Flying from London to Glasgow International Airport (GGW): What you need to know
When organising a flight from London to Glasgow International Airport (GGW), you'll have a good choice of airports to take off from. Check out London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) for your departure options. Other possibilities include Stansted Airport (STN), London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY).
Glasgow International Airport is located in Glasgow. The city runs on the UTC-6 timezone and is six hours behind London.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from London to GGW. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
Peak season means busier airports, so aim to get there even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for international journeys to keep to your schedule.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Located around 31 kilometres from central London, LHR can be reached in about 55 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport will take roughly 1 hour.
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68.18% of flights that take off from London Heathrow Airport reach their destination on schedule.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
You can arrive at LGW from the centre of London in approximately 1 hour 20 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions. The ride on public transport will take roughly 30 minutes to cover the 80 kilometres or so.
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69.26% of flights leaving London Gatwick Airport meet their expected arrival time.
Stansted Airport (STN)
The trip to STN from the centre of London is around 1 hour 25 minutes by public transport. If you're going by car, it'll take you about 1 hour to cover the 64 kilometres or so.
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Airports have an on-time performance rating that monitors how often flights get to their destinations without delays. At STN, that figure is 64.73%.
About Glasgow International Airport (GGW)
Hop off your flight from London to Glasgow International Airport and jump into your hotel bed shortly after. If you're looking for a comfortable option a short journey from GGW, stay at Campbell Lodge.
Getting from Glasgow International Airport (GGW) to central Glasgow
The centre of Glasgow is roughly 2 kilometres from Glasgow International Airport. Journey times by cab or car hire will vary based on time of day and traffic conditions, so do some research ahead of time.
It typically takes 25 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Glasgow International Airport (GGW)
671 € is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from London to Glasgow International Airport. A return flight starts from 1.088 €. These prices can change based on availability and demand.
To pick up cheap flights from London to GGW, book in advance. Airlines tend to offer lower fares when tickets are first released.
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The best time to fly from London to Glasgow International Airport (GGW)
Think about the pace you're looking for when deciding when to fly. February is the quietest month to visit Glasgow. June is when most people book flights from London to Glasgow International Airport (GGW), which may be perfect if you're chasing more action.
The warmest month in Glasgow is July, with temperatures ranging between 15ºC (59ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Lock in your London to GGW plane ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
January has temperatures of between -14ºC (7ºF) and 0ºC (32ºF). Look for cheap tickets from London to Glasgow International Airport around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Glasgow
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All great holidays should include a little sightseeing. Busted Knuckle Brewery, Shady Rest RV Park and Candy Cane Park are attractions you won't want to skip in Glasgow.
Explore more of the United States
Williston is just one of the many cities in the United States waiting to be explored after you've seen Glasgow. Around 225 kilometres away to the east, its best attractions include Sitting Bull, Safari Trampoline Park and St. Joseph's Roman Parish Catholic Church.
Havre is another sought-after destination in the United States and is around 225 kilometres west of Glasgow. No journey is complete without seeing Wahkpa Chu'gn Archaeological Site, Beneath the Streets and High Line Heritage House Museum.
