Travelling from Glasgow to Victoria: what you need to know
Get your holiday planning started by considering where you'll catch your flight from Glasgow to Victoria. Glasgow International Airport (GLA) and Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK) are the main airports in Glasgow.
Victoria International Airport (YYJ) is where you'll be arriving in Victoria.
Victoria is eight hours behind Glasgow and follows the UTC-7 timezone.
Leave plenty of time to get on your Glasgow to Victoria flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect longer queues during popular months such as June. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
How to find the cheapest flights from Glasgow to Victoria
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap Glasgow to Victoria flights if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird discounts.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the lowest price across every month when looking for your plane ticket from Glasgow to Victoria.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from Glasgow to Victoria by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when a special offer becomes available.
Save on your Glasgow to Victoria flight with the help of our filters. Choose your ideal times, airlines and number of stops, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals.
Flying from Glasgow
Glasgow International Airport (GLA)
Stopovers are a great opportunity to explore a new city or just take a break during your trip. When looking for a Glasgow to Victoria flight, deselect 'Direct flights only' to browse all potential stops. Pearson International Airport (YYZ) is one option if you're leaving from Glasgow International Airport.
Located around 11 kilometres from the centre of Glasgow, GLA can be reached in about 15 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport is roughly 35 minutes.
Have an early flight from Glasgow to Victoria? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these stays near Glasgow International Airport:
Of all flights departing from Glasgow International Airport, 70.07% arrive on time at their destination.
Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK)
PIK is about 48 kilometres from central Glasgow. It'll take you 40 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 55 minutes.
You're going on holiday, so why not extend it with another night away? Think about checking in to one of these accommodation options near Glasgow Prestwick Airport the day before your flight from Glasgow to Victoria:
Glasgow Prestwick Airport has an on-time performance of 76.7%. This figure gives an insight into how often flights departing from this airport land on schedule.
Arriving in Victoria
Victoria International Airport (YYJ)
Victoria International Airport (YYJ) to central Victoria takes around 30 minutes to reach by car. The centre is roughly 24 kilometres away.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour 25 minutes.
If you're arriving on a late flight from Glasgow to Victoria, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these accommodation options near YYJ:
Pick up a Victoria International Airport rental car and discover Victoria and beyond with your own wheels. Hertz, Thrifty and Avis are popular providers you can book with here.
For the best deal, book your vehicle from Victoria International Airport about three weeks ahead of your Glasgow to Victoria flight.
Victoria Inner Harbour Airport (YWH)
Victoria Inner Harbour Airport (YWH) is about 0.64 kilometres from the centre of Victoria. After your flight from Glasgow to Victoria, it takes approximately 5 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a ride-share or cab.
The trip will take roughly 10 minutes on public transport.
Best time to go to Victoria
July is the busiest month for flights from Glasgow to Victoria. To avoid the crowds, go to Victoria in February.
Lock in a Glasgow to Victoria ticket departing in August if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Victoria to range from 13ºC (55ºF) to 23ºC (73ºF).
Search for cheap flights from Glasgow to Victoria in February if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 0ºC (32ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF) on average.
More about Victoria
After booking your flight from Glasgow to Victoria, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Victoria:
Every great journey has to include some sightseeing. Royal BC Museum, Craigdarroch Castle and Inner Harbour are must-visits when exploring Victoria.
Explore more of Canada
Vancouver is just one of the many cities in Canada waiting to be discovered once you've seen Victoria. Around 97 kilometres to the north, its top attractions include Stanley Park, Granville Island and Science World.
If you want to check out another corner of Canada, consider Surrey, roughly 88 kilometres north-east of Victoria. Senator Reid Park, Port Mann Park and Morgan Creek Park are key reasons to visit.
