Travelling from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to Glasgow: what you need to know
Indira Gandhi International Airport is located in New Delhi. Based in the UTC+0 timezone, Glasgow is five hours 30 minutes behind New Delhi.
Give yourself enough time to catch your DEL to Glasgow flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect bigger queues in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
Think about adding a stopover to potentially land a cheaper plane ticket from DEL to Glasgow. All you need to do is uncheck 'Direct flights only' during your search. Break up your journey by stopping at one of these popular airports:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Dubai Airport (DXB)
DEL is around 10 kilometres from central New Delhi. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the travel time to be around 55 minutes.
Planning to catch an early flight from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Glasgow? Avoid rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels near DEL:
Of the departures from Indira Gandhi International Airport, 67.17% arrive on time at their destination.
How to find the cheapest flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to Glasgow
£199 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Indira Gandhi International Airport to Glasgow flight. Return plane tickets start from £473. These fares may change depending on demand.
To find cheap flights from DEL to Glasgow, book ahead. Airlines generally offer lower prices when tickets first go on sale.
If you have flexibility with your trip dates, take advantage of the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll find the cheapest price across each month when searching for your Indira Gandhi International Airport to Glasgow ticket.
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Airports in Glasgow
Glasgow International Airport (GLA)
Glasgow International Airport (GLA) is around 14 kilometres from central Glasgow. If you're opting for a ride-share or a taxi, the drive will take roughly 15 minutes.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of about 35 minutes.
If you're coming in on a late flight from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Glasgow, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these hotels near GLA:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Glasgow International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Green Motion, Drivalia or Alamo to explore Glasgow and beyond.
For the best deal, reserve your vehicle from Glasgow International Airport about three weeks in advance of your flight from DEL to Glasgow.
Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK)
Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK) is about 48 kilometres from the centre of Glasgow. Following your flight from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Glasgow, it'll take you around 40 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
If you travel by public transport, the ride to the centre takes 55 minutes or so.
Hang up the 'Do not disturb' sign and unwind at a hotel near PIK. Here are a few options where you can tuck yourself in after your DEL to Glasgow flight:
Europcar, Keddy By Europcar and Arnold Clark make picking up a Glasgow Prestwick Airport rental car easy and quick. These suppliers are located in or around the terminal and will have you behind the wheel before you know it.
Avoid potential price surges. Reserving your ride two weeks before your arrival at PIK can land you a better rate.
Best time to go to Glasgow
Carefully consider your travel dates before booking your flight from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Glasgow. The city comes alive during high season, but hotel prices are generally higher and top attractions can get crowded. Visit Glasgow in low season if you prefer a more relaxed vibe.
Book an Indira Gandhi International Airport to Glasgow plane ticket with a departure in July if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 9ºC (48ºF) to 20ºC (68ºF).
January has average temperatures of between -1ºC (30ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF). Look for a cheap ticket from DEL to Glasgow around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Glasgow
Start your Glasgow trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. After booking your flight from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Glasgow, check out our range of accommodation options including:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be hard to work out where to begin. Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum, Glasgow Cathedral and Riverside Museum are major attractions which should feature on any well-planned Glasgow itinerary.
Explore more of United Kingdom
You've visited Glasgow, now it's time to explore other corners of United Kingdom. Journey about 402 kilometres south-east to Birmingham to tick off its top sights. From Cadbury World to The Library of Birmingham and National Sea Life Centre, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Around 499 kilometres south of Glasgow, Cardiff is another favourite stop in United Kingdom. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Cardiff Castle, Bute Park and Cardiff Bay.
