Travelling from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Glasgow Intl Airport (GLA): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 20 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Southampton Airport to Glasgow Intl Airport.
Glasgow's timezone is UTC+0, which is the same as Southampton.
Flights from SOU to GLA start at 08:25 — the earliest with easyJet. The latest departure is at 21:30 with easyJet. Overall, there are five weekly Southampton Airport to Glasgow Intl Airport flights.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your SOU to GLA flight.
Travelling during a peak time such as July? School holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer lines at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Flying into Glasgow (and then seeing more of the United Kingdom!) is a cinch with easyJet. This popular carrier has direct flights from Southampton Airport to Glasgow Intl Airport.
Most travellers choose to travel with easyJet on this route.
With a dependable 85.45% of services arriving on schedule, easyJet has the best on-time performance for SOU to GLA flights.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Southampton Airport to Glasgow Intl Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Stopovers between SOU and GLA include:
Dublin Airport
Belfast International Airport
Belfast City Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Glasgow Intl Airport (GLA)
26 € is the lowest price for a one-way Southampton Airport to Glasgow Intl Airport flight. Return flights start from 46 €. These fares may change depending on demand.
To secure cheap tickets from SOU to GLA, reserve your journey three months ahead of your departure.
The cheapest month for flights from Southampton Airport to Glasgow Intl Airport is August. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have a flexible schedule.
Picking up cheap flights from SOU to GLA is easy with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you when there's a better deal.
Discover the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Southampton Airport to Glasgow Intl Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Southampton Airport (SOU)
72% of flights taking off from Southampton Airport land at their destination on time.
Central Southampton to Southampton Airport is around 10 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 15 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving.
You can expect a trip time of around 25 minutes on public transport.
Have an early flight from Southampton Airport to Glasgow Intl Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these stays close to SOU:
Arriving at Glasgow Intl Airport (GLA)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Southampton Airport to Glasgow Intl Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near GLA instead:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Glasgow Intl Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Green Motion, Drivalia or Alamo to explore Glasgow and beyond.
To get the best deal, reserve your ride from Glasgow Intl Airport about three weeks ahead.
Getting from Glasgow Intl Airport (GLA) to central Glasgow
Glasgow Intl Airport to central Glasgow has a drive time of around 20 minutes. It's approximately 13 kilometres away.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of around 30 minutes.
When to fly to Glasgow Intl Airport (GLA)
The quietest month for a flight from Southampton Airport to Glasgow Intl Airport is March, while September is the busiest. Choose the best time to go to Glasgow based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
The warmest month in Glasgow is July, with temperatures ranging between 8ºC (46ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF). Lock in your flights from Southampton Airport to Glasgow Intl Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from SOU to GLA in January. Temperatures average between -1ºC (30ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF) then.
Explore more of the United Kingdom
You've seen Glasgow, now it's time to discover more of the United Kingdom. Travel about 290 kilometres south-east to Manchester to tick off its top sights. From Manchester United Museum & Stadium Tour to The Homes of Football and Museum of Science and Industry, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
If you're ready to explore another corner of the United Kingdom, head for Birmingham, roughly 402 kilometres south-east of Glasgow. Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery, Birmingham Hippodrome Theatre and Bournville Experience are the start of reasons to visit.