How to find cheap flights to Glasgow
The lowest price we've found for a one-way flight to Glasgow is 17 €. A round-trip ticket starts at 32 €.
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Search for tickets around 11 months ahead. That's the general recommendation for landing the best deals.
Select the 'Add nearby airports' filter and widen your search for cheap flights to Glasgow. This will list all the airports around your departure and destination points.
If there's no rush to get to the city, think about taking a longer or less direct route. You could find cheaper fares by choosing a flight with one or more stops.
Best time to go to Glasgow
To find the month with the cheapest flights, use the 'Whole month' tool. If you're flexible with your dates, search for the green prices on the calendar — they show you the lowest fares available that month.
To experience the city at its liveliest, book your flights for June. Travelling during peak periods generally means more things to do than at other times of the year.
The quietest month to go is April. Lock in your plane tickets to Glasgow then and explore the top attractions at a more leisurely pace.
With averages between 9ºC (48ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF), July is when Glasgow is at its warmest. Schedule your visit around your weather preferences to get the most out of your trip.
Temperatures are at their lowest in January, when they range from -1ºC (30ºF) to 7ºC (45ºF).
Don't want to pack a raincoat? April is the driest month in Glasgow, averaging seven days of rainfall.
The wettest time of year is October. Go then and you'll likely get around 14 days of rainfall.
Flying to Glasgow: what you need to know
When organising your Glasgow flight, you have a few choices for your arrival airport. Land at Glasgow International Airport (GLA) or Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK).
The busiest airport serving the city is Glasgow International Airport (GLA).
Head straight to the city with Jet2. This top airline operates direct flights to Glasgow.
Glasgow operates on the UTC+0 timezone.
Book your ticket and then find the ideal place to stay. These hotels are ready to roll out the welcome mat:
Getting to central Glasgow from Glasgow International Airport (GLA)
Central Glasgow is about 14 kilometres from GLA, the city's main gateway.
Once you've landed from your flight to Glasgow, driving to the centre will take around 15 minutes.
You can expect the trip to take about 35 minutes on public transport.
Take your pick of comfy hotels close to Glasgow International Airport. Check in to one of these after your flight to Glasgow:
Eager to hit the road without delay? Pick up a car hire at GLA with trusted suppliers like Green Motion, Drivalia and Alamo. Turn the key and get ready to discover Glasgow and beyond.
Glasgow International Airport serves Glasgow and nearby areas in Scotland, the United Kingdom.
Glasgow highlights
Step off your flight to Glasgow and find your way to these leading attractions:
Glasgow West End: Offering a great first impression of what the city has to offer, this landmark is around 3 kilometres northwest of the centre.
Glasgow Farmers Market: Here's where you can sneak in some spending when exploring Glasgow. This shopping area is roughly 3 kilometres northwest of the centre.
King's Theatre: This will be another highlight of your trip. A top landmark, it's around 2 kilometres west of the centre of Glasgow.
Explore more of the United Kingdom
There's a whole lot more to see and do in the United Kingdom, starting with Edinburgh. Edinburgh Castle, Castle Rock and The Edinburgh Castle Esplanade are must-do's in this city, which is about 64 kilometres east of Glasgow. Edinburgh Airport (EDI) is the main airport of Edinburgh.
Another city in the United Kingdom that has plenty going for it is Manchester. From Glasgow, it's roughly 290 kilometres southeast and serves up highlights like Manchester United Museum and Stadium Tour and Royal Exchange Theatre. Work in a visit to Manchester Christmas Market too. Manchester Airport (MAN) is the key arrival point for this city.
Say yes to more adventures in Preston. Roughly 257 kilometres southeast of Glasgow, Brockholes Nature Reserve, Avenham and Miller Parks and Japanese Garden are reason enough to go.
Complete your trip with a Glasgow car hire
Thinking of renting a car in the city? Browse the car rentals in Glasgow and travel on your terms. Easily compare rates in one place to find the ideal match after you've booked your hotel and cheap flight to Glasgow.