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Travelling from London to Glasgow: what you need to know
Begin your journey at one of London's main airports, London Heathrow Airport (LHR) or London Gatwick Airport (LGW). Check out your options for booking a flight from London to Glasgow jetting off from either of these.
When it comes to where you'll disembark, Glasgow's chief entry point is Glasgow International Airport (GLA).
The average duration of a direct London to Glasgow flight is 1 hour 25 minutes.
London and Glasgow are in the same timezone, UTC+0.
The most popular route for flights from London to Glasgow is from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Glasgow International Airport (GLA). There are 69 services every week between these two airports. If you want to get going as soon as possible, the earliest flight from LHR to GLA is the 06:00 British Airways service. If you have other commitments or plans on your day of travel, the last scheduled departure is at 22:00 with British Airways.
For a relaxed travel experience, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. That way, you can comfortably board your London to Glasgow flight.
You can expect longer lines in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Glasgow
At the moment, ر.ق. 104 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from London to Glasgow. The cheapest price for a return flight is ر.ق. 174. Remember fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
To snag cheap London to Glasgow flights, book your journey seven months before your departure.
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Flying from London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
You can book a direct flight from London to Glasgow taking off from London Heathrow Airport (LHR). Start your trip at LHR and come in for landing at Glasgow International Airport (GLA).
British Airways is a popular carrier that offers direct London to Glasgow plane tickets from LHR.
LHR is about 26 kilometres from central London. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 55 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're using public transport, expect the travel time to be around 1 hour.
Planning to catch an early flight from London to Glasgow? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these hotels near London Heathrow Airport:
68.18% of flights departing from London Heathrow Airport reach their destination on time.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Consider booking your direct flight from London to Glasgow out of London Gatwick Airport (LGW). Nonstop services from LGW will take you to Glasgow International Airport (GLA).
You can book a direct London to Glasgow plane ticket with easyJet. This is one of the leading airlines that operates this route out of LGW.
LGW is around 40 kilometres from central London. It'll take you 1 hour 20 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 30 minutes.
Get a head start on your holiday with an additional night away from home. Before catching your flight from London to Glasgow, unwind in one of these hotels close to London Gatwick Airport:
London Gatwick Airport has an on-time performance rate of 69.26%. This figure shows how frequently flights departing from this airport arrive at their destination on time.
Stansted Airport (STN)
Stansted Airport (STN) offers convenient direct flights from London to Glasgow. Your journey from STN will have you disembarking at Glasgow International Airport (GLA).
Set off from STN with easyJet. This reputable carrier offers direct London to Glasgow plane tickets.
The trip to STN from the centre of London is around 1 hour 25 minutes on public transport. If you're going by car, it'll take you roughly 1 hour to cover the 48 kilometres or so.
Make catching an early London to Glasgow flight one of the easiest parts of your trip. Stay at one of these accommodation options near Stansted Airport and head to your check-in counter with time to spare:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that tracks how often flights arrive when they should. At STN, that rate is 64.73%.
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.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 35 minutes.
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from London to Glasgow. Reserve one of these accommodation options near GLA instead:
Explore without limits with a Glasgow International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Green Motion, Drivalia or Alamo and chase adventure across Glasgow and beyond.
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your ride from Glasgow International Airport around three weeks ahead of your trip.
Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK)
Central Glasgow is located around 48 kilometres from Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK). As soon as your flight from London to Glasgow has landed and you've navigated your way to arrivals, expect a drive of around 40 minutes.
The trip will take roughly 55 minutes on public transport.
Hang up the 'Do not disturb' sign and unwind at a hotel close to PIK. Here are a few options where you can kick back after your flight from London to Glasgow:
No time to waste? The fastest way to get to where you're going is with a Glasgow Prestwick Airport rental car. Collect your wheels from Europcar, Keddy By Europcar or Arnold Clark and get going in the blink of an eye.
Avoid paying more than you need to. Securing your ride two weeks ahead of your arrival at PIK can help you lock in a better rate.
Best time to go to Glasgow
June is the most popular month for flights from London to Glasgow. To avoid the crowds, visit Glasgow in April.
Book a London to Glasgow ticket departing in July if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Glasgow to range from 9ºC to 20ºC.
January has average temperatures of between -1ºC and 7ºC. Look for cheap flights from London to Glasgow around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Glasgow
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best stays in Glasgow right here. Browse these options once you've locked in your flight from London to Glasgow:
Glasgow Cathedral and Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum are just a couple of the top-rated attractions to put on your Glasgow travel itinerary. Keep the sightseeing going at Riverside Museum.
Explore more of United Kingdom
Glasgow has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of United Kingdom waiting to be discovered. Around 402 kilometres south-east of Glasgow, a visit to Birmingham will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading attractions like Cadbury World, The Library of Birmingham and National Sea Life Centre.
Around 64 kilometres east of Glasgow, Edinburgh is another essential stop in United Kingdom. Experience major highlights starting with Edinburgh Castle, Arthur's Seat and National Museum of Scotland.
