Now we are biased, but there is nothing quite like that feeling of leaving a grey, drizzly Scotland and landing in the heat four hours later. For everyone north of the border, the “All-In” holiday isn’t just a trip; it’s a tactical escape.
Whether you’re a “Central Belt” dweller, a “Fifer,” or from the “Granite City,” we’ve got four distinct jumping-off points that have seriously upped their game for 2026 and 2027. Here is the nitty-gritty on how to navigate Aberdeen, Edinburgh, Glasgow, and Prestwick to find your perfect all-inclusive deal.
In Scotland, your choice of airport is often less about distance and more about the “vibe” and the airline.
Edinburgh (EDI): This is the flagship powerhouse. It serves the East and Central Scotland crowd, and for 2026, it’s officially the “Budget King” for those who like choice. With massive bases for Ryanair and EasyJet, it’s the place to go if you want to fly at 6 am on a Tuesday to save a couple of hundred quid.
Glasgow International (GLA): The home of the “Big Package.” If you’re a family from the West looking for Jet2holidays or TUI, this is your hub. It feels a bit more “holiday-focussed” than Edinburgh—you’ll see the groups in matching t-shirts here more than anywhere else.
Glasgow Prestwick (PIK): The “Speke-easy” of the north. It’s small, it’s exclusively Ryanair, and it serves the savvy Ayrshire and South-West crowd. If you want to be from the car to the gate in fifteen minutes, Prestwick is your local hero.
Aberdeen (ABZ): Serving the North East, ABZ is the “Quality over Quantity” hub. You won’t find fifty flights a day to Tenerife, but the flights you do find are often less chaotic. It’s for the traveller who values a 20-minute drive from the house over a three-hour trek down the A9.
The 2026 reality is that parking prices are a bit of a “how much?!” moment, but Scotland’s hubs have some clever workarounds.
Transport: The Edinburgh Tram is slick and drops you right at the door. In Glasgow, the Airport Express 500 from Buchanan Street is a legend.
Parking: For a week’s stay in 2026, expect to pay £60–£85 for the Long Stay. Pro-tip: At GLA, the Flying Scot off-site parking is often a tenner cheaper and the shuttle is 24/7.
Transport: PIK is the only airport in Scotland with its own train station. If you’ve booked a Ryanair-based all-inclusive, you often get 50% off your rail fare—just show your boarding pass.
Parking: Prestwick is the bargain king; you can often snag a week for under £50. Aberdeen’s parking is right on the doorstep, but it’s a bit pricier—expect £70+ for the convenience.
For a Scottish all-inclusive in 2026/2027, the world is surprisingly open.
From Glasgow & Edinburgh: You’ve got the heavy hitters. Turkey (Antalya/Dalaman) is the best value for money right now for that “Ultra All-Inclusive” feel. The Canaries (Tenerife/Lanzarote) remain the year-round bankers for escaping the “dreich” winters.
From Prestwick: It’s a Mediterranean masterclass. Majorca, Alicante, and Faro are the daily staples. It’s the king of the “Cheap and Cheerful” 4-star beach break.
From Aberdeen: You’ve got direct lines to Tenerife, Majorca, and Turkey. According to TUI’s 2026 data, Aberdeen travellers are increasingly opting for Greece (Corfu and Rhodes) for that slightly more “boutique” all-inclusive feel.
Don’t spend your evening with 20 browser tabs open, slowly losing your mind. I always go straight to www.allinclusive.co.uk and use their Alihoco tool.
Multi-Select Airports: Tick “Edinburgh,” “Glasgow,” “Prestwick,” and “Aberdeen.” Sometimes the price difference between flying from EDI vs GLA for the exact same hotel can be over £100 per person.
The “Scottish School Holiday” Toggle: This is the big one. Because our schools go back earlier in August, you can often find massive “Late August” bargains that English travellers can’t touch.
Check the “Nitty-Gritty”: Alihoco pulls live data from TUI, Jet2, and EasyJet Holidays. As one industry authority puts it, “The Scottish market is incredibly loyal, but the best deals are found by those who can jump between Glasgow and Edinburgh to find the unsold capacity.”
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