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 Aberdeen (another popular airport in Scotland) to Sydney, then the average flight time is 28h 45m.

Which airlines fly to Australia?

Qatar Airways, Qantas Airways and British Airways 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 53% 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.

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

Qatar Airways is the most popular carrier 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 August 2025.

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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08:50 - 10:00EDI-MEL

38h 10m2 stops

12:00 - 18:15MEL-EDI

41h 15m2 stops

$1,303

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Mon, 10 Nov - Tue, 10 Feb

06:20 - 09:00EDI-SYD

41h 40m2 stops

20:30 - 22:10SYD-EDI

34h 40m2 stops

$1,447

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Wed, 3 Sep - Wed, 10 Sep

17:40 - 19:20GLA-MEL

40h 40m2 stops

10:20 - 23:15MEL-GLA

45h 55m2 stops

$1,693China Southern

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Wed, 3 Sep - Wed, 10 Sep

18:35 - 08:15EDI-BNE

28h 40m2 stops

10:20 - 22:55BNE-EDI

45h 35m2 stops

$1,719China Southern

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Mon, 1 Sep - Sun, 14 Sep

06:00 - 07:15EDI-SYD

38h 15m2 stops

15:15 - 12:05SYD-EDI

31h 50m2 stops

$1,736Lufthansa

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Wed, 19 Nov - Mon, 9 Feb

06:00 - 07:10EDI-MEL

38h 10m2 stops

15:35 - 16:55MEL-EDI

36h 20m2 stops

$1,742Lufthansa

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Sun, 9 Nov - Tue, 10 Feb

07:30 - 17:50EDI-MEL

23h 20m1 stop

16:10 - 06:00MEL-EDI

24h 50m1 stop

$1,881Qatar Airways

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Tue, 11 Nov - Mon, 8 Dec

16:20 - 05:50EDI-PER

29h 30m2 stops

23:15 - 15:20PER-EDI

48h 05m2 stops

$1,887Turkish Airlines

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Mon, 3 Nov - Thu, 20 Nov

14:05 - 23:45EDI-MEL

22h 40m1 stop

16:10 - 06:00MEL-EDI

24h 50m1 stop

$1,889Qatar Airways

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Tue, 11 Nov - Mon, 8 Dec

16:20 - 05:50EDI-PER

29h 30m2 stops

02:25 - 10:00PER-EDI

39h 35m2 stops

$1,943Turkish Airlines

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Lufthansa flights from Scotland to Australia

Our best Lufthansa deals on Scotland to Australia flight tickets

Lufthansa

19 Nov

EDI06:00Edinburgh Turnhouse

38h 15m

2 stops

SYD07:15Sydney Kingsford Smith

10 Feb

SYD15:15Sydney Kingsford Smith

36h 40m

2 stops

EDI16:55Edinburgh Turnhouse

$1,736

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Lufthansa

9 Nov

EDI06:00Edinburgh Turnhouse

38h 10m

2 stops

MEL07:10Melbourne

10 Feb

MEL15:35Melbourne

36h 20m

2 stops

EDI16:55Edinburgh Turnhouse

$1,742

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Lufthansa

19 Nov

EDI06:00Edinburgh Turnhouse

38h 15m

2 stops

SYD07:15Sydney Kingsford Smith

9 Feb

SYD15:15Sydney Kingsford Smith

31h 50m

2 stops

EDI12:05Edinburgh Turnhouse

$1,745

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KLM flights from Scotland to Australia

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KLM

10 Dec

GLA13:25Glasgow Intl

30h 10m

2 stops

SYD06:35Sydney Kingsford Smith

27 Jan

SYD15:55Sydney Kingsford Smith

29h 00m

2 stops

GLA09:55Glasgow Intl

$1,964

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KLM

14 Aug

GLA09:10Glasgow Intl

32h 30m

2 stops

PER00:40Perth

6 Sept

PER02:10Perth

37h 00m

2 stops

GLA08:10Glasgow Intl

$3,209

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KLM

11 Aug

GLA16:55Glasgow Intl

25h 15m

2 stops

PER01:10Perth

7 Sept

PER15:50Perth

23h 20m

2 stops

GLA08:10Glasgow Intl

$3,430

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Return

Price

EdinburghMelbourne

EDI - MEL

EDIMEL

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 10/11

08:50-10:00

2 stops38h 10m

Melbourne

Tue 10/2

12:00-18:15

2 stops41h 15m

$1,303

EdinburghSydney

EDI - SYD

EDISYD

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 3/9

06:20-09:00

2 stops41h 40m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 10/9

20:30-22:10

2 stops34h 40m

$1,447

GlasgowMelbourne

GLA - MEL

GLAMEL

Glasgow Intl

Wed 3/9

17:40-19:20

2 stops40h 40m

Melbourne

Wed 10/9

10:20-23:15

2 stops45h 55m

$1,693

EdinburghBrisbane

EDI - BNE

EDIBNE

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 1/9

18:35-08:15

2 stops28h 40m

Brisbane

Sun 14/9

10:20-22:55

2 stops45h 35m

$1,719

EdinburghSydney

EDI - SYD

EDISYD

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 19/11

06:00-07:15

2 stops38h 15m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 9/2

15:15-12:05

2 stops31h 50m

$1,736

EdinburghMelbourne

EDI - MEL

EDIMEL

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 9/11

06:00-07:10

2 stops38h 10m

Melbourne

Tue 10/2

15:35-16:55

2 stops36h 20m

$1,742

EdinburghMelbourne

EDI - MEL

EDIMEL

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 11/11

07:30-17:50

1 stop23h 20m

Melbourne

Mon 8/12

16:10-06:00

1 stop24h 50m

$1,881

EdinburghPerth

EDI - PER

EDIPER

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 3/11

16:20-05:50

2 stops29h 30m

Perth

Thu 20/11

23:15-15:20

2 stops48h 05m

$1,887

EdinburghMelbourne

EDI - MEL

EDIMEL

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 11/11

14:05-23:45

1 stop22h 40m

Melbourne

Mon 8/12

16:10-06:00

1 stop24h 50m

$1,889

EdinburghPerth

EDI - PER

EDIPER

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 3/11

16:20-05:50

2 stops29h 30m

Perth

Wed 19/11

02:25-10:00

2 stops39h 35m

$1,943

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Scotland to Australia

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Australia?

In general, May 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 $2,091. If you don’t want to visit Australia in May, then you should wait until March to fly from Scotland, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of $2,114.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Australia?

On average, the least expensive day to fly to Australia from Scotland is on a Thursday. momondo users have found tickets for Thursday departures for as low as $2,340. However, this price may fluctuate depending on the airline, the season, and holidays. Flights from Scotland to Australia on a Sunday will generally be more expensive and average around $3,122. Keep in mind that these prices on both days could fluctuate depending on the season and the demand.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Australia?

According to our data, the cheapest time of day to fly to Australia is in the morning. momondo users have found flights departing from Scotland to Australia in the morning for as low as $2,401. Keep in mind that these prices may fluctuate based on what airline you choose and the time of year you plan to travel. Flights to Australia are more costly at midday, with an average ticket price of $3,130. Departure times at midday fall within the peak daily travel times, which is why tickets can be more expensive.

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 $2,436 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 $2,105 on momondo.

Can stopping save me money on Scotland to Australia flights?

You could potentially save up to 28% on your flight if you consider stops on a Scotland to Australia flight.

Cheap Scotland to Australia flight deals and tips

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Best price found	$760
Fastest flight time	19h 45m
Direct flights	None
Airports in Australia	5 airports

The best one-way flight to Australia from Scotland in the past 72 hours is $760. The best return flight deal from Scotland to Australia found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $1,303.

The fastest flight from Scotland to Australia takes 19h 45m

There are no direct flights from Scotland to Australia. Popular non-direct routes for this connection are Glasgow Intl Airport - Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport, Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport - Melbourne Airport and Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport - Perth Airport.

There are 5 airports near Australia: Melbourne (MEL), Brisbane (BNE), Adelaide (ADL), Perth (PER), Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD)

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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 August 2025.
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
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom $1,933	Free cancellation	Rating 7.4 3,608 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
Qantas Airways	PriceFrom $2,121	Free cancellation	Rating 7.5 887 reviews	Search Qantas Airways flights
Emirates	PriceFrom $2,162	Free cancellation	Rating 8.1 3,303 reviews	Search Emirates flights
British Airways	PriceFrom $2,275	Free cancellation	Rating 6.6 7,235 reviews	Search British Airways flights

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Flights from Scotland to Australia with flexible booking policies can be found by using the search form above and then selecting our dedicated flexible booking filter, which will highlight only the flights where this policy is applied.

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