Flying from Milan to Glasgow International Airport (GLA): What you need to know
When planning your flight from Milan to Glasgow International Airport (GLA), there's a good selection of airports you can depart from. Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP), Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY) and Milano Linate Airport (LIN) are Milan's main terminals.
Glasgow is one hour behind Milan. Glasgow International Airport is located in Glasgow, which is in the UTC+0 timezone.
Give yourself enough time to catch your flight from Milan to GLA. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Peak travel periods mean busier airports, so plan to arrive even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for international journeys to stay on schedule.
Airports in Milan
Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)
Think about adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Milan to GLA. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP). Slip in a stop (and skip the high fares) by flying through one of these airports:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Travelling from central Milan to MXP takes around 55 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a cab, you'll cover the 48 kilometres in 45 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Catching an early flight from Milan to Glasgow International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels close to Milano Malpensa Airport:
68.23% of flights that depart Milano Malpensa Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY)
Maximise your holiday with a stopover on your flight from Milan to Glasgow International Airport. Here's where you can connect between Orio al Serio International Airport and GLA:
Stansted Airport (STN)
Vaclav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)
Belfast International Airport (BFS)
Using public transport, you can travel from central Milan to BGY in about 2 hours 20 minutes. The terminal is roughly 64 kilometres away, and making the trip by car will take approximately 1 hour.
Get your holiday started early with an additional night away from home. Before your Milan to GLA flight, unwind in one of these hotels near Orio al Serio International Airport:
When it comes to flights staying on schedule, Orio al Serio International Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 67.49%.
Milano Linate Airport (LIN)
Searching for a flight ticket from Milan to Glasgow International Airport (GLA) with a stop or two can give you a bigger choice of departure times along with better fares. When leaving from Milano Linate Airport (LIN), here are a few places you can detour to on the way to GLA:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
From the centre of Milan, LIN is around 11 kilometres away. It'll take you roughly 30 minutes to reach the airport by car and 45 minutes or so if you use public transport.
Sleep a little longer and still make your Milan to Glasgow International Airport flight without having to rush. These hotels near Milano Linate Airport make getting to the terminal a breeze if you're flying out early:
The on-time performance rate of LIN is 79.56%. In simpler terms, that's how often flights departing this airport arrive at their final stop as planned.
About Glasgow International Airport (GLA)
Have a late flight from Milan to Glasgow International Airport? Don't let it leave you bleary-eyed. Stay at one of these hotels near GLA and give yourself a well-earned lights-out:
Follow your own route with a Glasgow International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Green Motion, Drivalia or Alamo and see more of Glasgow and beyond.
For the best deal, book your ride around three weeks in advance of your Milan to Glasgow International Airport flight.
Getting from Glasgow International Airport (GLA) to central Glasgow
Glasgow International Airport is roughly 11 kilometres from central Glasgow. The time it takes to get there in a cab or car hire depends on the time of day. Do a little research before you go.
Travelling on public transport takes about 35 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Milan to Glasgow International Airport (GLA)
Currently, $43 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Milan to Glasgow International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $92. Keep in mind fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap flights from Milan to GLA, book early. Airlines generally offer the most competitive fares when flights are first released.
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The best time to fly from Milan to Glasgow International Airport (GLA)
It's time to work out when to book your flight from Milan to Glasgow International Airport (GLA). June is when most people visit Glasgow. If you like things a bit more low-key, think about going in April.
When booking your Milan to GLA flight ticket, consider what kind of weather you prefer. July is the warmest month in Glasgow, with temperatures ranging from 9ºC to 20ºC.
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Milan to Glasgow International Airport in January when temperatures are between -1ºC and 7ºC.
More about Glasgow
Start your Glasgow trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Milan to Glasgow International Airport, explore our range of hotels including:
Every great holiday has to include a little sightseeing. Hogmanay, Glasgow West End and Glasgow Cathedral are essential stops on your Glasgow itinerary.
Explore more of the United Kingdom
You've seen Glasgow, now it's time to discover more of the United Kingdom. Journey about 306 kilometres south-east to Manchester to check off its leading attractions. From Manchester United Museum and Stadium Tour to The Homes of Football and Chinatown, your itinerary will be busy.
Preston is another well-known destination in the United Kingdom and is around 257 kilometres south-east of Glasgow. No trip is complete without visiting Brockholes Nature Reserve, Avenham and Miller Parks and Japanese Garden.