Travelling from Glasgow to Ivalo Airport (IVL): What you need to know
There are a couple of main airports where your trip can begin in Glasgow. Explore your options leaving from Glasgow International Airport (GLA) or Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK) when organising your flight from Glasgow to Ivalo Airport (IVL).
The timezone in Ivalo is UTC+3, which is three hours ahead of Glasgow. Ivalo Airport is located in Ivalo.
For hassle-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to board your flight from Glasgow to IVL.
If you're jetting off during a bank holiday or other peak period, allow extra time. Get there two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Queues at security and check-in will be longer.
Airports in Glasgow
Glasgow International Airport (GLA)
Whether you'd like to discover a new city on the way or just have a break, we make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To check out your options departing from Glasgow International Airport (GLA), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) is a stop you can make when searching for cheap flights from Glasgow to IVL.
GLA is around 14 kilometres from central Glasgow. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the travel time to be around 35 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Glasgow to Ivalo Airport? Avoid the mad dash to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these stays close to Glasgow International Airport:
Of the flights that depart from Glasgow International Airport, 70.07% arrive on time at their destination.
Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK)
With public transport, you can travel from central Glasgow to PIK in about 55 minutes. The terminal is roughly 48 kilometres away, and getting there by car takes approximately 40 minutes.
Get your holiday started early with an additional night away from home. Before your Glasgow to IVL flight, stay in one of these hotels close to Glasgow Prestwick Airport:
When it comes to keeping flights punctual, Glasgow Prestwick Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 76.7%.
About Ivalo Airport (IVL)
Have a late flight from Glasgow to Ivalo Airport? Don't let it stretch your travel day into tomorrow. Stay at one of these hotels near IVL and hit the pillow fast:
Travel at your own pace with an Ivalo Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Green Motion, Keddy By Europcar or Europcar and see more of Ivalo and beyond.
For the lowest price, book your vehicle around three weeks ahead of your Glasgow to Ivalo Airport flight.
Getting from Ivalo Airport (IVL) to central Ivalo
Ivalo Airport is roughly 8 kilometres from central Ivalo. The time it takes to get there by cab or car hire depends on the time of day. Do some research before your trip.
Travelling by public transport takes about 2 hours 10 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Glasgow to Ivalo Airport (IVL)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Glasgow to Ivalo Airport is R 5,577. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 11,483. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
To pick up cheap flights from Glasgow to IVL, book early. Airlines typically offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
Affordable Glasgow to Ivalo Airport tickets are easier to find if your travel dates are flexible. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare fares across every month and then pick the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Glasgow to Ivalo Airport (IVL)
May is the quietest month for flights from Glasgow to Ivalo Airport (IVL), while March is the busiest. Pick the best time to visit Ivalo based on whether you want a lively atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Lock in a Glasgow to IVL plane ticket departing in July if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Ivalo to range from 7ºC (45ºF) to 22ºC (72ºF).
January sees temperatures of between -19ºC (-2ºF) and -5ºC (23ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Glasgow to Ivalo Airport around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Ivalo
After booking your flight from Glasgow to Ivalo Airport, find a hotel that's got location and comfort covered. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Ivalo:
There are loads of awesome things to do in Ivalo when you're ready to see the sights. Kick off your exploring at Koirapuisto followed by Näverniemen Lomakylä and Alko Ivalo.
Explore more of Finland
Rovaniemi is just one of the many cities in Finland waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Ivalo. Around 241 kilometres away to the south, well-known attractions include Santa Claus Village - Christmas House, Santa Claus Village and Christmas Reindeer.
Around 209 kilometres south of Ivalo, Kemijärvi is another favourite stop in Finland. Experience major highlights starting with Pöyliövaara nature trail, Havumetsän Huskyt and Kemijärvi Snowmobile and Sawmill Museum.
