Popular in | August | High demand for flights, 11% potential price rise |
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Cheapest in | April | Best time to find cheap flights, 2% potential price drop |
Average price | HK$9,465 | Average for return flights in January 2023 |
Return from | HK$4,838 | From Hong Kong Intl to Edinburgh Turnhouse |
One-way from | HK$3,531 | One-way flight from Hong Kong Intl (HKG) to Scotland |
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Scotland is a land of legends. From mountain-top castles to kings in kilts, the picturesque country never fails to romance visitors. Rolling hills, fields of wildflowers, bagpipes and festivals are year-round fixtures, and stories of the Loch Ness Monster and Braveheart are recounted on Scotland flights and immortalised in the country’s history. Along with England, Northern Ireland and Wales, Scotland makes up the United Kingdom but its people remain independent. The Scottish parliament was formed in 1999, creating a new set of laws specific to Scotland and free from London’s reign.
The Scots are passionate people who remain steadfast to their country’s culture and steep traditions. The whiskey flows fast during the popular summer festivals, when many travellers book flights to Scotland to take part in the highland games or head to Edinburgh for cultural celebrations.
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Scotland is surrounded by water on three sides and is often buffeted about by stormy weather. As a general rule, the east coast is cool and dry and the west coast milder and wetter. The weather varies, even in a day, but in general July and August are the warmest months (up to 20 degrees Celsius) and therefore peak season. May and June are nice too; weather is dry.
Peak Season:
The best time to book a flight to Scotland is during the summer months.
Shoulder Season:
Spring can be a beautiful time of year to visit. The weather can be mild and the countryside is starting to turn green again. Autumn can offer great weather. City breaks in Edinburgh and Glasgow are very popular and in more remote parts of Scotland the golden and red leaves can set the countryside ablaze.
Off Season:
The winter months can be wet, cold and dark and they get most of the snow that falls on the UK too. However, this is when legendary and world-famous Hogmanay takes place.
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Public transport in the central belt (Glasgow across to Edinburgh) is reliable and efficient, but getting around the more remote areas of the Highlands and Islands, can take a lot of forward planning. Most train services are operated by FirstScotRail. Coach services are popular and reasonably priced. Rental car is an option. All the major car rental companies have branches here.
By boat: about 50 islands have ferry links. You can take a car on some of them. Book in advance however and be prepared for the weather to interrupt your journey.
Scotland has four main airports – Edinburgh, Aberdeen, Glasgow and Glasgow Prestwick – and other smaller airfields around the country which are linked up by carriers such as British Airways, Loganair, Highland Airways and Eastern Airways.
All flights to Scotland from Hong Kong have one or two stops. Depending on the airline and route, flight times can vary. It takes 27h 20min to fly from Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI), including a stopover at London Heathrow Airport (LHR). You can also fly to Edinburgh, Scotland with SWISS on a 22h 20min flight via Zurich Airport (ZRH) and London Heathrow, including a 23h 25min flight with two stops at Doha Hamad International Airport(DOH) and London Heathrow Airport. Cheap flights to Scotland can be found to Glasgow as well. If you decide to fly to Glasgow Airport (GLA), Scotland, the flight time via London Heathrow airport starts from 25h.
Unfortunately, there are currently no direct Scotland flights from Hong Kong, but you can compare different routes and prices to find the fastest option. The fastest route includes flights from Hong Kong International Airport to Edinburgh Airport with two stops at Zurich Airport and London Heathrow.
Transport infrastructure in Scotland is good, with various services operating across borders. The country has modern airports, trains and buses to most cities and towns. Long-haul flights operate in and out of the two largest airports in Scotland: Glasgow and Edinburgh, while smaller airports such as Aberdeen, Prestwick and Inverness also offer international flights. The main airports are served by several airlines, including Virgin Atlantic and Emirates. Visitors can also hire cars in Scotland to explore major cities and towns. Unless you request an automatic car, most hire cars will be manual. Besides hiring a car, you can take the train around Scotland quickly and affordably. Passengers can enjoy the rugged Scottish landscape from their seats. The rail system covers most of the country, however an alternative to the train in Scotland is taking the bus, which helps in busy cities and rural areas. The buses are comfortable and substantially cheaper. Many companies offer services in Scotland’s cities, with several intercity routes available. Megabus, Stagecoach, and National Express run most of the city-to-city routes.
When you talk about Scotland, many things come to mind, including the Loch Ness Monster, bagpipes, magnificent scenery, Shaggy Highland cattle, and lonely castles. You can explore the country by boat, scenic train rides, car, or on foot along the numerous hiking trails. A must-see for tourists is Edinburgh Castle, which has dominated Edinburgh since the 13th century. Perched atop basalt rock, it offers magnificent views of the city and is home to exhibitions on Scotland’s tumultuous history. Inside the castle are bronze statues of Robert the Bruce and William Wallace, legendary heroes. Aside from the castle, visitors love Loch Lomond, which is popular for boat trips and lakeside rambles. A trek up Ben Lomond (3192 feet) offers spectacular views of the Trossachs National Park and surrounding areas. And if you’re a wanderer, birder, or nature lover, Skye, a large inner isle of Scotland, is a popular destination, featuring sandy beaches, lonely glens, caves, green valleys, and rushing waterfalls.
Hong Kong citizens travelling to Scotland need a standard visitor visa issued by the UK government. With a standard visa, you can stay for six months in Scotland.
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