Travelling from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Glasgow International Airport (GLA): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from London Gatwick Airport to Glasgow International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 1 hour 30 minutes.
Glasgow's timezone is UTC+0, which is the same as London.
Flights from LGW to GLA start from 06:15 — the first with easyJet. The last departure is at 21:40 with easyJet. Overall, you can take your pick of 155 weekly London Gatwick Airport to Glasgow International Airport flights.
Give yourself enough time to make your LGW to GLA flight. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for longer lines in popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
Flying into Glasgow (and then seeing more of United Kingdom!) is a snap with British Airways. This popular carrier has direct flights from London Gatwick Airport to Glasgow International Airport.
British Airways is the most frequently booked airline on this route.
British Airways is the most punctual carrier offering LGW to GLA flights, with 71.67% of its services landing on schedule.
If you want to explore another city along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from London Gatwick Airport to Glasgow International Airport. These are the top stopovers between LGW and GLA:
Dublin Airport
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Belfast International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Glasgow International Airport (GLA)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way London Gatwick Airport to Glasgow International Airport flight is R 715. A round-trip ticket right now is R 1,105. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
To secure cheap tickets from LGW to GLA, reserve your trip seven months before your departure.
The cheapest month for flights from London Gatwick Airport to Glasgow International Airport is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have a flexible schedule.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from LGW to GLA by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when fares go down.
Tailor your trip with filters. Pick your arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from London Gatwick Airport to Glasgow International Airport.
Handy information about London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Of all flights departing from London Gatwick Airport, 69.26% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
To reach London Gatwick Airport from central London, it'll take around 1 hour 20 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 80 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a trip time of around 1 hour 25 minutes.
Have an early flight from London Gatwick Airport to Glasgow International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays close to LGW:
Arriving at Glasgow International Airport (GLA)
Consider booking a hotel close to GLA if you have a late London Gatwick Airport to Glasgow International Airport flight. Settle into one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Grab a Glasgow International Airport rental car and discover Glasgow and beyond with your own set of wheels. Green Motion, Drivalia and Alamo are top outlets you can book with here.
For the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Glasgow International Airport around three weeks before your trip.
Getting from Glasgow International Airport (GLA) to central Glasgow
Glasgow International Airport to the centre of Glasgow has a drive time of around 15 minutes. It's approximately 14 kilometres away.
Getting there on public transport takes roughly 35 minutes.
When to fly to Glasgow International Airport (GLA)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Glasgow International Airport. June is the most popular month to head to Glasgow. If you want a quieter vibe, go in April.
Lock in your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Glasgow International Airport for July if you want to visit Glasgow during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 9ºC (48ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF).
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from LGW to GLA in January. Temperatures average between -1ºC (30ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF) then.
Explore more of United Kingdom
Birmingham is just one of the many places in United Kingdom waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Glasgow. Around 402 kilometres away to the south-east, well-known attractions include Cadbury World, The Library of Birmingham and National Sea Life Centre.
Around 64 kilometres east of Glasgow, Edinburgh is another essential stop in United Kingdom. Experience major highlights starting with Edinburgh Castle, Arthur's Seat and National Museum of Scotland.