Flying from Minneapolis to Glasgow: what you need to know
Minneapolis's main base, Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP), is where many great holidays begin. Explore the departure options from here when planning your flight from Minneapolis to Glasgow.
When it comes to planning your arrival in Glasgow, Glasgow International Airport (GLA) and Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK) are the major entry points.
Glasgow is five hours ahead of Minneapolis and is in the UTC+0 timezone.
Give yourself enough time to make your Minneapolis to Glasgow flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for bigger queues during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
How to find the cheapest flights from Minneapolis to Glasgow
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap Minneapolis to Glasgow flights if you book early. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird rates.
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Flying from Minneapolis
Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP)
We make it a cinch to book a Minneapolis to Glasgow flight with a stopover. To see your options departing from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Next, pick a flight with a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Popular stopovers include:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Dublin Airport (DUB)
MSP is about 11 kilometres from central Minneapolis. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the journey time to be around 25 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel near Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport? If you're boarding an early flight from Minneapolis to Glasgow, these stays will have you sleeping nice and close to your departure gate:
77.37% of flights that depart Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport make it to their destination on time.
MSP's address is 6040 28th Avenue South.
Arriving in Glasgow
Glasgow International Airport (GLA)
Glasgow International Airport (GLA) is approximately 11 kilometres from central Glasgow. If you're catching a cab or a ride-share, the drive takes roughly 15 minutes.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of about 35 minutes.
Reserve a hotel close to GLA if you have a late flight from Minneapolis to Glasgow. Choose one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Glasgow International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Green Motion, Drivalia or Alamo to explore Glasgow and beyond.
To secure the lowest price, book your vehicle from Glasgow International Airport about three weeks ahead of your Minneapolis to Glasgow flight.
Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK)
Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK) is about 48 kilometres from central Glasgow. Once you've disembarked your flight from Minneapolis to Glasgow, it takes approximately 40 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
If you're catching public transport, it'll take about 55 minutes.
Place the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and relax at a hotel close to PIK. Here are a few options where you can put your feet up after your flight from Minneapolis to Glasgow:
Forget about public transport schedules or cab lines. Pick up a Glasgow Prestwick Airport rental car and blaze your own trail. Compare offers from Europcar, Keddy By Europcar and Arnold Clark.
Get the lowest price by reserving your ride from PIK two weeks in advance. You can also expect to have a greater range of vehicles.
Best time to go to Glasgow
June is the most popular month for flights from Minneapolis to Glasgow. To avoid the crowds, visit Glasgow in April.
Book a Minneapolis to Glasgow ticket departing in July if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Glasgow to range from 9ºC to 20ºC.
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap flight from Minneapolis to Glasgow in January when temperatures average between -1ºC and 7ºC.
More about Glasgow
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Glasgow right here. Browse these hotels as soon as you've locked in your flight from Minneapolis to Glasgow:
All great holidays should include a little sightseeing. Glasgow Cathedral, Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum and Riverside Museum are attractions you won't want to skip in Glasgow.
Explore more of United Kingdom
Birmingham is just one of the many cities in United Kingdom waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Glasgow. Around 402 kilometres to the south-east, check out popular attractions including 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. Start your sightseeing at Edinburgh Castle, Arthur's Seat and National Museum of Scotland.
