Travelling from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Glasgow: what you need to know
Expect to be travelling for 1 hour 27 minutes. On average, that's the duration of a direct flight from London Heathrow Airport to Glasgow.
Glasgow and London (where London Heathrow Airport is located) share the UTC+0 timezone. That means you won't have to adjust your watch when you land.
London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Glasgow International Airport (GLA) is the most traveled route, with 270 weekly flights to pick from. If you have things to do before leaving, the last flight from LHR to GLA is with British Airways at 22:00. Go for the first departure with British Airways at 06:00 if you want to fly out earlier.
Leave plenty of time to get on your flight from LHR to Glasgow. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll likely experience longer lines during popular months like July and other peak seasons. Arriving up to fours hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
You can book a nonstop flight from London Heathrow Airport to Glasgow that touches down at Glasgow International Airport (GLA).
Get on board with British Airways. This well-known airline operates direct flights from London Heathrow Airport to Glasgow.
For a domestic flight within United Kingdom, you won't need a visa or passport. However, you'll have to show another form of identification, like a driver's licence or ID card. Once you've booked cheap tickets from London Heathrow Airport to Glasgow, make sure your ID is up to date.
Located around 31 kilometres from the centre of London, LHR can be reached in approximately 57 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport will take roughly 1 hour and 1 minute.
After a stress-free start to your travels? Stay near LHR. Whether you're boarding an early flight from London Heathrow Airport to Glasgow or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels have you covered:
How to find the cheapest flights from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Glasgow
The best price we've found for a one-way ticket from London Heathrow Airport to Glasgow is R 849. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 1,616. Bear in mind fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap tickets from LHR to Glasgow, reserve your trip 2 months ahead of the departure date.
The cheapest month for tickets from London Heathrow Airport to Glasgow is October. You can easily compare prices using the 'Whole month' tool to find the dates with the lowest fares.
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Airports in Glasgow
Glasgow International Airport (GLA)
Glasgow International Airport (GLA) is around 14 kilometres from the centre of Glasgow. With a cab or in your own car rental, the drive is about 15 minutes.
It typically takes 33 minutes to get there by public transport.
Book a hotel near GLA if you're taking a late flight from London Heathrow Airport to Glasgow. Settle into one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK)
Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK) is about 48 kilometres from central Glasgow. Once you've disembarked your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Glasgow, it'll take you around 38 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
If you're catching public transport, it'll take around 53 minutes.
After your flight from LHR to Glasgow, rest your head at a hotel close to PIK. These are some great options that'll help you switch to relaxation mode:
Best time to go to Glasgow
June is the most popular month for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Glasgow. To skip the crowds, head to Glasgow in April when it's quieter.
Lock in your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Glasgow for July to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 9ºC to 20ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between -1ºC and 7ºC. Search for cheap flights from LHR to Glasgow sometime around then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Glasgow
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Glasgow right here. Explore these hotels as soon as you've booked your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Glasgow:
Every great journey has to include a little sightseeing. Glasgow Cathedral, Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum and Riverside Museum are must-visits when exploring Glasgow.
Complete your Glasgow trip with a car rental
Pick one of our car rentals in Glasgow and see the sights at your leisure. Easily compare companies in one go to find your ideal ride once you've locked in your hotel and cheap flights from London Heathrow Airport to Glasgow.