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Cheap Flights to Glasgow
| Round-trip from | £36 | From London to Glasgow |
| One-way from | £22 | One-way flight from London to Glasgow |
When is the best time to fly to Glasgow?
Peak Season:
The busiest period to book flights to Glasgow is between April and September; however July and August are the most expensive months to purchase your flights tickets. Make sure you book your flights to Glasgow well in advance if you want to visit during the peak of Summer.
In October there is the Great Scottish Run, where tens of thousands of people take on the 10k or half marathon challenge. It is wise to book your flights to Glasgow earlier to save money during the week surrounding the challenge.
Off Season:
Glasgow is a beautiful place to visit during the spring, and if you’re not too bothered by wet weather you can experience the start of flowers beginning to blossom and find cheap flights to Glasgow. Along with good value flight tickets, you’ll also find cheaper accommodation in the spring time and later August.
The peak of Winter can be very cold and wet, with almost all attractions closed or un-enjoyable due to the weather. If you want a quiet weekend away then the winter can be great, and if you don’t mind venturing a little bit, Scotland does offer Winter sports such as skiing and snowboarding.
Which day is cheapest to fly to Glasgow?
The cheapest day to fly to Glasgow is usually Tuesday. At the moment, Friday is the most expensive.
What time of day is cheapest to fly to Glasgow?
At the moment, flights in the morning are likely to offer the best value for money for your Glasgow trip. A flight in the afternoon will more often than not be of higher cost.
How long is the flight to Glasgow?
Flights from London to Glasgow – 1 hour 20 minutes
Flights from Manchester to Glasgow – 1 hour 05 minutes
Flights from Birmingham to Glasgow – 1 hour 15 minutes
Which airlines operate flights to Glasgow?
Ryanair, easyJet and British Airways are the three major airlines that operate cheap flights to Glasgow. easyJet and Ryanair will most likely be the cheapest option, however make sure to check the cost for checked in baggage (if you need to take it) as Ryanair can be notorious with their fees over the summer. British Airways, although usually more expensive, do offer complimentary snacks and beverages throughout all of their flights, so you might find they offer great value for money on your flight tickets.
How to get from the airport to the city centre?
You can easily find your way from the airport to the city center after your flights to Glasgow, with several different options to choose from. One of the easiest is the Glasgow Shuttle, which goes to and from the airport and the city center throughout the day. You can also jump on the bus to go to one of a few different train stops, in case you want to catch the train to different parts of Scotland.
For those of you who are healthy and enjoy exercise, there are a couple of routes connected to the airport that allow for hiking or cycling, which might be a fun way to get to the city if you have little luggage. Of course you could grab a taxi directly from the arrivals Terminal, although this won’t be cheap, you can split the fare with friends if you’re not travelling alone.
