Travelling from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Glasgow International Airport (GLA): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Glasgow International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 1 hour 35 minutes.
Glasgow is one hour behind Amsterdam and follows the UTC+0 timezone.
Each week, there are 275 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Glasgow International Airport flights. To take off as early as possible, go for the 07:45 KLM flight. If you're eager to make the most of your day before flying, the last flight is at 22:45 with KLM.
To ensure you catch your AMS to GLA flight, allow plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
You'll likely experience longer lines during popular months such as June. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Flying into Glasgow (and then discovering more of United Kingdom!) is a snap with KLM. This popular airline has direct flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Glasgow International Airport.
The airline that serves the most passengers on this route is KLM.
With 76.79% of services arriving as scheduled, KLM is the most punctual carrier operating AMS to GLA flights.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Glasgow International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Top stopovers between AMS and GLA include:
London City Airport
Birmingham International Airport
London Heathrow Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Glasgow International Airport (GLA)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Glasgow International Airport flight is £46. A round-trip plane ticket is currently £70. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
Score cheap tickets from AMS to GLA by booking six months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.
Organise your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Glasgow International Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest price across each month.
You won't have to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as there's a new deal on cheap flights from AMS to GLA.
Tailor your trip using filters. Select your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Glasgow International Airport.
Handy information about Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
67.93% of flights that take off from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol make it to their destination on schedule.
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is about 14 miles from central Amsterdam. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Planning to catch public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 5 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Glasgow International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these stays near AMS:
Arriving at Glasgow International Airport (GLA)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Glasgow International Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near GLA instead:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Glasgow International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Green Motion, Drivalia or Alamo to explore Glasgow and beyond.
Lock in the best deal by booking your ride from Glasgow International Airport about three weeks ahead of your departure.
Getting from Glasgow International Airport (GLA) to central Glasgow
Glasgow International Airport is roughly 9 miles from the centre of Glasgow. The drive time takes about 15 minutes.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of about 35 minutes.
When to fly to Glasgow International Airport (GLA)
It's time to plan your dates for your flight from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Glasgow International Airport. June is the busiest month to head to Glasgow. If you want a more relaxed vibe, go in April.
The warmest month in Glasgow is July, with the temperature ranging between 9ºC (48ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF). Book your flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Glasgow International Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from AMS to GLA in January. Average temperatures are between -1ºC (30ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF) then.
Explore more of United Kingdom
Birmingham is just one of the many cities in United Kingdom waiting to be explored after you've seen Glasgow. Around 250 miles away to the south-east, its top attractions include Cadbury World, The Library of Birmingham and National Sea Life Centre.
If there's time to check out another major destination in United Kingdom, consider Edinburgh, about 40 miles east of Glasgow. Edinburgh Castle, Arthur's Seat and National Museum of Scotland are key highlights.