Distance 555 km |
Average flight duration 1h 21m |
Cheapest ticket price £42 |
Flights per day 21 |
Direct flights 21 |
Airlines 3 |
Fastest flight 1h 10m |
Cheapest month to travel September |
First flight 05:30 |
Last flight 22:05 |
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The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Glasgow to London is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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British Airways BA1487 | 06:00 Glasgow International Airport (GLA) | 1h30 | 07:30 London Heathrow Airport (LHR) | 0 changesDirect | |
British Airways BA1481 | 06:25 Glasgow International Airport (GLA) | 1h30 | 07:55 London Gatwick Airport (LGW) | 0 changesDirect | |
BA Cityflyer BA8721 | 06:30 Glasgow International Airport (GLA) | 1h35 | 08:05 London City Airport (LCY) | 0 changesDirect | |
British Airways BA1475 | 06:35 Glasgow International Airport (GLA) | 1h35 | 08:10 London Heathrow Airport (LHR) | 0 changesDirect | |
easyJet U2401 | 07:05 Glasgow International Airport (GLA) | 1h15 | 08:20 London Luton Airport (LTN) | 0 changesDirect | |
easyJet U2411 | 07:10 Glasgow International Airport (GLA) | 1h20 | 08:30 London Stansted Airport (STN) | 0 changesDirect | |
BA Cityflyer BA8739 | 07:55 Glasgow International Airport (GLA) | 1h35 | 09:30 London City Airport (LCY) | 0 changesDirect | |
BA Cityflyer BA8723 | 08:40 Glasgow International Airport (GLA) | 1h30 | 10:10 London City Airport (LCY) | 0 changesDirect | |
British Airways BA1477 | 08:55 Glasgow International Airport (GLA) | 1h35 | 10:30 London Heathrow Airport (LHR) | 0 changesDirect | |
British Airways BA1479 | 09:55 Glasgow International Airport (GLA) | 1h35 | 11:30 London Heathrow Airport (LHR) | 0 changesDirect | |
British Airways BA1499 | 11:25 Glasgow International Airport (GLA) | 1h35 | 13:00 London Heathrow Airport (LHR) | 0 changesDirect | |
British Airways BA1491 | 12:40 Glasgow International Airport (GLA) | 1h30 | 14:10 London Heathrow Airport (LHR) | 0 changesDirect | |
British Airways BA1483 | 13:40 Glasgow International Airport (GLA) | 1h30 | 15:10 London Heathrow Airport (LHR) | 0 changesDirect | |
easyJet U2866 | 14:45 Glasgow International Airport (GLA) | 1h30 | 16:15 London Gatwick Airport (LGW) | 0 changesDirect | |
easyJet U2654 | 15:15 Glasgow International Airport (GLA) | 1h10 | 16:25 London Luton Airport (LTN) | 0 changesDirect | |
British Airways BA1489 | 15:20 Glasgow International Airport (GLA) | 1h30 | 16:50 London Heathrow Airport (LHR) | 0 changesDirect | |
BA Cityflyer BA8725 | 16:00 Glasgow International Airport (GLA) | 1h30 | 17:30 London City Airport (LCY) | 0 changesDirect | |
easyJet U2868 | 16:45 Glasgow International Airport (GLA) | 1h30 | 18:15 London Gatwick Airport (LGW) | 0 changesDirect | |
British Airways BA1493 | 16:45 Glasgow International Airport (GLA) | 1h25 | 18:10 London Heathrow Airport (LHR) | 0 changesDirect | |
BA Cityflyer BA8727 | 17:20 Glasgow International Airport (GLA) | 1h30 | 18:50 London City Airport (LCY) | 0 changesDirect | |
BA Cityflyer BA8729 | 18:55 Glasgow International Airport (GLA) | 1h30 | 20:25 London City Airport (LCY) | 0 changesDirect | |
easyJet U2415 | 19:15 Glasgow International Airport (GLA) | 1h20 | 20:35 London Stansted Airport (STN) | 0 changesDirect | |
British Airways BA1495 | 19:20 Glasgow International Airport (GLA) | 1h25 | 20:45 London Heathrow Airport (LHR) | 0 changesDirect | |
easyJet U2407 | 19:30 Glasgow International Airport (GLA) | 1h10 | 20:40 London Luton Airport (LTN) | 0 changesDirect | |
British Airways BA1497 | 20:15 Glasgow International Airport (GLA) | 1h25 | 21:40 London Heathrow Airport (LHR) | 0 changesDirect | |
easyJet U2870 | 20:35 Glasgow International Airport (GLA) | 1h25 | 22:00 London Gatwick Airport (LGW) | 0 changesDirect | |
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Fastest Journey
1 h 10 m
Average
1 h 28 m
Flights per day
26
Distance
555 km
Of the 26 flights that leave Glasgow for London every day 26 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
Find the best flights from Glasgow to London with Omio's travel partners easyJet, British Airways and Cityflyer (British Airways 2) from £41. We can find you the best deals, timetables and tickets when comparing and booking the best trip.
EasyJet is a British multinational low-cost airline headquartered at London Luton Airport (LTN). It’s the largest UK-based carrier based on the number of passengers carried. EasyJet flies to over 150 destinations across Europe and North Africa, making it a popular budget airline for travellers. To keep fares as low as possible, easyJet tickets are non-refundable and no complimentary snacks are provided onboard. All fare types include allowance of one small personal bag, while additional fees apply for carry-on luggage and checked luggage.
EasyJet from Glasgow to London flight information:
Each day there are plenty of flights from Glasgow to London, landing at a variety of different airport that may suit your needs. The flights leave from Glasgow International Airport and there are trips to London Heathrow (LHR), London Luton (LTN), London City (LCY), Stansted (STN), and Gatwick airport (LGW) to consider. None of the flights require any changes or stops, as they are all direct and the average length of flight is about 1h 30min. There are between seven and 15 flights going from Glasgow to London, each day, giving you greater flexibility when booking tickets, and there is a 30min to an hour long wait between flights on average.
There is only one flight from Glasgow to London Stansted per day, but all the other airports, such as Heathrow, Gatwick, City, and Luton have either two or three daily departures from Glasgow. The first flight to leave Glasgow International Airport is at 6:55 a.m. and it arrives at London Heathrow at 8:30 a.m. and it is managed by British Airways. The last flight to leave Glasgow International Airport departs at 9:05 p.m. and arrives at Gatwick Airport at 10:35 p.m. and it is managed by easyJet. On average there is about half an hour between flights, although sometimes there is less and sometimes there is more.
On average, the flight from Glasgow to London is about 1h 30min but there are some faster and some slower options available. The fastest flight from Glasgow to London on offer takes 1h 15min and it lands in London Luton Airport, and it is managed by easyJet. The slowest flight from Glasgow to London available is the British Airways flight to Heathrow Airport that leaves at 6:55 a.m. and takes 1h 35min to arrive.
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Departure airport: The departure airport for flights from Glasgow to London is always the same, and it is Glasgow International Airport. This airport is the second busiest airport in Scotland, and it is the principal airport for the city. The airport has charging stations, a helpful assistance team for passengers with reduced mobility or disabilities, storage units, and free Wi-Fi. Glasgow airport is 10 miles (16 km) from the city centre and there is a glasgow airport express service 500 bus that can make the journey in about 15min. The other option is to take a train from Paisley Gilmour Street, which is just over a mile away from the airport.
Arrival airport: There are a number of airports in London that receive flights from Glasgow, including, London Heathrow, London Luton, London City, London Stansted, and London Gatwick. The airport that receives the most flights from Glasgow is the London Heathrow Airport. The airport has free Wi-Fi and offers exclusive lounges for showering and organizing business meetings and events. There are a lot of shops, including pharmacies, as well as toilets and baby changing facilities. There are children play areas in Terminals 2, 4, and 5 and plenty of restaurants to choose from, should you arrive hungry. London Heathrow is about 15 miles (24 km) from the city centre and the most common way to travel is to take the London Underground (tube), which takes about 45min. London Luton is about 33 miles (53 km) from the city centre and there is a direct train to Blackfriars from the airport. London City is about 9 miles (14 km) from the city centre and the most popular way to travel is on the London Underground tube). Stansted is about 39 miles (62 km) from the city centre, and Gatwick is about 35 miles (56 km) from the city centre, and both airports operate express services to complete the journey.
There are two main airlines that manage the flights from Glasgow to London, and they are British Airways and easyJet. British Airways has a subsidiary company called BA City Flyers which manages the flights from Glasgow to London City Airport. British Airways has about 7 flights per day, including the slowest flight that takes 1h 35min and lands in Heathrow Airport. easyJet has about 7 or 8 flights per day and boasts the fastest flight, which lands at London Luton Airport and only takes 1h 15min.
British Airways has about 7 flights from Glasgow to London each day, meaning that there are plenty of options to consider if you are already a member of their flight membership scheme. They have a lounge at Glasgow International Airport, where members can relax before their flight, and they manage flights to two out of the five airports in London that receive flights from Glasgow. They manage flights from Glasgow to London City airport through BA City Flyers, as well as British Airways flights to Heathrow, which happens to be the slowest flight available from Glasgow to London.
easyJet has about 7 or 8 flights per day from Glasgow to London, but they do not have a lounge at Glasgow International Airport. The benefits of flying with easyJet are that you will generally find cheaper tickets and faster flight times when booking with them. easyJet also fly to 3 out of the 5 airports in London that receive flights from Glasgow. The airports that easyJet flies to are London Luton, London Gatwick, and London Stansted.
Glasgow Happy People. Source: Shutterstock
Visiting London by plane opens the door to visiting some of the world’s most famous tourist attractions, and we highly recommend doing so. A trip to London is not complete without taking a ride on the London Eye, which is the most popular paid tourist attraction in the entire United Kingdom. Another great place to spend the day is in the Warner Bros Studio, where you can visit Harry Potter world and get lost in the magic of witchcraft and wizardry. Finally, how could you not go and see Big Ben and Westminster beside the river Thames and listen out for the chiming of the clock each and every hour.
While the majority of on board services are the same from Glasgow to London on British Airways and easyJet, there are a couple of things that are slightly different depending on which airline you choose. On this flight path, neither company has a first-class service on the plane, although members of British Airways will be able to enjoy the British Airways lounge in Glasgow International Airport before departure. British Airways do permit you to bring pets on board, but they must travel in the hold. Assistance dogs and emotional support dogs are welcome in the cabin. However, easyJet do not permit pets on the plane, either in the hold or in the cabin.
Both airlines permit younger flyers to travel with a designated parent or guardian, and if they need to fly alone, they are asked to carry the appropriate documentation. British Airways permit you to check in up to 4 bags of 50 lbs (23 kgs) into the hold, as well as bring one cabin bag and one handbag on board. easyJet also permit you to check bags into the hold, but only permit one cabin bag that is small enough to fit under the chair in front of you. Both airlines permit passengers to bring musical instruments and sports equipment such as bikes on board but have some regulations about how to package them for the flight.
Generally, booking your tickets in advance will allow you to find cheaper tickets than buying them in the moment at the airport, so this is our first piece of advice for finding cheap flight tickets from Glasgow to London. Another good idea is to stay flexible with your travel dates and times, as they are plenty of options to choose from, giving you greater variety in ticket price. Finally, considering that there are no flights that require changes on the flight path from Glasgow to London, you may want to think about booking ticket son the flights that take longer. The difference in flight time is not enormous, but the tickets could be cheaper because the flight is not at peak time, or as fast as others.
Flights from Glasgow to London generally leave from Glasgow International Airport and arrive in London Gatwick Airport.
Glasgow International Airport is 15.4 km away from Glasgow city centre and London Gatwick Airport is 46.6 km from London city centre.
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