An aeroplane takes off into the sunset from Edinburgh Airport
Travel to Scotland from other continents
Planning a trip to Scotland soon? Find direct flights to Scotland from many overseas destinations.
Flights from China and the Middle East
You can travel from China and the Middle East to Scotland via direct and indirect routes.
Direct flights
- Beijing – Edinburgh with Hainan (seasonal)
- Dubai – Glasgow and Edinburgh with Emirates (year-round)
- Doha – Edinburgh with Qatar Airways (year-round)
Indirect flights
- Flights to Scotland via Doha, Dubai and Istanbul airports with British Airways
Aircrafts at Glasgow Prestwick Airport
Flights from Japan and South Korea
You can travel from Japan and South Korea to Scotland via indirect routes.
- From Japan via Doha, Dubai and Istanbul airports with British Airways
- From South Korea via Doha, Dubai and Istanbul airports with British Airways
Flights from Australia and New Zealand
You can travel from Australia and New Zealand to Scotland via indirect routes.
- From Australia and NZ via Doha and Dubai
- From Australia via Istanbul with Turkish Airlines
- From Australia via London Heathrow with British Airways (Perth – London non-stop)
Edinburgh airport
Flights from India
You can travel from India to Scotland via indirect routes.
- From India via Doha, Dubai and Istanbul airports with Virgin Atlantic
Flights from Asia, Africa, Central America And South America
The easiest way to get to Scotland from Asia and Africa is to travel via airport hubs in Europe or the Middle East.
The major European hubs are London Heathrow, Paris Charles de Gaulle, Frankfurt am Maine, Amsterdam Schiphol and Madrid Barajas airports.
Those travelling from South America are best to travel via the European hubs, whereas routes from Central America also fly via US hubs.
A Loganair flight over the Isle of Barra, Outer Hebrides
Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA)
People travelling to the UK without a visa will soon need to get an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA). This will give you permission to travel to the UK, and it is electronically linked to your passport.
Who will need an ETA
You’ll need an ETA if you are:
- Visiting the UK for up to 6 months for tourism, visiting family and friends, business or study
- Visiting the UK for up to 3 months on the Creative Worker visa concession
- Transiting through a UK airport – including if you’re not going through UK border control
You will not need an ETA if you have either:
- A British or Irish passport
- Permission to live, work or study in the UK
- A visa to enter the UK
Check if you’re eligible for a UK visa
Get more information about the ETA scheme from the UK Government website
Passport
Prepare for your trip to Scotland
The railway station at Glasgow Prestwick Aiport
Read up on everything you need to know about travel in Scotland
Ready to see what Scotland has to offer? Before you go, check out our top travel advice and information on car hire if you’re planning to explore further afield.
Ideas for things to do
Once you arrive, why not try one of these tours or itineraries as a great way to see the best of Scotland?
Take an ancestral tour
Plan the holiday of a lifetime where your Scottish ancestors would have once travelled.
Castle tours in Scotland
Join a castle tour for an in-depth look at some of our most interesting Scottish castles.
Whisky tours
Book a tour of a whisky distillery, or travel around Scotland visiting several whisky experiences.
Film & TV tours in Scotland
Explore a range of guided tours and trips that take you around Scotland's most popular film & TV locations.
Walking & hiking tours
Explore Scotland's trails and routes with an experienced and knowledgeable guide.
Train tours in Scotland
Sit back and relax and watch the world go by on a train tour around Scotland.
Golf tours
Book a golf tour or package and play on some of Scotland's most famous golf courses.
Boat charter & wildlife cruises
See what you can spot on Scotland’s coastline with these wildlife boat tours and cruises.