Travelling from Glasgow International Airport (GLA) to Norman Manley International Airport (KIN): what you need to know
Kingston is five hours behind Glasgow and is in the UTC-5 timezone.
Leave enough time to catch your GLA to KIN flight. It's generally best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect longer lines in popular months like June. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
Explore another city along the way or simply break up your flight with a stopover. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to see your options when searching for tickets from Glasgow International Airport to Norman Manley International Airport. Many travellers pass through London Gatwick Airport on this route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Glasgow International Airport (GLA) to Norman Manley International Airport (KIN)
At the moment, $1,323 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Glasgow International Airport to Norman Manley International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $1,849. Keep in mind that fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap tickets from GLA to KIN, book in advance. Airlines generally offer their best fares when flights are first released.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll show you the cheapest price in each month when searching for your flight from Glasgow International Airport to Norman Manley International Airport.
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Handy information about Glasgow International Airport (GLA)
When it comes to Glasgow International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 70.07% of flights complete their journey on time.
To get to Glasgow International Airport from central Glasgow, it takes about 15 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 14 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a trip time of roughly 35 minutes when using public transport.
Have an early flight from Glasgow International Airport to Norman Manley International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels close to GLA:
Arriving at Norman Manley International Airport (KIN)
Consider booking a hotel close to KIN if you're catching a late Glasgow International Airport to Norman Manley International Airport flight. Settle into one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Grab a Norman Manley International Airport rental car and discover Kingston and beyond with your own set of wheels. Island Car Rentals, Alamo and Final Rentals are top providers to choose from here.
To get the best deal, reserve your vehicle from Norman Manley International Airport about three weeks before your trip.
Getting from Norman Manley International Airport (KIN) to central Kingston
Norman Manley International Airport to the centre of Kingston has a drive time of around 35 minutes. It's approximately 24 kilometres away.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour.
When to fly to Norman Manley International Airport (KIN)
August is the most popular month for flights from Glasgow International Airport to Norman Manley International Airport. For smaller crowds, head to Kingston in May.
The warmest month in Kingston is August, with temperatures ranging between 24ºC and 32ºC. Lock in your flights from Glasgow International Airport to Norman Manley International Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from GLA to KIN in January. Temperatures average between 20ºC and 29ºC then.
Explore more of Jamaica
You've done Kingston, now it's time to discover other corners of Jamaica. Travel around 16 kilometres west to Spanish Town to check off its must-visit sights. From Angels Plaza to Cowan's Plaza and Michael Paul Barker Estate, your itinerary will be busy.
Portmore is another sought-after destination in Jamaica and is around 8 kilometres south-west of Kingston. No trip is complete without seeing Keimo Point, Wajo Plaza and Hiking Trail.