When searching for a good deal, it’s best to be prepared for potential fluctuations in price. We recommend booking at least 53 days in advance, which can save you up to 7% on flights from Scotland to Australia compared to booking the week you need them. Waiting 53 days out may not be for everyone, so we have options available for flights within the next two weeks, with the lowest price starting at £745. For sooner than that we have options available in the next 3 days from £790.
May is one of the best times of the year to fly to Australia from Scotland. Prices for May average £720 per person but you can even find prices for as low as £437. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of December. Opting for a May flight can save you 38% on your journey compared to booking in May
At this time, Cheapflights has noticed price decreases for many domestic flights due to COVID-19. Travel is not necessarily recommended at this time, and flights may be prone to cancellation: please check with local authorities in both Scotland and Australia for travel alerts, and be sure to review the airline's cancellation policy and travel advisories before booking. For more information, please view our post on what to know about COVID-19 (coronavirus) and travel.
Etihad Airways is one of the many airlines that have implemented additional safety measures to control the spread of COVID-19. Some of the new policies that have been implemented to accommodate travellers flying from Scotland to Australia are improved sanitation, HEPA filters, mask requirements, socially-distanced seating (for a limited time), and pre-flight testing for antibodies and symptoms. Policies will vary by airline.
Some of the carriers operating flights from Scotland to Australia that may be offering flexible cancellation policies are Emirates, British Airways, and Qantas Airways. Our site will let you filter for all airlines offering greater flexibility due to COVID-19.
Yes, there are multiple flights from Scotland to Australia for under £732. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Etihad Airways for just £663, but on average you can expect to pay £732.
There are no direct flights from Scotland to Australia, but Cheapflights can provide you with all the information you need to find the fastest route with the fewest stops.
This flight path from Scotland to Australia was viewed by 2,664 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.
American Airlines, Air France and Finnair are the most popular airlines when flying from Scotland to Australia.
When deciding which route to take from Scotland to Australia, consider Edinburgh Turnhouse - Sydney Kingsford Smith, Glasgow Intl - Melbourne or Edinburgh Turnhouse - Melbourne, as they are the most popular.
While on average a flight from Scotland to Australia is generally £1,376, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is £448. When looking at the most popular route, (Edinburgh Turnhouse - Sydney Kingsford Smith), you can expect to pay £686 for that flight.
Departing from Scotland to Australia will take you 22h 15m. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.
Etihad Airways, at £664, was found to be the cheapest airline from Scotland to Australia..
For one-way options, check prices for KLM. According to our data, you can fly for as low as £702. Users have also found prices from £743 and £844 on KLM and Etihad Airways, respectively.
The chart below displays the airlines Cheapflights users travelling from Scotland to Australia choose most often. Cheapest and average prices are based on aggregated data from the past 12 months.
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£808 | £934 | No cancel fee | 69% |
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£733 | £1,018 | No cancel fee | 75% |
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£802 | £1,019 | No cancel fee | 81% |
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£564 | £1,171 | No cancel fee | 68% |
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£697 | £1,185 | No cancel fee | 69% |
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£938 | £1,187 | No cancel fee | 49% |
We couldn't confirm the COVID-19 safety measures taken by XiamenAir. Please check directly on their website for additional information. |
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£875 | £1,221 | No cancel fee | 72% |
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£865 | £1,264 | No cancel fee | 67% |
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£907 | £1,319 | No cancel fee | 76% |
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£691 | £1,360 | No cancel fee | 70% |
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