Travelling from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Glasgow International Airport (GLA): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from London Heathrow Airport to Glasgow International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 1 hour 25 minutes.
Glasgow's timezone is UTC+0, which is the same as London.
Choose from 270 weekly London Heathrow Airport to Glasgow International Airport flights. The 06:00 departure with British Airways is the earliest available. British Airways operates the latest service of the day at 22:00.
Your LHR to GLA flight won't wait if you're late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
Flying during a peak month like July? Public holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Getting to Glasgow (and then seeing more of United Kingdom!) is easy with British Airways. This popular carrier offers direct flights from London Heathrow Airport to Glasgow International Airport.
British Airways tops the list for bookings on this route.
British Airways is the most punctual carrier that offers LHR to GLA flights, with 73.88% of its services arriving on schedule.
If you'd like to split up your journey, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from London Heathrow Airport to Glasgow International Airport. These are the top stopovers between LHR and GLA:
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How to find the cheapest flights from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Glasgow International Airport (GLA)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way London Heathrow Airport to Glasgow International Airport flight is ر.ق. 164. A round-trip ticket is currently ر.ق. 314. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Get cheap tickets from LHR to GLA by booking 11 months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for landing a bargain.
The cheapest month for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Glasgow International Airport is October. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have a flexible travel schedule.
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Handy information about London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Of the departures from London Heathrow Airport, 68.18% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
To reach London Heathrow Airport from central London, it'll take about 55 minutes by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 31 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a journey time of about 1 hour on public transport.
Get your travels off to a stress-free start by staying near LHR. Whether you're boarding an early flight from London Heathrow Airport to Glasgow International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays have you covered:
Arriving at Glasgow International Airport (GLA)
Reserve a hotel close to GLA if you're catching a late London Heathrow Airport to Glasgow International Airport flight. Settle into one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Grab a Glasgow International Airport rental car and explore Glasgow and beyond with your own wheels. Green Motion, Drivalia and Alamo are popular providers you can book with here.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your ride from Glasgow International Airport about three weeks ahead of your departure.
Getting from Glasgow International Airport (GLA) to central Glasgow
From Glasgow International Airport, Glasgow is approximately 14 kilometres away. It takes around 15 minutes to reach the centre driving.
It takes around 35 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Glasgow International Airport (GLA)
It's time to choose your dates for your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Glasgow International Airport. June is the busiest month to head to Glasgow. If you're after a more relaxed vibe, go in April.
When booking your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Glasgow International Airport, consider the type of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Glasgow, with the temperature ranging from 9ºC to 20ºC.
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from LHR to GLA in January. Temperatures average between -1ºC and 7ºC then.
Explore more of United Kingdom
You've done Glasgow, now it's time to discover other parts of United Kingdom. Travel around 402 kilometres south-east to Birmingham to check off its popular sights. From Cadbury World to The Library of Birmingham and National Sea Life Centre, your itinerary will be busy.
Edinburgh is another sought-after destination in United Kingdom and is around 64 kilometres east of Glasgow. No trip is complete without a visit to Edinburgh Castle, Arthur's Seat and National Museum of Scotland.