Travelling from Brussels to Glasgow: what you need to know
Brussels is home to a couple of airports where you can set off on your adventure. Check out your options for reserving a flight from Brussels to Glasgow departing from Brussels Airport (BRU) or Brussels S. Charleroi Airport (CRL).
Glasgow International Airport (GLA) and Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK) are Glasgow's primary gateways.
Take a direct Brussels to Glasgow flight and you'll be travelling for an average of 1 hour 40 minutes.
Glasgow's timezone is UTC+0, making Glasgow one hour behind Brussels.
For a relaxed travel experience, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to catch your Brussels to Glasgow flight.
During popular months such as July, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Brussels to Glasgow
To find cheap Brussels to Glasgow flights, book early. Airlines typically offer their most competitively priced fares when tickets are first released.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the lowest price in every month when searching for your plane ticket from Brussels to Glasgow.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from Brussels to Glasgow by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Save money on your Brussels to Glasgow flight with the help of our filters. Choose your ideal times, number of stops and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
Flying from Brussels
Brussels Airport (BRU)
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to break up your trip — and possibly even explore a different city. When browsing Brussels to Glasgow flights departing from Brussels Airport, uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Top options include:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
Located around 8 kilometres from the centre of Brussels, BRU can be reached in about 20 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport takes roughly 40 minutes.
Want a convenient hotel close to Brussels Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Brussels to Glasgow, these accommodation options will have you moments from your check-in counter:
71.97% of flights leaving from Brussels Airport reach their destination on schedule.
Brussels S. Charleroi Airport (CRL)
Rather fly from Brussels S. Charleroi Airport (CRL)? This popular hub offers nonstop flights from Brussels to Glasgow, seamlessly connecting to Glasgow International Airport (GLA).
You can book a direct Brussels to Glasgow plane ticket with Ryanair. This is one of the main carriers operating this route out of CRL.
Break up your Brussels to Glasgow flight with a stop so you can stretch your legs or cross another place off your list. Some top stopovers between Brussels S. Charleroi Airport and Glasgow include:
Dublin Airport (DUB)
Palma de Mallorca Airport (PMI)
Malaga Airport (AGP)
CRL is around 40 kilometres from central Brussels. It'll take 55 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour 35 minutes.
Kick off your holiday early with an extra night away from home. Before your flight from Brussels to Glasgow, take it easy in one of these hotels near Brussels S. Charleroi Airport:
When it comes to keeping flights on track, Brussels S. Charleroi Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 72%.
Arriving in Glasgow
Glasgow International Airport (GLA)
Glasgow International Airport (GLA) is approximately 11 kilometres from the centre of Glasgow. If you're catching a cab or a ride-share, the drive will take around 15 minutes.
Getting there on public transport takes roughly 35 minutes.
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Brussels to Glasgow. Book one of these accommodation options near GLA instead:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Glasgow International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Green Motion, Drivalia or Alamo and experience more of Glasgow and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your ride from Glasgow International Airport about three weeks before your travel date.
Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK)
Central Glasgow is about 48 kilometres from Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK). Once your flight from Brussels to Glasgow has hit the runway and you've made your way out of the airport, expect a drive of around 40 minutes.
If you choose to travel on public transport, you'll get to the city centre in 55 minutes or so.
Hang the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and relax at a hotel close to PIK. Here are a few options where you can kick back after your flight from Brussels to Glasgow:
The quickest way to get to where you're going is with a Glasgow Prestwick Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Europcar, Keddy By Europcar or Arnold Clark and set off in the blink of an eye.
Get the pick of the lot. Reserving your ride from PIK two weeks ahead of time often means more savings and a wider choice of vehicles.
Best time to go to Glasgow
April is the quietest month for flights from Brussels to Glasgow, while June is the most popular. Figure out the best time to go to Glasgow based on whether you like a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
The warmest month in Glasgow is July, with temperatures ranging between 9ºC (48ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF). Lock in your Brussels to Glasgow ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.
January sees average temperatures of between -1ºC (30ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF). Look for cheap flights from Brussels to Glasgow around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Glasgow
Start your Glasgow trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from Brussels to Glasgow, check out our range of accommodation options including:
Glasgow Cathedral and Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum are just a couple of the big attractions to add to your Glasgow itinerary. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Riverside Museum.
Explore more of United Kingdom
Glasgow has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of United Kingdom just waiting to be explored. About 402 kilometres south-east of Glasgow, a visit to Birmingham will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with popular sights like Cadbury World, The Library of Birmingham and National Sea Life Centre.
If you want to check out another major destination in United Kingdom, head for Edinburgh, about 64 kilometres east of Glasgow. Edinburgh Castle, Arthur's Seat and National Museum of Scotland are key reasons to visit.