Flying from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK): what you need to know
Glasgow's timezone is UTC+0, which is the same as Dublin.
Give yourself enough time to make your DUB to PIK flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect bigger queues in popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
If you'd like to explore another city along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Dublin Airport to Glasgow Prestwick Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between DUB and PIK:
Alicante-Elche Airport
Barcelona-El Prat Airport
Corvera International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK)
£40 is the best price for a one-way Dublin Airport to Glasgow Prestwick Airport flight. A return flight starts at £80. These fares can change depending on demand.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from DUB to PIK if you book ahead. Airlines often have some amazing early bird deals.
If you're willing to be flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll find the cheapest price in each month when searching for your flight from Dublin Airport to Glasgow Prestwick Airport.
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Find the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Dublin Airport to Glasgow Prestwick Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Dublin Airport (DUB)
72.87% of flights leaving from Dublin Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
To get to Dublin Airport from central Dublin, it takes about 30 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 13 miles from the airport to the city centre.
The journey when using public transport takes roughly 2 hours 10 minutes.
Get your break off to a relaxed start by staying near DUB. Whether you're taking an early flight from Dublin Airport to Glasgow Prestwick Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are ideal:
Arriving at Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Dublin Airport to Glasgow Prestwick Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near PIK instead:
Pick up a Glasgow Prestwick Airport rental car and explore Glasgow and beyond with your own wheels. Europcar, Keddy By Europcar and Arnold Clark are well-known companies to choose from here.
To secure the lowest price, reserve your ride from Glasgow Prestwick Airport about two weeks before you travel.
Getting from Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK) to central Glasgow
Glasgow Prestwick Airport is approximately 30 miles from central Glasgow. Driving there takes about 40 minutes.
It typically takes 55 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK)
August is the most popular month for flights from Dublin Airport to Glasgow Prestwick Airport. For smaller crowds, go to Glasgow in February.
The warmest month in Glasgow is July, with temperatures ranging between 9ºC (48ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF). Lock in your flights from Dublin Airport to Glasgow Prestwick Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
Look for cheap tickets from DUB to PIK in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -1ºC (30ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF) on average.
Explore more of United Kingdom
You've done Glasgow, now it's time to explore other parts of United Kingdom. Travel about 250 miles south-east to Birmingham to check off its leading attractions. From Cadbury World to The Library of Birmingham and National Sea Life Centre, your itinerary will be busy.
Around 40 miles east of Glasgow, Edinburgh is another favourite stop in United Kingdom. Start your sightseeing at Edinburgh Castle, Arthur's Seat and National Museum of Scotland.