Travelling from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Glasgow International Airport (GLA): what you need to know
Glasgow is one hour behind Zurich and observes the UTC+0 timezone.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably board your ZRH to GLA flight.
Be prepared for longer queues in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
How to find the cheapest flights from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Glasgow International Airport (GLA)
£61 is currently the best price for a one-way Zurich Airport to Glasgow International Airport flight. A return flight starts from £140. These prices may change depending on demand and availability.
To pick up cheap tickets from ZRH to GLA, book as early as you can. Airlines tend to offer lower fares when flights are first released.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the cheapest price across every month when looking for your flight from Zurich Airport to Glasgow International Airport.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from ZRH to GLA by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Tailor your flights using filters. Select your ideal departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Zurich Airport to Glasgow International Airport.
Handy information about Zurich Airport (ZRH)
Of all flights departing from Zurich Airport, 69.02% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Central Zurich to Zurich Airport is around 8 miles. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
Catching public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 35 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel near ZRH? If you've booked an early flight from Zurich Airport to Glasgow International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Glasgow International Airport (GLA)
If you have a late Zurich Airport to Glasgow International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these hotels near GLA:
Hit the road running by picking up a Glasgow International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Green Motion, Drivalia or Alamo and experience the lesser-explored corners of Glasgow and beyond.
Lock in the best deal by booking your vehicle from Glasgow International Airport about three weeks before your travel 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.
Getting there on public transport will take you roughly 35 minutes.
When to fly to Glasgow International Airport (GLA)
June is the most popular month for flights from Zurich Airport to Glasgow International Airport. For smaller crowds, visit Glasgow in April.
Book your flight from Zurich Airport to Glasgow International Airport for July if you want to explore Glasgow during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 9ºC (48ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from ZRH to GLA in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -1ºC (30ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF) on average.
Explore more of United Kingdom
You've done Glasgow, now it's time to discover other parts of United Kingdom. Journey about 250 miles south-east to Birmingham to check off its must-visit sights. From Cadbury World to The Library of Birmingham and National Sea Life Centre, your itinerary will be busy.
Edinburgh is another essential stop in United Kingdom and is around 40 miles east of Glasgow. No trip is complete without experiencing Edinburgh Castle, Arthur's Seat and National Museum of Scotland.