Cheap flights from Scotland to Australia from £354

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 15/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EDI — SYD
4 Jan — 11 Jan1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Scotland to Australia

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Cheapest flights from Scotland to Australia
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Scotland to Australia. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 5 December 2025.

Thu 11/1209:20GLA - PER
3 stops35h 10mMultiple Airlines
Thu 22/105:35PER - GLA
3 stops42h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/12£967
Thu 4/1207:30EDI - PER
1 stop20h 25mQatar Airways
Wed 21/115:55PER - EDI
1 stop22h 05mQatar Airways
Deal found 2/12£994
Thu 25/1211:00EDI - PER
2 stops48h 35mMultiple Airlines
Mon 16/202:25PER - EDI
2 stops39h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/12£1,002
Wed 10/1206:00EDI - MEL
2 stops37h 15mMultiple Airlines
Tue 20/114:20MEL - EDI
2 stops42h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/12£1,022
Tue 23/1214:05EDI - PER
2 stops30h 25mMultiple Airlines
Thu 22/116:15PER - EDI
2 stops32h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/12£1,031
Wed 10/1207:30EDI - MEL
1 stop23h 20mQatar Airways
Tue 20/116:10MEL - EDI
1 stop24h 50mQatar Airways
Deal found 2/12£1,034
Wed 24/1208:10EDI - PER
2 stops26h 35mMultiple Airlines
Thu 22/116:15PER - EDI
2 stops32h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/12£1,047
Fri 26/1217:45GLA - BNE
2 stops28h 30mMultiple Airlines
Sat 31/123:00BNE - GLA
2 stops42h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/12£1,049
Wed 3/1214:05EDI - SYD
1 stop29h 45mQatar Airways
Wed 10/1217:30SYD - EDI
2 stops30h 05mQatar Airways
Deal found 2/12£1,094
Thu 25/1216:50GLA - BNE
2 stops29h 25mMultiple Airlines
Thu 15/123:00BNE - GLA
2 stops33h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/12£1,114
Wed 3/1210:45EDI - SYD
3 stops35h 30mMultiple Airlines
Wed 10/1216:35SYD - EDI
3 stops35h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/12£1,116
Thu 4/1213:30EDI - PER
3 stops42h 05mKLM
Wed 21/106:50PER - EDI
3 stops35h 20mKLM
Deal found 3/12£1,122

Find flight deals from Scotland to Australia

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Scotland to Australia flight deals. Data was last updated 5 December 2025.

Round-trip from

£612

One-way from

£354

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

£1,521
16/5-6/6
  • 16/5-6/6
  • 4 total stops
  • 94h 45m total
  • Scotland to Australia
15/5
  • 15/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 27h 30m total
  • Scotland to Australia
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price (£91 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£25 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in December 2025

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GlasgowSydney

GLA - SYD

GLASYD

Glasgow Intl

Wed 4/3

08:40-09:25

2 stops37h 45m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 25/3

11:25-10:45

2 stops58h 20m

£710

EdinburghAdelaide

EDI - ADL

EDIADL

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 20/2

11:00-06:15

2 stops32h 45m

Adelaide

Fri 13/3

07:45-15:20

3 stops42h 05m

£879

EdinburghBrisbane

EDI - BNE

EDIBNE

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 28/1

11:15-09:00

2 stops35h 45m

Brisbane

Sun 22/2

08:05-15:20

2 stops65h 15m

£899

EdinburghBrisbane

EDI - BNE

EDIBNE

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 29/1

09:25-07:30

2 stops36h 05m

Brisbane

Sun 22/2

11:40-07:55

2 stops30h 15m

£926

EdinburghBrisbane

EDI - BNE

EDIBNE

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 5/3

16:20-06:15

2 stops27h 55m

Brisbane

Mon 9/3

08:30-15:20

2 stops40h 50m

£926

EdinburghBrisbane

EDI - BNE

EDIBNE

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 30/1

06:05-05:45

2 stops37h 40m

Brisbane

Sat 28/2

09:40-10:10

2 stops34h 30m

£943

GlasgowPerth

GLA - PER

GLAPER

Glasgow Intl

Tue 31/3

08:35-05:50

3 stops38h 15m

Perth

Tue 21/4

04:40-14:15

3 stops40h 35m

£944

EdinburghBrisbane

EDI - BNE

EDIBNE

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 29/1

16:20-06:00

2 stops27h 40m

Brisbane

Mon 23/2

08:30-15:20

2 stops40h 50m

£944

GlasgowSydney

GLA - SYD

GLASYD

Glasgow Intl

Tue 5/5

17:25-06:10

2 stops27h 45m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 26/5

14:05-09:00

2 stops27h 55m

£994

GlasgowBrisbane

GLA - BNE

GLABNE

Glasgow Intl

Sat 28/2

11:40-05:00

2 stops31h 20m

Brisbane

Sun 26/4

20:35-18:30

2 stops54h 55m

£1,036

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Best time to book a flight from Scotland to Australia

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Scotland to Australia

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Scotland to Australia (average of £764). Flying from Scotland to Australia in December is currently the most expensive (average of £887). 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 AU?

Find hourly flight availability from Scotland to Australia. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 5 December 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Scotland to Australia is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are at midday tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the afternoon could potentially save you up to 11% on airfare.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Scotland to Australia?

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

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

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Scotland to Australia. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airports serve Australia to Scotland flights?

    Flights to Scotland from Australia originate from two airports: Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD) or Sydney Airport. Melbourne Airport is located about 14 miles from Central Melbourne. It is the busiest international hub in the city, the second busiest airport in the country with four terminals, including an international terminal. The busiest airport in Australia is Sydney Airport which is situated about nine miles from the city centre. It uses three terminals, including one international terminal. Air service to Scotland will arrive at one of two airports: Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport (EDI) or Glasgow International Airport (GLA). Edinburgh Airport is situated about six miles from downtown Edinburgh and is the busiest airport in Scotland, the sixth busiest in the UK, and employs one terminal building. Glasgow International Airport is the second busiest in Scotland and ninth busiest in the UK. Located about 10 miles from Central Glasgow, its single terminal is divided into three sections: West, Central and East Piers.

  • Which airlines fly directly from Australia to Scotland?

    Unfortunately, direct flights from Australia to Scotland are not currently available. Passengers can avail themselves of connecting services via a couple of airlines. There are one-stop flights via Qantas and British Airways from Melbourne to Edinburgh via Doha, while Qatar offers a similar service from Sydney Airport to Edinburgh Airport. Qantas and British Airways operate an additional route via Doha and London, while Lufthansa operates one via Singapore and Frankfurt, with Japan Airlines using Hong Kong and London for another.

  • What are the stopover options between Australia and Scotland?

    One-stop flights aboard both Qantas and British Airways from Melbourne to Edinburgh make short connections (about 2h) at Doha Hamad International Airport (DOH) before continuing on to Edinburgh Airport. Both airlines also provide a service with additional connections at London Heathrow Airport (LHR) bound to Edinburgh and Glasgow, with total stopover times which vary from 4h - 24h 30min (Edinburgh) and 5h - 22h (Glasgow). Flights with Qatar from Sydney Airport to Edinburgh require a stopover of about 1h 50min at Doha Airport. Lufthansa flights connecting at Singapore Changi Airport (SIN) and Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA) can be as long as 26h 15min overall, while those via Japan Airlines stopping at Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND) and London Heathrow can last up to 35h 30min combined. Many connecting flights that involve overnight stays are usually less expensive than one-stop flights to Scotland from Australia.

  • Do I need a passport or visa to fly from Australia to Scotland?

    UK citizens do not require a visa to travel from Australia to Scotland, but you must be in possession of a valid British passport. Dual Australian/UK citizens must use their British passports on any flights to Scotland from Australia. EU citizens and all other foreign nationals resident in Australia should make enquiries regarding visa requirements before they travel to the UK.

  • How long is the flight from Scotland to Australia?

    A quick flight from Scotland to Australia can take about 27h 55m. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as £926. The distance from Scotland to Australia is about 10138 mi. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as £447 on China Southern. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Qatar Airways from £506 and Malaysia Airlines from £508 one-way.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Scotland to Australia?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Scotland to Australia 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 Australia?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Scotland to Australia (average of £764). Flying from Scotland to Australia in December is currently the most expensive (average of £887). 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 10 airlines flying from Scotland to Australia

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SWISSCheapest£420Average£883FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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China SouthernCheapest£513Average£1,093FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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LufthansaCheapest£539Average£1,043FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest£683Average£1,161FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Malaysia AirlinesCheapest£779Average£1,200FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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British AirwaysCheapest£801Average£1,150FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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EmiratesCheapest£829Average£1,184FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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China EasternCheapest£833Average£1,724FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Air FranceCheapest£847Average£1,343FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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FinnairCheapest£857Average£1,424FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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