Flying from London to Glasgow: what you need to know
Embark on your next adventure from one of London's main airports, London Heathrow Airport (LHR) or London Gatwick Airport (LGW). Check out your options for booking a flight from London to Glasgow taking off from either of these.
Disembark at Glasgow International Airport (GLA). This is how most airline passengers arrive in Glasgow.
Take a direct London to Glasgow flight and you'll be in transit for an average of 1 hour 25 minutes.
London and Glasgow share the UTC+0 timezone. This means you won't need to account for any time differences.
The most popular route for flights from London to Glasgow is from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Glasgow International Airport (GLA). Take your pick of 69 weekly services between these two airports. If you want to take off at the first opportunity, the earliest flight from LHR to GLA is the 06:05 British Airways option. If you prefer to leave later in the day, the last departure is at 22:00 with British Airways.
For a relaxed travel experience, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your London to Glasgow flight.
You can expect bigger queues during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Glasgow
At the moment, $31 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from London to Glasgow. The cheapest price for a return flight is $72. Remember fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
To snag cheap London to Glasgow flights, book your journey seven months before your departure.
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Flying from London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
You can book a direct flight from London to Glasgow departing from London Heathrow Airport (LHR). Start your trip at LHR and land at Glasgow International Airport (GLA).
Keep an eye out for promotions with British Airways. This carrier offers direct London to Glasgow plane tickets from LHR.
LHR is about 26 kilometres from central London. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 55 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the trip time to be around 1 hour.
Want a hassle-free start to your break? Stay near London Heathrow Airport. Whether you have an early flight from London to Glasgow or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are just the thing:
Of the departures from London Heathrow Airport, 68.18% touch down on time at their destination.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Consider booking your direct flight from London to Glasgow out of London Gatwick Airport (LGW). Nonstop services from LGW will get you to Glasgow International Airport (GLA).
easyJet offers direct London to Glasgow plane tickets from LGW. Book your preferred seat and get to your destination in one go.
With public transport, you can travel from central London to LGW in around 30 minutes. The terminal is roughly 40 kilometres away. Driving will take you about 1 hour 20 minutes.
It's your holiday, so why not extend it with an additional night away? Think about checking in to one of these accommodation options near London Gatwick Airport the day before your flight from London to Glasgow:
When it comes to flight punctuality, London Gatwick Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 69%.
Stansted Airport (STN)
You can hop on a direct flight from London to Glasgow setting off from Stansted Airport (STN). Book a ticket and fly straight through to Glasgow International Airport (GLA).
Get set for takeoff with easyJet. It offers direct London to Glasgow plane tickets from STN.
STN is roughly 48 kilometres from central London. Driving from the city centre to the terminal takes about 1 hour. If you're planning to take public transport, expect a journey of around 1 hour 25 minutes.
Stay in bed a little longer and still make your London to Glasgow flight with time to spare. These accommodation options near Stansted Airport make it a breeze to get to the terminal if you're jetting off early:
Flights that take off from STN reach their destination within the scheduled time frame 64.73% of the time.
Arriving in Glasgow
Glasgow International Airport (GLA)
Glasgow International Airport (GLA) is approximately 11 kilometres from the centre of Glasgow. If you're catching a cab or a ride-share, the drive takes around 15 minutes.
Getting to the centre on public transport takes about 35 minutes.
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from London to Glasgow. Check in to one of these accommodation options near GLA instead:
Grab a Glasgow International Airport rental car and explore Glasgow and beyond with your own wheels. Green Motion, Drivalia and Alamo are leading providers you can book with here.
Booking your vehicle from Glasgow International Airport about three weeks in advance can help you secure the lowest rate.
Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK)
Once your flight from London to Glasgow has arrived, you can get to the city centre in about 40 minutes by car. Central Glasgow is approximately 48 kilometres from Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK).
You can expect the journey to take approximately 55 minutes on public transport.
After your flight from London to Glasgow, settle in at a hotel close to PIK. These are some great accommodation options that'll help you switch to relaxation mode:
Forget about inconvenient public transport timetables or waiting forever for a cab. Pick up a Glasgow Prestwick Airport rental car and blaze your own trail. Check out the availability and rates from Europcar, Keddy By Europcar and Arnold Clark.
Score the best price by booking your ride from PIK two weeks in advance. You can also expect to have a greater selection of vehicles.
Best time to go to Glasgow
June is the most popular month for flights from London to Glasgow. To avoid the crowds, visit Glasgow in April.
Book a London to Glasgow ticket departing in July if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Glasgow to range from 9ºC to 20ºC.
January has average temperatures of between -1ºC and 7ºC. Look for cheap flights from London to Glasgow around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Glasgow
Start your Glasgow trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from London to Glasgow, explore our range of hotels including:
Glasgow Cathedral and Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum are just two of the leading attractions to put on your Glasgow travel itinerary. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Riverside Museum.
Explore more of United Kingdom
Glasgow has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of United Kingdom waiting to be discovered. Around 402 kilometres south-east of Glasgow, a visit to Birmingham will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading attractions 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 major highlights starting with Edinburgh Castle, Arthur's Seat and National Museum of Scotland.