Flying from Glasgow International Airport (GLA) to Vaclav Havel Airport Prague (PRG): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Glasgow International Airport to Vaclav Havel Airport Prague and you'll be travelling for an average of 2 hours 30 minutes.
Prague is one hour ahead of Glasgow and observes the UTC+1 timezone.
To ensure you catch your GLA to PRG flight, allow plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Be prepared for longer lines in popular months such as June. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Jet2 has direct flights from Glasgow International Airport to Vaclav Havel Airport Prague. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to discover the sights in Prague — and maybe even more of Czechia if you have time.
The airline most travellers prefer to fly with on this route is Jet2.
Jet2 is the most punctual carrier operating GLA to PRG flights.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Glasgow International Airport to Vaclav Havel Airport Prague, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Top stopovers between GLA and PRG include:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
London Gatwick Airport
London City Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Glasgow International Airport (GLA) to Vaclav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Glasgow International Airport to Vaclav Havel Airport Prague flight is £25. A round-trip fare is currently £56. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Book five months before travelling. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from GLA to PRG.
Schedule your trip for April. That's the cheapest month for flights from Glasgow International Airport to Vaclav Havel Airport Prague. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across every month.
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Handy information about Glasgow International Airport (GLA)
Of all flights departing from Glasgow International Airport, 70.07% land on time at their destination.
To reach Glasgow International Airport from central Glasgow, it'll take around 15 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 9 miles from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to take public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel close to GLA? If you've booked an early flight from Glasgow International Airport to Vaclav Havel Airport Prague, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Vaclav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)
Book a hotel near PRG if you're on a late Glasgow International Airport to Vaclav Havel Airport Prague flight. Select one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Travel at your own pace with a Vaclav Havel Airport Prague rental car. Book your wheels from Rent Plus, Panek or Carwiz and discover more of Prague and beyond.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your ride from Vaclav Havel Airport Prague around three weeks ahead of your departure.
Getting from Vaclav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) to central Prague
From Vaclav Havel Airport Prague, Prague is approximately 11 miles away. It takes around 30 minutes to reach the centre driving.
It'll take around 50 minutes when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Vaclav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)
It's time to plan your travel dates for your flight from Glasgow International Airport to Vaclav Havel Airport Prague. July is the most popular month to head to Prague. If you're after a more laid-back vibe, go in April.
Book your flight from Glasgow International Airport to Vaclav Havel Airport Prague for July if you want to go to Prague during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from GLA to PRG in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -8ºC (18ºF) and 5ºC (41ºF) on average.
Explore more of Czechia
Brno is just one of the many cities in Czechia waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Prague. Around 110 miles away to the south-east, top sights here include Brno astronomical clock, Old Town Hall and Moravian Museum.
If you're eager to discover another well-known destination in Czechia, consider Ostrava, roughly 170 miles east of Prague. Silesian-Ostrava Castle, National Cultural Monument Lower Vitkovice and Bolt Tower Cafe are key highlights.