Flying from Glasgow to London City Airport (LCY): What you need to know
Get your travels underway at Glasgow Airport (GLA), the main airport in Glasgow. Search for flights from Glasgow to London City Airport (LCY) that depart from this terminal.
1 hour 30 minutes is the average journey time for a direct Glasgow to London City Airport flight.
London City Airport is located in London. The city's timezone is UTC+0 — the same as Glasgow.
The most popular route is from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London City Airport (LCY), with 26 direct services every week. If you'd rather get moving right away, the earliest flight from GLA to LCY is the 6:30am British Airways option. If you prefer to leave later in the day, the final departure is at 8pm with British Airways.
To ensure you catch your flight from Glasgow to LCY, leave enough time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Popular months like September or other peak periods mean longer lines and potential delays. Get a head start by arriving at the airport even earlier. Aim for at least four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Glasgow
Glasgow Airport (GLA)
Enjoy an uninterrupted journey from Glasgow Airport (GLA). Direct flights from Glasgow to London City Airport (LCY) operate from here.
You can get away on a direct flight from Glasgow to London City Airport with British Airways. This top carrier offers services from GLA.
The preferred airline for passengers flying between GLA and LCY is British Airways.
British Airways stands out as the most punctual carrier on this route, with 87.45% of services landing on schedule.
Located around 13 kilometres from central Glasgow, GLA can be reached in about 20 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport will take roughly 30 minutes.
Want a hassle-free start to your journey? Stay near Glasgow Airport. Whether you're catching an early flight from Glasgow to London City Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels offer the perfect solution:
Glasgow Airport gets top marks for on-time performance. 81% of flights that take off from GLA arrive at their destination on time.
Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK)
Using public transport, you can travel from central Glasgow to PIK in around 55 minutes. The airport is roughly 48 kilometres away, and making the journey by car takes approximately 50 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before boarding your Glasgow to LCY flight? Check in to a hotel near Glasgow Prestwick Airport before your trip officially begins. These stays are expecting you:
Most flights that depart Glasgow Prestwick Airport land at their destination as planned. It boasts an on-time performance rate of 83%.
About London City Airport (LCY)
Book a hotel near LCY if you have a late flight from Glasgow to London City Airport. Check in to one of these options and skip the long transfer:
For the lowest price, reserve your vehicle around one week ahead of your Glasgow to London City Airport flight.
Getting from London City Airport (LCY) to central London
London City Airport is around 11 kilometres from central London. It takes around 25 minutes or so to drive to the city.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 25 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Glasgow to London City Airport (LCY)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Glasgow to London City Airport is R 1,576. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 3,396. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares could change.
Book six months before you travel. Research into pricing trends suggests this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from Glasgow to LCY.
The best month for picking up cheap Glasgow to London City Airport tickets is November. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare prices, then choose the dates that offer the biggest savings.
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The best time to fly from Glasgow to London City Airport (LCY)
Picture the kind of break you want when deciding when to fly. December is the quietest month to go to London. September is when most people book flights from Glasgow to London City Airport (LCY), which may be ideal if you enjoy travelling when it's busier.
The warmest month in London is July, with temperatures ranging between 11ºC (52ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Book your Glasgow to LCY plane ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
January sees temperatures of between 0ºC (32ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Glasgow to London City Airport around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about London
Once you've booked your flight from Glasgow to London City Airport, find a hotel that puts you in a great location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring London:
There are loads of exciting things to do in London when you're ready to go sightseeing. Head straight for The British Museum followed by Westminster Abbey and Big Ben.
Explore more of the United Kingdom
Manchester is just one of the many cities in the United Kingdom waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of London. Around 274 kilometres away to the northwest, check out popular attractions including Manchester United Museum & Stadium Tour, The Homes of Football and Museum of Science and Industry.
Birmingham is another standout destination in the United Kingdom and is around 177 kilometres northwest of London. No trip is complete without dropping by Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery, Birmingham Hippodrome Theatre and Bournville Experience.