What is the cheapest month to fly to Scotland?

At the present moment the cheapest month to fly to Scotland is currently January ; with June being the most expensive. Prices will vary depending on multiple factors such as booking in advance, airline and departure airports and times.

Can I find cheaper flights to Scotland if I am willing to have stopovers?

Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Scotland on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

What is the best airline to fly to Scotland?

Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, SWISS is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Scotland.

What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Scotland?

Edinburgh Turnhouse is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Scotland. One-way flights to Edinburgh Turnhouse typically cost R701, while return flights cost around R817.

How much is a return flight to Scotland?

A return flight to Scotland will typically cost around R64, however they can be found for as little as R45.

Where does the fastest flight to Scotland depart from?

For those looking to save time traveling to Scotland, Johannesburg offers the quickest one-way flight (13 hours 55 minutes).

Does Edinburgh Turnhouse have car hire?

Yes. Those touching down at Edinburgh Turnhouse can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

Are there hotels close to Edinburgh Turnhouse?

Yes. Edinburgh Turnhouse has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Carlowrie Castle is the closest property to Edinburgh Turnhouse (0,0 km away from Edinburgh Turnhouse).

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Return from	R10 478
One-way from	R8 113
Popular in	August
Cheapest in	February
Average price	R13 661

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2 total stops
47h 20m total
Johannesburg to Edinburgh

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1 stop23h 25mSWISS

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1 stop18h 10mKLM

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1 stop23h 25mSWISS

Thu 29/58:25EDI - JNB

1 stop23h 55mSWISS

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Fri 16/5

19:35-18:00

1 stop23h 25m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 29/5

8:25-9:20

1 stop23h 55m

R10 478

JohannesburgEdinburgh

JNB - EDI

JNBEDI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 20/5

23:15-16:25

1 stop18h 10m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 11/6

9:10-21:20

1 stop35h 10m

R11 497

JohannesburgEdinburgh

JNB - EDI

JNBEDI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 7/5

13:55-13:40

1 stop24h 45m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 14/5

7:55-16:10

1 stop31h 15m

R12 606

JohannesburgEdinburgh

JNB - EDI

JNBEDI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 20/5

23:15-16:25

1 stop18h 10m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 11/6

6:00-21:20

2 stops38h 20m

R12 806

JohannesburgGlasgow

JNB - GLA

JNBGLA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 7/5

20:40-22:20

1 stop26h 40m

Glasgow Intl

Wed 14/5

8:40-10:20

1 stop24h 40m

R13 297

JohannesburgEdinburgh

JNB - EDI

JNBEDI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 8/9

19:25-8:20

1 stop13h 55m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 14/9

14:40-7:00

1 stop15h 20m

R14 716

JohannesburgEdinburgh

JNB - EDI

JNBEDI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 22/7

19:00-16:30

2 stops22h 30m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 18/8

18:00-8:35

1 stop13h 35m

R14 735

JohannesburgInverness

JNB - INV

JNBINV

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 8/5

18:50-22:15

2 stops28h 25m

Inverness

Thu 15/5

13:25-21:20

1 stop30h 55m

R14 807

JohannesburgGlasgow

JNB - GLA

JNBGLA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 6/5

1:15-19:40

2 stops19h 25m

Glasgow Intl

Wed 14/5

6:00-15:50

2 stops32h 50m

R14 916

JohannesburgInverness

JNB - INV

JNBINV

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 8/5

23:15-22:15

1 stop24h 00m

Inverness

Thu 15/5

13:25-21:20

1 stop30h 55m

R15 080

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How long is the flight to Scotland?

On average, a flight from Johannesburg to Scotland takes 22 hours 36 minutes. Flights to Scotland from other popular cities in South Africa will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

When is the cheapest time to fly to Scotland?

Users looking for the lowest fares to Scotland should consider flying on Sunday mornings, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Friday afternoons, when prices are usually at their highest.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Scotland?

The most popular airlines flying from Johannesburg to Scotland are Qatar Airways, British Airways and Lufthansa.

Qatar Airways

From R713

British Airways

From R684

Lufthansa

From R466

KLM

From R561

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Scotland?

The cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to Scotland are SWISS, Lufthansa and Air France.

Rainfall in Scotland by month

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Scotland ranges from 30.0 - 60.0 mm 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.

Temperature in Scotland by month

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 places to fly to in Scotland?

The most popular places in Scotland to fly to are Edinburgh, Glasgow, Aberdeen and Inverness.

Reviews of airlines servicing Scotland

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates, KLM and SWISS to Scotland by reading reviews from past customers. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Emirates

8,0

Very Good

3 190 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Emirates

8,0

Very Good

3 190 reviews

Emirates

8,0

Very Good

3 190 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

KLM

7,8

Good

1 318 reviews

Emirates

8,0

Very Good

3 190 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

SWISS

7,5

Good

1 569 reviews

Emirates

8,0

Very Good

3 190 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Qatar Airways

7,4

Good

3 540 reviews

Emirates

8,0

Very Good

3 190 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Air France

7,4

Good

1 423 reviews

Emirates

8,0

Very Good

3 190 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

FAQs about flying to Scotland

Can I find cheaper flights to Scotland if I am willing to have stopovers?
Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Scotland on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.
What is the best airline to fly to Scotland?
Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, SWISS is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Scotland.
What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Scotland?
Edinburgh Turnhouse is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Scotland. One-way flights to Edinburgh Turnhouse typically cost R701, while return flights cost around R817.
How much is a return flight to Scotland?
A return flight to Scotland will typically cost around R64, however they can be found for as little as R45.
Where does the fastest flight to Scotland depart from?
For those looking to save time traveling to Scotland, Johannesburg offers the quickest one-way flight (13 hours 55 minutes).
Does Edinburgh Turnhouse have car hire?
Yes. Those touching down at Edinburgh Turnhouse can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.
Are there hotels close to Edinburgh Turnhouse?
Yes. Edinburgh Turnhouse has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Carlowrie Castle is the closest property to Edinburgh Turnhouse (0,0 km away from Edinburgh Turnhouse).

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How long is the flight to Scotland?

When is the cheapest time to fly to Scotland?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Johannesburg to Scotland. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Scotland?

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Scotland?

Rainfall in Scotland by month

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Temperature in Scotland by month

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What are the most popular places to fly to in Scotland?

Destination popularity is based on the amount of flight searches to Scotland in the last few years. This data was updated on 25 March 2025.

The most popular places in Scotland to fly to are Edinburgh, Glasgow, Aberdeen and Inverness.

Reviews of airlines servicing Scotland

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates, KLM and SWISS to Scotland by reading reviews from past customers. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

FAQs about flying to Scotland

Can I find cheaper flights to Scotland if I am willing to have stopovers?

What is the best airline to fly to Scotland?

What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Scotland?

How much is a return flight to Scotland?

Where does the fastest flight to Scotland depart from?

Does Edinburgh Turnhouse have car hire?

Are there hotels close to Edinburgh Turnhouse?

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