Flying from Townsville Airport (TSV) to Glasgow: what you need to know
Glasgow is ten hours behind Townsville, where Townsville Airport is located. Glasgow observes the UTC+0 timezone.
To avoid rushing for your TSV to Glasgow flight, leave enough time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Taking off during a peak period like public or school holidays? Expect longer lines at security and check-in. To give yourself peace of mind, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures.
Travelling from central Townsville to TSV takes around 1 hour 25 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a cab, you'll cover the 5 kilometres in 10 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Want a leisurely start to your journey? Stay near TSV. Whether you're taking an early flight from Townsville Airport to Glasgow or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are just the thing:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Townsville Airport, data shows 71.52% of flights complete their journey on time.
How to find the cheapest flights from Townsville Airport (TSV) to Glasgow
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Townsville Airport to Glasgow flight is 617 €. The cheapest price for a return flight is 1.836 €. Bear in mind fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap flights from TSV to Glasgow, book in advance. Airlines typically offer their most competitively priced fares when tickets first go on sale.
Finding cheap tickets from Townsville Airport to Glasgow is easier if you can be flexible with your travel plans. Try using the 'Whole month' search function to get the lowest fares across every month and walk away with an awesome deal.
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Airports in Glasgow
Glasgow International Airport (GLA)
Glasgow International Airport (GLA) to the centre of Glasgow takes around 15 minutes by car. The centre is roughly 14 kilometres away.
It takes around 35 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
If you're arriving on a late flight from Townsville Airport to Glasgow, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these accommodation options near GLA:
Go where the road takes you with a Glasgow International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Green Motion, Drivalia or Alamo and find adventure across Glasgow and beyond.
Secure the lowest price by booking your ride from Glasgow International Airport about three weeks before your flight from TSV to Glasgow.
Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK)
After your flight from Townsville Airport to Glasgow has hit the tarmac, you can get to the city centre in about 40 minutes by car. Central Glasgow is roughly 48 kilometres from Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK).
You can expect the trip to take about 55 minutes on public transport.
You'll find some comfortable places to park your luggage (and yourself) near PIK. Settle in and get cosy after your TSV to Glasgow flight at one of these perfectly located options:
Europcar, Keddy By Europcar and Arnold Clark make collecting a Glasgow Prestwick Airport rental car quick and easy. These suppliers are located in or around the terminal and will have you behind the wheel before you know it.
Snap up the best price by booking your ride from PIK two weeks ahead of time. You can also expect to have a greater selection of vehicles.
Best time to go to Glasgow
Before booking your flights from Townsville Airport to Glasgow, consider which time of year is best for you. High season in Glasgow offers a lively atmosphere and plenty of things to do, while the off-season brings better deals on hotels and fewer crowds.
Book a Townsville Airport to Glasgow plane ticket with a departure in July to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 9ºC (48ºF) to 20ºC (68ºF).
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from TSV to Glasgow in January when temperatures average between -1ºC (30ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF).
More about Glasgow
After booking your flight from Townsville Airport to Glasgow, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Glasgow:
Every great adventure has to include some sightseeing. Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum, Glasgow Cathedral and Riverside Museum are attractions you won't want to skip in Glasgow.
Explore more of United Kingdom
Glasgow has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of United Kingdom waiting to be explored. About 402 kilometres south-east of Glasgow, a trip to Birmingham will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading sights like Cadbury World, The Library of Birmingham and National Sea Life Centre.
If you're ready to explore another great destination in United Kingdom, consider Cardiff, about 499 kilometres south of Glasgow. Cardiff Castle, Bute Park and Cardiff Bay are key reasons to visit.
