Cheap flights from Glasgow to Manchester from £29

You cannot get direct flights from Glasgow to Manchester, however, there are lots of indirect routes that are available to take. For instance, you can get one-way flights from Glasgow to Manchester with British Airways, which take around 3h 40min. This normally requires one stop which is at London Heathrow Airport (LHR). You can also get cheap flights from Glasgow to Manchester with KLM, which takes approximately 3h 50min. This also requires one transfer in the journey, most often at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS). Aer Lingus also operate Glasgow to Manchester flights in about 4h 30min. You will be required to change once along the way, which is normally at Dublin Airport (DUB).

You can get to Glasgow Airport (GLA) efficiently from the centre of the city, which makes it a great airport to depart from. There is a bus which leaves from Glasgow centre, the Airport Express service 500. This takes approximately 15min in total. Glasgow Airport is also well connected to the city by road too. You can reach the airport via the M8 in about 15min, where you will find short-stay and long-stay car parks to leave your car at. Due to the airport being well connected, you could also take a taxi which will collect you from your doorstep and take you directly to the terminal building. Once you have landed at Manchester airport (MAN), you will be able to reach your final destination with ease. You can get the train from the airport to Manchester Piccadilly station in around 15min. There is also the number 43 or 103 bus which runs direct from the terminal building to the centre of Manchester. Alternatively, you can jump in a taxi, or arrange a journey through a rideshare app, which is a fast way to get to your final destination. Should you want more flexibility with your onward journey, you can hire a car from the arrivals hall from one of several agencies.

Glasgow Airport is a busy airport in Scotland which has lots to offer its passengers. You can enjoy a very relaxing experience at the airport starting with an airport hotel the night before your flight. Then you will be able to avoid the queue using the fast track facilities. Once in the departures area, you can access one of the lounges which are available for travellers to use. Within the airport, you can also utilise currency exchange and access shops and restaurants, so you’ll be all set for your flight. At Manchester Airport, you will also have access to a range of facilities before you continue your onward journey. If your flight arrives late, you can utilise an airport hotel. There is also a range of shops and food outlets for you to enjoy in the arrivals hall. Both airports are well connected too, with transport to and from the terminals being made very easy.

Not only is Manchester Airport a very good airport to land at to visit Manchester, but you can also reach other big cities quickly too. For example, you can reach Liverpool in around 55min by car or 1h 18min by train. Moreover, you can get to Leeds in about 1h 10min by car or around 1h 30min by train. Alternatively, you can visit Sheffield in approximately 1h 20min by car or 1h 17min by train. Whilst there is a very good train system in the UK, if you are travelling to nearby cities, it tends to be quicker if you drive, so you might want to take advantage of a car hire to continue your onwards journey. That being said, a train is great if you want to sit back and relax for the rest of your trip.