Travelling from Montreal to Glasgow: what you need to know
Montreal's main base, Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL), is where countless incredible trips begin. Explore the departure options from here when planning your flight from Montreal to Glasgow.
When it comes to choosing where to land in Glasgow, Glasgow International Airport (GLA) and Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK) are the major entry points.
Glasgow is four hours ahead of Montreal and is in the UTC+0 timezone.
For a relaxed travel experience, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your Montreal to Glasgow flight.
During popular months like August, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Montreal to Glasgow
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Flying from Montreal
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
Located around 16 kilometres from central Montreal, YUL can be reached in about 25 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport will take roughly 45 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport? If you're boarding an early flight from Montreal to Glasgow, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
When it comes to Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport's on-time performance, 64.89% of flights arrive within the scheduled time frame.
YUL's address is 975 Romeo Vachon Street North.
Arriving in Glasgow
Glasgow International Airport (GLA)
Glasgow International Airport (GLA) is approximately 11 kilometres from the centre of Glasgow. If you're catching a cab or a ride-share, the drive takes roughly 15 minutes.
Getting to the centre on public transport will take you roughly 35 minutes.
If you're arriving on a late flight from Montreal to Glasgow, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these hotels near GLA:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Glasgow International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Green Motion, Drivalia or Alamo and experience the lesser-explored corners of Glasgow and beyond.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Glasgow International Airport about three weeks in advance of your trip.
Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK)
As soon as your flight from Montreal to Glasgow has hit the tarmac, you can get to the city centre in around 40 minutes by car. Central Glasgow is approximately 48 kilometres from Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK).
You can expect the trip to take approximately 55 minutes on public transport.
After your flight from Montreal to Glasgow, unwind at a hotel close to PIK. These are some great accommodation options that'll help you slip into relaxation mode:
The fastest way to reach your destination is with a Glasgow Prestwick Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Europcar, Keddy By Europcar or Arnold Clark and set off in the blink of an eye.
Avoid paying more than you need to. Securing your ride two weeks before your arrival at PIK will help you stay within budget.
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 looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the top stays in Glasgow right here. Check out these hotels after you've booked your flight from Montreal to Glasgow:
Glasgow Cathedral and Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum are just two of the popular attractions to add to your Glasgow travel itinerary. Keep the momentum going by heading to 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.
