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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from London City Airport to Glasgow? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from R 3,405. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Find the cheapest month to fly from London City to Glasgow

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like London City to Glasgow flights are currently cheapest in November.

Direct flights from London City to Glasgow

Alternative London City to Glasgow routes

Looking for the cheapest, fastest or easiest route from London City to Glasgow? You could fly into the following airports instead.

London to Glasgow: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundR 1,696
Cheapest month to flyNovember
Average flight time1 hr, 20 mins
Most popular airlineBA Cityflyer
Average flights per week124

Finding cheap flights from London City to Glasgow: Frequently asked questions

There are 3 airports in Glasgow: Glasgow Intl, Glasgow Prestwick and Edinburgh.
The best price we found for a return flight from London City to Glasgow is R 3,058. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
1 hour and 20 minutes is the average flight time from London City to Glasgow.
BA Cityflyer and British Airways fly direct from London City to Glasgow.
As of May 2026, there are 124 flights per week flying from London City to Glasgow.
The cheapest month to fly from London City to Glasgow is usually December.
If you're flying from London City Airport, the cheapest airport near Glasgow is Glasgow Intl – which is 11.3 km away from the centre of Glasgow. We've found flights into this airport from R 3,058.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from London City Airport to Glasgow on Tuesday, 8 December 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 1 hour and 20 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Glasgow but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Glasgow is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
In May, the average temperature is usually around 9°C. July is typically the warmest month in Glasgow, when it usually averages around 17°C. You can expect the least rain in May. The coldest month is January, with temperatures averaging 1°C. The rainiest month is October.
Currently, British Airways offers the cheapest flight tickets to Glasgow.

Travelling from London City Airport (LCY) to Glasgow: what you need to know

  • Approximately 1 hour 30 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from London City Airport to Glasgow.

  • Glasgow and London (where London City Airport is located) are both in the UTC+0 timezone. That means you won't have to change your watch when you arrive.

  • With 26 weekly flights between the two airports, London City Airport (LCY) to Glasgow Airport (GLA) is the busiest route. British Airways operates the earliest flight at 06:45. If you're eager to make the most of your day before taking off, the last departure from LCY to GLA is with British Airways at 20:30.

  • Give yourself enough time to make your LCY to Glasgow flight. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.

  • You'll likely experience bigger queues in popular months like September. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures will give you plenty of time for security and boarding.

  • You can book a direct London City Airport to Glasgow ticket. Start your trip at LCY and touch down at Glasgow Airport (GLA).

  • British Airways is a well-known carrier that operates direct flights from London City Airport to Glasgow.

  • LCY is about 10 kilometres from central London. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the travel time to be around 25 minutes.

  • Want a leisurely start to your journey? Stay near LCY. Whether you have an early flight from London City Airport to Glasgow or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are a convenient choice:

  • London City Airport has a strong on-time performance, reducing your chances of a delayed flight. Departures from LCY touch down on schedule 82% of the time.

How to find the cheapest flights from London City Airport (LCY) to Glasgow

  • R 1,696 is currently the lowest price for a one-way London City Airport to Glasgow flight. A return plane ticket starts from R 3,058. These fares may change based on demand.

  • Get cheap flights from LCY to Glasgow by booking eight months ahead. Based on our research, that's the best time for finding a bargain.

  • The best month for finding cheap London City Airport to Glasgow tickets is January. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare flight prices, then choose the dates offering the lowest fares.

  • Save time looking for cheap flights from LCY to Glasgow by creating a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or notification through the app when a lower fare pops up.

  • Snag an affordable flight from London City Airport to Glasgow with the help of our filters. Select your preferred times, airlines and number of stops, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals.

Airports in Glasgow

Glasgow Airport (GLA)

  • Glasgow Airport (GLA) is around 13 kilometres from the centre of Glasgow. If you're catching a taxi or a ride-share, the drive takes roughly 20 minutes.

  • Getting to the centre on public transport takes around 30 minutes.

  • Look into staying at a hotel near GLA if you're coming in on a late flight from London City Airport to Glasgow. Choose one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:

  • Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your ride from Glasgow Airport about three weeks in advance of your flight from LCY to Glasgow.

Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK)

  • Central Glasgow is about 48 kilometres from Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK). After your flight from London City Airport to Glasgow has hit the runway and you've made your way through the terminal, the drive should be around 50 minutes.

  • If you're travelling on public transport, it'll take around 55 minutes.

  • Hang the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and unwind at a hotel near PIK. Here are a few options where you can kick back after your LCY to Glasgow flight:

  • Snap up a deal by reserving your ride from PIK two weeks in advance. You can also expect to have a wider selection of vehicles.

Best time to go to Glasgow

  • September is the busiest month for flights from London City Airport to Glasgow. To escape the crowds, head to Glasgow in January.

  • Lock in a London City Airport to Glasgow plane ticket with a departure in July if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 8ºC (46ºF) to 20ºC (68ºF).

  • If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from LCY to Glasgow in January when temperatures average between -1ºC (30ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF).

More about Glasgow

  • After booking your flight from London City Airport to Glasgow, choose a hotel that combines comfort with a great location. Make one of these options your base for exploring Glasgow:

  • King's Theatre and Glasgow Cathedral are just two of the leading attractions to put on your Glasgow itinerary. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum.

Explore more of the United Kingdom

  • Glasgow is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of the United Kingdom just waiting to be explored. About 290 kilometres southeast of Glasgow, a visit to Manchester will keep you on the move. Start with popular sights like Manchester United Museum & Stadium Tour, The Homes of Football and Museum of Science and Industry.

  • If there's time to check out another major destination in the United Kingdom, head for Birmingham, roughly 402 kilometres southeast of Glasgow. Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery, Birmingham Hippodrome Theatre and Bournville Experience are key highlights.

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