Flying from Milan to Glasgow: what you need to know
Planning your flight from Milan to Glasgow begins with finding the most convenient airport to kick off your trip. Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP), Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY) and Milano Linate Airport (LIN) are the main terminals in Milan.
Glasgow International Airport (GLA) and Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK) are Glasgow's chief entry points.
Glasgow's timezone is UTC+0, which makes Glasgow one hour behind Milan.
To ensure you make your Milan to Glasgow flight, allow plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Travelling over a peak time like July? Public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer queues and delays at security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
How to find the cheapest flights from Milan to Glasgow
To find cheap Milan to Glasgow flights, book early. Airlines tend to offer lower fares when flights first go on sale.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the cheapest price across each month when looking for your plane ticket from Milan to Glasgow.
Never miss a deal on cheap flights from Milan to Glasgow by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when a lower fare pops up.
Tailor your flights using filters. Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' Milan to Glasgow flights.
Flying from Milan
Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)
We make it simple to find a Milan to Glasgow flight with a stopover. To see all the options leaving from Milano Malpensa Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply select a flight offering a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Top stopovers include:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Travelling from central Milan to MXP takes about 55 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a cab, you'll cover the 40 kilometres in 45 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Want a stress-free start to your holiday? Stay near Milano Malpensa Airport. Whether you have an early flight from Milan to Glasgow or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are the answer:
68.23% of flights that leave from Milano Malpensa Airport land at their destination on time.
Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY)
Visit friends or family or just take a moment to stretch your legs with a stopover. If you'd like to break up your Milan to Glasgow flight, here's where you can stop when leaving from Orio al Serio International Airport:
Palma de Mallorca Airport (PMI)
Stansted Airport (STN)
Malaga Airport (AGP)
With public transport, you can travel from central Milan to BGY in around 2 hours 20 minutes. The airport is roughly 48 kilometres away. Driving will take you about 1 hour.
Get a head start on your holiday with an extra night away from home. Before catching your flight from Milan to Glasgow, kick back in one of these hotels close to Orio al Serio International Airport:
Looking at how often flights stay on schedule, Orio al Serio International Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 68%.
Milano Linate Airport (LIN)
Booking a ticket from Milan to Glasgow with one or more stops can give you more departure time choices on top of cheaper fares. When departing from Milano Linate Airport (LIN), here's where you can make a pit stop at on your way to Glasgow:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
From the centre of Milan, LIN is around 8 kilometres away. It takes roughly 30 minutes to arrive by car and 45 minutes or so if you're on public transport.
Wake up, take it easy and still make your Milan to Glasgow flight with time to spare. These hotels near Milano Linate Airport make getting to the terminal a breeze if you're setting off early:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that measures how often flights reach their destinations as expected. At LIN, that figure is 79.56%.
Arriving in Glasgow
Glasgow International Airport (GLA)
The distance from Glasgow International Airport (GLA) to central Glasgow is approximately 11 kilometres. It takes about 15 minutes to reach the centre driving.
Travelling to the centre on public transport will take you roughly 35 minutes.
If you're arriving on a late flight from Milan to Glasgow, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these accommodation options near GLA:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Glasgow International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Green Motion, Drivalia or Alamo and explore beyond Glasgow's main sights.
For the lowest price, book your vehicle from Glasgow International Airport around three weeks ahead of your Milan to Glasgow flight.
Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK)
Central Glasgow is around 48 kilometres from Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK). After your flight from Milan to Glasgow has hit the runway and you've made your way through the terminal, the drive should be around 40 minutes.
If you hop on public transport, the journey will take you 55 minutes or so.
After your flight from Milan to Glasgow, settle in at a hotel close to PIK. These are some comfortable options that'll help you slip into relaxation mode:
No time to waste? The fastest way to get to where you're going is with a Glasgow Prestwick Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Europcar, Keddy By Europcar or Arnold Clark and be on your way in a flash.
Lock in the best price by reserving your ride from PIK two weeks in advance. You can also expect to have a greater range of vehicles.
Best time to go to Glasgow
June is the most popular month for flights from Milan to Glasgow. To avoid the crowds, go to Glasgow in April.
Book a Milan to Glasgow ticket departing in July if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Glasgow to range from 9ºC (48ºF) to 20ºC (68ºF).
January has average temperatures of between -1ºC (30ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF). Search for cheap flights from Milan to Glasgow around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Glasgow
Start your Glasgow trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. After booking your flight from Milan to Glasgow, explore our range of accommodation options including:
Glasgow Cathedral and Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum are just a couple of the big attractions to put on your Glasgow must-do list. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Riverside Museum.
Explore more of United Kingdom
Birmingham is just one of the many places in United Kingdom waiting to be explored once you've seen Glasgow. Around 402 kilometres to the south-east, its top attractions include Cadbury World, The Library of Birmingham and National Sea Life Centre.
Edinburgh is another essential stop in United Kingdom and is around 64 kilometres east of Glasgow. No trip is complete without seeing Edinburgh Castle, Arthur's Seat and National Museum of Scotland.