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 Glasgow (a popular airport in Scotland) to Sydney (the most popular airport in Australia), then the flight time is 21h 55m on average. If you fly from Edinburgh (another popular airport in Scotland) to Sydney, then the average flight time is 23h 05m.

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

Qatar Airways, Malaysia Airlines, and Air Canada 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 2 as of May 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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17:55 - 09:45

EDI

MEL

28h 50m

2 stops

23:30 - 07:50

MEL

EDI

43h 20m

2 stops

$1,522Multiple Airlines

Mon, 9 Nov - Sun, 20 Dec

15:35 - 08:25

GLA

SYD

31h 50m

2 stops

10:05 - 23:05

SYD

GLA

46h 00m

2 stops

$1,605Multiple Airlines

Wed, 1 Jul - Wed, 8 Jul

22:00 - 05:30

EDI

MEL

22h 30m

1 stop

05:15 - 20:05

MEL

EDI

23h 50m

1 stop

$1,698Emirates

Tue, 1 Sep - Tue, 22 Sep

07:55 - 16:50

EDI

MEL

23h 55m

1 stop

22:45 - 13:40

MEL

EDI

23h 55m

1 stop

$1,702Qatar Airways

Tue, 1 Sep - Tue, 22 Sep

15:10 - 22:05

EDI

MEL

21h 55m

1 stop

22:45 - 13:40

MEL

EDI

23h 55m

1 stop

$1,706Qatar Airways

Wed, 17 Jun - Fri, 26 Jun

22:00 - 05:30

EDI

MEL

22h 30m

1 stop

05:15 - 20:05

MEL

EDI

23h 50m

1 stop

$1,708Emirates

Tue, 1 Sep - Tue, 22 Sep

17:50 - 08:25

GLA

SYD

29h 35m

2 stops

21:45 - 23:05

SYD

GLA

34h 20m

2 stops

$1,766China Southern

Sun, 5 Jul - Sun, 26 Jul

17:40 - 19:25

GLA

SYD

40h 45m

2 stops

21:45 - 23:05

SYD

GLA

34h 20m

2 stops

$1,787China Southern

Wed, 1 Jul - Wed, 15 Jul

12:25 - 20:15

GLA

MEL

45h 50m

2 stops

00:30 - 21:25

MEL

GLA

31h 55m

2 stops

$1,837Malaysia Airlines

Mon, 19 Oct - Sun, 22 Nov

13:25 - 20:15

GLA

MEL

44h 50m

2 stops

15:10 - 09:50

MEL

GLA

29h 40m

2 stops

$1,840Malaysia Airlines

Mon, 19 Oct - Mon, 23 Nov

Malaysia Airlines flights from Scotland to Australia

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Malaysia Airlines

21 Oct

GLA16:50Glasgow Intl

28h 35m

2 stops

SYD07:25Sydney Kingsford Smith

22 Nov

SYD22:15Sydney Kingsford Smith

34h 10m

2 stops

GLA21:25Glasgow Intl

$1,837

Malaysia Airlines

9 Nov

GLA15:25Glasgow Intl

29h 30m

2 stops

SYD07:55Sydney Kingsford Smith

19 Nov

SYD22:15Sydney Kingsford Smith

35h 25m

2 stops

GLA22:40Glasgow Intl

$1,840

Emirates flights from Scotland to Australia

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Emirates

1 Sept

EDI22:00Edinburgh Turnhouse

22h 30m

1 stop

MEL05:30Melbourne

22 Sept

MEL05:15Melbourne

23h 50m

1 stop

EDI20:05Edinburgh Turnhouse

$1,698

Emirates

1 Sept

EDI22:00Edinburgh Turnhouse

22h 30m

1 stop

MEL05:30Melbourne

22 Sept

MEL05:15Melbourne

23h 50m

1 stop

EDI20:05Edinburgh Turnhouse

$1,708

Emirates

14 Nov

EDI20:55Edinburgh Turnhouse

22h 30m

1 stop

MEL06:25Melbourne

20 Dec

MEL22:30Melbourne

31h 35m

1 stop

EDI19:05Edinburgh Turnhouse

$1,745

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EdinburghMelbourne

EDI - MEL

EDIMEL

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 9/11

17:55-09:45

2 stops28h 50m

Melbourne

Sun 20/12

23:30-07:50

2 stops43h 20m

$1,522

GlasgowSydney

GLA - SYD

GLASYD

Glasgow Intl

Wed 1/7

15:35-08:25

2 stops31h 50m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 8/7

10:05-23:05

2 stops46h 00m

$1,605

EdinburghMelbourne

EDI - MEL

EDIMEL

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 1/9

22:00-05:30

1 stop22h 30m

Melbourne

Tue 22/9

05:15-20:05

1 stop23h 50m

$1,698

EdinburghMelbourne

EDI - MEL

EDIMEL

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 1/9

07:55-16:50

1 stop23h 55m

Melbourne

Tue 22/9

22:45-13:40

1 stop23h 55m

$1,702

Fastest return journey

EdinburghMelbourne

EDI - MEL

EDIMEL

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 17/6

15:10-22:05

1 stop21h 55m

Melbourne

Fri 26/6

22:45-13:40

1 stop23h 55m

$1,706

EdinburghMelbourne

EDI - MEL

EDIMEL

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 1/9

22:00-05:30

1 stop22h 30m

Melbourne

Tue 22/9

05:15-20:05

1 stop23h 50m

$1,708

GlasgowSydney

GLA - SYD

GLASYD

Glasgow Intl

Sun 5/7

17:50-08:25

2 stops29h 35m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 26/7

21:45-23:05

2 stops34h 20m

$1,766

GlasgowSydney

GLA - SYD

GLASYD

Glasgow Intl

Wed 1/7

17:40-19:25

2 stops40h 45m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 15/7

21:45-23:05

2 stops34h 20m

$1,787

GlasgowMelbourne

GLA - MEL

GLAMEL

Glasgow Intl

Mon 19/10

12:25-20:15

2 stops45h 50m

Melbourne

Sun 22/11

00:30-21:25

2 stops31h 55m

$1,837

GlasgowMelbourne

GLA - MEL

GLAMEL

Glasgow Intl

Mon 19/10

13:25-20:15

2 stops44h 50m

Melbourne

Mon 23/11

15:10-09:50

2 stops29h 40m

$1,840

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Australia?

In general, July 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 $1,057. If you don’t want to visit Australia in July, then you should wait until August to fly from Scotland, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of $1,216.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Scotland 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 $2,264 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 $1,957 on momondo.

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You could potentially save up to 12% on your flight if you consider stops on a Scotland to Australia flight.

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

There are no direct flights from Scotland to Australia. There are no popular flight routes from Scotland to Australia.

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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 2 as of May 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

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Airline	Rating	Free cancellation	Price
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom $1,745	Free cancellation	Rating 7.4 3,727 reviews		Search Qatar Airways flights
Emirates	PriceFrom $2,362	Free cancellation	Rating 8.1 3,575 reviews		Search Emirates flights

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