Travelling from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Glasgow International Airport (GLA): what you need to know
Glasgow's timezone is UTC+0, which is the same as Manchester.
Your MAN to GLA flight won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
Travelling during a peak time like August? School holidays and other popular periods can result in longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
If you'd like to break up your flight, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Manchester Airport to Glasgow International Airport. Here are the top stopovers between MAN and GLA:
Dublin Airport
London Heathrow Airport
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
How to find the cheapest flights from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Glasgow International Airport (GLA)
At the moment, £35 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Manchester Airport to Glasgow International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is £66. Remember that fares may change due to availability when booking.
It's usually best to book as early as possible if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from MAN to GLA. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Manchester Airport to Glasgow International Airport across every month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your trip dates aren't set in stone.
Picking up cheap flights from MAN to GLA is a breeze with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know when a new discounted fare appears.
Lock in the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Manchester Airport to Glasgow International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Manchester Airport (MAN)
59.39% of flights that take off from Manchester Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
Central Manchester to Manchester Airport is around 11 miles. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 30 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour 5 minutes.
Get your journey off to a leisurely start by staying near MAN. Whether you've booked an early flight from Manchester Airport to Glasgow International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Arriving at Glasgow International Airport (GLA)
Book a hotel near GLA if you're catching a late Manchester Airport to Glasgow International Airport flight. Choose one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Grab a Glasgow International Airport rental car and explore Glasgow and beyond with your own wheels. Green Motion, Drivalia and Alamo are well-known companies you can book with here.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Glasgow International Airport around three weeks before your departure date.
Getting from Glasgow International Airport (GLA) to central Glasgow
From Glasgow International Airport, Glasgow is approximately 9 miles away. It takes around 15 minutes to reach the centre driving.
It takes around 35 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Glasgow International Airport (GLA)
It's time to choose your dates for your flight from Manchester Airport to Glasgow International Airport. June is the most popular month to head to Glasgow. If you prefer a more relaxed vibe, go in April.
The warmest month in Glasgow is July, with the temperature ranging between 9ºC (48ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF). Book your flights from Manchester Airport to Glasgow International Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
January sees average temperatures of between -1ºC (30ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF). Look for cheap tickets from MAN to GLA sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of United Kingdom
You've visited Glasgow, now it's time to discover other corners of United Kingdom. Journey around 250 miles south-east to Birmingham to tick off its top sights. From Cadbury World to The Library of Birmingham and National Sea Life Centre, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Edinburgh is another essential stop in United Kingdom and is around 40 miles east of Glasgow. No trip is complete without seeing Edinburgh Castle, Arthur's Seat and National Museum of Scotland.