Travelling from Johannesburg to Glasgow: what you need to know
O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) is Johannesburg's main airport. Check out your options for reserving a flight from Johannesburg to Glasgow taking off from here.
Glasgow International Airport (GLA) and Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK) are Glasgow's chief entry points.
The timezone in Glasgow is UTC+0, which is two hours behind Johannesburg.
To ensure you don't miss your Johannesburg to Glasgow flight, leave plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Travelling over a peak time such as July? Public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
How to find the cheapest flights from Johannesburg to Glasgow
To find cheap Johannesburg to Glasgow flights, book in advance. Airlines typically offer the most competitive fares when flights first go on sale.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the lowest price across every month when searching for your plane ticket from Johannesburg to Glasgow.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from Johannesburg to Glasgow by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when fares go down.
Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your Johannesburg to Glasgow flight results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest.'
Flying from Johannesburg
O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)
We make it a cinch to find a Johannesburg to Glasgow flight with a stopover. To see the options departing from O.R. Tambo International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Top stopovers include:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
JNB is about 23 kilometres from central Johannesburg. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the travel time to be around 1 hour 10 minutes.
Planning to catch an early flight from Johannesburg to Glasgow? Avoid rushing to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays near O.R. Tambo International Airport:
77.1% of flights departing from O.R. Tambo International Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
Arriving in Glasgow
Glasgow International Airport (GLA)
The distance from Glasgow International Airport (GLA) to central Glasgow is roughly 11 kilometres. It'll take you around 15 minutes to reach the centre driving.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of about 35 minutes.
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Johannesburg to Glasgow. Reserve one of these accommodation options near GLA instead:
Travel at your own speed with a Glasgow International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Green Motion, Drivalia or Alamo and see more of Glasgow and beyond.
For the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Glasgow International Airport around three weeks ahead of your Johannesburg to Glasgow flight.
Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK)
Once your flight from Johannesburg to Glasgow has landed, you can make your way to the city centre in around 40 minutes by car. Central Glasgow is approximately 48 kilometres from Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK).
If you're travelling on public transport, it'll take about 55 minutes.
You'll find some great places ready to welcome you near PIK. Settle in and get cosy after your Johannesburg to Glasgow flight at one of these perfectly located options:
Forget about inconvenient public transport schedules or waiting in a long cab line. Grab a Glasgow Prestwick Airport rental car and go in any direction that inspires you. Compare rates and availability from Europcar, Keddy By Europcar and Arnold Clark.
Don't pay more than you need to. Reserving your ride two weeks ahead of your arrival at PIK can get you a lower rate.
Best time to go to Glasgow
It's time to figure out your dates for your flight from Johannesburg to Glasgow. June is the most popular month to travel to Glasgow. If you prefer a quieter vibe, go in April.
Lock in a Johannesburg to Glasgow ticket departing in July if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Glasgow to range from 9ºC to 20ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between -1ºC and 7ºC. Look for cheap flights from Johannesburg to Glasgow around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Glasgow
Once you've booked your flight from Johannesburg to Glasgow, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Glasgow:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be hard to know where to start. Glasgow Cathedral, Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum and Riverside Museum are top sights which should be on any well-planned Glasgow itinerary.
Explore more of United Kingdom
Glasgow has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of United Kingdom you should also see. Around 402 kilometres south-east of Glasgow, a visit to Birmingham will keep you on the go. Start with leading sights like Cadbury World, The Library of Birmingham and National Sea Life Centre.
Around 64 kilometres east of Glasgow, Edinburgh is another essential stop in United Kingdom. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Edinburgh Castle, Arthur's Seat and National Museum of Scotland.
