Travelling from Santiago de Compostela Airport (SCQ) to Glasgow: what you need to know
The timezone in Glasgow is UTC+0. The city is one hour behind Santiago de Compostela, where Santiago de Compostela Airport is located.
For a relaxed start to your SCQ to Glasgow flight, leave plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Delays at check-in and security are more likely if you're heading away during high season, so allow some extra breathing room. A good rule for peak times? Arrive up to four hours ahead for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to break up your journey and maybe even explore a different city. When browsing for plane tickets from SCQ to Glasgow, deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Some popular options include:
Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
Dublin Airport (DUB)
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Located around 6 miles from the centre of Santiago de Compostela, SCQ can be reached in about 15 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport takes roughly 50 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Santiago de Compostela Airport to Glasgow? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these hotels close to SCQ:
Santiago de Compostela Airport earns top marks for on-time performance. 81.44% of flights that take off from SCQ reach their destination without delay.
How to find the cheapest flights from Santiago de Compostela Airport (SCQ) to Glasgow
£46 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Santiago de Compostela Airport to Glasgow flight. A return plane ticket right now is £106. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares could change.
Booking early is often the key to finding a cheap flight from SCQ to Glasgow. Fares tend to rise as seats fill up, so the nearer you get to departure, the more you'll likely spend on your ticket.
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Airports in Glasgow
Glasgow International Airport (GLA)
Glasgow International Airport (GLA) is around 9 miles from central Glasgow. If you're grabbing a cab or a ride-share, the drive takes about 15 minutes.
It takes around 35 minutes if you're using public transport.
If you're arriving on a late flight from Santiago de Compostela Airport to Glasgow, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these accommodation options near GLA:
Hit the road running by picking up a Glasgow International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Green Motion, Drivalia or Alamo to explore Glasgow and beyond.
To get the lowest price, book your vehicle from Glasgow International Airport about three weeks in advance of your flight from SCQ to Glasgow.
Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK)
Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK) is roughly 30 miles from the centre of Glasgow. Once you've disembarked your flight from Santiago de Compostela Airport to Glasgow, it'll take you around 40 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
You can expect the journey to take about 55 minutes on public transport.
Following your SCQ to Glasgow flight, unwind at a hotel near PIK. These are some great accommodation options that'll help you sink into relaxation mode:
Europcar, Keddy By Europcar and Arnold Clark make collecting a Glasgow Prestwick Airport rental car simple. These trusted providers are located in or around the terminal and will have you behind the wheel before you know it.
Avoid potential price surges. Reserving your ride two weeks ahead of your arrival at PIK will save you money.
Best time to go to Glasgow
Plan your trip to Glasgow during the high season if you want a busy atmosphere, but remember that prices are generally higher. Alternatively, book flights from Santiago de Compostela Airport to Glasgow during low season when prices are cheaper and it's quieter.
The warmest month in Glasgow is July, with temperatures ranging between 9ºC (48ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF). Book your Santiago de Compostela Airport to Glasgow plane ticket then if that's the weather you find most pleasant.
January has average temperatures of between -1ºC (30ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF). Search for a cheap ticket from SCQ to Glasgow around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Glasgow
After booking your flight from Santiago de Compostela Airport to Glasgow, find a hotel that offers both comfort and a great location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Glasgow:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be hard to figure out where to start. Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum, Glasgow Cathedral and Riverside Museum are popular attractions which should be on every Glasgow itinerary.
Explore more of United Kingdom
Birmingham is just one of the many cities in United Kingdom waiting to be explored after you've seen Glasgow. Around 250 miles away to the south-east, well-known attractions include Cadbury World, The Library of Birmingham and National Sea Life Centre.
Cardiff is another must-experience destination in United Kingdom and is around 310 miles south of Glasgow. No trip is complete without visiting Cardiff Castle, Bute Park and Cardiff Bay.