - EDI

CPTEDI

Cape Town Intl

Fri 6/2

14:15-12:20

2 stops24h 05m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 10/2

12:45-13:25

2 stops22h 40m

R14 180

Cape TownEdinburgh

CPT - EDI

CPTEDI

Cape Town Intl

Sun 8/2

18:25-16:05

2 stops23h 40m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 15/2

17:00-21:55

1 stop26h 55m

R14 313

Cape TownEdinburgh

CPT - EDI

CPTEDI

Cape Town Intl

Wed 21/1

17:15-15:20

1 stop24h 05m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 25/1

16:20-11:50

1 stop17h 30m

R14 330

Cape TownGlasgow

CPT - GLA

CPTGLA

Cape Town Intl

Sat 7/2

18:30-11:35

1 stop19h 05m

Glasgow Intl

Sat 14/2

13:35-16:45

1 stop25h 10m

R14 646

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Deals found on 23/12

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Best time to book a flight from Cape Town to Scotland

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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, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Scotland (average of R8 338). Flying from Cape Town to Scotland in August is currently the most expensive (average of R13 381). 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.

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 fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the morning, which can drop the price by up to 14% versus a flight at midday.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Cape Town to Scotland?

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Cape Town to Scotland flight should consider departing on Tuesday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Thursday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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

3 444 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

3 444 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 444 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

3 444 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

3 692 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 444 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.

Lufthansa

6,8

Okay

7 655 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 444 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

7 617 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 444 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, Air France, and Qatar Airways fly from Cape Town to Scotland in about 19h 35m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 9h 10m. 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 136. British Airways flights start at R6 165 while deals on Emirates start at R6 488 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, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Scotland (average of R8 338). Flying from Cape Town to Scotland in August is currently the most expensive (average of R13 381). 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 334	AverageR11 029	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time79%	Search SWISS flights
KLM	CheapestR8 979	AverageR15 874	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search KLM flights
Lufthansa	CheapestR9 213	AverageR13 563	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%	Search Lufthansa flights
Air France	CheapestR9 817	AverageR17 640	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Air France flights
British Airways	CheapestR12 115	AverageR16 331	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%	Search British Airways flights
Qatar Airways	CheapestR12 140	AverageR14 523	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
Turkish Airlines	CheapestR12 496	AverageR13 769	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Emirates	CheapestR12 567	AverageR15 176	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights
Kenya Airways	CheapestR14 153	AverageR16 665	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time82%	Search Kenya Airways flights

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Reviews of airlines servicing Scotland

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