How to find cheap flights from Glasgow
Book a one-way flight from Glasgow for just £12. This is the cheapest price available right now for a departure from Glasgow Intl.
Fares for return trips start at £25.
Milan Malpensa is the cheapest city you can fly into from Glasgow.
Comparing flights across different airports in Glasgow can help you find better value. Browse the fares from both Glasgow Intl Airport (GLA) and Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK).
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Timing matters when booking plane tickets from Glasgow. For domestic routes, try to secure your seats one to three months before departure, while international trips are often best locked in two to six months in advance.
Potentially find lower fares by selecting 'Add nearby airports' at the start of your search. This expands your results to include nearby airports at your destination.
Open to going wherever the best deals are? Set 'Glasgow' as your departure city and choose 'Explore everywhere' as your destination. Then sort by 'Cheapest flights' to find the best fares.
Flying from Glasgow: what you need to know
Glasgow sits in the UTC+0 time zone, with departing flights shown in local time.
Top airlines flying from Glasgow are listed below, each with one example of an airport they operate from:
EasyJet: Glasgow Intl Airport (GLA)
British Airways: Glasgow Intl Airport (GLA)
Loganair: Glasgow Intl Airport (GLA)
If you're travelling internationally, check whether you'll need a visa or any other documents before you go. Your local embassy, airline or travel agent should have the most up-to-date information on entry rules.
Best time to fly from Glasgow
The cheapest time to get on a flight departing from Glasgow is usually June.
More people travel in June than any other month. You'll generally pay higher fares during busy periods like this.
Cheaper tickets are easier to find in March, which is the least busy time to fly out of the city.
Consider catching a flight from Glasgow leaving Tuesday or Wednesday. Midweek is usually a more affordable time to travel than weekends.
Where to fly to from Glasgow
Pack your bags and head off to Dublin, Amsterdam or Alicante. They're among the most popular international destinations to visit from Glasgow.
If you'd rather stay closer to home, London, Belfast and Stornoway are standout options.
Or broaden your travels to Spain, Ireland or the Netherlands. They're some of the most visited countries when flying from Glasgow.
Taking roughly 40 minutes, the shortest flight out of Glasgow takes you to Barr.
Leaving from Glasgow Intl Airport (GLA)
Around 11 kms (7 miles) from the city centre, Glasgow Intl Airport is the main departure point for flights from Glasgow.
The drive from the centre takes 20 minutes or so, depending on traffic. Public transport is roughly 30 minutes.
These are the airlines most travellers fly with out of Glasgow Intl Airport:
Have an early flight out or just want to take the pressure off departure day? Check into one of these hotels near GLA and enjoy a smoother start to your journey:
Flying out of Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK)
When searching for flight tickets from Glasgow, consider leaving from Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK). You might find better deals or more flight options. It's around 40 kms (25 miles) from the city centre.
It takes 50 minutes or so to reach the airport if you're driving from the centre. Public transport takes roughly 55 minutes.
Prepare for departure with Ryanair, which has flights from PIK.
Think about staying near Glasgow Prestwick Airport the day before your flight from Glasgow. Whether you're juggling bags and the kids or simply prefer the peace of mind of being close to your departure gate, these hotels deliver on convenience: