Cheap flights to Glasgow

Glasgow, Scotland’s largest city, is home to some of the world’s Victorian architectural masterpieces. A major attraction for eco-tourists, Glasgow has been nicknamed the “Dear Green Place” because of its 70 spectacular parks and gardens. The city was an industrial center during the 19th century, but has now evolved as a premier European tourism hotspot with its excellent art galleries, trendy bars and great shopping for millions of tourists from all over the world.

With cheap flights to Glasgow at discounted rates from FlyOfinder get ready to enjoy vacation in an iconic city and discover its impressive cultural offerings. This entertaining city for serious music lovers is also ready to welcome people of varied tastes with its wonderful attractions and festivals.

Glasgow Flights Information

Airport	Glasgow Airport
Airport Code	GLA
High Season	July to August
Low Season	November to April
Cheapest Month to Fly	February
Most Expensive Month to Fly	June
Best Time to Fly	May-June & September-October
Cheapest Day to Fly	Monday
Most Expensive Day to Fly	Friday
Cheapest Time of Day to Fly	Morning
Most Expensive Time of Day to Fly	Noon
Time Zone	Greenwich Mean Time (GMT)

Top Attractions in Glasgow

National Piping Centre: The National Piping Center in Glasgow is a must-visit for all those passionate about bagpipes and drumming. The Museum of Piping is a major highlight here featuring the world's oldest surviving bagpipe relic 17th-century Iain Dall MacKay chanter, and piping memorabilia of Robbie Burns. Courses and lessons in drumming and bagpipes are also available here.

Glasgow Green: Glasgow’s oldest park Glasgow Green was founded in 1662, located nearby the city center. The People’s Palace museum in existence since 1898 is a major attraction, and best place to know the history of the city from 1750 till the 20th century. The other highlights here include the Winter Garden, Doulton Fountain and Nelson’s Monument.

Riverside Museum: The Riverside Museum is among the top attractions in Glasgow where exhibits are displayed from the former Transport Museum. The exhibits include horse-drawn carriages, vintage cars, trams, locomotives and model ships. The Tall Ship is a major highlight in the museum.

The industrial city of Glasgow has vastly transformed over the past decades and is now the UK's cultural hub with its concert venues, art galleries, world-class museums and festivals. Popularly called Scotland’s Music Capital, Glasgow is also home to nearly 70 parks. Some of the top-ranked attractions worth seeing in the city include Theatre Royal, GoMA, Glasgow Science Centre, Glasgow Cathedral, St Mungo Museum of Religious Life and Art, Glasgow Necropolis, Glasgow School of Art, Britannia Panopticon, City Chambers, Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum, Sauchiehall Street, George Square and the Merchant District, University of Glasgow, Hunterian Museum and Art Gallery, Pollok House, Kibble Palace, Glasgow Botanic Gardens and Bellahouston Park.

Popular Airlines flying to Glasgow

Delta Air Lines: Top routes served by Delta Air Lines from Glasgow include Atlanta (ATL), New York (JFK), Detroit (DTW), Minneapolis (MSP) and Los Angeles (LAX)
United Airlines: Top routes served by United Airlines from Glasgow include Newark (EWR), Chicago (ORD), San Francisco (SFO), Washington (IAD) and Houston (IAH)
British Airways: Top routes served by British Airways from Glasgow include London (LHR), Dublin (DUB), Amsterdam (AMS), Paris (CDG) and Rome (FCO)
Aer Lingus: Top routes served by Aer Lingus from Glasgow include Boston (BOS), Chicago (ORD), Dublin (DUB), Amsterdam (AMS), London (LHR) and New York (JFK)
Air Transat: Top routes served by Air Transat from Glasgow include Orlando (MCO), Toronto (YYZ), Paris (CDG), Vancouver (YVR) and Rome (FCO)
Lufthansa: Top routes served by Lufthansa from Glasgow include Frankfurt (FRA), Munich (MUC), Newark (EWR), Brussels (BRU) and Washington (IAD)

Best Time to Visit Glasgow

Most tourists can be seen visiting Glasgow during the months from April to September. Tourism is however at its peak in July and August. Flights to Glasgow are the most expensive during this time. Search and book cheap flight tickets to Glasgow at least 1-2 months in advance when planning to visit the city during these busiest months.

Visiting the city will be great in October as you will get the opportunity to participate in the 10k or half marathon challenge the Great Scottish Run. Consider visiting during fall, early summer or late spring. These are the best times to get great flight deals to Glasgow and cheap accommodations. The warm weather is perfect for exploring various attractions in the city.

Please note: *All Fares displayed above are quoted in USD and inclusive of base fare, taxes, and all fees. Additional baggage fees may apply as per the airline policies. *Above fares were last found on Dec 21, 2024 and are subject to change & cannot be guaranteed at the time of booking.

Frequently Asked Questions

Cheap flights to Glasgow can be found when booked from late spring till late autumn. Particularly, the spring time is the best to find cheaper accommodations. Discounted flight tickets to Glasgow can also be found in winter. The weather is though colder with limited outdoors.

Glasgow experiences a mild climate. The weather in spring is warmer and sunny. The winters are often wet and cold with little sun and snow. You will however not experience extreme cold or heat. It may be rainy year-round. The daybreak in summer is a little foggy but clears and warms up as it advances. The temperatures from November to March are usually in the 30s F and low 40s F.

Direct flights to Glasgow from U.S. cities such as Washington DC, Philadelphia, Chicago or New York take around 6 to 7 hours. You will however find connecting flights if you book flights to any of these U.S. cities with a stopover to London.

Airlines Flying to Glasgow