Skyscanner reviews

4.1

79% would recommend to a friend

(650 total reviews)

Bryan Batista

95% approve of CEO

69% positive business outlook

Skyscanner has an employee rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars, based on 650 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The Skyscanner employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Tecnologías de la información industry (3.9 stars).

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650 reviews
5.0
Mar 5, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Kind, helpful and talented colleagues. Decent culture and great work life balance. Good overall benefits package. Interesting enough work and an emphasis on technical excellence.

Cons

Salary could be more competitive. Career progression path can be difficult to navigate. Going through its AI native phase.

5.0
Mar 4, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Working at Skyscanner has been a great experience.The company has very strong design talent and high standards, which constantly challenged me and helped me grow not only in design but also in product management, understanding technical constraints, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and managing stakeholders. Designers are encouraged to take initiative and contribute ideas on improving processes and making the product more valuable for users and the market. It’s also rewarding to work on a product that’s a clear leader in travel and widely recognised for providing transparent travel information. On top of that, the company genuinely puts users first, giving designers the opportunity to create truly user-centred experiences. The supportive team culture, approachable colleagues, and healthy work-life balance make it a very positive place to work.

Cons

Because the design team is very mature and high-performing, there is a large concentration of senior designers and relatively few mid-level roles, which can limit opportunities for less experienced designers.

1.0
Feb 22, 2026

Toxic frat party culture

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

-Nice offices -Free snacks -When working home, pretty good -Decent pay but could be better

Cons

-They force you to come into the office unnecessarily when all of your work can be done from home -Toxic frat party culture, they have too many after work hour social events that feel mandatory -If you don’t partake in their social events you are alienated from advancing in the company since it’s a popularity contest and mostly based on favoritism -Impossible to transfer to another department or advance in any way, if you want to grow; hell even get a raise, don’t count on it (unless you are friends with the right people) -Incompetent managers with little people experience and fewer brain cells -Little to no diversity and lots of ignorance on these topics.

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Skyscanner Response
3mo
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. It is clear that aspects of your time here did not meet your expectations, and that is taken seriously. The company operates a hybrid model with an average of two days per week in the office (eight per month). This approach is designed to balance flexibility with the benefits of in-person collaboration, including stronger team connection, shared context, and opportunities for creativity and innovation. At the same time, there is recognition that individual circumstances vary, and flexibility remains an important principle. Social events are intended to be optional and inclusive. Some of our connection events such as breakfasts or lunches are hosted during working hours to ensure people can attend, and others, like our monthly socials, are hosted in the afternoon. In any case, colleagues are free to join or leave as they choose. These initiatives are designed to create opportunities for connection across teams rather than to influence progression or visibility. Progression and compensation decisions are based on performance, assessed through structured processes. These include calibration discussions involving cross-functional stakeholders and People partners trained to identify and challenge bias, with the aim of maintaining consistency and fairness. Diversity, equity, and inclusion remain a priority area. Dedicated teams work with leadership to implement policies and practices that support an inclusive environment and improve representation. This includes targeted efforts to increase diversity across different roles and levels, alongside ongoing work to strengthen awareness and capability across the organisation. Colleagues are encouraged to share feedback through both direct and anonymous channels so that gaps between intent and experience can be identified and improvements can continue, with the aim of enabling everyone to do their best work, grow, and feel a sense of belonging. Thank you for sharing your perspective; it is taken seriously and will be considered as part of ongoing efforts to shape the employee experience.
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