Cheap Flights from Glasgow to Salzburg

Flight Information

Cheap flights from Glasgow to Salzburg are available from a number of airlines, including easyJet, Jet2 and eurowings. While flights from Glasgow to Salzburg are available on all days of the week, most flights require at least one stop along the route, and self-transfers are common. London Heathrow (LHR) and London Gatwick (LGW) are both common stopping points along the route. Check your tickets carefully to plan your transfer to each airport.

Glasgow Airport (GLA) is about 9 miles outside the centre of the city; the trip takes only about 15 minutes via M8. You should have your passport on hand when you check in at the airport for your flight from Glasgow to Salzburg. Although you don't need to show your passport when travelling within the United Kingdom, you do need to provide it when transferring to another flight outside the U.K. Stopping points in Amsterdam and other non-U.K. locations are common when traveling from Glasgow to Salzburg.

Your arrival point in Salzburg is the W.A. Mozart Salzburg Airport (SZC), which has 2 terminals. Most cheap flights from Glasgow to Salzburg arrive at Terminal 1. However, Terminal 2 may be your arrival point if you are travelling when the airport is particularly busy, such as during seasonal holidays.

Terminal 1 offers duty-free shopping, free Wi-Fi, and play corners for those travelling with children. Terminal 2 is smaller than terminal one, but it does offer space to check your skiing equipment if you're booking flights from Glasgow to Salzburg during winter to take advantage of the local slopes.

Salzburg Airport is 4 miles from the city centre. The city is easily accessible by taxi or car hire, and public transportation is available at the airport. Bus, train and metro lines connect the airport to the city, and tickets are available for purchase inside the airport.

What to Expect in Salzburg

Salzburg and Glasgow share an oceanic climate, but Salzburg has more extreme temperature variations between seasons. In winter, temperatures can fall below freezing in Salzburg.

Summer temperatures in Salzburg are warm and mild with the hottest months reaching about 19°C. Most Glasgow residents can wear their normal warm-weather gear to enjoy summer travel in Salzburg.

Euros are the accepted currency in Austria. Use an ATM to easily withdraw euros from your home bank account, or use a currency exchange service to trade your British pounds for euros. You'll find that prices in Salzburg are comparable to those in Glasgow, so budgeting should be easy.   

Both hostels and hotels are available lodgings in Salzburg. Hostels are a nice option if you want to find affordable lodgings that offer the comforts of home, such as a kitchen you can use to prepare your own meals. Be sure to make your hotel or hostel reservations in advance to ensure if you are traveling during the busy season, which runs from May to August.