Travelling from O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) to Glasgow International Airport (GLA): what you need to know
The timezone in Glasgow is UTC+0, which is two hours behind Johannesburg.
Your JNB to GLA flight won't wait if you're running late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
During popular months such as July, it's a good idea to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're travelling during a high season in general.
If you'd like to add a stop to your trip, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Glasgow International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between JNB and GLA:
London Heathrow Airport
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Frankfurt Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) to Glasgow International Airport (GLA)
At the moment, $741 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way O.R. Tambo International Airport to Glasgow International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $1,432. Bear in mind that fares could change due to availability when booking.
It's usually smart to book in advance if you want to get cheap tickets from JNB to GLA. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
If you're flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll show you the lowest price across every month when searching for your flight from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Glasgow International Airport.
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Handy information about O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)
77.1% of flights that depart O.R. Tambo International Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
Central Johannesburg to O.R. Tambo International Airport is around 29 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 30 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
Catching public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour 10 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel close to JNB? If you've booked an early flight from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Glasgow International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Arriving at Glasgow International Airport (GLA)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on an O.R. Tambo International Airport to Glasgow International Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near GLA instead:
Pick up a Glasgow International Airport rental car and explore Glasgow and beyond with your own wheels. Green Motion, Drivalia and Alamo are top providers you can book with here.
For the lowest price, reserve your ride from Glasgow International Airport about three weeks before you travel.
Getting from Glasgow International Airport (GLA) to central Glasgow
Glasgow International Airport to central Glasgow has a drive time of around 15 minutes. It's approximately 14 kilometres away.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
When to fly to Glasgow International Airport (GLA)
June is the most popular month for flights from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Glasgow International Airport. To skip the crowds, visit Glasgow in April.
Book your flight from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Glasgow International Airport for July if you'd like to go to Glasgow during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 9ºC and 20ºC.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from JNB to GLA in January. Average temperatures are between -1ºC and 7ºC then.
Explore more of United Kingdom
Birmingham is just one of the many places in United Kingdom waiting to be explored once you've seen Glasgow. Around 402 kilometres away to the south-east, well-known attractions include Cadbury World, The Library of Birmingham and National Sea Life Centre.
Around 64 kilometres east of Glasgow, Edinburgh is another favourite stop in United Kingdom. Start your sightseeing at Edinburgh Castle, Arthur's Seat and National Museum of Scotland.