Flying from Dubai to Glasgow International Airport (GLA): what you need to know
There are a couple of main airports to choose from in Dubai. Check out your options departing from Dubai Airport (DXB) or Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) when booking your flight from Dubai to Glasgow International Airport (GLA).
Take a direct flight from Dubai to Glasgow International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 8 hours 3 minutes.
Glasgow is 4 hours behind Dubai. Glasgow International Airport is located in Glasgow, which operates on the UTC+0 timezone.
The most popular route is from Dubai Airport (DXB) to Glasgow International Airport (GLA), with 10 direct services every week. If you want to get going as soon as possible, the earliest flight from DXB to GLA is the 07:20 Emirates service. If you prefer to travel later, the last departure is at 07:50 with Emirates.
Leave enough time to make your flight from Dubai to GLA. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect longer queues during popular months such as July and other peak periods. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
Airports in Dubai
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Get there in one go from Dubai Airport (DXB). Direct flights from Dubai to Glasgow International Airport (GLA) can be booked from here.
You can book a direct flight from Dubai to Glasgow International Airport with Emirates. This top airline operates departures from DXB.
We make it a cinch to plan a flight from Dubai to GLA with a stopover. To see all the options leaving from Dubai Airport (DXB), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply pick a flight with a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Major stopovers between DXB and GLA include:
Birmingham International Airport (BHX)
Larnaca International Airport (LCA)
Vienna International Airport (VIE)
From central Dubai, DXB is approximately 14 kilometres away. Use navigation apps or visit the official airport website to work out the best way to arrive at the terminal.
After a stress-free start to your break? Stay near Dubai Airport. Whether you're catching an early flight from Dubai to Glasgow International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC)
Want more options for a direct flight from Dubai to Glasgow International Airport (GLA)? Browse the fares leaving from Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC).
Consider adding a stop at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Airport (AMS). It's a key stopover on a flight from Dubai to Glasgow International Airport (GLA) departing Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport. Use a longer layover to explore the city, or take advantage of a quick break to grab a coffee at an airport cafe.
On public transport, you can travel from central Dubai to DWC in around 2 hours and 5 minutes. The terminal is roughly 56 kilometres away, and making the trip by car will take approximately 45 minutes.
It's your holiday, so why not spend an extra night away from home? Think about kicking back in one of these hotels near Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport the day before your flight from Dubai to GLA:
About Glasgow International Airport (GLA)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Dubai to Glasgow International Airport, 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 hotels near GLA:
Getting from Glasgow International Airport (GLA) to central Glasgow
Glasgow International Airport is approximately 14 kilometres from the centre of Glasgow. With your own car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is around 15 minutes.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey of roughly 33 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Dubai to Glasgow International Airport (GLA)
Book a one-way ticket from Dubai to Glasgow International Airport from R 3,728 or travel return from just R 6,154. The prices shown are based on availability and could change when you book.
To score cheap tickets from Dubai to GLA, book your journey 9 months ahead of your planned departure.
June is the cheapest month for tickets from Dubai to Glasgow International Airport. If you want to travel at a different time of year, use the 'Whole month' search feature to see the lowest prices across every month.
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The best time to fly from Dubai to Glasgow International Airport (GLA)
June is the most popular month for flights from Dubai to Glasgow International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, head to Glasgow in April when things are quieter.
The warmest month in Glasgow is July, with the temperature ranging between 9ºC and 20ºC. Book your flights from Dubai to GLA in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
Travel in January if you want to explore when it's cooler. Temperatures average between -1ºC and 7ºC. However, this city delivers on a good time whenever you book your cheap flights from Dubai to Glasgow International Airport.
More about Glasgow
After locking in your flight from Dubai to Glasgow International Airport, think about where you'll stay in this city. Make one of these options your base for exploring Glasgow:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be hard to know where to begin. Glasgow Cathedral, Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum and Riverside Museum are major attractions which should be on any good Glasgow itinerary.
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