Travelling from Inverness Airport (INV) to Glasgow International Airport (GLA): what you need to know
Inverness and Glasgow are in the same timezone, UTC+0.
To ensure you catch your INV to GLA flight, leave enough time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Flying during a peak month like June? School holidays and other popular periods can result in longer lines at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
If you want to explore another city along the way, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Inverness Airport to Glasgow International Airport. These are the top stopovers between INV and GLA:
London Heathrow Airport
George Best Belfast City Airport
Kirkwall Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Inverness Airport (INV) to Glasgow International Airport (GLA)
49 € is currently the best price for a one-way Inverness Airport to Glasgow International Airport flight. Return flights start at 115 €. These prices can change depending on demand and availability.
To pick up cheap tickets from INV to GLA, book in advance. Airlines tend to offer lower fares when flights are first made available.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the lowest price across each month when looking for a flight from Inverness Airport to Glasgow International Airport.
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Secure the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Inverness Airport to Glasgow International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Inverness Airport (INV)
65.54% of flights that leave from Inverness Airport touch down at their destination on time.
To reach Inverness Airport from central Inverness, it'll take around 20 minutes by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 16 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a trip time of about 30 minutes when using public transport.
Looking for a convenient hotel near INV? If you're catching an early flight from Inverness Airport to Glasgow International Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Glasgow International Airport (GLA)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Inverness Airport to Glasgow International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near GLA instead:
Grab a Glasgow International Airport rental car and discover Glasgow and beyond with your own set of wheels. Green Motion, Drivalia and Alamo are top providers you can book with here.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Glasgow International Airport around three weeks ahead of your trip.
Getting from Glasgow International Airport (GLA) to central Glasgow
From Glasgow International Airport, Glasgow is approximately 14 kilometres away. It takes around 15 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Getting to the centre by public transport takes about 35 minutes.
When to fly to Glasgow International Airport (GLA)
The quietest month for a flight from Inverness Airport to Glasgow International Airport is April, while June is the most popular. Pick the best time to go to Glasgow based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
When reserving your flight from Inverness Airport to Glasgow International Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Glasgow, with the temperature ranging from 9ºC (48ºF) to 20ºC (68ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between -1ºC (30ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF). Look for cheap tickets from INV to GLA sometime around then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of United Kingdom
You've seen Glasgow, now it's time to explore other parts of United Kingdom. Journey around 402 kilometres south-east to Birmingham to check off its leading attractions. From Cadbury World to The Library of Birmingham and National Sea Life Centre, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Around 64 kilometres east of Glasgow, Edinburgh is another essential stop in United Kingdom. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Edinburgh Castle, Arthur's Seat and National Museum of Scotland.