Travelling from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to Glasgow: what you need to know
Expect to be in the air for 2 hours 45 minutes. That's the average journey time for a direct flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Glasgow.
Glasgow is one hour behind Barcelona, where Barcelona-El Prat Airport is located. Glasgow follows the UTC+0 timezone.
The busiest route is from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK). Choose from four services every week between these two airports. Ryanair offers a 05:50 departure between BCN and PIK.
Give yourself plenty of time to get on your BCN to Glasgow flight. Generally, it's best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Delays at security and check-in are likely if you're flying during high season, so allow some extra wiggle room. A good rule for peak periods? Arrive up to four hours early for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.
Direct Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Glasgow tickets are available for booking. Glasgow International Airport (GLA) is where you'll complete your journey.
Look out for promotions from Ryanair. This airline operates direct flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Glasgow.
Think about adding a stopover to potentially land a cheaper plane ticket from BCN to Glasgow. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' during your search. Break up your journey by stopping at one of these popular options:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Palma de Mallorca Airport (PMI)
Located around 13 kilometres from central Barcelona, BCN can be reached in about 25 minutes by car. The journey on public transport takes roughly 35 minutes.
Have an early flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Glasgow? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these stays near BCN:
Of the flights that depart from Barcelona-El Prat Airport, 79.12% arrive on time at their destination.
How to find the cheapest flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to Glasgow
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Glasgow flight is 24 €. The cheapest price for a return flight is 57 €. Bear in mind fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
To find cheap flights from BCN to Glasgow, book in advance. Airlines typically offer lower fares when flights first go on sale.
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Airports in Glasgow
Glasgow International Airport (GLA)
The distance from Glasgow International Airport (GLA) to central Glasgow is roughly 14 kilometres. It takes around 15 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Travelling to the centre on public transport will take you around 35 minutes.
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Glasgow. Check in to 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.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your ride from Glasgow International Airport around three weeks ahead of your flight from BCN to Glasgow.
Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK)
After your flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Glasgow has touched down, you can get to the city centre in around 40 minutes by car. Central Glasgow is roughly 48 kilometres from Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK).
If you choose to travel on public transport, the ride to the centre will take you 55 minutes or so.
After stepping off your BCN to Glasgow flight, unwind at a hotel close to PIK. These are some comfortable options that'll help you get into relaxation mode:
Europcar, Keddy By Europcar and Arnold Clark make picking up a Glasgow Prestwick Airport rental car simple. These suppliers are located in or around the terminal and will have you on the road before long.
Get first dibs on the best options. Reserving your ride from PIK two weeks ahead of time often means lower prices and a wider choice of vehicles.
Best time to go to Glasgow
Travel to Glasgow during high season if you want a bustling atmosphere, but remember that hotel prices tend to be higher. Alternatively, book your flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Glasgow in the off-season when prices are cheaper and it's not as busy.
The warmest month in Glasgow is July, with temperatures ranging between 9ºC (48ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF). Book your Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Glasgow plane ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.
January sees average temperatures of between -1ºC (30ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF). Look for a cheap ticket from BCN to Glasgow around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
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 Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Glasgow, explore our range of accommodation options including:
All great adventures should include a little sightseeing. Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum, Glasgow Cathedral and Riverside Museum are attractions you won't want to skip in Glasgow.
Explore more of United Kingdom
Glasgow is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of United Kingdom waiting to be discovered. About 402 kilometres south-east of Glasgow, a trip 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.
Cardiff is another favourite destination in United Kingdom and is around 499 kilometres south of Glasgow. No journey is complete without visiting Cardiff Castle, Bute Park and Cardiff Bay.