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Cheap Flights from Sydney to Scotland

Cheapest return prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 72 hours
Edinburgh
Edinburgh2 stops$1,938
Glasgow
Glasgow2 stops$1,821
Aberdeen
Aberdeen2 stops$2,201
Inverness
Inverness2 stops$2,440
Edinburgh
Edinburgh2 stops$1,938
Glasgow
Glasgow2 stops$1,821
Aberdeen
Aberdeen2 stops$2,201
Inverness
Inverness2 stops$2,440

Book Cheap Sydney to Scotland Plane Tickets

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Sydney to Scotland that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent return flight deals from Sydney to Scotland

Tue, 9 Jun - Tue, 16 Jun
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11:00 - 13:20
SYD
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GLA
35h 20m
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17:35 - 09:00
GLA
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SYD
30h 25m
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$1,821Multiple Airlines
Fri, 14 Aug - Fri, 28 Aug
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11:00 - 20:25
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GLA
42h 25m
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21:20 - 09:00
GLA
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SYD
50h 40m
2 stops
$1,937Multiple Airlines
Wed, 22 Jul - Wed, 12 Aug
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15:40 - 10:40
SYD
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EDI
28h 00m
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13:25 - 06:10
EDI
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SYD
31h 45m
2 stops
$1,938Multiple Airlines
Thu, 4 Jun - Tue, 16 Jun
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10:10 - 09:40
SYD
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EDI
56h 30m
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16:55 - 19:10
EDI
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SYD
41h 15m
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$1,988Multiple Airlines
Sun, 7 Jun - Sat, 13 Jun
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15:40 - 15:25
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GLA
32h 45m
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21:25 - 16:50
GLA
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SYD
34h 25m
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$2,016Multiple Airlines
Tue, 2 Jun - Sat, 27 Jun
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15:40 - 15:25
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GLA
32h 45m
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21:25 - 16:50
GLA
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SYD
34h 25m
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$2,029Multiple Airlines
Wed, 12 Aug - Fri, 21 Aug
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15:40 - 11:40
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EDI
29h 00m
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13:25 - 06:10
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SYD
31h 45m
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$2,033Multiple Airlines
Wed, 10 Jun - Wed, 17 Jun
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11:00 - 23:10
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EDI
45h 10m
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13:10 - 09:00
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SYD
34h 50m
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$2,179China Eastern
Tue, 9 Jun - Tue, 16 Jun
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20:45 - 19:30
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ABZ
31h 45m
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16:25 - 06:10
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SYD
28h 45m
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$2,201Qatar Airways
Sun, 7 Jun - Sun, 14 Jun
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20:30 - 23:10
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ABZ
35h 40m
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12:55 - 09:00
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SYD
35h 05m
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$2,811China Eastern
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Sydney to Scotland flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Sydney to Scotland to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly, and much more.

How much is a return flight from Sydney to Scotland?

This analysis is based on the cheapest return trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Sydney to Scotland departing in July.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Sydney to Scotland?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Sydney to Scotland, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Sydney to Scotland is July, when tickets cost $919 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and September, when the average cost of return tickets is $1,576 and $1,504 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Sydney to Scotland?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Sydney to Scotland, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below-average price on a flight from Sydney to Scotland, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 28% compared to booking last-minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 23 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$827
Best time to beat the crowds (12% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (20% more expensive on average)
Flight from Sydney to Glasgow

FAQs - booking Scotland flights

  • How do I arrange some special assistance at Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport?

    The first step is to let your airline know about your needs as soon as possible after booking your flights, at least 48 hours before your departure. This will give them time to make the required arrangements for you. Travellers with hidden disabilities can request a sunflower lanyard, which will be recognised both in Australia and Scotland. You can generally pick these up from Airport Services at Kingsford Smith Airport, which is located on Level 3 of Terminal 1. Look for signs directing you to Administration.

  • What layover options are available between Sydney and Scotland?

    Most flights from Sydney to Scotland come with at least one layover. However, many come with two or three. If you’re flying from Sydney to Glasgow, for example, you can expect layover airports such as Singapore Changi (SIN), Doha Hamad International (DOH), Dubai International (DXB) and London. Stops in London are generally at London Heathrow Airport.

  • What facilities are provided at Glasgow Airport for people with disabilities?

    Glasgow Airport offers a range of services and facilities for passengers with special needs, including those with autism, hearing difficulties and other hidden disabilities. The airport is fully wheelchair accessible, with special parking spaces, ramps and modified bathrooms. Wheelchairs are available, and if you need to take advantage of these or any other specialised services, it’s important to let your airline know at least 48 hours prior to your intended travel dates.

  • What visa do I need to visit Scotland if I’m an Australian citizen?

    If you’re heading to Scotland as a tourist and staying for six months or less, you generally won’t need a visa. However, your passport must have validity that extends at least six months beyond your trip. Check that you have enough blank pages in your passport for entry and exit stamps in each country you intend to visit. It’s also a good idea to have proof of onward travel, funds to cover your stay and your intended accommodation in Scotland.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Sydney to Scotland?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Sydney to Scotland.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Sydney to Scotland?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight from Sydney to Scotland is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Sydney to Scotland?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly from Sydney to Scotland with an airline and back with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Sydney to Scotland?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying from Sydney to Scotland up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to Scotland

  • There are three terminals at Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD), but Terminal 1 handles all international flights, so no matter where you’re heading in Scotland, this is the terminal you will most likely need.
  • If you’re heading to Scotland to visit the Three Sisters of Glencoe and Fingal's Cave, Glasgow Airport (GLA) will be a convenient Scottish airport to fly into from Sydney.
  • Travellers planning on exploring An Lochan Uaine and other parts of northern Scotland may wish to fly into Aberdeen International Airport (ABZ). Airlines like Qantas and British Airways offer flights from Sydney to Aberdeen with just one stop, at London Heathrow Airport (LHR), along the way.
  • Passengers keen to head straight out to Loch Ness after arriving in Scotland will need to book tickets arriving at Inverness Airport (INV). Your flight from Sydney to Inverness will most likely come with two layovers.
  • Glasgow Airport features two terminals. However, flights from Sydney generally arrive at Terminal 1, also called the Main Terminal. Terminal 2 predominantly handles domestic flights with low-cost carriers.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying from Sydney to Scotland

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Sydney to Scotland. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Sydney to Scotland? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
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EmiratesOverall score based on 3568 reviews
8.1Boarding
7.9Food
8.0Comfort
8.2Entertainment
8.3Crew
Airline reviews

Very bad service and food variety will never come back again

2.0 MediocreAmbrose, Apr 2026
DXB - LGW
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Very bad service and food variety will never come back again

Flight was cancelled without notification. Information on flight status was not available on Emirates's website.

Everything was perfect. Staff were informative and professional and flight boarding, flying and de-embarking was smooth. I would certainly travel with Emirates again.

My baby was with me it was really good experience with emirates

Fantastic as ever. Great staff super catering and excellent service.

Flight and entertainment great. Food needs to be improved, only one choice on the menu. Staff worked well throughout.

Fly Dubai takes low cost and thrift to new depths in terms of service levels, terminal 2 is grossly inadequate for capacity and resembles a crowded buss or railway station,, the fly dubai( Emirates) flight is never on time(was 2.5 hrs delayed), and this is not an isolated experience, the flght air conditioning was turned low while we waited on the tarmac for take clearance to save fuel, should say more!!!! The depths! I only fly this airline from a compulsion, emirates code shares for connections to Muscat

I liked everything: the service, the food, the cleanness. I flew last year with Qatar Airways, so I can compare. Emirates did much better! Especially their meals and service.

I would have liked less packaged snacky stuff, more fruit. The crew was great.

It was delayed for 2 hrs. Flight attendants were not attentive.

There were no food or entertainment on this short flight. Friendly staff even before getting on the flight. The seats were snug but it was quick flight

Good flight. On time. No problems. Plane was clean. Service was as you would expect. However nothing special, just a good flight.

Very friendly staff. No food service and no entertainment. Only 1hr 20min flight

High fees for excess checked baggage and somehow ridiculous rules for carry on bags.

Flight was late, food and drink an extra charge, my carry on is five rows behind me, and the seats are too narrow. Don’t ask me to be happy about it

I bought flights in August and there wasn’t a flight in the system

Our 6.30am flight was boarded then cancelled to fly at 10.55am . We were flying to Brisbane to attend a funeral at 12 noon an hour away . This means missing the funeral due to unreliability of Virgin . Unimpressed !!

It was with Link Airways and the Saab 340 jet was noisy and little comfort.

They didn’t sent my luggage I got it 24 hours later

Plane was late and they wouldn’t check our bags through to Tokyo

Loved the food and beverages available, spacious economy class, excellent entertainment

Very good overall. Highly recommend for all flying to Australia

Helpful staff when I felt unwell. Qantas need to have an audio/music channel so you can listen to various music/.artists

We had bulkhead seats in a A380 in the upper deck in seats 31 D and E. Storage was very limited other than in overhead bin - which is not within reach when in seat. Yet paying same price as others in premium economy who have a lot more storage within arm’s reach. Seems very unfair.

Good check in and helpful staff. Delayed for 1 hour. Took about 45 Mins to get baggage’s at DFW . Food was average ( Hindu meal ) . Overall it was good experience

My experience was great overall. Tanya was particularly friendly and helpful the entire trip. I was very pleased with her customer service skills. The plane was an older aircraft but the entire way was comfortable with barely any turbulence at all. Qantas should speed up its fleet renovation. Totally recommend using this airline.

When I originally booked this flight, I was expecting to travel on Qantas. When the itinerary changed and the long-haul segment was operated by American Airlines, we were disappointed but remained open-minded. Unfortunately, the overall service experience fell far short of expectations. This was a long-haul international flight. Getting up periodically to use the restroom or stretch is inevitable, especially on flights of this duration. However, each time we stood up, we felt as though we were inconveniencing the crew. The tone and body language often suggested that we were in the way or disrupting something simply by moving about the cabin. As a result, I avoided getting up as often as I needed to and was physically very sore upon arrival. Meal service was similarly impersonal. The options were presented in single words “beef or veggie,” “pasta or beef” without any description of what was actually being served. There was little engagement or courtesy beyond that. Even simple expressions of gratitude were often not acknowledged. I am accustomed to no-frills travel and do not expect luxury. What was disappointing was not the absence of extras, but the absence of basic warmth and professionalism. On a long-haul international flight, small moments of courtesy and humanity make a significant difference. In this case, the experience felt transactional and dismissive rather than welcoming. I hope this feedback is taken constructively, as there is a meaningful difference between efficient service and indifferent service.

Qantas is always subpar beyond comfy chairs for a domestic flight

an hour late, then had to disembark on back stairs and take 4 flights up to get to main airport. No warning, and difficulty for those with canes and poor knees.

Business seats not as comfortable or private as most competitors (e.g. Qantas was outstanding), and movie selection was much more limited than Qantas or United has been recently

Very poor No information given to why we turned around.. No one at airport to help

Qatar Airways has gone down over the last few years.

Amazing airline accommodations. The cabins were so great. The food was very good and the flight attendants were so nice. Made a 15 hour flight seem easy.

In the business class it was everything wonderful. However in the economy is a hell. BTW. When I asked to search for tickets, I ordered business and I was offered options with economy, that was not clear in the order, so I could've acted faster to rectify it.

The seat cushions are absolutely lacking, not sure if they know the passengers are traveling for 14 hours straight, but the padding made our back and butt ache like crazy. The entertainment console had its own problems, either the headphone jack wasn't working or the power outlet via usb or ac outlet was not working. Not to mention the seat handles were not adjustable in some planes in the middle or on the aisle. Qatar/Indigo may be operating a very old fleet of planes to make as much profit as possible, but passengers may not be following them for long, should this treatment of its customers continue. Qatar/Indigo, wake up and do it right by your customers, or they may not be your customers anymore.

It would help id flight crew were not rude and showed some courtesy. They were shouting at passengers and yelling instructions as if we were school children at lunch cafeteria!!

Friendly and discreet staff. Could have done with a few more offers of water/snacks overnight. Movie and tv selection notably poor. Seats not especially comfortable

I wish I knew in advance that the connecting flight was by indigo air

Qatar maybe considered one of the best ailines in the world but nowadays it is much of a muchness with the rest

Plane was good Crew was good Food was just ok Could have had more entertainment options But overall good

Boarding was orderly, pilot and flight attendants were nice, entertainment options were good, and low sodium meals were quite tasty.

The whole experience was excellent, O can say out from Miami the best airline to travel with for any European destination. Since the ground staff to the inflight crew attention was great, service on board 10 of 10. Finally the 380 is very confortable and nice to travel.

Cramped seating but standard in all smaller aircrafts today no matter what airlines. Crew very helpful, friendly & attentive so makes up for that.

All crew except 1 were excellent. When I asked assistance with business class seat conversion to a bed (not being familiar as never used before but have numerous times with other airlines) crew member helped very reluctantly. I should have told her that business class seat conversion is totally different in each airline such as Delta, New Zealand Air and United. Sorry it was my 1st time with America Airlines. Now I know, I won't bother asking assistance in future.

I had a mixed experience on this flight. The plane itself was comfortable, the flight was smooth, and the entertainment selection was excellent with plenty of movie options. However, the service fell short. I had an entire row to myself and fell asleep with a blanket over me. A flight attendant, Karleigh, woke me up to see if I had my seatbelt on, which felt unnecessary given the situation. Meanwhile, trash sat uncollected on the tray at the end of the row and was never picked up. During the second meal service, no one woke me up, and when I used the call button multiple times, there was no response. I eventually had to walk to the back to ask for assistance. There was also a long stretch without snacks, and when I requested something savory, I was dropped off sweet options, which wasn’t ideal. Overall, while the flight itself was comfortable, the lack of attentiveness and responsiveness from the crew made the experience disappointing.

The seats in Premier Economy were very comfortable. The food was better than average. The way British Airways handled our seating was atrocious.

The flight attendant does not pay attention to my "call" button more than 3 times when I need a drink.

Flight delayed, connection was not at gate listed and so missed, staff were rude at Heathrow, phone tree stupid and difficult, took me 21 actual hours to reach my destination. Almost lost my hotel reservation after walking in a strange city alone after midnight because they would not put me up in a hotel at sfo or heathrow. I will never fly BA again and will tell all people and Instagram followers never to fly BA.

British Airays fails to enforce its own guidelines regarding carry on size limits. There were MANY passengers with full suitcases stuffing them into the overhead compartments leaving no space for others, like me, who adhere to the posted sizes. I had to put my carryone bag into my foot space, in additon to my carryon personal item, leaving me cramped for a seven hour flight. I was in physical pain, and I attribute this entirely to staff unwilling to enforce limits. The infotainment system was horrible. the touchscreens did dot work correctly, and there was no information on system operation. I am 77 years old, and a lifelong movie-goer. I recognized ONE movie (and not much better TV shows). It seems that BA saves royalty money by limiting its move and TV selection to absolute rubbish. The FlightAware program is the worst informationsystm I have ever seen, it is completely worthless. I pay attention to the safety briefings...in the event of an emergency, one is supposed to assume the "brace" position, except the seats are so close together, front to back, that it is not possible to assume the position without striking the seat in front of you. at age 77, and a lifelong traveler, this is the worst flight experience I have ever had, and I will never fly British Airways again

Overall ok. Best part has always been the sundae dessert.

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