Travelling from Glasgow Intl Airport (GLA) to Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Glasgow Intl Airport to Toronto Pearson International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 7 hours 20 minutes.
Toronto is five hours behind Glasgow and is in the UTC-5 timezone.
There are five Glasgow Intl Airport to Toronto Pearson International Airport flights each week to choose from.
To ensure you get on your GLA to YYZ flight, leave enough time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
During popular months like September, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight when you travel during a peak period in general.
Getting to Toronto (and then discovering more of Canada!) is a snap with Air Transat. This popular airline offers direct flights from Glasgow Intl Airport to Toronto Pearson International Airport.
Air Transat has the highest passenger demand on this route.
Air Transat is the most punctual carrier offering GLA to YYZ flights.
If you'd like to split up your journey, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Glasgow Intl Airport to Toronto Pearson International Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between GLA and YYZ:
London Heathrow Airport
Dublin Airport
Reykjavik Keflavik Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Glasgow Intl Airport (GLA) to Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Right now, R 3,389 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Glasgow Intl Airport to Toronto Pearson International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 5,785. Keep in mind that fares could change due to availability when booking.
Score cheap tickets from GLA to YYZ by booking one month ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
Plan your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from Glasgow Intl Airport to Toronto Pearson International Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across every month.
You don't need to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as there's a new deal on cheap flights from GLA to YYZ.
Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Glasgow Intl Airport to Toronto Pearson International Airport.
Handy information about Glasgow Intl Airport (GLA)
Glasgow Intl Airport earns top marks for on-time performance. 81% of flights that depart GLA arrive at their destination on time.
Central Glasgow to Glasgow Intl Airport is approximately 13 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving.
You can expect a trip time of about 30 minutes on public transport.
Need a convenient hotel near GLA? If you're boarding an early flight from Glasgow Intl Airport to Toronto Pearson International Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
If you're getting in on a late Glasgow Intl Airport to Toronto Pearson International Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these hotels near YYZ:
Travel at your own pace with a Toronto Pearson International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Routes Car Rentals, Green Motion or Thrifty and discover more of Toronto and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your ride from Toronto Pearson International Airport around three weeks before you set off.
Getting from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to central Toronto
Toronto Pearson International Airport is approximately 27 kilometres from central Toronto. The drive time takes around 30 minutes.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey of around 25 minutes.
When to fly to Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
August is the busiest month for flights from Glasgow Intl Airport to Toronto Pearson International Airport. To avoid the crowds, visit Toronto in November.
The warmest month in Toronto is July, with the temperature ranging between 15ºC (59ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Lock in your flights from Glasgow Intl Airport to Toronto Pearson International Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
Look for cheap tickets from GLA to YYZ in February if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -15ºC (5ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF) on average.
Explore more of Canada
You've seen Toronto, now it's time to explore other parts of Canada. Journey around 499 kilometres north-east to Montreal to check off its must-visit sights. From Cirque du Soleil - KURIOS to Montreal Botanical Garden and Saint Joseph's Oratory of Mount Royal, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Around 354 kilometres north-east of Toronto, Ottawa is another essential stop in Canada. Start your sightseeing at Rideau Canal National Historic Site, Parliament Hill and Rideau Canal, Locks 1 - 8 - Ottawa.
