Flying from Glasgow Intl Airport (GLA) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Glasgow Intl Airport to London Heathrow Airport is 1 hour 30 minutes.
Glasgow and London are both in the UTC+0 timezone. That means there's no time difference to adjust for.
Flights from GLA to LHR start from 05:50 — the earliest with British Airways. The latest departure is at 21:20 with British Airways. In total, you can take your pick of 68 weekly Glasgow Intl Airport to London Heathrow Airport flights.
Give yourself enough time to catch your GLA to LHR flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as September, it's best to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
British Airways has direct flights from Glasgow Intl Airport to London Heathrow Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to discover the sights in London — and maybe even more of the United Kingdom if time allows.
The airline most travellers prefer to fly with on this route is British Airways.
British Airways stands out as the most punctual carrier for GLA to LHR flights, with 86.16% of services landing as scheduled.
If you'd like to split up your journey, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Glasgow Intl Airport to London Heathrow Airport. These are the top stopovers between GLA and LHR:
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
Dublin Airport
Belfast City Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Glasgow Intl Airport (GLA) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Currently, 66 € is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Glasgow Intl Airport to London Heathrow Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is 118 €. Remember that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
To get cheap tickets from GLA to LHR, book your journey six months ahead of your departure date.
November is the cheapest month for flights from Glasgow Intl Airport to London Heathrow Airport. If you're looking to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares across every month.
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Handy information about Glasgow Intl Airport (GLA)
81% of flights departing from Glasgow Intl Airport arrive at their destination on time. Given its strong performance rating, you're unlikely to be delayed when taking off from GLA.
Glasgow Intl Airport is around 13 kilometres from central Glasgow. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a journey time of roughly 30 minutes on public transport.
Searching for a convenient hotel near GLA? If you're catching an early flight from Glasgow Intl Airport to London Heathrow Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Glasgow Intl Airport to London Heathrow Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near LHR instead:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a London Heathrow Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Surprice, U-Save or Green Motion and experience more of London and beyond.
Booking your ride from London Heathrow Airport about one week in advance gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
When to fly to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
July is the busiest month for flights from Glasgow Intl Airport to London Heathrow Airport. To escape the crowds, travel to London in March.
Lock in your flight from Glasgow Intl Airport to London Heathrow Airport for July if you want to explore London during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 11ºC (52ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from GLA to LHR in January. Temperatures average between 0ºC (32ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF) then.
Explore more of the United Kingdom
London has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of the United Kingdom you'll want to see. Around 257 kilometres north-west of London, a visit to Manchester will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading sights like Manchester United Museum & Stadium Tour, The Homes of Football and Museum of Science and Industry.
If you want to check out another major destination in the United Kingdom, head for Birmingham, roughly 161 kilometres north-west of London. Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery, Birmingham Hippodrome Theatre and Bournville Experience are key highlights.










