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Glasgow.R 4,672 per passenger.Departing Fri, 10 Oct.One-way flight with Norse Atlantic Airways (UK).Outbound indirect flight with Norse Atlantic Airways (UK), departs from Cape Town on Fri, 10 Oct, arriving in Glasgow Intl.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 4,672, select.
Glasgow.R 7,212 per passenger.Departing Thu, 5 Feb.One-way flight with Norse Atlantic Airways (UK).Outbound indirect flight with Norse Atlantic Airways (UK), departs from Cape Town on Thu, 5 Feb, arriving in Glasgow Intl.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 7,212, select.
Glasgow.R 7,271 per passenger.Departing Sun, 26 Apr.One-way flight with Emirates.Outbound indirect flight with Emirates, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Sun, 26 Apr, arriving in Glasgow Intl.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 7,271, select.
Glasgow.R 7,282 per passenger.Departing Mon, 18 Aug.One-way flight with Emirates.Outbound indirect flight with Emirates, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Mon, 18 Aug, arriving in Glasgow Intl.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 7,282, select.
Glasgow.R 7,736 per passenger.Departing Mon, 17 Nov.One-way flight with FlySafair.Outbound indirect flight with FlySafair, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Mon, 17 Nov, arriving in Glasgow Intl.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 7,736, select.
Glasgow.R 7,967 per passenger.Departing Fri, 23 Jan.One-way flight with British Airways.Outbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Fri, 23 Jan, arriving in Glasgow Intl.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 7,967, select.
Glasgow.R 8,161 per passenger.Departing Wed, 10 Sep.One-way flight with FlySafair.Outbound indirect flight with FlySafair, departs from Durban King Shaka International on Wed, 10 Sep, arriving in Glasgow Intl.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 8,161, select.
Glasgow.R 8,765 per passenger.Departing Wed, 22 Jul.One-way flight with Emirates.Outbound indirect flight with Emirates, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Wed, 22 Jul, arriving in Glasgow Intl.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 8,765, select.

Find the cheapest time to fly to Glasgow Intl

Flexible on travel dates? Find the cheapest month – or even day – to fly to Glasgow Intl.
Jul
from R 9,242
Aug
from R 7,282
Sep
from R 8,161
Oct
from R 4,672
Nov
from R 7,736
Dec
from R 9,479
Jan
from R 7,967
Feb
from R 7,212
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Apr
from R 7,271
May
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Jun
from R 9,636

Airports near Glasgow

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Frequently asked questions

Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct to Glasgow Intl. But we found flights with one or more stops from R 10,606.
The cheapest month to fly to Glasgow Intl is usually November.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Glasgow Intl but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between South Africa and Glasgow Intl Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.
The best price we found for a return flight to Glasgow Intl is R 10,672. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that the cheapest date to fly to Glasgow Intl Airport is Saturday, 8 November 2025.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Glasgow is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Norse Atlantic Airways (UK) offers the cheapest flight tickets to Glasgow Intl.

Flying to Glasgow Intl

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundR 4,672
Cheapest month to flyOctober

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How to find cheap flights to Glasgow International Airport (GLA)

  • The cheapest price currently available for a one-way flight to Glasgow International Airport is R 4,672. A round-trip plane ticket to GLA right now is R 10,606.

  • Stay updated on fares by setting up a Price Alert. As soon as prices on tickets to GLA fall, you'll get a notification.

  • Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to secure the best price on tickets to Glasgow, where Glasgow International Airport is located, if you book ahead. Airlines often have some awesome early bird deals.

  • Check the 'Add nearby airports' filter and widen your search for cheap flights to Glasgow. This will list every airport around your departure and destination points.

  • Think about taking a flight with a stop since indirect routes usually cost less. Just uncheck the 'Direct flights' box when searching for your plane tickets to Glasgow International Airport.

Best time to go to Glasgow

  • You can usually jump on the cheapest flight to Glasgow in May.

  • Use the 'Whole month' tool if you're flexible with your dates. Browse fares for the entire month and find a flight to GLA that suits your schedule and budget.

  • If you'd like to experience Glasgow at its liveliest, book your flights to GLA for June. Going on holiday during high seasons usually means more things to do compared to other times.

  • April is the quietest period of the year to visit if you want a slower pace. You'll typically find cheaper prices on plane tickets to Glasgow then.

  • The weather can make or break a holiday, so consider what kind of conditions you want to travel in. Glasgow is warmest in July, with averages of between 9ºC (48ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF).

  • Temperatures are at their lowest in January, when they range from -1ºC (30ºF) to 7ºC (45ºF).

  • Want to avoid grey skies? April is the driest month in Glasgow, averaging seven days of rain.

  • October brings the wettest conditions. You can expect around 14 days of rainfall if you're heading there then.

Flying to Glasgow International Airport (GLA): What you need to know

  • Fly to Glasgow without any layovers. These are some of the popular airlines that offer direct flights to Glasgow International Airport:

  • Wizz Air is most likely to get you to your destination on time. Up to 85% of its flights into this airport land without delays, making it a smart choice when reserving your GLA plane ticket.

  • The timezone at GLA is UTC+0.

  • Whether you're coming in late or just want the convenience of staying close by, you'll find some comfortable hotels near Glasgow International Airport. Check in and relax at one of these after your flight to GLA:

  • You can pick up a car hire in GLA with popular brands like Green Motion, Drivalia and Alamo. Grab the keys and get ready to discover Glasgow and beyond.

  • Glasgow International Airport has an on-time rating of 70%, which tells you how often flights get to their destination without delay. This can be useful to know if you're planning a tight connection or have somewhere to be not long after landing.

  • Glasgow International Airport is located in Glasgow, Scotland, the United Kingdom.

Getting to central Glasgow from Glasgow International Airport (GLA)

  • Central Glasgow is about 14 kilometres from GLA.

  • After landing from your flight to GLA, the drive to the centre takes around 15 minutes.

  • Expect the ride to take about 35 minutes on public transport.

  • The right hotel can upgrade your whole experience. Here are a few favourites that travellers keep coming back to in Glasgow:

Glasgow highlights

  • These top sights have to be on your to-do list after hopping off your flight to Glasgow:

    • Glasgow West End: Located around 3 kilometres north-west of the city centre, this landmark is the perfect place to start your sightseeing around the city.

    • Kingsley Rose Gardens: You'll discover this park roughly 3 kilometres south of the centre. It's a great spot to take some time out while exploring Glasgow.

    • King's Theatre: Need another great reason to visit Glasgow? This landmark brings in the crowds and is around 2 kilometres west of the city centre.

How to get to Edinburgh from Glasgow International Airport (GLA)

  • Heading straight for Edinburgh? From GLA, it takes around 1 hour 15 minutes to drive there. The city is about 88 kilometres from the airport.

  • Public transport will get you to Edinburgh in roughly 1 hour 45 minutes.

Travelling from Glasgow International Airport (GLA) to Livingston

  • Livingston is around 56 kilometres from Glasgow International Airport. If that's where you're going, the ride by public transport takes about 2 hours 20 minutes.

  • The drive time to Livingston is roughly 45 minutes.

Explore more of the United Kingdom

  • In the mood to keep exploring? Edinburgh offers a fresh angle on your visit to the United Kingdom. It's about 80 kilometres east of Glasgow and features Edinburgh Castle, Crown Jewels and Шотландия. The closest airport to this city is Edinburgh Airport (EDI).

  • Manchester fits right into any adventure through the United Kingdom. You'll find it roughly 306 kilometres south-east of Glasgow. Manchester United Museum and Stadium Tour, Royal Exchange Theatre and Manchester Christmas Market rank among the top sights. The main point of arrival is Manchester Airport (MAN).

  • Roughly 257 kilometres south-east of Glasgow, Preston brings even more to your adventure. Great reasons to visit include Brockholes Nature Reserve, Avenham and Miller Parks and Japanese Garden.

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