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Cheap flights from South Africa to Scotland from R6 237

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 14/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — EDI
Jul 13 — Jul 201
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from South Africa to Scotland

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Cheapest flights from South Africa to Scotland
Explore the most affordable flight options available from South Africa to Scotland. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 13 June 2026.

Wed 18/1119:35
JNB
-
INV
1 stop17h 20m
British Airways
Sun 22/1120:05
INV
-
JNB
1 stop36h 20m
British Airways
Deal found 10/6R12 555
Tue 1/913:30
JNB
-
EDI
2 stops27h 25m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 15/910:40
EDI
-
JNB
2 stops22h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 13/6R12 718
Mon 14/913:30
JNB
-
EDI
2 stops27h 25m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 21/916:55
EDI
-
JNB
2 stops39h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 11/6R12 800
Mon 14/914:05
JNB
-
EDI
1 stop24h 35m
Qatar Airways
Mon 21/915:10
EDI
-
JNB
1 stop23h 10m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 11/6R13 027
Tue 8/914:05
JNB
-
EDI
1 stop24h 35m
Qatar Airways
Wed 30/915:10
EDI
-
JNB
1 stop23h 10m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 10/6R13 044
Sun 14/612:40
JNB
-
EDI
1 stop27h 25m
Qatar Airways
Sun 21/615:10
EDI
-
JNB
1 stop16h 50m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 12/6R13 174
Tue 1/913:30
JNB
-
EDI
2 stops27h 25m
Turkish Airlines
Thu 17/910:40
EDI
-
JNB
2 stops22h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 13/6R13 207
Tue 1/914:05
JNB
-
EDI
1 stop17h 20m
Qatar Airways
Tue 15/915:10
EDI
-
JNB
1 stop16h 50m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 13/6R13 239
Thu 30/713:30
JNB
-
EDI
2 stops27h 25m
Turkish Airlines
Thu 13/810:40
EDI
-
JNB
2 stops22h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 13/6R13 272
Thu 17/913:30
JNB
-
EDI
2 stops27h 25m
Turkish Airlines
Sun 20/910:40
EDI
-
JNB
2 stops22h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 10/6R13 337
Tue 8/913:30
JNB
-
EDI
2 stops27h 25m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 30/910:40
EDI
-
JNB
2 stops22h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 10/6R13 369
Thu 30/714:05
JNB
-
EDI
1 stop24h 35m
Qatar Airways
Thu 13/815:10
EDI
-
JNB
1 stop16h 50m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 13/6R13 386

Find flight deals from South Africa to Scotland

Keep the following information in mind while searching for South Africa to Scotland flight deals. Data was last updated 13 June 2026.

Round-trip from

R12 555

One-way from

R6 237

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

November

Average price

R14 167
British Airways
  • British Airways
  • 18/11-22/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 53h 40m total
  • South Africa to Scotland
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 14/7
  • 1 total stop
  • 17h 45m total
  • South Africa to Scotland
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price (R12 403 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 0% potential price decrease (R1 764 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in June 2026
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Customise your flight search to find flights from South Africa to Scotland that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 13 June 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from South Africa to Scotland that are best for you.

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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

JohannesburgInverness

JNB - INV

JNBINV

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 18/11

19:35-10:55

1 stop17h 20m

Inverness

Sun 22/11

20:05-10:25

1 stop36h 20m

R12 555

JohannesburgEdinburgh

JNB - EDI

JNBEDI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 17/9

17:55-15:55

1 stop23h 00m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 20/9

10:40-9:40

2 stops22h 00m

R14 119

JohannesburgGlasgow

JNB - GLA

JNBGLA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 5/10

23:15-8:25

1 stop34h 10m

Glasgow Intl

Wed 28/10

13:25-12:10

2 stops20h 45m

R14 379

JohannesburgInverness

JNB - INV

JNBINV

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 8/9

21:15-14:25

1 stop18h 10m

Inverness

Wed 30/9

7:35-9:25

1 stop24h 50m

R14 688

JohannesburgEdinburgh

JNB - EDI

JNBEDI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 1/9

14:05-13:40

1 stop24h 35m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 14/9

15:10-9:00

1 stop16h 50m

R14 835

JohannesburgEdinburgh

JNB - EDI

JNBEDI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 10/12

19:35-9:00

1 stop15h 25m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 3/1

20:20-10:25

1 stop36h 05m

R14 851

JohannesburgGlasgow

JNB - GLA

JNBGLA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 19/11

19:35-10:45

1 stop17h 10m

Glasgow Intl

Mon 23/11

8:55-10:25

1 stop23h 30m

R14 884
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgAberdeen

JNB - ABZ

JNBABZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 13/11

19:35-9:55

1 stop16h 20m

Aberdeen Dyce

Tue 17/11

14:45-10:25

1 stop17h 40m

R14 900

Cape TownEdinburgh

CPT - EDI

CPTEDI

Cape Town Intl

Thu 17/9

13:15-13:40

1 stop25h 25m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 20/9

15:10-17:30

1 stop25h 20m

R15 112

JohannesburgEdinburgh

JNB - EDI

JNBEDI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 5/7

13:30-9:40

2 stops45h 10m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 20/7

16:55-9:40

2 stops39h 45m

R15 210

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Deals found on 10/6

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Best time to book a flight from South Africa to Scotland

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Everything you need to know about your flight from South Africa to Scotland

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from South Africa to Scotland?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Scotland (average of R8 435). Flying from South Africa to Scotland in June is currently the most expensive (average of R20 241). 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 far ahead should I book a flight from South Africa to Scotland?

Booking 81 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from South Africa 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 13 June 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from South Africa to Scotland, such as Emirates,KLM, andTurkish Airlines. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 585 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,4

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

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
3 585 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 585 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,4

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

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
1 529 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 585 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,4

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

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
Turkish Airlines
7,4
Good
4 411 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 585 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,4

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

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
7,3
Good
3 726 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 585 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,4

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

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
8 047 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 585 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,4

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

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 South Africa to Scotland. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from South Africa to Scotland?

    Airlines like British Airways, Turkish Airlines, and KLM fly from South Africa to Scotland in about 17h 20m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 16h 50m. There are 9774 km between South Africa and Scotland. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from South Africa to Scotland one-way?

    The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from South Africa to Scotland are Qatar Airways (R3 219), Emirates (R3 486), and KLM (R5 579).

  • Can I find deals for flights from South Africa to Scotland that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on South Africa to Scotland flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from South Africa to Scotland?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from South Africa to Scotland.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from South Africa to Scotland?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from South Africa 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 South Africa to Scotland?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Scotland (average of R8 435). Flying from South Africa to Scotland in June is currently the most expensive (average of R20 241). 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 8 airlines flying from South Africa to Scotland

Discover the top 8 airlines that operate flights from South Africa 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 13 June 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Kenya AirwaysCheapestR9 718AverageR16 918FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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KLMCheapestR10 068AverageR15 779FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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LufthansaCheapestR10 152AverageR14 918FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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British AirwaysCheapestR10 784AverageR14 954FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Air FranceCheapestR11 581AverageR15 249FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR11 798AverageR13 766FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
Search Qatar Airways flights
Turkish AirlinesCheapestR12 090AverageR13 123FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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EmiratesCheapestR12 296AverageR14 726FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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