Travelling from Melbourne to Glasgow: what you need to know
Melbourne's main base, Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL), is where countless awesome holidays begin. Explore your departure options from here for your flight from Melbourne to Glasgow.
When working out where to arrive in Glasgow, Glasgow International Airport (GLA) and Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK) are the primary gateways.
Glasgow is 11 hours behind Melbourne and follows the UTC+0 timezone.
Give yourself enough time to make your Melbourne to Glasgow flight. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect longer lines in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Glasgow
To pick up cheap Melbourne to Glasgow flights, book early. Airlines generally offer their most competitively priced fares when tickets are first released.
Finding cheap plane tickets from Melbourne to Glasgow is easy if you can be flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the best prices across each month and score a great deal.
Save time looking for cheap flights from Melbourne to Glasgow by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when a lower fare pops up.
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Flying from Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Stopovers offer a great opportunity to discover a new city or just take a break during your journey. When booking your Melbourne to Glasgow flight, uncheck 'Direct flights only' to explore all potential stops. Dubai Airport (DXB) is one option if you're taking off from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport.
MEL is around 19 kilometres from central Melbourne. If you're catching a cab, driving or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're taking public transport, expect the journey time to be around 40 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Melbourne to Glasgow? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these hotels close to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport:
Of all flights leaving Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, 67.71% touch down on time at their destination.
Arriving in Glasgow
Glasgow International Airport (GLA)
Glasgow International Airport (GLA) to central Glasgow takes about 15 minutes by car. The centre is roughly 11 kilometres away.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 35 minutes.
If you're arriving on a late flight from Melbourne to Glasgow, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these hotels near GLA:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Glasgow International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Green Motion, Drivalia or Alamo and explore beyond Glasgow's usual tourist stops.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your vehicle from Glasgow International Airport around three weeks in advance of your trip.
Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK)
Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK) is around 48 kilometres from the centre of Glasgow. After your flight from Melbourne to Glasgow, it takes approximately 40 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
You can expect the journey to take roughly 55 minutes on public transport.
Hang the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and relax at a hotel near PIK. Here are a few options where you can take a load off after your flight from Melbourne to Glasgow:
The fastest way to reach your destination is with a Glasgow Prestwick Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Europcar, Keddy By Europcar or Arnold Clark and hit the road in a heartbeat.
Snap up the best price by reserving your ride from PIK two weeks ahead of time. You'll also have access to a wider selection of vehicles.
Best time to go to Glasgow
April is the quietest month for flights from Melbourne to Glasgow, while June is the busiest. Work out the best time to visit Glasgow based on whether you like a laid-back vibe or a lively atmosphere.
Before locking in your Melbourne to Glasgow tickets, think about the weather you're most comfortable in. July is the warmest month in Glasgow, with temperatures ranging from 9ºC (48ºF) to 20ºC (68ºF).
January has average temperatures of between -1ºC (30ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF). Search for cheap flights from Melbourne to Glasgow around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Glasgow
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Glasgow right here. Browse these options as soon as you've booked your flight from Melbourne to Glasgow:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be difficult to know where to start. Glasgow Cathedral, Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum and Riverside Museum are top attractions which should be on every Glasgow itinerary.
Explore more of United Kingdom
Glasgow has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of United Kingdom you should also see. About 402 kilometres south-east of Glasgow, a visit to Birmingham will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with attractions like Cadbury World, The Library of Birmingham and National Sea Life Centre.
Edinburgh is another must-experience destination in United Kingdom and is around 64 kilometres east of Glasgow. No trip is complete without visiting Edinburgh Castle, Arthur's Seat and National Museum of Scotland.