Cheap Flights from Glasgow to Bournemouth

This information is correct as of February 2016

Airlines that fly from Glasgow to Bournemouth

There are no direct flights from Glasgow to Bournemouth.

Aer Lingus and Flybe offers flights from Glasgow to Bournemouth, flights have one connection in Dublin.

Terminal Information

Glasgow International Airport

You should arrive at Glasgow Airport at least one hour before your flight to Bournemouth is scheduled to depart. Check-in desks are located in the main check in hall, and alternate options such as online check in and check in via mobile are both available, and recommended in order to save time upon arrival. If you have checked in online and have hold luggage you will need to drop it off at the bag drop desks before heading to security. FastTrack Security passes are available if you wish to upgrade to an express security lane and bypass the queues.

There is one main departures lounge at Glasgow Airport. Here you will find shops such as Accessorize, Boots, Celtic, Dixons Travel, Luggage Point, Swarovski, Sunglass Hut, Tesco Express, WHSmith, World Duty Free and Victoria’s Secret. There’s a great choice when it comes to food and drink with Fresh Food Central, Upper Crust, Wetherspoons, Central Sports Bar & Grill, Caledonia Bar & Restaurant, Deli Kitchen Cafe, Starbucks, Mozzo Coffee House, The Sanderling, Tennent’s Pier Bar and Frankie & Benny’s.

There is one hour of free Wi-Fi for passengers at the airport.

Bournemouth International Airport

Bournemouth International Airport is just 4 miles north east of Bournemouth and has just one terminal. The unique terminal building is thought to be the only carbon neutral airport building in Europe.

It is easy to make the short journey into Bournemouth with the onward travel options which are available from the Arrivals Hall. There is a dedicated Airport Express shuttle service; the A1 Yellow Bus which departs every 1-2 hours. It will take 24 minutes to reach Bournemouth Station form the airport. Tickets can be purchased on the day with cash or you can use the mobile app or Apple pay.

Taxis are available from outside of the airport, a fare from Bournemouth Airport to Bournemouth Station will cost around £15-20 depending on the time of day and traffic.

If you’re hiring a car from Bournemouth Airport you will find the desks for Alamo, Europcar and Hertz located within the arrivals hall.

What to expect in Bournemouth

Bournemouth is a large coastal town which boasts Victorian architecture, an active arts scene and an ideal location to the Jurassic Coast, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

You will find that throughout the year the temperatures in Bournemouth are a few degrees higher and rainfall is lower than Glasgow, especially during summer months.