Flying from Melbourne to Glasgow International Airport (GLA): What you need to know
Planning your trip begins with working out where you'll fly out of in Melbourne. Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) is the city's main base, so explore your options for reserving a flight from Melbourne to Glasgow International Airport (GLA) departing from here.
The timezone in Glasgow is UTC+0, which is 11 hours behind Melbourne. Glasgow International Airport is located in Glasgow.
Your flight from Melbourne to GLA won't wait if you're running late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
Peak travel periods mean busier airports, so plan to arrive even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for an international journey to stick to your schedule.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Whether you want to explore a new city on the way or just have a break, we make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To check out your options departing from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Dubai Airport (DXB) is a stop you can make when searching for cheap flights from Melbourne to GLA.
Travelling from central Melbourne to MEL takes around 40 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a cab, you'll cover the 24 kilometres in 30 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Want a stress-free start to your break? Stay near Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from Melbourne to Glasgow International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are just the thing:
When it comes to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport's on-time performance, data shows 67.71% of flights complete their journey on time.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
On public transport, you can travel from central Melbourne to AVV in around 2 hours 5 minutes. The airport is roughly 56 kilometres away, and getting there by car takes approximately 50 minutes.
Relax before your Melbourne to GLA flight at a hotel near Avalon Airport. Corio Bay Motel is one option where you can roll out of bed and get to the airport with time to spare.
Flights from Avalon Airport have a proven record for punctuality, with 80.09% of them touching down within the expected time frame.
About Glasgow International Airport (GLA)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Melbourne to Glasgow International Airport, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these hotels near GLA:
Grab a Glasgow International Airport rental car and discover Glasgow and beyond with your own wheels. Green Motion, Drivalia and Alamo are top outlets to choose from here.
Booking your vehicle around three weeks in advance of your Melbourne to Glasgow International Airport flight can help you secure the lowest rate.
Getting from Glasgow International Airport (GLA) to central Glasgow
Central Glasgow is around 11 kilometres from Glasgow International Airport. Journey times by cab or car hire will vary based on traffic conditions and time of day, so do a little research before your trip.
Travelling on public transport will take you around 35 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Glasgow International Airport (GLA)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Glasgow International Airport is R 8,524. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 20,125. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
To find cheap flights from Melbourne to GLA, book in advance. Airlines generally offer lower fares when flights first go on sale.
Cheap Melbourne to Glasgow International Airport tickets are easier to find when you have flexibility in your schedule. Try using the 'Whole month' search function to compare fares throughout the month and then pick the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Melbourne to Glasgow International Airport (GLA)
It's time to work out when to book your flight from Melbourne to Glasgow International Airport (GLA). June is the busiest month to visit Glasgow. If you like things a bit more low-key, head there in April.
Lock in a Melbourne to GLA plane ticket departing in July if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Glasgow to range from 9ºC (48ºF) to 20ºC (68ºF).
January sees temperatures of between -1ºC (30ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Melbourne to Glasgow International Airport around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Glasgow
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Glasgow right here. Check out these hotels after you've booked your flight from Melbourne to Glasgow International Airport:
Hogmanay and Glasgow West End are just the start of the leading attractions to add to your Glasgow to-do list. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Glasgow Cathedral.
Explore more of the United Kingdom
You've visited Glasgow, now it's time to discover other parts of the United Kingdom. Journey around 306 kilometres south-east to Manchester to check off its top attractions. From Manchester United Museum and Stadium Tour to The Homes of Football and Chinatown, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Around 257 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.
