Cheap flights from Glasgow to London

Glasgow to London flights are just the ticket if you want to explore the UK capital without having to spend half the time on a train. Within a few hours of leaving the tarmac at Glasgow you’ll be well on your way to seeing some of the world’s most famous sights in the UK capital. Snap a photo of Big Ben and the Tower of London. Sit down to a theatre show in the West End. Shop your way along Oxford Street all the way down to Selfridges, or spend the day lazing in Hyde Park or Regent’s Park. No visit to London is every truly long enough to tick off everything there is to see and do, which sounds to us like the perfect excuse to book another Glasgow to London flight…

How long is the flight from Glasgow to London?

Flights from Glasgow to London take around 1 hour 20 minutes, depending on which airport you set off from.

Which airlines operate flights from Glasgow to London?

You can book cheap flights from Glasgow to London with EasyJet, Ryanair and British Airways. Just bear in mind their schedules vary, so use the Search Flights box to compare departure times and prices.

How frequent are flights between Glasgow and London?

There are more than 200 flights from Glasgow to London every week, and the journey is around 345 miles.

Which airports serve Glasgow and London?

London airports that serve the Glasgow to London route are London Gatwick, London Luton, Heathrow, Stansted, London Southend and London City. Glasgow itself only has one airport.

Which direct flight route between Glasgow and London is cheapest?

The best way to get a cheap flight from Glasgow to London is to fly from London Stansted, although it’s worth comparing all six London airports as this can change.

What is there to do in London?

Booked your Glasgow to London flights? Then you’ll want to start planning your itinerary. The UK capital is full to bursting with things to do – from big-name sights like Buckingham Palace and Big Ben, to quirkier stop-offs like Soho and Covent Garden. Just like Glasgow, London has a subway system for getting around, known as The Underground or Tube. This is your best bet to get from A to B if walking isn’t an option, although it’s worth avoiding peak times if you can as it can get very busy. Weather-wise, London is likely to be marginally warmer than Glasgow, although seasons aren’t hugely different.

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How many flights depart from Glasgow to London on average per day?

On average 315 flights depart from Glasgow to London per day.

Early Morning (Midnight to 6am) - 7% of flight departures
Morning (6am - Midday) - 45% of flight departures
Afternoon (Midday - 6pm) - 26% of flight departures
Evening (6pm - Midnight) - 22% of flight departures

How long does the flight from Glasgow to London take?

Travellers can expect a direct flight to take approximately 2 hours, flying a distance of about 227 miles.