Travelling from Toronto to Glasgow: what you need to know
Organising your flight from Toronto to Glasgow begins with finding the most convenient airport to start your journey. Pearson International Airport (YYZ), Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ) and Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF) are the main terminals in Toronto.
When landing in Glasgow, Glasgow International Airport (GLA) and Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK) are the primary gateways.
Around 6 hours 35 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct Toronto to Glasgow flight.
Glasgow's timezone is UTC+0, making Glasgow four hours ahead of Toronto.
The busiest route for flights from Toronto to Glasgow is from Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Glasgow International Airport (GLA). You can select from four services every week between these two airports. If you want to maximise your time on arrival, the earliest flight from YYZ to GLA is the 19:05 Air Transat option. If you prefer travelling later, the final departure is at 20:55 with Air Transat.
To ensure you don't miss your Toronto to Glasgow flight, leave enough time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Be prepared for longer lines during popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
How to find the cheapest flights from Toronto to Glasgow
To snag cheap Toronto to Glasgow flights, reserve your trip three months before your departure.
June is the best month for landing an incredible deal on a plane ticket from Toronto to Glasgow. If you're looking to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for each month.
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Flying from Toronto
Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Set off from Pearson International Airport (YYZ) on a nonstop flight from Toronto to Glasgow. From YYZ, you can fly straight to Glasgow International Airport (GLA).
Check out the promotions with Air Transat. This airline offers direct Toronto to Glasgow plane tickets out of YYZ.
Located around 19 kilometres from the centre of Toronto, YYZ can be reached in about 25 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport takes roughly 50 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel near Pearson International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Toronto to Glasgow, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
When it comes to Pearson International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 63.97% of flights arrive within the expected time frame.
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ)
With public transport, you can travel from central Toronto to YTZ in around 40 minutes. The airport is roughly 3 kilometres away. Driving will take you about 35 minutes.
Start your holiday early with an extra night away from home. Before catching your flight from Toronto to Glasgow, take it easy in one of these hotels close to Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport:
When it comes to keeping flights on track, Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 62%.
Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF)
YKF is around 80 kilometres from central Toronto. Driving from the city centre to the airport takes about 1 hour 15 minutes. If you're thinking about using public transport, you can expect a journey of around 4 hours 5 minutes.
Skip the morning rush on departure day — stay close to Region of Waterloo International Airport and know you'll be at the terminal with time to spare. Check in to one of these hotels the day before if you've booked an early Toronto to Glasgow flight:
The on-time performance rate of YKF is 63.64%. To put it simply, that's how often flights departing this airport arrive within the expected time frame.
Arriving in Glasgow
Glasgow International Airport (GLA)
The distance from Glasgow International Airport (GLA) to central Glasgow is approximately 11 kilometres. It takes around 15 minutes to get to the centre driving.
It usually takes 35 minutes to get there on public transport.
Book a hotel close to GLA if you have a late flight from Toronto to Glasgow. Select one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Glasgow International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Green Motion, Drivalia or Alamo and explore beyond Glasgow's main sights.
Reserving your vehicle from Glasgow International Airport about three weeks in advance can help you get the best possible rate.
Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK)
Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK) is about 48 kilometres from central Glasgow. After your flight from Toronto to Glasgow, it takes approximately 40 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a ride-share or cab.
Public transport will get you there in approximately 55 minutes.
Hang the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and rest at a hotel near PIK. Here are a few options where you can settle in after your flight from Toronto to Glasgow:
Europcar, Keddy By Europcar and Arnold Clark make picking up a Glasgow Prestwick Airport rental car simple. These providers are located around or in the terminal and will have you ready to go in a flash.
Lock in the lowest price by securing your ride from PIK two weeks in advance. You'll also have access to a wider range of vehicles.
Best time to go to Glasgow
It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from Toronto to Glasgow. June is the most popular month to visit Glasgow. If you like a more low-key vibe, go in April.
Lock in a Toronto to Glasgow ticket departing in July if you want 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. Search for cheap flights from Toronto to Glasgow around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Glasgow
After booking your flight from Toronto to Glasgow, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Glasgow:
All great holidays should include a little sightseeing. Glasgow Cathedral, Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum and Riverside Museum are essential stops on your Glasgow itinerary.
Explore more of United Kingdom
Glasgow has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of United Kingdom waiting to be discovered. Around 402 kilometres south-east of Glasgow, a visit to Birmingham will keep you on the go. Don't miss top attractions like Cadbury World, The Library of Birmingham and National Sea Life Centre.
If you're eager to discover another great destination in United Kingdom, head for Edinburgh, roughly 64 kilometres east of Glasgow. Edinburgh Castle, Arthur's Seat and National Museum of Scotland are highlights.
