Cheap flights to Glasgow

Most popular in	January	High demand for flights, 14% potential price rise
Cheapest in	November	Best time to find cheap flights, 3% potential price drop
Average price	$2029	Price for this month
Cheapest price	$1876	From Auckland to Glasgow

Cheapest prices for Glasgow flights by month

January

$2619

February

$2153

March

$2029

April

$2179

May

$1797

June

$2230

July

$2293

August

$2149

September

$1987

October

$1775

November

$1692

December

$2461

At the present moment the cheapest month to fly to Glasgow is currently November; with January being the most expensive. Prices will vary depending on multiple factors such as booking in advance, airline and departure airports and times.

When is the best time to fly to Glasgow?

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Price	1359 - 2844 NZD
Temperature	-3.5 - 30.8 °C
Rainfall	6.1 - 72.3 mm

Peak Season:

The busiest period to book flights to Glasgow is between April and September; however July and August are the most expensive months to purchase your flights tickets. Make sure you book your flights to Glasgow well in advance if you want to visit during the peak of Summer.

In October there is the Great Scottish Run, where tens of thousands of people take on the 10k or half marathon challenge. It is wise to book your flights to Glasgow earlier to save money during the week surrounding the challenge.

Off Season:

Glasgow is a beautiful place to visit during the spring, and if you’re not too bothered by wet weather you can experience the start of flowers beginning to blossom and find cheap flights to Glasgow. Along with good value flight tickets, you’ll also find cheaper accommodation in the spring time and later August.

The peak of Winter can be very cold and wet, with almost all attractions closed or un-enjoyable due to the weather. If you want a quiet weekend away then the winter can be great, and if you don’t mind venturing a little bit, Scotland does offer Winter sports such as skiing and snowboarding.

When is the best time to book flights to Glasgow?

Glasgow is most popular from late spring until late autumn, so to find the cheapest flights to Glasgow make sure you book as early as you can. You’ll find cheaper accommodation during the spring time though and cheap flight tickets are readily available. The winter period offers the cheapest flights to Glasgow although avoid this time of year if you don’t like being cold or limited on activities.

If you can be flexible with when you travel, you’ll find some absolute bargains during the peak months so search around for the best deals on your flight tickets and see if any events are taking place during your trip.

Days before departure

Which day is cheapest to fly to Glasgow?

The cheapest flights to Glasgow are usually found when departing on a Tuesday. The departure day with the highest cost at present is Sunday.

What time of day is cheapest to fly?

To get the best value, try booking a flight at midday when visiting Glasgow. Generally the prices will increase for flights in the afternoon as these tend to have higher demand.

How long is the flight to Glasgow?

Flights from London to Glasgow – 1 hour 20 minutes

Flights from Manchester to Glasgow – 1 hour 05 minutes

Flights from Birmingham to Glasgow – 1 hour 15 minutes

Which airlines operate flights to Glasgow?

Ryanair, easyJet and British Airways are the three major airlines that operate cheap flights to Glasgow. easyJet and Ryanair will most likely be the cheapest option, however make sure to check the cost for checked in baggage (if you need to take it) as Ryanair can be notorious with their fees over the summer. British Airways, although usually more expensive, do offer complimentary snacks and beverages throughout all of their flights, so you might find they offer great value for money on your flight tickets.

How to get from the airport to the city centre?

You can easily find your way from the airport to the city center after your flights to Glasgow, with several different options to choose from. One of the easiest is the Glasgow Shuttle, which goes to and from the airport and the city center throughout the day. You can also jump on the bus to go to one of a few different train stops, in case you want to catch the train to different parts of Scotland.

For those of you who are healthy and enjoy exercise, there are a couple of routes connected to the airport that allow for hiking or cycling, which might be a fun way to get to the city if you have little luggage. Of course you could grab a taxi directly from the arrivals Terminal, although this won’t be cheap, you can split the fare with friends if you’re not travelling alone.