Flights London to Glasgow

How long is the London flight to Glasgow?

The flight duration between London and Glasgow is 1 hour and 25 minutes, covering about 400 miles.

How early should I arrive at the airport?

All London airports recommend arriving at departures at least two hours ahead of a domestic flight's departure.

What are the most important things to pack in my suitcase when travelling to Glasgow?

Pack a rain jacket and an umbrella just in case. No one wants to get wet on their holidays.

Direct flights between London and Glasgow are provided by a number of airline names:

• British Airways offers services on multiple flight paths from the capital.
• EasyJet offer low-cost flights from Stansted, Gatwick and Luton.
• Ryanair provides direct flights to Glasgow via Stansted Airport.
• FlyBe offers Glasgow flight deals from Southend.

The cheapest time to go to Glasgow from London is usually early in the morning or late in the evening. Last minute deals can be found with eDreams just by looking at the bottom half of the screen for the two cities. When you have input your preferred date of travel and whether you want one-way or a return trip, the powerful search engine will seek out cheap flights with all of the relevant air operators that provide airfares for the selected flight path. The cheapest ticket price will appear at the top of the results page. You can then add filters, such as direct flights only or those from your preferred departure airport and the results are instantly updated for you. Get the best deals on domestic flights with eDreams.

For passengers who want a low-cost domestic flight from London to Glasgow for weekend city breaks, any time of the year is a good choice. That being said, consider some of the special events that take place each year. You might plan multiple trips in the end!

In June, Glasgow's Festival of Wine lets you sample from more than 250 high-quality wines, while the Glasgow Jazz Festival also takes place that month.

In August, the arts-based Merchant City Festival entertains visitors with the best of Scottish and overseas performances and artwork.

London is serviced by multiple airports in or outside of the city and they have different airport names.

Useful information about Heathrow Airport

Heathrow is the busiest air hub in the UK.

How to get to the airport:

• Trains from Paddington - 35 minutes.
• The Piccadilly line on the London Underground.

Services: open 24 hours, free Wi-Fi, designated smoking areas outside only, plenty of restaurants in the airport and nearby.

Useful information about Gatwick Airport

Gatwick lies to the south of the capital.

How to get to the airport:

• 30 coach services with National Express per day from Victoria.
• Rail services from Victoria - 30 minutes.
• Rail services from London Bridge - 65 minutes.

Services: open 24 hours with terminals operating between 4 am and 9 pm, free Wi-Fi, designated smoking zones outside, food outlets operating 24/7.

Useful information about Luton International

Luton Airport is located to the north of London in Bedfordshire.

How to get to the airport:

• Trains run every 10 minutes from St Pancras – 40 minutes.
• Bus transfer from Luton Parkway railway station – 10 minutes.

Services: open 24 hours, free Wi-Fi, designated smoking areas outside, restaurants open during the daytime.

Useful information about Southend Airport

Southend Airport is located in Essex but easy to reach from the capital.

How to get to the airport:

• Train from London Liverpool Street – 65 minutes.
• Taxi time - 90 minutes.

Services: open 24 hours, free Wi-Fi, designated smoking areas outside of the terminal building, a choice of food outlets in the departure lounge.

Useful information about Stansted Airport

Stansted Airport is located to the north east of London.

How to get to the airport:

• Rail via London Liverpool Street – 45 minutes.
• Taxi via the M11 motorway – 60 minutes.

Services: open 24 hours, free Wi-Fi, designated external smoking zones, food outlets open during the day.

Useful information about Glasgow Airport

How to get to the airport:

• Train to Paisley Gilmour Street then a 757 link bus.
• Airport Express Bus 500 – departs every 15 minutes.
• Car journey via the M8 motorway – 20 minutes.

Services: open 24 hours with check-in from 4:00 am, 60 minutes of free Wi-Fi, free mobile phone charging, smoking zones outside.

• The Gallery of Modern Art in the city is one of the best of its kind in the country.
• Princes Square is a great location for a spot of retail therapy.
• The Emirates Arena is a state-of-the-art sports facility geared up for athletics.