Cheap flights to Glasgow

Flights to Glasgow

Glasgow is an amazing city to visit and the availability of frequent, budget flights into the city of Glasgow makes it easy to arrange last minute travel or short breaks. Shopping in the city offers consumers all the choices and popular outlets found in London's West End, while Glasgow nightlife and live music scene is eclectic and exciting. With flights from London to Glasgow taking less than 90 minutes, it's not difficult to understand why the city is becoming such a popular tourist attraction.

Which is the main airport in Glasgow?

Glasgow Airport is the main airport for the city, and situated around eight miles from the centre of Glasgow. It's also possible to fly into Prestwick Airport which is around 30 miles from Glasgow city centre and offers hourly coach services into the city as well as trains every 30 minutes.

Which airlines offer flights to Glasgow?

There are 26 different airlines providing flights into Glasgow, including British Airways, Aer Lingus, Emirates, easyJet, flybe and Ryanair. Journey times from London are just 90 minutes and other popular UK locations providing flights to Glasgow include Exeter, Birmingham, and Bristol. A variety of international locations also fly direct into Glasgow, including Toronto and Dubai.

Why travel by plane to Glasgow?

Flying to Glasgow is not only convenient, but also very affordable, and means that travellers can spend more time exploring the city and other popular locations, such as the Highlands or Edinburgh. What's more, it's simple to journey by public transport into Glasgow, as frequent coach services mean travellers can be in the city centre or at Glasgow rail station within 30 minutes or so of leaving the airport.

Before you travel to Glasgow by plane - good to know!

One thing most visitors to Glasgow will discover is the warm welcome and friendliness that's offered by local Glaswegians. The city is also home to over 20 art galleries and museums and showcases some of the architectural masterpieces of one its own "sons" Charles Rennie Mackintosh. Some of the hidden attractions to visit in Glasgow include the Necropolis Victorian cemetery which is crammed with unique memorials and monuments and offers spectacular views of the city, and Kibble Palace at Glasgow Botanic Gardens. Passengers arriving at Glasgow Airport can take buses to the railway station which is just two miles away and offers 50% off all rail tickets into Glasgow.

How to Get to Glasgow by Plane

It is possible to get board to Glasgow from most major European airports including Amsterdam, Paris, Berlin, Rome, Zurich and many of the Spanish islands such as Lanzarote and Ibiza. There are a large number of major airlines that offer flights to Glasgow airport; Air Malta, BA, easyJet, Helvetic, KLM, Monarch, Ryanair, Thomson Airways and Thomas Cook Airlines. The airport is located 11 kilometres west of the city centre. First Glasgow operate a shuttle service 24 hours a day from the airport to the city centre running every 10 minutes. There are several other bus routes available from the airport to locations around the city. The closest train station to the airport is Paisley Gilmour Street which requires a short bus journey of taxi ride. Official Glasgow Airport Taxis are available from the front of the main terminal.

Glasgow

Located on the banks of the mighty River Clyde in the West Central Lowlands, Glasgow is Scotland's largest city. Glasgow is renown for its friendliness and its culture. It has a world class selection of museums and galleries such as the Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum, Glasgow's interactive Science Museum and House for an Art Lover celebrating the famous architect Charles Rennie Mackintosh. The city has a fantastic mix of architecture, from the 13th Century St Mungo's Cathedral and the 15th Century Provand's Lordship to the impressive Victorian sandstone buildings, such as Glasgow City Chambers, in the city centre. Exciting modern structures like the Armadillo and the Glasgow Royal Concert Hall add to the eclectic mix to give the city its unique character. With its vibrant social scene, exciting music events and stylish shopping opportunities, Glasgow has much to offer visitors of all ages.