Travelling from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Glasgow: what you need to know
Glasgow and Manchester (where Manchester Airport is located) share the UTC+0 timezone. This means you won't have to change your watch when you arrive.
Give yourself enough time to get on your MAN to Glasgow flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Longer lines at check-in and security are likely if you're travelling during high season, so allow some extra breathing room. A good rule of thumb for peak times? Arrive up to four hours ahead for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.
The journey from central Manchester to MAN takes around 1 hour 5 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a cab, you'll cover the 14 kilometres in 30 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Booked an early flight from Manchester Airport to Glasgow? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these hotels close to MAN:
When it comes to Manchester Airport's on-time performance, data shows 59.39% of flights arrive within the expected time frame.
How to find the cheapest flights from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Glasgow
ر.ق. 162 is currently the best price for a one-way Manchester Airport to Glasgow flight. A return flight ticket starts from ر.ق. 349. These prices may change depending on availability.
To find cheap flights from MAN to Glasgow, book in advance. Airlines usually offer lower prices when tickets first go on sale.
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Airports in Glasgow
Glasgow International Airport (GLA)
The distance from Glasgow International Airport (GLA) to central Glasgow is roughly 14 kilometres. It takes about 15 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Getting to the centre on public transport takes about 35 minutes.
Think about booking a hotel close to GLA if you're coming in on a late flight from Manchester Airport to Glasgow. Select one of these accommodation options and make arrival day easier:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Glasgow International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Green Motion, Drivalia or Alamo and experience the lesser-explored corners of Glasgow and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your ride from Glasgow International Airport about three weeks in advance of your flight from MAN to Glasgow.
Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK)
Central Glasgow is about 48 kilometres from Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK). After your flight from Manchester Airport to Glasgow has hit the runway and you've made your way to arrivals, expect a drive of around 40 minutes.
If you travel by public transport, you'll reach the centre in 55 minutes or so.
Following your MAN to Glasgow flight, kick back at a hotel close to PIK. These are some great options that'll help you switch to relaxation mode:
Forget about inconvenient public transport timetables or slow-moving cab lines. Pick up a Glasgow Prestwick Airport rental car and take your journey in whatever direction you like. Check out the rates and availability from Europcar, Keddy By Europcar and Arnold Clark.
Don't pay more than you need to. Securing your ride two weeks before your arrival at PIK will save you money.
Best time to go to Glasgow
Before securing your flights from Manchester Airport to Glasgow, consider which time of year works best for you. Peak season in Glasgow offers a lively atmosphere and plenty to do, while the off-season brings cheaper hotel deals and fewer crowds.
Book a Manchester Airport to Glasgow flight ticket with a departure in July if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures to range from 9ºC to 20ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from MAN to Glasgow in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -1ºC and 7ºC on average.
More about Glasgow
Start your Glasgow trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Manchester Airport to Glasgow, explore our range of accommodation options including:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be hard to know where to start. Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum, Glasgow Cathedral and Riverside Museum are top sights which should be on any well-planned Glasgow itinerary.
Explore more of United Kingdom
Birmingham is just one of the many places in United Kingdom waiting to be explored after you've experienced Glasgow. Around 402 kilometres away to the south-east, well-known attractions include Cadbury World, The Library of Birmingham and National Sea Life Centre.
Cardiff is another well-known destination in United Kingdom and is around 499 kilometres south of Glasgow. No trip is complete without dropping by Cardiff Castle, Bute Park and Cardiff Bay.
