Flying from Stansted Airport (STN) to Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK): what you need to know
London and Glasgow follow the same timezone, UTC+0.
Your STN to PIK flight won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
During popular months such as August, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Stansted Airport to Glasgow Prestwick Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between STN and PIK include:
Barcelona-El Prat Airport
Palma de Mallorca Airport
Malaga Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Stansted Airport (STN) to Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK)
Currently, R 1,515 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Stansted Airport to Glasgow Prestwick Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 3,694. Bear in mind that fares may change due to demand when booking.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from STN to PIK, book early. Airlines tend to offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.
If you can be flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the lowest price across every month when looking for your flight from Stansted Airport to Glasgow Prestwick Airport.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from STN to PIK by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Lock in the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Stansted Airport to Glasgow Prestwick Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Stansted Airport (STN)
64.73% of flights that take off from Stansted Airport arrive at their destination on time.
To get to Stansted Airport from central London, it'll take about 1 hour if you're going by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 64 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Catching public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour 25 minutes.
Get your journey off to a stress-free start by staying near STN. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Stansted Airport to Glasgow Prestwick Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are ideal:
Arriving at Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK)
If you have a late Stansted Airport to Glasgow Prestwick Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these accommodation options near PIK:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Glasgow Prestwick Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Europcar, Keddy By Europcar or Arnold Clark to explore Glasgow and beyond.
For the lowest price, reserve your ride from Glasgow Prestwick Airport around two weeks in advance.
Getting from Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK) to central Glasgow
From Glasgow Prestwick Airport, Glasgow is approximately 48 kilometres away. It takes around 40 minutes to reach the centre by car.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey of roughly 55 minutes.
When to fly to Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK)
It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from Stansted Airport to Glasgow Prestwick Airport. August is the busiest month to head to Glasgow. If you prefer a more relaxed vibe, go in February.
The warmest month in Glasgow is July, with temperatures ranging between 9ºC (48ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF). Lock in your flights from Stansted Airport to Glasgow Prestwick Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
Search for cheap tickets from STN to PIK in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -1ºC (30ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF) on average.
Explore more of United Kingdom
You've seen Glasgow, now it's time to discover more of United Kingdom. Travel about 402 kilometres south-east to Birmingham to tick off its leading sights. From Cadbury World to The Library of Birmingham and National Sea Life Centre, your itinerary will be busy.
If you're interested in discovering another well-known destination in United Kingdom, consider Edinburgh, roughly 64 kilometres east of Glasgow. Edinburgh Castle, Arthur's Seat and National Museum of Scotland are the start of reasons to visit.