Which airlines fly to Australia?

Qatar Airways, Emirates and United Airlines are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Australia from Scotland according to our data. Qatar Airways is the first choice among our users, with 71% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Australia. Keep in mind that there are 4 different airlines that fly to Australia on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

How long is the flight from Scotland to Australia?

The flight from Scotland to Australia depends on which airports you’re departing from and arriving to, and whether or not you have a layover. If you fly from Edinburgh (a popular airport in Scotland) to Sydney (the most popular airport in Australia), then the flight time is 23h 05m on average. If you fly from Glasgow (another popular airport in Scotland) to Sydney, then the average flight time is 29h 15m.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from Scotland to Australia?

Emirates, Qatar Airways, and Qantas Airways are the most popular carriers operating from Scotland to Australia

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Scotland to Australia?

Prices for flights from Scotland to Australia are refreshed on a daily basis.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Scotland to Australia?

The number of operators available for flights from Scotland to Australia is 4 as of April 2026.

How old do you have to be to fly from Scotland to Australia?

The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from Scotland to Australia.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Australia?

The necessary travel and health documents for your Australia trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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21:45 - 03:45

GLA

PER

47h 00m

3 stops

04:45 - 16:35

PER

GLA

42h 50m

3 stops

$1,404Multiple Airlines

Tue, 30 Jun - Mon, 7 Sep

18:30 - 21:10

EDI

BNE

41h 40m

2 stops

23:00 - 09:40

BNE

EDI

43h 40m

2 stops

$1,502Multiple Airlines

Tue, 15 Sep - Tue, 6 Oct

18:30 - 08:25

EDI

BNE

28h 55m

2 stops

23:00 - 09:40

BNE

EDI

43h 40m

2 stops

$1,518Multiple Airlines

Tue, 15 Sep - Tue, 6 Oct

17:40 - 08:25

GLA

BNE

29h 45m

2 stops

10:20 - 23:05

BNE

GLA

45h 45m

2 stops

$1,562China Southern

Wed, 13 May - Wed, 27 May

18:30 - 21:10

EDI

BNE

41h 40m

2 stops

23:00 - 23:05

BNE

EDI

33h 05m

2 stops

$1,727China Southern

Tue, 28 Apr - Fri, 15 May

22:00 - 05:30

EDI

MEL

22h 30m

1 stop

05:15 - 20:05

MEL

EDI

23h 50m

1 stop

$1,761Emirates

Sat, 27 Jun - Sun, 5 Jul

15:10 - 04:55

EDI

MEL

28h 45m

1 stop

23:45 - 13:35

MEL

EDI

23h 50m

1 stop

$1,801Qatar Airways

Wed, 23 Sep - Sat, 24 Oct

09:25 - 17:15

EDI

MEL

22h 50m

1 stop

15:10 - 13:40

MEL

EDI

31h 30m

1 stop

$1,816Qatar Airways

Thu, 4 Jun - Sun, 21 Jun

22:00 - 05:30

EDI

MEL

22h 30m

1 stop

05:15 - 20:05

MEL

EDI

23h 50m

1 stop

$1,825Emirates

Thu, 7 May - Thu, 4 Jun

10:30 - 07:30

EDI

SYD

36h 00m

2 stops

09:10 - 08:30

SYD

EDI

32h 20m

2 stops

$1,875British Airways

Fri, 15 May - Thu, 4 Jun

British Airways flights from Scotland to Australia

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British Airways

15 May

EDI10:30Edinburgh Turnhouse

36h 00m

2 stops

SYD07:30Sydney Kingsford Smith

4 June

SYD09:10Sydney Kingsford Smith

32h 20m

2 stops

EDI08:30Edinburgh Turnhouse

$1,875

British Airways

3 May

EDI10:30Edinburgh Turnhouse

36h 50m

1 stop

SYD08:20Sydney Kingsford Smith

9 May

SYD09:10Sydney Kingsford Smith

31h 30m

2 stops

EDI07:40Edinburgh Turnhouse

$1,927

British Airways

27 Apr

EDI10:30Edinburgh Turnhouse

36h 50m

1 stop

SYD08:20Sydney Kingsford Smith

14 May

SYD09:10Sydney Kingsford Smith

32h 20m

2 stops

EDI08:30Edinburgh Turnhouse

$1,928

Qantas Airways flights from Scotland to Australia

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Qantas Airways

3 May

EDI22:00Edinburgh Turnhouse

33h 40m

1 stop

MEL16:40Melbourne

4 June

MEL21:15Melbourne

31h 50m

1 stop

EDI20:05Edinburgh Turnhouse

$1,849

Qantas Airways

13 May

EDI22:00Edinburgh Turnhouse

38h 50m

1 stop

MEL21:50Melbourne

20 May

MEL22:55Melbourne

30h 10m

1 stop

EDI20:05Edinburgh Turnhouse

$1,850

Qantas Airways

17 June

EDI22:00Edinburgh Turnhouse

22h 30m

1 stop

MEL05:30Melbourne

26 June

MEL05:15Melbourne

23h 50m

1 stop

EDI20:05Edinburgh Turnhouse

$1,887

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GlasgowPerth

GLA - PER

GLAPER

Glasgow Intl

Tue 30/6

21:45-03:45

3 stops47h 00m

Perth

Mon 7/9

04:45-16:35

3 stops42h 50m

$1,404

EdinburghBrisbane

EDI - BNE

EDIBNE

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 15/9

18:30-21:10

2 stops41h 40m

Brisbane

Tue 6/10

23:00-09:40

2 stops43h 40m

$1,502

EdinburghBrisbane

EDI - BNE

EDIBNE

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 15/9

18:30-08:25

2 stops28h 55m

Brisbane

Tue 6/10

23:00-09:40

2 stops43h 40m

$1,518

GlasgowBrisbane

GLA - BNE

GLABNE

Glasgow Intl

Wed 13/5

17:40-08:25

2 stops29h 45m

Brisbane

Wed 27/5

10:20-23:05

2 stops45h 45m

$1,562

EdinburghBrisbane

EDI - BNE

EDIBNE

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 28/4

18:30-21:10

2 stops41h 40m

Brisbane

Fri 15/5

23:00-23:05

2 stops33h 05m

$1,727

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EdinburghMelbourne

EDI - MEL

EDIMEL

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 27/6

22:00-05:30

1 stop22h 30m

Melbourne

Sun 5/7

05:15-20:05

1 stop23h 50m

$1,761

EdinburghMelbourne

EDI - MEL

EDIMEL

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 23/9

15:10-04:55

1 stop28h 45m

Melbourne

Sat 24/10

23:45-13:35

1 stop23h 50m

$1,801

EdinburghMelbourne

EDI - MEL

EDIMEL

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 4/6

09:25-17:15

1 stop22h 50m

Melbourne

Sun 21/6

15:10-13:40

1 stop31h 30m

$1,816

EdinburghMelbourne

EDI - MEL

EDIMEL

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 7/5

22:00-05:30

1 stop22h 30m

Melbourne

Thu 4/6

05:15-20:05

1 stop23h 50m

$1,825

EdinburghSydney

EDI - SYD

EDISYD

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 15/5

10:30-07:30

2 stops36h 00m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 4/6

09:10-08:30

2 stops32h 20m

$1,875

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Australia?

In general, March is the cheapest month to fly from Scotland to Australia. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around $2,025. If you don’t want to visit Australia in March, then you should wait until May to fly from Scotland, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of $2,036.

How far in advance should I book a flight to Australia?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Australia from Scotland when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Australia for around $2,313 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Australia from Scotland for as low as $1,979 on momondo.

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Fastest flight time	19h 55m
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The fastest flight from Scotland to Australia takes 19h 55m

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Frequently asked questions about flying from Scotland to Australia

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Scotland to Australia?
Prices for flights from Scotland to Australia are refreshed on a daily basis.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Scotland to Australia?
The number of operators available for flights from Scotland to Australia is 4 as of April 2026.
How old do you have to be to fly from Scotland to Australia?
The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from Scotland to Australia.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Australia?
The necessary travel and health documents for your Australia trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

Best airlines flying from Scotland to Australia

Compare and see reviews for airlines that fly from Scotland to Australia with momondo

Airline	Rating	Free cancellation	Price
United Airlines	PriceFrom $1,774	Free cancellation	Rating 7.4 9,579 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom $1,775	Free cancellation	Rating 7.4 3,725 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
Qantas Airways	PriceFrom $2,291	Free cancellation	Rating 7.5 1,018 reviews	Search Qantas Airways flights
Emirates	PriceFrom $2,399	Free cancellation	Rating 8.1 3,557 reviews	Search Emirates flights

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