Flying from Montreal to Glasgow: what you need to know
Montreal's main base, Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL), is where many great holidays begin. Explore the options for leaving from here when booking your flight from Montreal to Glasgow.
When choosing where to land in Glasgow, Glasgow International Airport (GLA) and Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK) are the primary gateways.
Glasgow is four hours ahead of Montreal and is in the UTC+0 timezone.
To ensure you board your Montreal to Glasgow flight, leave enough time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is a good rule of thumb.
During popular months such as August, it's best to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're travelling during a peak period in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Montreal to Glasgow
To pick up cheap Montreal to Glasgow flights, book early. Airlines generally offer lower prices when flights are first released.
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Flying from Montreal
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
Travelling from central Montreal to YUL takes around 45 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a cab, you'll cover the 16 kilometres in 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Booked an early flight from Montreal to Glasgow? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these hotels near Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport:
When it comes to Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport's on-time performance, 64.89% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
You'll find YUL at 975 Romeo Vachon Street North.
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 get to the centre driving.
Getting there by public transport typically takes 35 minutes.
If you have a late flight from Montreal to Glasgow, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these accommodation options near GLA:
Pick up a Glasgow International Airport rental car and explore Glasgow and beyond with your own wheels. Green Motion, Drivalia and Alamo are popular outlets to choose from here.
To get the best deal, book your ride from Glasgow International Airport about three weeks in advance of your Montreal to Glasgow flight.
Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK)
Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK) is about 48 kilometres from the centre of Glasgow. Following your flight from Montreal to Glasgow, it'll take you approximately 40 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
You can expect the trip to take roughly 55 minutes on public transport.
You'll find some comfortable places to call home for the night near PIK. Settle in and get cosy after your Montreal to Glasgow flight at any of these well-located options:
Europcar, Keddy By Europcar and Arnold Clark make picking up a Glasgow Prestwick Airport rental car quick and easy. These providers are located around or in the terminal and will have you on your way in a heartbeat.
Lock in the best price by booking your ride from PIK two weeks ahead of time. You'll also have access to a wider range of vehicles.
Best time to go to Glasgow
June is the busiest month for flights from Montreal to Glasgow. To avoid the crowds, visit Glasgow in April.
Book a Montreal to Glasgow ticket departing in July if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Glasgow to range from 9ºC (48ºF) to 20ºC (68ºF).
Search for cheap flights from Montreal to Glasgow in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -1ºC (30ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF) on average.
More about Glasgow
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Glasgow right here. Browse these options as soon as you've booked your flight from Montreal to Glasgow:
Glasgow Cathedral and Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum are just the start of the top-rated attractions to put on your Glasgow itinerary. Keep the sightseeing going at Riverside Museum.
Explore more of United Kingdom
You've seen Glasgow, now it's time to discover other corners of United Kingdom. Journey about 402 kilometres south-east to Birmingham to check off its top attractions. From Cadbury World to The Library of Birmingham and National Sea Life Centre, there's plenty to keep you busy.
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.
