Flying from Glasgow to London: what you need to know
Start your trip at Glasgow Intl Airport (GLA), the main airport in Glasgow. Explore flights from Glasgow to London that take off from this terminal.
London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) are the primary entry points to London.
Around 1 hour 25 minutes is how long you'll be in transit on a direct Glasgow to London flight.
London's timezone is UTC+0, which is the same as Glasgow.
With 68 weekly flights between the two airports, Glasgow Intl Airport (GLA) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is the most popular route. Hop on the first flight from Glasgow to London with British Airways at 05:50. If you'd like to make the most of your day before jetting off, the last departure from GLA to LHR is with British Airways at 21:20.
For hassle-free travel, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to catch your Glasgow to London flight.
Flying during a popular month such as September? School holidays and other high seasons can mean longer queues at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
How to find the cheapest flights from Glasgow to London
To score cheap Glasgow to London flights, reserve your journey six months before your departure.
Schedule your trip for November. That's the best month for scoring cheap plane tickets from Glasgow to London. If you're open to different travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across every month.
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Flying from Glasgow
Glasgow Intl Airport (GLA)
You can book a direct flight from Glasgow to London taking off from Glasgow Intl Airport (GLA). Catch your plane at GLA and then land at one of these London airports:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
London Stansted Airport (STN)
Leading carriers that offer direct Glasgow to London plane tickets from GLA include:
Travelling from central Glasgow to GLA takes about 30 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a taxi, you'll cover the 11 kilometres in 20 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Booked an early flight from Glasgow to London? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these hotels close to Glasgow Intl Airport:
Glasgow Intl Airport has a strong on-time record, reducing the likelihood of delays. Departures from GLA land on schedule 81% of the time.
Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK)
You can reach PIK from central Glasgow in about 50 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions. The journey by public transport takes roughly 55 minutes to travel the 48 kilometres or so.
Get a head start on your holiday with an additional night away from home. Before your flight from Glasgow to London, stay in one of these hotels close to Glasgow Prestwick Airport:
Glasgow Prestwick Airport has a track record for punctuality. 83% of flights out of here arrive right on target.
Arriving in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is approximately 26 kilometres from central London. If you're catching a taxi or a ride-share, the drive will take around 45 minutes.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of about 25 minutes.
Reserve a hotel near LHR if you're coming in on a late flight from Glasgow to London. Check in to one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a London Heathrow Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Surprice, U-Save or Green Motion and explore beyond London's main sights.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your ride from London Heathrow Airport around one week in advance of your trip.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Once your flight from Glasgow to London has landed, you can reach the city centre in around 1 hour 5 minutes by car. Central London is roughly 40 kilometres from London Gatwick Airport (LGW).
You can expect the trip to take approximately 45 minutes on public transport.
Place the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and unwind at a hotel near LGW. Here are a few options where you can settle in after your flight from Glasgow to London:
The quickest way to reach your destination is with a London Gatwick Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Green Motion, U-Save or Drivalia and be off and running.
Get exactly what you want. Reserving your ride from LGW three weeks in advance often means lower prices and a wider selection of vehicles.
London Stansted Airport (STN)
Make your way into the city centre after your flight from Glasgow to London has landed. Central London is around 48 kilometres from London Stansted Airport (STN) and takes roughly 1 hour 5 minutes to get there in a car.
The journey will take around 45 minutes using public transport.
If you don't want to make your way into the centre, choose a hotel close to STN. Get settled at one of these stays after your Glasgow to London flight:
Begin your journey without worrying about how to get to your next stop with a London Stansted Airport rental car. Book your wheels with trusted suppliers here like Green Motion, Drivalia and Europcar.
About four weeks before your flight from Glasgow to London is a good time to secure your ride from STN. You're more likely to lock in a better rate or get access to early bird discounts.
Best time to go to London
March is the quietest month for flights from Glasgow to London, while July is the most popular. Pick the ideal time to go to London based on whether you like a laid-back vibe or a lively atmosphere.
Before locking in your Glasgow to London tickets, consider the kind of weather forecast you're hoping for. July is the warmest month in London, with temperatures ranging from 11ºC (52ºF) to 26ºC (79ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 0ºC (32ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF). Look for cheap flights from Glasgow to London around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about London
After booking your flight from Glasgow to London, decide where you'll be dropping your bags. Make one of these options your base for exploring London:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be tricky to know where to begin. The British Museum, Westminster Abbey and Big Ben are major attractions which should feature on any well-planned London itinerary.
Explore more of the United Kingdom
Manchester is just one of the many places in the United Kingdom waiting to be explored once you've seen London. Around 257 kilometres to the northwest, check out popular attractions including Manchester United Museum & Stadium Tour, The Homes of Football and Science and Industry Museum.
Around 161 kilometres northwest of London, Birmingham is another favourite stop in the United Kingdom. No visit is complete without checking out Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery, Birmingham Hippodrome and Bournville Experience.