Travelling from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) to Glasgow International Airport (GLA): what you need to know
Glasgow is five hours ahead of Minneapolis and is in the UTC+0 timezone.
To ensure you catch your MSP to GLA flight, leave enough time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
You can expect longer queues in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Glasgow International Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Here's where you can stop between MSP and GLA:
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How to find the cheapest flights from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) to Glasgow International Airport (GLA)
Currently, $348 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Glasgow International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $950. Remember that fares could change due to availability when booking.
To find cheap tickets from MSP to GLA, book in advance. Airlines generally offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Glasgow International Airport across each month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your trip dates aren't set in stone.
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Handy information about Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP)
The address for MSP is 6040 28th Avenue South.
When it comes to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport's on-time performance, 77.37% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
Central Minneapolis to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport is approximately 21 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Catching public transport? Expect a trip time of around 25 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Glasgow International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these stays near MSP:
Arriving at Glasgow International Airport (GLA)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Glasgow International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near GLA instead:
Hit the road running by picking up a Glasgow International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Green Motion, Drivalia or Alamo to explore Glasgow and beyond.
Secure the lowest price by booking your vehicle from Glasgow International Airport around three weeks before your trip.
Getting from Glasgow International Airport (GLA) to central Glasgow
Glasgow International Airport is roughly 14 kilometres from central Glasgow. The drive time takes around 15 minutes.
Travelling to the centre on public transport will take you roughly 35 minutes.
When to fly to Glasgow International Airport (GLA)
June is the most popular month for flights from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Glasgow International Airport. To escape the crowds, head to Glasgow in April.
When reserving your flight from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Glasgow International Airport, consider the type of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Glasgow, with temperatures ranging from 9ºC to 20ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from MSP to GLA in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -1ºC and 7ºC on average.
Explore more of United Kingdom
Glasgow is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of United Kingdom waiting to be explored. About 402 kilometres south-east of Glasgow, a trip to Birmingham will keep you busy. Don't miss top attractions like 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. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Edinburgh Castle, Arthur's Seat and National Museum of Scotland.