Skyscanner travel search engine

Skyscanner is a leading global travel marketplace that was founded in 2003 with a focus on simplifying the process of finding and comparing flight prices. The brand originated in Edinburgh, Scotland, when its creators sought a better way to find cheap flights to ski resorts. Since its inception, it has expanded its digital services to include hotel bookings and car hire comparisons, becoming a staple tool for international travelers.

While the company remains headquartered in the UK and operates its primary digital infrastructure from there, its ownership transitioned to a global scale in late 2016. It is now a key part of one of the world's largest online travel agencies, benefiting from extensive technological integration and a massive global user base. Despite the change in parent ownership, Skyscanner continues to operate as an independent brand with its core management and operational teams based in its original home of Scotland.