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Nottingham Castle
Historic castle museum on Castle Rock with galleries, caves and exhibitions exploring rebellion, art and the city’s long story.
Take a flight from Glasgow to Nottingham and enjoy the approximately 381 km long journey. Find schedules and pricing options for a convenient and affordable trip.
The earliest flight runs at 06:00, the last at 06:00.
Distance 381 km |
First flight 6:00 |
Last flight 6:00 |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Mon |
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Historic castle museum on Castle Rock with galleries, caves and exhibitions exploring rebellion, art and the city’s long story.
National museum dedicated to justice, crime and punishment, with immersive courts, cells and law galleries in former legal buildings.
Independent contemporary art gallery in the Lace Market showing changing exhibitions, talks and events in a distinctive modern building.
Historic quarter of warehouses, churches and creative venues, ideal for walking, architecture, independent shops and hidden courtyards.
Central square framed by major civic buildings, fountains and seasonal events, serving as Nottingham’s main gathering place.
Victorian public park with formal gardens, boating lake, deer park and woodland walks beside the dramatic hall.
A soft white cob filled with chips, often with salt, vinegar or curry sauce. It is a classic East Midlands fast-food staple tied to local cob culture.
A local bread roll from Nottingham and the East Midlands, known for its flour-dusted crust and soft centre. It is central to regional sandwich and bakery traditions.
A hard, crumbly blue cheese traditionally made in Nottinghamshire. It is one of England’s best-known historic cheeses and a strong local dairy speciality.
Modern British tasting menus in an intimate, elegant setting. A strong choice for refined dining in the city centre.
Well-known city-centre steakhouse and bar in a historic lace-market cellar. Lively atmosphere with grilled meats and cocktails.
Popular restaurant serving southern Indian dishes and street-food favourites. Casual, colourful and dependable for bold flavours.
Moderate for the UK. Hotels and dining are usually cheaper than London, while buses and local transport stay fairly affordable for tourists.
Service is sometimes included. If not, tip about 10% in restaurants for good service. Taxis are often rounded up. Tipping in cafés is optional.
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East Midlands Airport -> Broad Marsh Bus Station, Nottingham
With regular direct flights and a short journey time, travelling from Glasgow to Nottingham is easy. Flybe offers two direct flights on weekdays as well as a single option on Sundays. In all cases, the journey time will be around one hour ten minutes. There are no services on Saturdays, but indirect journeys or flights from nearby Edinburgh Airport are possible.
There's only one direct option for those who need to fly from Glasgow to Nottingham. Flybe offers low-cost direct connections six days a week. However, indirect services from Jet2 may be a handy alternative.
Travelling from Glasgow to Nottingham won't take long. Flights take one hour 10 minutes in most cases and no stops are needed. Indirect flights will take longer but flights from Edinburgh to Nottingham take just one hour 15 minutes.
Travellers can choose between two flights on weekdays with morning and afternoon departures both available. There are no direct flights on Saturday (though Flybe does fly from Edinburgh) and a single flight leaves Glasgow on Sundays for East Midlands Airport.
Departure airport: Flights to Nottingham will depart from Glasgow International Airport. To get there, passengers can take the train from central Glasgow to Paisley Gilmour Street, before transferring to the 757 bus. However, First Glasgow's 500 Airport Express bus from Queen Street or Glasgow Central Station could be a quicker and cheaper option. Expect transfers by bus to take 15 minutes. Parking is available on site for drivers, and all visitors enjoy one hour of free WiFi access.
Arrival airport: Flights from Glasgow will arrive at East Midlands Airport, around 12 miles from Nottingham city centre. There's no station at the airport. Instead, passengers may need to catch a shuttle bus to East Midlands Parkway. From there, trains take 10-15 minutes to reach Nottingham Station. Skylink buses offer a good alternative, running straight to Nottingham's Broadmarsh Bus Station in 35-40 minutes. National Express coaches also depart from outside the terminal, connecting the airport with other Midlands destinations.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Glasgow to Nottingham by flight. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest flight, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Nottingham, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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