Travelling from Glasgow to Maastricht Aachen Airport (MST): What you need to know
There are a couple of airports you can fly out of in Glasgow. Explore your options departing from Glasgow International Airport (GLA) or Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK) when booking your flight from Glasgow to Maastricht Aachen Airport (MST).
Maastricht is one hour ahead of Glasgow. Maastricht Aachen Airport is located in Maastricht, which operates on the UTC+1 timezone.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Glasgow to MST. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the mad dash to your gate.
Delays at check-in and security are more likely if you're travelling during high season, so give yourself a little extra breathing room. The recommendation for peak times? Get there up to four hours ahead for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Glasgow
Glasgow International Airport (GLA)
Whether you're eager to explore another city along the way or just take a break, we make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To check out your options taking off from Glasgow International Airport (GLA), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC) is a stop you can make when searching for cheap flights from Glasgow to MST.
GLA is around 14 kms (9 miles) from central Glasgow. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the journey time to be around 35 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel near Glasgow International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Glasgow to Maastricht Aachen Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Glasgow International Airport, data shows 70.07% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK)
Break up your flight from Glasgow to Maastricht Aachen Airport with a stop at Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC). One of the main stopovers between Glasgow Prestwick Airport and MST, it's a great opportunity to recharge before the next leg of your journey.
With public transport, you can travel from central Glasgow to PIK in about 55 minutes. The terminal is roughly 48 kms (30 miles) away, and making the journey by car will take approximately 40 minutes.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before your Glasgow to MST flight? Unwind in a hotel near Glasgow Prestwick Airport before your trip officially starts. These stays have a room with your name on it:
When it comes to keeping flights on track, Glasgow Prestwick Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 76.7%.
About Maastricht Aachen Airport (MST)
If you're arriving on a late flight from Glasgow to Maastricht Aachen Airport, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these options near MST:
Getting from Maastricht Aachen Airport (MST) to central Maastricht
Maastricht Aachen Airport to the centre of Maastricht is about 5 miles. If you're getting a cab or renting a car, plan in advance to make your trip as easy as possible. Journey times may vary depending on traffic and the time of day.
It takes around 1 hour 5 minutes if you're using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Glasgow to Maastricht Aachen Airport (MST)
Currently, £51 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Glasgow to Maastricht Aachen Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is £137. Keep in mind fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
To find cheap flights from Glasgow to MST, book early. Airlines usually offer lower prices when tickets first go on sale.
Affordable Glasgow to Maastricht Aachen Airport tickets are easier to find when your dates are flexible. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to compare fares across each month and then fly out on the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Glasgow to Maastricht Aachen Airport (MST)
Picture the kind of break you want when deciding your trip dates. May is the quietest month to visit Maastricht. August is when most people book flights from Glasgow to Maastricht Aachen Airport (MST), which may be ideal if you're after more action.
The warmest month in Maastricht is July, with temperatures ranging between 11ºC (52ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Book your Glasgow to MST plane ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Glasgow to Maastricht Aachen Airport in January when temperatures are between -3ºC (27ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF).
More about Maastricht
Start your Maastricht trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Glasgow to Maastricht Aachen Airport, check out our range of hotels including:
You'll find plenty of things to do in Maastricht when you're in the mood to sightsee. Head straight for TEFAF followed by Museum of Illusions and Maastricht Centrum.
Explore more of the Netherlands
Amsterdam is just one of the many places in the Netherlands waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Maastricht. Around 177 kms (110 miles) away to the north, check out popular attractions including Rijksmuseum, Van Gogh Museum and Stichting Het Rijksmuseum.
Rotterdam is another essential stop in the Netherlands and is around 145 kms (90 miles) north-west of Maastricht. No journey is complete without a visit to Rotterdam Centraal Station, Erasmus Bridge and RooftopWalk Rotterdam.
