Traveling from Glasgow to London: what you need to know
Get your travels underway at Glasgow International Airport (GLA), the main airport in Glasgow. Search for flights from Glasgow to London that take off from this base.
London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) are the major arrival points in London.
Around 1 hour 25 minutes is how long you'll be traveling on a direct Glasgow to London flight.
Glasgow and London are in the same timezone, UTC+0.
The most popular route for flights from Glasgow to London is from Glasgow International Airport (GLA) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR). You can select from 68 services every week between these two airports. If you want to be on your way as soon as possible, the earliest flight from GLA to LHR is the 05:50 British Airways option. If you prefer traveling later, the final scheduled service is at 21:20 with British Airways.
For a relaxed travel experience, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This leaves you with plenty of time to board your Glasgow to London flight.
Traveling during a peak time such as June? Public holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer lines at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
How to find the cheapest flights from Glasgow to London
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November is the best month for landing an incredible deal on a plane ticket from Glasgow to London. If you need to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices across every month.
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Flying from Glasgow
Glasgow International Airport (GLA)
Depart from Glasgow International Airport (GLA) on a direct flight from Glasgow to London. You can land at these London airports from GLA:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Stansted Airport (STN)
Be on the lookout for deals with British Airways. This airline offers direct Glasgow to London plane tickets from GLA.
Traveling from central Glasgow to GLA takes around 35 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a cab, you'll cover the 11 kilometers in 15 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Want a stress-free start to your break? Stay near Glasgow International Airport. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Glasgow to London or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are the answer:
When it comes to Glasgow International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 70.07% of flights arrive within the scheduled time frame.
Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK)
You can reach PIK from central Glasgow in about 40 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The journey on public transport takes roughly 55 minutes to travel the 48 kilometers or so.
You're off on vacation, so why not spend another night away? Think about kicking back in one of these accommodation options near Glasgow Prestwick Airport the day before your flight from Glasgow to London:
Glasgow Prestwick Airport has an on-time performance rate of 77%. This figure reflects how frequently flights that depart from this airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
Arriving in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to central London takes about 55 minutes by car. The center is roughly 23 kilometers away.
If you're traveling on public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour.
Reserve a hotel close to LHR if you have a late flight from Glasgow to London. Select one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Grab a London Heathrow Airport rental car and explore London and beyond with your own wheels. Surprice, U-Save and Green Motion are well-known companies you can book with here.
Booking your vehicle from London Heathrow Airport about one week ahead gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
The center of London is about 40 kilometers from London Gatwick Airport (LGW). As soon as your flight from Glasgow to London has landed and you've made your way to arrivals, expect a drive of around 1 hour 20 minutes.
If you're catching public transport, it'll take about 30 minutes.
After your flight from Glasgow to London, kick back at a hotel near LGW. These are some comfortable options that'll help you sink into relaxation mode:
Forget about inconvenient public transport schedules or waiting in a long cab line. Pick up a London Gatwick Airport rental car and take your trip in whatever direction you choose. Check out the availability and rates from Green Motion, U-Save and Drivalia.
Avoid potential price surges. Securing your ride three weeks before your arrival at LGW can land you a better rate.
Stansted Airport (STN)
Hop off your flight from Glasgow to London and go straight to your hotel or start sightseeing right away. Central London is around 48 kilometers from Stansted Airport (STN) and takes roughly 1 hour to reach by car.
Public transport will take you there in about 1 hour 25 minutes.
If you don't want to make the trip into the center, head for a hotel near STN. Make yourself comfy at one of these stays after your Glasgow to London flight:
Begin your trip without worrying about how to get to your destination with a Stansted Airport rental car. You can book with trusted suppliers here like Green Motion, Drivalia and Europcar.
About four weeks before your flight from Glasgow to London is a good time to book your vehicle from STN. You're more likely to lock in a better rate or score some early bird savings.
Best time to go to London
February is the quietest month for flights from Glasgow to London, while July is the busiest. Pick the ideal time to visit London based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a lively atmosphere.
The warmest month in London is July, with temperatures ranging between 11ºC (52ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Lock in your Glasgow to London ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
January sees average temperatures of between 0ºC (32ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF). Search for cheap flights from Glasgow to London around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about London
Start your London trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. After booking your flight from Glasgow to London, check out our selection of hotels including:
Big Ben and The British Museum are just a couple of the major attractions to add to your London to-do list. Keep the momentum going by heading to Buckingham Palace.
Explore more of United Kingdom
Birmingham is just one of the many cities in United Kingdom waiting to be discovered once you've seen London. Around 161 kilometers to the north-west, its top attractions include Cadbury World, The Library of Birmingham and National Sea Life Centre.
Bristol is another sought-after destination in United Kingdom and is around 177 kilometers west of London. No trip is complete without experiencing Clifton Suspension Bridge, Cabot Tower and Brandon Hill Nature Park.