Flying from Glasgow to Garons Airport (FNI): What you need to know
Glasgow is home to two main airports where you can kick off your travels. Check out your options for booking a flight from Glasgow to Garons Airport (FNI) leaving from Glasgow International Airport (GLA) or Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK).
The timezone in Nimes is UTC+1, which is one hour ahead of Glasgow. Garons Airport is located in Nimes.
Give yourself enough time to get on your flight from Glasgow to FNI. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
High season means busier airports, so be there even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for an international journey to keep to your schedule.
Airports in Glasgow
Glasgow International Airport (GLA)
We make it a piece of cake to find cheap flights from Glasgow to FNI that include a stopover. To explore all your options leaving from Glasgow International Airport (GLA), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Some popular stopovers between GLA and FNI include:
Dublin Airport (DUB)
Stansted Airport (STN)
Brussels S. Charleroi Airport (CRL)
GLA is about 14 kms (9 miles) from central Glasgow. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the journey time to be around 35 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Glasgow to Garons Airport? Avoid the mad dash to the terminal (and get some bonus sleep) by picking one of these stays close to Glasgow International Airport:
Of the flights that depart from Glasgow International Airport, 70.07% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK)
PIK is around 48 kms (30 miles) from central Glasgow. It'll take you 40 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 55 minutes.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before your Glasgow to FNI flight? Check in to a hotel near Glasgow Prestwick Airport before your trip officially starts. Here's where you can stay:
When it comes to keeping flights on track, Glasgow Prestwick Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 76.7%.
About Garons Airport (FNI)
If you're arriving on a late flight from Glasgow to Garons Airport, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these hotels near FNI:
Pick up a Garons Airport rental car and discover Nimes and beyond with your own set of wheels. Alamo, Dollar and Thrifty are top outlets you can book with here.
Booking your vehicle around one week in advance of your Glasgow to Garons Airport flight can help you score a better rate.
Getting from Garons Airport (FNI) to central Nimes
Central Nimes is around 7 miles from Garons Airport and takes about 20 minutes to reach by car. Explore your options for getting into the city, whether that's with a car hire, cab or ride-share.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey of around 1 hour 10 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Glasgow to Garons Airport (FNI)
Currently, £36 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Glasgow to Garons Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is £77. Keep in mind fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from Glasgow to FNI if you book in advance. Airlines often have some amazing early bird rates.
Affordable Glasgow to Garons Airport tickets are easier to find if you're not locked into specific dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to compare fares across the month and then choose the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Glasgow to Garons Airport (FNI)
May is the quietest month for flights from Glasgow to Garons Airport (FNI), while September is the most popular. Work out the ideal time to visit Nimes based on whether you want a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
The warmest month in Nimes is July, with temperatures ranging between 16ºC (61ºF) and 36ºC (97ºF). Lock in your Glasgow to FNI plane ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Glasgow to Garons Airport in January when temperatures are between 1ºC (34ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF).
More about Nimes
Once you've booked your flight from Glasgow to Garons Airport, find a hotel that's got location and comfort covered. Make one of these options your base for exploring Nimes:
You'll find loads of things to do in Nimes when you're ready to see the sights. Head straight for Parc followed by Jardins du Musée de la Romanité and rempart romain.
Explore more of France
Marseille is just one of the many places in France waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Nimes. Around 88 kms (55 miles) away to the south-east, check out popular attractions including Les Calanques, Basilique Notre-Dame-de-la-Garde and Basilique du Sacre-Ceour.
Lyon is another essential stop in France and is around 225 kms (140 miles) north of Nimes. No trip is complete without a visit to Fête Des Lumières, Lyon Old Town and Odeon of Lyon.