Travelling from Victoria to Glasgow: what you need to know
Victoria's main base, Victoria International Airport (YYJ), is where countless incredible trips begin. Explore the options for leaving from here when booking your flight from Victoria to Glasgow.
Step off your plane in Glasgow at Glasgow International Airport (GLA) or Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK).
Glasgow's timezone is UTC+0, making Glasgow seven hours ahead of Victoria.
Allow plenty of time to get on your Victoria to Glasgow flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak time such as July? School holidays and other popular periods can mean longer queues at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
How to find the cheapest flights from Victoria to Glasgow
To find cheap Victoria to Glasgow flights, book as early as you can. Airlines usually offer the most competitive fares when flights first go on sale.
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Flying from Victoria
Victoria International Airport (YYJ)
YYJ is about 24 kilometres from central Victoria. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the trip time to be around 1 hour 25 minutes.
Want a hassle-free start to your trip? Stay near Victoria International Airport. Whether you have an early flight from Victoria to Glasgow or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Of the departures from Victoria International Airport, 67.45% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
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 about 35 minutes.
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Victoria to Glasgow. Book one of these accommodation options near GLA instead:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Glasgow International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Green Motion, Drivalia or Alamo and experience the lesser-explored corners of Glasgow and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from Glasgow International Airport around three weeks ahead can help you secure the lowest rate.
Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK)
The centre of Glasgow is about 48 kilometres from Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK). As soon as your flight from Victoria to Glasgow has touched down and you've made your way out of the airport, the drive should take about 40 minutes.
If you hop on public transport, the journey will take you 55 minutes or so.
There are some great places to lay your head close to PIK. Settle in and get cosy after your Victoria 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 simple. These trusted providers are located around or in the terminal and will have you ready to go in a flash.
Don't pay more than you need to. Securing your ride two weeks ahead of your arrival at PIK will help you save.
Best time to go to Glasgow
It's time to figure out your travel dates for your flight from Victoria to Glasgow. June is the busiest month to travel to Glasgow. If you want a quieter atmosphere, go in April.
When booking your Victoria to Glasgow tickets, consider the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Glasgow, with temperatures ranging from 9ºC to 20ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between -1ºC and 7ºC. Look for cheap flights from Victoria to Glasgow around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Glasgow
Once you've booked your flight from Victoria to Glasgow, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Glasgow:
Glasgow Cathedral and Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum are just two of the top attractions to put on your Glasgow must-do list. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Riverside Museum.
Explore more of United Kingdom
Birmingham is just one of the many places in United Kingdom waiting to be discovered once you've seen Glasgow. Around 402 kilometres to the south-east, popular attractions include Cadbury World, The Library of Birmingham and National Sea Life Centre.
Around 64 kilometres east of Glasgow, Edinburgh is another favourite stop in United Kingdom. No visit is complete without checking out Edinburgh Castle, Arthur's Seat and National Museum of Scotland.
