Do I need an API key?

No! Skyscanner's Travel API is free with a public key. No registration needed for basic access.

How do I find airport codes?

Use autosuggest_places to search for airports and cities by name. It returns IATA codes and place IDs you can use in flight searches.

Are these real-time prices?

Prices are indicative and cached. They're useful for exploring price ranges and comparing dates, but may differ slightly from live booking prices.

Skyscanner MCP Server for AutoGen 6 tools — connect in under 2 minutes

Name: Skyscanner
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Microsoft AutoGen enables multi-agent conversations where agents negotiate, delegate, and execute tasks collaboratively. Add Skyscanner as an MCP tool provider through the Vinkius and every agent in the group can access live data and take action.

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python

import asyncio
from autogen_agentchat.agents import AssistantAgent
from autogen_ext.tools.mcp import McpWorkbench

async def main():
    # Your Vinkius token — get it at cloud.vinkius.com
    async with McpWorkbench(
        server_params={"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"},
        transport="streamable_http",
    ) as workbench:
        tools = await workbench.list_tools()
        agent = AssistantAgent(
            name="skyscanner_agent",
            tools=tools,
            system_message=(
                "You help users with Skyscanner. "
                "6 tools available."
            ),
        )
        print(f"Agent ready with {len(tools)} tools")

asyncio.run(main())

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About Skyscanner MCP Server

Connect to Skyscanner and explore flight prices worldwide through natural conversation — no API key needed.

AutoGen enables multi-agent conversations where agents negotiate, delegate, and collaboratively use Skyscanner tools. Connect 6 tools through the Vinkius and assign role-based access — a data analyst queries while a reviewer validates, with optional human-in-the-loop approval for sensitive operations.

What you can do

Flight Search — Search indicative flight prices between any two airports
Browse Dates — Find cheapest days to fly around your preferred date
Browse Grid — Compare prices across multiple date combinations
Direct Flights — Find non-stop flight options only
Place Search — Autosuggest airports and cities by name

The Skyscanner MCP Server exposes 6 tools through the Vinkius. Connect it to AutoGen in under two minutes — no API keys to rotate, no infrastructure to provision, no vendor lock-in. Your configuration, your data, your control.

How to Connect Skyscanner to AutoGen via MCP

Follow these steps to integrate the Skyscanner MCP Server with AutoGen.

Install AutoGen

Run pip install "autogen-ext[mcp]"

Replace the token

Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your Vinkius token

Integrate into workflow

Use the agent in your AutoGen multi-agent orchestration

Explore tools

The workbench discovers 6 tools from Skyscanner automatically

Why Use AutoGen with the Skyscanner MCP Server

AutoGen provides unique advantages when paired with Skyscanner through the Model Context Protocol.

Multi-agent conversations: multiple AutoGen agents discuss, delegate, and collaboratively use Skyscanner tools to solve complex tasks

Role-based architecture lets you assign Skyscanner tool access to specific agents — a data analyst queries while a reviewer validates

Human-in-the-loop support: agents can pause for human approval before executing sensitive Skyscanner tool calls

Code execution sandbox: AutoGen agents can write and run code that processes Skyscanner tool responses in an isolated environment

Skyscanner + AutoGen Use Cases

Practical scenarios where AutoGen combined with the Skyscanner MCP Server delivers measurable value.

Collaborative analysis: one agent queries Skyscanner while another validates results and a third generates the final report

Automated review pipelines: a researcher agent fetches data from Skyscanner, a critic agent evaluates quality, and a writer produces the output

Interactive planning: agents negotiate task allocation using Skyscanner data to make informed decisions about resource distribution

Code generation with live data: an AutoGen coder agent writes scripts that process Skyscanner responses in a sandboxed execution environment

Skyscanner MCP Tools for AutoGen (6)

These 6 tools become available when you connect Skyscanner to AutoGen via MCP:

autosuggest_places

Useful for finding the correct place IDs to use in flight searches. Returns place names, IATA codes and types. Search for places (airports, cities) by name

browse_dates

Useful for finding the cheapest days to fly. Returns prices for multiple dates at once. Browse flight prices by date

browse_grid

Useful for flexible date searches. Returns prices for multiple origin-destination date pairs. Browse flight prices in a date grid

get_geo_places

Useful for discovering available place IDs. Get a list of all supported places

search_direct_flights

Useful for travelers who prefer no layovers. Search for direct flights only

search_flights_indicative

Useful for exploring flight options and comparing prices. Use originPlaceId and destinationPlaceId as IATA codes (e.g. "NYCA" for New York, "LOND" for London) or place IDs. Returns cheapest quotes with carrier info. Search for flight quotes (indicative prices)

Example Prompts for Skyscanner in AutoGen

Ready-to-use prompts you can give your AutoGen agent to start working with Skyscanner immediately.

"Find flights from New York to London on June 15, 2025."

"What's the cheapest day to fly from São Paulo to Miami in July?"

"What's the airport code for Tokyo?"

Troubleshooting Skyscanner MCP Server with AutoGen

Common issues when connecting Skyscanner to AutoGen through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.

McpWorkbench not found

Install: pip install "autogen-ext[mcp]"

Skyscanner + AutoGen FAQ

Common questions about integrating Skyscanner MCP Server with AutoGen.

How does AutoGen connect to MCP servers?

Create an MCP tool adapter and assign it to one or more agents in the group chat. AutoGen agents can then call Skyscanner tools during their conversation turns.

Can different agents have different MCP tool access?

Yes. AutoGen's role-based architecture lets you assign specific MCP tools to specific agents, so a querying agent has different capabilities than a reviewing agent.