How long is the flight from Cape Town to Scotland?

Airlines like Qatar Airways, KLM, and British Airways fly from Cape Town to Scotland in about 16h. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 2h 10m. 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 R4 977. British Airways flights start at R5 997 while deals on Emirates start at R6 311 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 Emirates 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 R17 971 and R13 972 in July. The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was R13 422 on Multiple Airlines (Jul 16-Jul 27).

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Thu 16/713:15

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2 stops35h 15m

Multiple Airlines

Mon 27/77:55

EDI

CPT

2 stops25h 20m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 16/6R13 422

Sat 7/1113:40

CPT

EDI

1 stop31h 25m

Emirates

Sat 21/1120:55

EDI

CPT

1 stop17h 50m

Emirates

Deal found 17/6R14 150

Sat 1/818:25

CPT

GLA

1 stop19h 15m

Emirates

Sat 8/814:40

GLA

CPT

1 stop26h 25m

Emirates

Deal found 17/6R14 393

Sun 18/1013:15

CPT

EDI

1 stop25h 25m

Qatar Airways

Mon 26/1014:05

EDI

CPT

1 stop25h 20m

Qatar Airways

Deal found 13/6R14 442

Sat 1/820:00

CPT

EDI

1 stop25h 05m

Emirates

Sat 8/822:00

EDI

CPT

1 stop19h 05m

Emirates

Deal found 17/6R14 539

Sat 12/913:15

CPT

EDI

1 stop25h 25m

Qatar Airways

Thu 17/915:10

EDI

CPT

1 stop25h 20m

Qatar Airways

Deal found 15/6R14 587

Thu 16/713:15

CPT

EDI

1 stop31h 50m

Emirates

Mon 27/722:00

EDI

CPT

1 stop36h 30m

Emirates

Deal found 16/6R14 895

Wed 16/913:15

CPT

EDI

1 stop18h 10m

Qatar Airways

Sun 20/97:55

EDI

CPT

1 stop25h 20m

Qatar Airways

Deal found 16/6R15 105

Thu 16/713:15

CPT

EDI

1 stop18h 10m

Qatar Airways

Mon 27/77:55

EDI

CPT

1 stop25h 20m

Qatar Airways

Deal found 15/6R15 154

Thu 3/913:15

CPT

GLA

2 stops32h 35m

Multiple Airlines

Thu 17/98:05

GLA

CPT

3 stops32h 25m

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Deal found 17/6R15 235

Mon 27/723:15

CPT

EDI

1 stop17h 55m

KLM

Fri 7/85:45

EDI

CPT

1 stop14h 40m

KLM

Deal found 17/6R15 251

Thu 19/1113:40

CPT

GLA

1 stop23h 55m

Emirates

Mon 23/1113:35

GLA

CPT

1 stop20h 05m

Emirates

Deal found 16/6R15 332

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Round-trip from	R13 422
One-way from	R6 411
Popular in	June
Cheapest in	February
Average price	R15 705

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4 total stops
60h 35m total
Cape Town to Scotland

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18h 10m total
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CPT - EDI

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Cape Town Intl

Thu 16/7

13:15-23:30

2 stops35h 15m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 27/7

7:55-10:15

2 stops25h 20m

R13 422

Cape TownEdinburgh

CPT - EDI

CPTEDI

Cape Town Intl

Wed 16/9

13:15-6:25

1 stop18h 10m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 20/9

7:55-10:15

1 stop25h 20m

R15 105

Cape TownGlasgow

CPT - GLA

CPTGLA

Cape Town Intl

Thu 3/9

13:15-20:50

2 stops32h 35m

Glasgow Intl

Thu 17/9

8:05-17:30

3 stops32h 25m

R15 235

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Cape TownEdinburgh

CPT - EDI

CPTEDI

Cape Town Intl

Mon 27/7

23:15-16:10

1 stop17h 55m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 7/8

5:45-21:25

1 stop14h 40m

R15 251

Cape TownEdinburgh

CPT - EDI

CPTEDI

Cape Town Intl

Sun 18/10

13:15-13:40

1 stop25h 25m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 27/10

14:05-17:25

1 stop25h 20m

R15 251

Cape TownGlasgow

CPT - GLA

CPTGLA

Cape Town Intl

Thu 19/11

18:55-8:55

1 stop16h 00m

Glasgow Intl

Mon 23/11

15:25-14:35

2 stops21h 10m

R15 640

Cape TownEdinburgh

CPT - EDI

CPTEDI

Cape Town Intl

Mon 27/7

13:15-20:05

1 stop31h 50m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 7/8

22:00-18:05

1 stop19h 05m

R15 802

Cape TownGlasgow

CPT - GLA

CPTGLA

Cape Town Intl

Sat 1/8

18:25-15:30

2 stops22h 05m

Glasgow Intl

Sat 8/8

14:00-18:05

2 stops27h 05m

R15 947

Cape TownEdinburgh

CPT - EDI

CPTEDI

Cape Town Intl

Wed 29/7

14:00-9:40

2 stops20h 40m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 5/8

16:55-11:50

1 stop17h 55m

R16 595

Cape TownEdinburgh

CPT - EDI

CPTEDI

Cape Town Intl

Sat 12/9

13:15-6:25

1 stop18h 10m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 17/9

15:10-14:35

2 stops22h 25m

R16 757

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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 R7 545). Flying from Cape Town to Scotland in August is currently the most expensive (average of R12 418). 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?

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

Booking 85 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

See what other customers who have flown with Emirates,KLM, andTurkish Airlines 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

3 592 reviews

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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

3 592 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 592 reviews

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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

1 530 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 592 reviews

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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

Turkish Airlines

7,4

Good

4 410 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 592 reviews

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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

7,3

Good

3 727 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 592 reviews

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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

8 054 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 592 reviews

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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

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, KLM, and British Airways fly from Cape Town to Scotland in about 16h. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 2h 10m. 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 R4 977. British Airways flights start at R5 997 while deals on Emirates start at R6 311 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 R7 545). Flying from Cape Town to Scotland in August is currently the most expensive (average of R12 418). 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	CheapestR11 100	AverageR17 749	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search KLM flights
British Airways	CheapestR11 588	AverageR14 882	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%	Search British Airways flights
Qatar Airways	CheapestR12 169	AverageR13 651	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
Lufthansa	CheapestR12 194	AverageR15 963	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%	Search Lufthansa flights
Turkish Airlines	CheapestR12 366	AverageR13 477	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Air France	CheapestR12 501	AverageR15 297	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Air France flights
Emirates	CheapestR12 557	AverageR14 191	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights

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