Travelling from Glasgow to London: what you need to know
All good adventures start from Glasgow's main airport, Glasgow International Airport (GLA). Explore the options for catching a flight from Glasgow to London departing from this base.
The primary gateways to London are London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW).
Expect to be in the air for 1 hour 24 minutes. That's the average duration of a direct flight from Glasgow to London. These two cities have the same timezone — UTC+0.
With 338 weekly flights between the two airports, Glasgow International Airport (GLA) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is the busiest route. Hop on the first flight from Glasgow to London with British Airways at 06:00. If you prefer to make the most of your day before jetting off, the last flight from GLA to LHR is with British Airways at 20:30.
To ensure you get on your flight from Glasgow to London, allow plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Flying during a peak month like June? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
You don't need your passport or a visa to travel within United Kingdom. You will need a valid identity document though, such as a driver's licence or ID card. Add them to your packing checklist once you've booked cheap flights from Glasgow to London.
Flying from Glasgow
Glasgow International Airport (GLA)
You can travel directly to London departing from Glasgow International Airport (GLA). Here are some airports you can journey to without stops when searching for your flight from Glasgow to London:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Stansted Airport (STN)
When jetting out of GLA, you can catch a direct flight from Glasgow to London with British Airways.
We make it easy to plan a flight from Glasgow to London that includes a stopover. To see all your options leaving from Glasgow International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply choose a flight that has a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Top stopovers include:
Dublin Airport (DUB)
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Airport (AMS)
George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)
Located around 14 kilometres from central Glasgow, GLA can be reached in about 15 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport is roughly 33 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel near Glasgow International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Glasgow to London, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK)
Break up your flight from Glasgow to London with a stop so you can freshen up or tick another place off your list. Top stopovers between Glasgow International Airport and London are:
Dublin Airport (DUB)
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Airport (AMS)
George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)
PIK is around 48 kilometres from central Glasgow. It'll take 38 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 53 minutes.
Get a head start on your holiday with an extra night away from home. Before catching your flight from Glasgow to London, take it easy in one of these hotels near Glasgow Prestwick Airport:
Arriving in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to central London is about 57 minutes by car. It's approximately 31 kilometres away.
It'll take around 1 hour and 1 minute to get there by public transport.
If you have a late flight from Glasgow to London, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these hotels near LHR:
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
London Gatwick Airport (LGW) is roughly 80 kilometres from the centre of London. Following your flight from Glasgow to London, expect a drive time of approximately 1 hour and 19 minutes to reach the heart of the city.
You can expect the trip to take roughly 1 hour and 26 minutes on public transport.
Hang up the 'Do not disturb' sign and unwind at a hotel close to LGW. Here are a few options where you can kick back after your flight from Glasgow to London:
How to find the cheapest flights from Glasgow to London
18 € is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Glasgow to London. Return flights start from 53 €. These prices can change based on demand.
Score cheap tickets from Glasgow to London by booking 3 months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for picking up a bargain.
November is the cheapest month for tickets from Glasgow to London. If you're looking to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for every month.
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Best time to go to London
July is the busiest month for flights from Glasgow to London. To steer clear of the crowds, visit London in February.
The warmest month in London is July, with the temperature ranging between 11ºC and 26ºC. Lock in your flights from Glasgow to London in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Glasgow to London in January when temperatures average between 0ºC and 9ºC.
More about London
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the most popular stays in London right here. Browse these hotels as soon as you've locked in your flight from Glasgow to London:
Big Ben and The British Museum are a couple of top attractions to add to your London must-do list. Keep the sightseeing going at Buckingham Palace.
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