Flights to Glasgow

As the saying goes with Glasgow, “4 seasons in one day, tells you what to expect weather-wise in this area of Scotland. Weather is often favourable, but can quickly go from rain and clouds to bright and sunny. When looking for the best time to travel to Glasgow, spring offers plenty of festivals, art, and comedy shows. March and April host the Glasgow International Comedy Festival. Summer brings out the jazz festivals and piping, while fall features red leaves and the Glasgay! Festival. Temperatures in the summer average 20 degrees Celsius, while winter months see 5 degrees Celsius and snow. Spring and fall temperatures range from 8 – 15 degrees Celsius, but there is also a lot of rain.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Glasgow?

Most of our users find that booking their departure to Glasgow on a Tuesday is the cheapest. Conversely, departing on a Friday seems to be the most expensive.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Glasgow?

In general, when looking for the cheapest flight to Glasgow, our data indicates that morning flights are the most cost-effective. afternoon flights tend to be the most expensive.

How to get around in Glasgow?

Walking Glasgow is big on walking; therefore, you will see signs and walking paths throughout the city. Use the Glasgow Walking app developed by the city for historic routes and hidden paths. Subway The subway runs from the city centre to the western end of the city. It runs every 5 minutes during peak travel times and takes 24 minutes to circle the city centre. Tickets start at approximately £1.40 GBP per trip. You can purchase a Smartcard for the subway which offers better rates. Train The ScotRail has 110 stations and travels from Glasgow Central Station to Glasgow Queen Street Station. It mainly operates in Northern Scotland and Edinburgh, and the fares vary depending on where you are travelling in the country. Taxi Taxis are easy to use, and the drivers are friendly. Look for the black cabs with “Glasgow Taxis on them. You can flag one on the street or book a taxi ahead of time. The normal tariff starts at approximately £3 GBP. Sightseeing Bus The City Sightseeing bus is an open-top tour bus of the downtown area. It has 21 stops running every 10 minutes during the summer and every 15 minutes in autumn. It is a hop-on-hop-off service and tickets are purchased in 1 or 2-day passes for approximately £13 – £15 GBP for adults and £7 – £8 GBP for children. Bike Nextbike Glasgow offers 400 bikes for hire in 43 different locations scattered throughout the city centre. Rental rates start at £1 GBP per 30 minutes and £1 GBP for every additional 30 minutes. If you rent for 5 – 24 hours, you will pay £10 GBP.

Which airlines fly to Glasgow?

Direct domestic flights are offered by British Airways, easyJet, Citywing, Flybe, Ryanair, Eastern Airways, Jet2, and Wizz Air.

When is the best time to fly to Glasgow?

As the saying goes with Glasgow, “4 seasons in one day, tells you what to expect weather-wise in this area of Scotland. Weather is often favourable, but can quickly go from rain and clouds to bright and sunny. When looking for the best time to travel to Glasgow, spring offers plenty of festivals, art, and comedy shows. March and April host the Glasgow International Comedy Festival. Summer brings out the jazz festivals and piping, while fall features red leaves and the Glasgay! Festival. Temperatures in the summer average 20 degrees Celsius, while winter months see 5 degrees Celsius and snow. Spring and fall temperatures range from 8 – 15 degrees Celsius, but there is also a lot of rain.

What are the visa and passport requirements when flying to Glasgow?

No visa is required for domestic travel within UK. For foreign nationals, please check the Government of UK visas and immigration website.

Glasgow Airport (GLA)

Bus

Several buses go from Glasgow Airport to city centre via Buchanan Street. For a direct ride, take Airport Express Service 500. This bus operates 24 hours a day from Stance 1. The fare is £7.50 GBP per person, and the bus departs every 10 minutes.

Train

The nearest train station is at Paisley Gilmour Street. You will need to take Bus McGill 757 to the train station. UK visitors can purchase a BritRail Central Scotland Pass for £40 GBP for adults and is valid for 3 days or a single ride will cost you £3.50 GBP.

Walk

Walking from Glasgow Airport is best done through the footpath network. Download the app from WalkIt.com, and you will find the path to city centre.

Taxi

Taxis are in front of the main terminal 24 hours a day. Only an official Glasgow Airport Taxi can pick up passengers at terminal doors. Taxi fares cost approximately £32 GBP to city centre.