Travelling from London to Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK): What you need to know
The first chapter of your trip begins at one of London's main airports, London Heathrow Airport (LHR) or London Gatwick Airport (LGW). Explore the options for booking a flight from London to Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK) taking off from either of these.
Glasgow's timezone is UTC+0, which is the same as London. Glasgow Prestwick Airport is located in Glasgow.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Get to the airport on time to catch your flight from London to PIK.
If you're heading away during a bank holiday or other peak period, allow for even more time. Get there two hours before domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Queues at security and check-in will be longer.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Located around 31 kilometres from central London, LHR can be reached in about 55 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport takes roughly 1 hour.
Catching an early flight from London to Glasgow Prestwick Airport? Avoid the mad dash to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays close to London Heathrow Airport:
When it comes to London Heathrow Airport's on-time performance, 68.18% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
With public transport, you can travel from central London to LGW in about 30 minutes. The terminal is roughly 80 kilometres away, and making the trip by car will take approximately 1 hour 20 minutes.
Catching the earliest flight? You might like to check in to one of these hotels near London Gatwick Airport the day before your London to PIK flight:
London Gatwick Airport has an on-time performance rate of 69.26%. This figure reflects how frequently flights that take off from this airport make it to their destination on time.
Stansted Airport (STN)
From the centre of London, STN is around 64 kilometres away. It takes roughly 1 hour to get to the airport by car and 1 hour 25 minutes or so on public transport.
Set yourself up for a smooth departure — stay near Stansted Airport and know you'll make it to your boarding gate with time to spare. Settle in at one of these hotels the day before if you're catching an early London to Glasgow Prestwick Airport flight:
Flights departing from STN arrive at their final stop within the expected time frame 64.73% of the time.
About Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK)
Have a late flight from London to Glasgow Prestwick Airport? Don't let it end in exhaustion. Stay at one of these hotels near PIK and hit the lights earlier:
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Booking your ride around two weeks in advance of your London to Glasgow Prestwick Airport flight can help you score a better rate.
Getting from Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK) to central Glasgow
Glasgow Prestwick Airport to central Glasgow is roughly 48 kilometres. If you're taking a cab or renting a car, plan ahead to make your trip as smooth as possible. Journey times will vary depending on the time of day and traffic conditions.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey of about 55 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK)
Currently, R 1,189 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from London to Glasgow Prestwick Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 2,617. Keep in mind fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Booking early is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from London to PIK. Fares tend to rise as seats fill up, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely pay.
If you're flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the lowest price in each month when searching for your London to Glasgow Prestwick Airport ticket.
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The best time to fly from London to Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK)
August is when most people book flights from London to Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK). Plan your visit to Glasgow in February if you'd rather be there when it's quieter.
When booking your London to PIK plane ticket, consider the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Glasgow, with temperatures ranging from 9ºC (48ºF) to 20ºC (68ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from London to Glasgow Prestwick Airport in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -1ºC (30ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF).
More about Glasgow
After booking your flight from London to Glasgow Prestwick Airport, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these options your base for exploring Glasgow:
There are so many things to see and do in this city, it can be hard to know where to start. Hogmanay, Glasgow West End and Glasgow Cathedral are top sights which should be on any well-planned Glasgow itinerary.
Explore more of the United Kingdom
Manchester is just one of the many places in the United Kingdom waiting to be explored after you've seen Glasgow. Around 274 kilometres away to the south-east, its top attractions include Manchester United Museum and Stadium Tour, The Homes of Football and Chinatown.
Around 225 kilometres south-east of Glasgow, Preston is another favourite stop in the United Kingdom. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Brockholes Nature Reserve, Avenham and Miller Parks and Japanese Garden.
