Travel your way
When we started in 2003, we set out to do things differently. We wanted to show travellers all flight options in one place, creating a simple alternative to the confusing sites that make travel feel like hard work.
Fast forward to today and we’re a global leader in travel, with more than 100 million people across the world using our app and website every month. We pride ourselves on being transparent and unbiased, searching billions of prices for flights, hotels and car hire to help find the best deals available.
We’re on a mission to help travellers plan and book their trip with ease and confidence. Whether it’s using technology to make the complex simple or connecting travellers with trusted partners to provide honest and transparent solutions, we’re determined to help everyone find the best offer for them.
Our vision is to help every traveller explore the world effortlessly, for generations to come.
Global leader in travel
Travel is all about freedom. So it makes sense that planning and booking your trip should be simple, not a chore.
We know you're looking for the best prices and maximum flexibility to choose what's right for you.
That’s why we're always hard at work making sure our app and website offer a super straightforward and speedy experience.
With more than 1200 partners across the world we’re constantly developing our best-in-class network to connect travellers with the most accurate, trusted options so everyone can find the best offer for them.
With over 80 billion prices searched every day, travellers can be sure they've seen the best possible options, all in one place.
Effortless travel planning for everyone
We do the hard work so our travellers don’t have to. We use our data, insights and tech innovation to make the complex simple, so you can get back to the more important stuff - stress-free planning, booking and travelling.
Always unbiased, honest and transparent
As travellers ourselves, we always lead with honesty and transparency - and we hold our partners to the same high standards. That means no hidden fees, no secret charges, no added cost to you, so we always remain unbiased.
A force for positive change
We believe that travel should have a positive impact. That’s why we’re committed to helping shape a more responsible future for travel in collaboration with our partners.
From communicating the environmental impact of flights and sharing unbiased information so you can make an informed choice, to making our site as accessible as possible and our business as inclusive as can be, our thinking isn’t just for today and tomorrow, it’s for generations to come.
Our story so far
2003
The travel industry changes forever after three friends meet up and start to think about creating an easy way to compare flights. Skyscanner is born!
2006
Our popular ‘Search Everywhere’ feature launches, created to show travellers the cheapest destinations they can fly to.
2009
We go global, with our site operating in 30 languages.
2011
Our app launches to make booking travel on the go even easier.
2012
To help travellers stay informed, we create Price Alerts to update them when a flight price changes.
2013
We go beyond flights with the launch of car hire.
2014
Next, we move into hotels so users can create their perfect trip.
2016
We are acquired by Ctrip (now Trip.com Group) in a deal valued at £1.4bn. It’s the largest travel tech acquisition Europe has ever seen.
2018
Consumer champions Which? name us the “Best flight comparison service”.
2019
We hit 100 million monthly users and announce our mission to transform the way the world travels.
2020
As travellers navigate the pandemic, we launch a Covid-19 travel map, hotel cleanliness score and airline safety scores.
2021
As part of our commitment to accessibility in travel, we join Valuable 500. We’re a signatory of the Glasgow Declaration on climate action in tourism. Plus, we’re named ‘Best Flight Comparison Website’ by Which? for the fourth year running.
2022
As the world re-opens, we’re the fastest growing flight meta globally and named the top flight comparison site in the UK, US and Europe.
It’s your world.
We’ll help you explore it.
Flights
From quick breaks to epic adventures, find the best prices across millions of flights right here. No hidden fees. No hidden charges.
Smart search filters, such as number of stops and departure time, help you find your perfect flight. Plus we’ve got heaps of tips and tricks to help you save more.
Hotels
Getting there is only part of the journey. We're here to help round-off your entire trip with millions of rooms from all around the world, from low-cost to luxury.
Compare all the biggest names right here. And with our great rates with the world's leading hotels, you’ll save even more.
Car hire
We make searching, comparing and booking the right car easy. From family-friendly SUVs to luxury convertibles, you’ll get a great price on every type of car.
We rate each deal on fuel policy, pickup location and insurance so you can make the best choice for you.
Our steps towards sustainability
We are committed to helping shape a more responsible future for travel in collaboration with our partners
Why Skyscanner?
We’re on your side. Here’s what that means.
Our people
Who we are, where we are and how we work.
Media
Our latest news, key moments and contact details.
