Travelling from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Glasgow: what you need to know
The timezone in Glasgow is UTC+0. The city is ten hours behind Gold Coast, where Gold Coast Airport is located.
To avoid missing your OOL to Glasgow flight, leave enough time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Planning to travel during a peak period like a bank holiday? Expect longer lines at security and check-in. For peace of mind, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures.
Located around 19 kilometres from central Gold Coast, OOL can be reached in about 25 minutes by car (depending on traffic). Travelling on public transport will take roughly 1 hour 40 minutes.
Searching for a hotel near OOL? If you've booked an early flight from Gold Coast Airport to Glasgow, these accommodation options put the terminal practically at your doorstep:
When it comes to Gold Coast Airport's on-time performance, data shows 74.82% of flights arrive within the scheduled time frame.
How to find the cheapest flights from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Glasgow
The best price we've seen for a one-way Gold Coast Airport to Glasgow flight is 604 €. The cheapest price for a return flight is 1.575 €. Keep in mind fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
To find cheap flights from OOL to Glasgow, book as early as you can. Airlines usually offer lower prices when flights first go on sale.
Landing cheap tickets from Gold Coast Airport to Glasgow is more likely if you're flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to get the lowest prices across each month and land an awesome deal.
You don't need to keep checking in to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as there's an extra saving on cheap flights from OOL to Glasgow.
Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with our filters. Then, sort the results for your flight from Gold Coast Airport to Glasgow by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best.'
Airports in Glasgow
Glasgow International Airport (GLA)
The distance from Glasgow International Airport (GLA) to central Glasgow is roughly 14 kilometres. It'll take you around 15 minutes to get to the centre driving.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
Consider booking a hotel close to GLA if you're coming in on a late flight from Gold Coast Airport to Glasgow. Check in to one of these options and make your first night all about catching up on rest:
Grab a Glasgow International Airport rental car and discover Glasgow and beyond with your own set of wheels. Green Motion, Drivalia and Alamo are popular outlets you can book with here.
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your vehicle from Glasgow International Airport around three weeks before your flight from OOL to Glasgow.
Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK)
Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK) is about 48 kilometres from the centre of Glasgow. Once you've hopped off your flight from Gold Coast Airport to Glasgow, it'll take you around 40 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a ride-share or cab.
The journey will take about 55 minutes on public transport.
Hang up the 'Do not disturb' sign and relax at a hotel near PIK. Here are a few options where you can put your feet up after your OOL to Glasgow flight:
Europcar, Keddy By Europcar and Arnold Clark make picking up a Glasgow Prestwick Airport rental car easy and quick. These providers are located in or around the terminal and will get you on your way in no time.
Don't pay more than you need to. Reserving your ride two weeks ahead of your arrival at PIK can land you a better rate.
Best time to go to Glasgow
Carefully consider your travel dates before securing your flight from Gold Coast Airport to Glasgow. The city buzzes in peak season, but prices are often higher and attractions can be crowded. Plan your trip to Glasgow in low season if you like a quieter vibe.
Book a Gold Coast Airport to Glasgow plane ticket with a departure in July if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 9ºC (48ºF) to 20ºC (68ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from OOL to Glasgow in January if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -1ºC (30ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF) on average.
More about Glasgow
Start your Glasgow trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Gold Coast Airport to Glasgow, check out our selection of hotels including:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be tricky to know where to start. Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum, Glasgow Cathedral and Riverside Museum are highlights which should be on any well-planned Glasgow itinerary.
Explore more of United Kingdom
Glasgow has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of United Kingdom just waiting to be discovered. About 402 kilometres south-east of Glasgow, a trip to Birmingham will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading attractions like Cadbury World, The Library of Birmingham and National Sea Life Centre.
Around 499 kilometres south of Glasgow, Cardiff is another favourite stop in United Kingdom. Experience major highlights starting with Cardiff Castle, Bute Park and Cardiff Bay.
