Flying from Beijing to Glasgow: what you need to know
Beijing has a couple of airports where you can kick off your travels. Explore your options for reserving a flight from Beijing to Glasgow departing from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) or Daxing International Airport (PKX).
When planning your arrival in Glasgow, Glasgow International Airport (GLA) and Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK) are the primary gateways.
Glasgow's timezone is UTC+0, which makes Glasgow eight hours behind Beijing.
To ensure you catch your Beijing to Glasgow flight, leave plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
During popular months like July, it's a good idea to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight when you fly during a peak period in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Beijing to Glasgow
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap Beijing to Glasgow flights if you book ahead. Airlines often have some amazing early bird discounts.
If you're willing to be flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the lowest price in each month when searching for your plane ticket from Beijing to Glasgow.
You don't need to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll tell you as soon as there's a better deal on cheap flights from Beijing to Glasgow.
Select your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines by using the filters. Alternatively, sort your Beijing to Glasgow flight results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best.'
Flying from Beijing
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to break up your journey — and possibly even tour another city. When browsing Beijing to Glasgow flights departing from Beijing Capital International Airport, uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Popular options include:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Central Beijing to PEK is around 26 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 40 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
Catching an early flight from Beijing to Glasgow? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays near Beijing Capital International Airport:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Beijing Capital International Airport, data shows 79.67% of flights arrive within the expected time frame.
The address for PEK is Capital Airport Rd.
Daxing International Airport (PKX)
Break up your Beijing to Glasgow flight with a stop at London Heathrow Airport (LHR). A major stopover between Daxing International Airport and Glasgow, it's a good opportunity to enjoy some downtime before continuing your journey.
With public transport, you can travel from central Beijing to PKX in around 30 minutes. The terminal is roughly 48 kilometres away. Driving will take you about 1 hour 5 minutes.
Start your holiday sooner with an additional night away from home. Before catching your flight from Beijing to Glasgow, kick back in one of these hotels near Daxing International Airport:
Most flights that depart Daxing International Airport arrive at their destination as planned. It achieves a consistent on-time performance rate of 89%.
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 there by public transport will take you around 35 minutes.
Consider booking a hotel close to GLA if you have a late flight from Beijing to Glasgow. Select one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Glasgow International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Green Motion, Drivalia or Alamo and experience more of Glasgow and beyond.
Reserving your ride from Glasgow International Airport around three weeks in advance can help you secure the lowest rate.
Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK)
Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK) is roughly 48 kilometres from central Glasgow. Once you've hopped off your flight from Beijing to Glasgow, it takes approximately 40 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
If you're travelling on public transport, it'll take around 55 minutes.
Hang the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and unwind at a hotel near PIK. Here are a few options where you can take a load off after your flight from Beijing to Glasgow:
No time to waste? The fastest way to get to where you're going is with a Glasgow Prestwick Airport rental car. Collect your wheels from Europcar, Keddy By Europcar or Arnold Clark and be off and running.
Avoid paying extra. Securing your ride two weeks before your arrival at PIK will save you money.
Best time to go to Glasgow
It's time to plan your dates for your flight from Beijing to Glasgow. June is the busiest month to visit Glasgow. If you want a more low-key vibe, go in April.
Lock in a Beijing to Glasgow ticket departing in July if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Glasgow to range from 9ºC to 20ºC.
Search for cheap flights from Beijing to Glasgow in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -1ºC and 7ºC on average.
More about Glasgow
Start your Glasgow trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from Beijing to Glasgow, browse our range of hotels including:
Glasgow Cathedral and Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum are just two of the big attractions to add to your Glasgow itinerary. Keep the momentum going by heading to Riverside Museum.
Explore more of United Kingdom
Birmingham is just one of the many places in United Kingdom waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Glasgow. Around 402 kilometres to the south-east, popular attractions include Cadbury World, The Library of Birmingham and National Sea Life Centre.
Edinburgh is another essential stop in United Kingdom and is around 64 kilometres east of Glasgow. No journey is complete without a visit to Edinburgh Castle, Arthur's Seat and National Museum of Scotland.