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Cheap flights from Scotland to Cape Town from £312

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 11/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EDI — CPT
27 Jan — 3 Feb1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Scotland to Cape Town

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Scotland (GBSCT) to Cape Town (CPT). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 22 January 2025.

Round-trip from

£650

One-way from

£312
Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 11/3-18/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 36h 30m total
  • Scotland to Cape Town
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11/3
  • 11/3
  • 3 total stops
  • 49h 35m total
  • Scotland to Cape Town
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Cheapest flights from Scotland to Cape Town
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Scotland to Cape Town. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 22 January 2025.

Tue 11/316:30EDI - CPT
1 stop17h 30mTurkish Airlines
Tue 18/317:15CPT - EDI
1 stop19h 00mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 21/1£650
Tue 11/314:00EDI - CPT
3 stops42h 50mMultiple Airlines
Tue 18/309:25CPT - EDI
2 stops29h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/1£664
Mon 24/207:30EDI - CPT
1 stop25h 10mQatar Airways
Thu 13/312:35CPT - EDI
1 stop19h 25mQatar Airways
Deal found 21/1£673
Tue 28/117:05EDI - CPT
1 stop26h 25mKLM
Fri 7/208:05CPT - EDI
1 stop17h 05mKLM
Deal found 21/1£686
Mon 3/313:25EDI - CPT
2 stops30h 15mKenya Airways
Tue 18/314:25CPT - EDI
3 stops34h 45mKenya Airways
Deal found 21/1£688
Tue 4/319:15GLA - CPT
3 stops37h 25mMultiple Airlines
Tue 11/312:35CPT - GLA
3 stops24h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/1£721
Fri 14/317:15GLA - CPT
1 stop26h 15mKLM
Fri 28/308:05CPT - GLA
1 stop27h 50mKLM
Deal found 21/1£742
Sun 2/306:10ABZ - CPT
3 stops26h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sun 9/312:35CPT - ABZ
2 stops27h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/1£746
Sat 3/506:00EDI - CPT
2 stops38h 25mAir France
Tue 13/523:15CPT - EDI
2 stops23h 00mAir France
Deal found 22/1£759
Wed 1/1017:40GLA - CPT
3 stops43h 00mKenya Airways
Thu 23/1023:00CPT - GLA
2 stops42h 10mKenya Airways
Deal found 21/1£766
Mon 27/112:40EDI - CPT
1 stop20h 15mLufthansa
Fri 7/209:30CPT - EDI
2 stops28h 25mLufthansa
Deal found 21/1£799
Sun 6/411:00INV - CPT
2 stops57h 30mKLM
Fri 18/423:35CPT - INV
2 stops23h 40mKLM
Deal found 22/1£801

Find flights from Scotland to Cape Town within your budget

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EdinburghCape Town

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 11/3

16:30-12:00

1 stop17h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 18/3

17:15-10:15

1 stop19h 00m

£650

EdinburghCape Town

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 11/3

14:00-10:50

3 stops42h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 18/3

09:25-12:35

2 stops29h 10m

£664

EdinburghCape Town

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 24/2

07:30-10:40

1 stop25h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 13/3

12:35-06:00

1 stop19h 25m

£673

EdinburghCape Town

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 24/2

09:15-21:40

2 stops34h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 13/3

14:25-12:40

3 stops48h 15m

£686

EdinburghCape Town

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 28/6

06:00-21:25

1 stop14h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 12/7

23:15-21:45

1 stop23h 30m

£689

GlasgowCape Town

GLA - CPT

GLACPT

Glasgow Intl

Tue 4/3

19:15-10:40

3 stops37h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 11/3

12:35-11:30

3 stops24h 55m

£721

GlasgowCape Town

GLA - CPT

GLACPT

Glasgow Intl

Fri 14/3

17:15-21:30

1 stop26h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 28/3

08:05-09:55

1 stop27h 50m

£742

AberdeenCape Town

ABZ - CPT

ABZCPT

Aberdeen Dyce

Sun 2/3

06:10-11:05

3 stops26h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 9/3

12:35-13:45

2 stops27h 10m

£746

EdinburghCape Town

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 3/5

06:00-21:25

2 stops38h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 13/5

23:15-21:15

2 stops23h 00m

£759

InvernessCape Town

INV - CPT

INVCPT

Inverness

Sun 6/4

11:00-21:30

2 stops57h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 18/4

23:35-22:15

2 stops23h 40m

£801

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Best time to book a flight from Scotland to Cape Town

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Travel insights for flights from Scotland to Cape Town

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Scotland to Cape Town including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Scotland to Cape Town (average of £831). Flying from Scotland to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of £1,330). 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 SCT to CPT?

Find hourly flight availability from Scotland to Cape Town. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 22 January 2025.

When flying from Scotland to Cape Town, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Rainfall in Cape Town by month

Plan your trip to Cape Town by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Cape Town ranges from 20.0 - 100.0 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 100.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Cape Town when rainfall is around 20.0 mm.

Temperature in Cape Town by month

Plan your trip to Cape Town by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Cape Town, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 21.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 12.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Cape Town

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Cape Town. 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 Cape Town. Reviews last updated 22 January 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with KLM, Lufthansa and Kenya Airways from Scotland to Cape Town by reading reviews from past customers. 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
3,360 reviews
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Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,360 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,360 reviews
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Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

KLM
7.8
Good
1,341 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,360 reviews
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Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

Qatar Airways
7.5
Good
3,752 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,360 reviews
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Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

SWISS
7.5
Good
1,600 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,360 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

Air France
7.4
Good
1,490 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,360 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Scotland to Cape Town. 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 into for flights to Cape Town from Scotland?

    If you book a flight to Cape Town from Scotland, you will be flying to Cape Town Intl, which is the city’s only airport. Cape Town Intl (CPT) is located 9.7 mi from the center of Cape Town.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Scotland to Cape Town one-way?

    The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from Scotland to Cape Town are SWISS (£390), Lufthansa (£396), and Turkish Airlines (£537).

  • What are the most popular routes from Scotland to Cape Town?

    The most popular flight routes from Scotland to Cape Town are Edinburgh Turnhouse - Cape Town Intl, Glasgow Intl - Cape Town Intl and Inverness - Cape Town Intl.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Scotland to Cape Town that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Scotland to Cape Town?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Scotland to Cape Town?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Scotland to Cape Town 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 Scotland to Cape Town?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Scotland to Cape Town (average of £831). Flying from Scotland to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of £1,330). 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 Scotland to Cape Town

Discover the top 9 airlines that operate flights from Scotland to Cape Town. 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 858,174 searches. Data last updated 22 January 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
LufthansaCheapest£523Average£701FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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SWISSCheapest£547Average£688FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapest£561Average£746FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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KLMCheapest£590Average£895FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air FranceCheapest£642Average£825FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest£661Average£778FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest£717Average£816FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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British AirwaysCheapest£838Average£1,046FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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EmiratesCheapest£842Average£937FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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