Travelling from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) to Glasgow: what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Glasgow is 3 hours 10 minutes.
Glasgow is one hour behind Rome, where Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport is located. Glasgow follows the UTC+0 timezone.
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) to Glasgow International Airport (GLA) is the most popular route, with two departures a week to choose from. If you have things to finalize before heading off, the last flight from FCO to GLA is with Jet2 at 13:10. Go for the first departure with Jet2 at 11:35 if you want to fly out earlier.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your FCO to Glasgow flight. Generally, it's best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Delays at check-in and security are likely if you're travelling during high season, so give yourself a little extra breathing room. A good rule for peak periods? Arrive up to four hours ahead for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
Direct Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Glasgow tickets are available for booking. Glasgow International Airport (GLA) is where you'll complete your journey.
Jet2 is a leading airline that offers direct flights from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Glasgow.
Think about adding a stopover to potentially unlock a cheaper flight ticket from FCO to Glasgow. All you need to do is uncheck 'Direct flights only' during your search. Give yourself a breather (and maybe even a better deal) by stopping at one of these popular airports:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
Located around 23 kilometres from the centre of Rome, FCO can be reached in about 40 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport will take roughly 50 minutes.
Planning to catch an early flight from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Glasgow? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these stays near FCO:
Of all flights leaving Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport, 70.57% arrive on time at their destination.
How to find the cheapest flights from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) to Glasgow
Rs21,489 is currently the best price for a one-way Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Glasgow flight. Return flight tickets start at Rs44,625. These prices may change based on demand and availability.
Book one month before you want to fly. Pricing trends suggest that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from FCO to Glasgow.
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Airports in Glasgow
Glasgow International Airport (GLA)
The distance from Glasgow International Airport (GLA) to central Glasgow is roughly 14 kilometres. It takes around 15 minutes to reach the centre driving.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of about 35 minutes.
Think about booking a hotel near GLA if you have a late flight from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Glasgow. Select one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Grab a Glasgow International Airport rental car and discover Glasgow and beyond with your own wheels. Green Motion, Drivalia and Alamo are well-known companies you can book with here.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your ride from Glasgow International Airport about three weeks before your flight from FCO to Glasgow.
Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK)
Once your flight from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Glasgow has arrived, you can get to the city centre in around 40 minutes by car. Central Glasgow is roughly 48 kilometres from Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK).
If you're travelling on public transport, it'll take about 55 minutes.
You'll find some comfortable places to call home for the night near PIK. Settle in and get cosy after your FCO to Glasgow flight at one of these well-located options:
Forget about inconvenient public transport schedules or waiting forever for a cab. Grab a Glasgow Prestwick Airport rental car and go in any direction that inspires you. Compare availability and rates from Europcar, Keddy By Europcar and Arnold Clark.
Don't pay more than you need to. Reserving your ride two weeks ahead of your arrival at PIK will help you stay within budget.
Best time to go to Glasgow
Before locking in your flights from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Glasgow, consider which time of year works best for you. Peak season in Glasgow offers a lively atmosphere and plenty to do, while the off-season means you'll get cheaper deals on hotels and smaller crowds.
The warmest month in Glasgow is July, with temperatures ranging between 9ºC and 20ºC. Lock in your Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Glasgow flight ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
January has average temperatures of between -1ºC and 7ºC. Look for a cheap ticket from FCO to Glasgow around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Glasgow
Once you've booked your flight from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Glasgow, choose a hotel that puts you right where the action is. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Glasgow:
All great holidays should include a little sightseeing. Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum, Glasgow Cathedral and Riverside Museum are must-do's during your Glasgow adventure.
Explore more of United Kingdom
Glasgow will leave a lasting impression, but there are so many other parts of United Kingdom you'll want to see. Around 402 kilometres south-east of Glasgow, a visit to Birmingham will keep your itinerary busy. Check out popular attractions like Cadbury World, The Library of Birmingham and National Sea Life Centre.
Cardiff is another standout destination in United Kingdom and is around 499 kilometres south of Glasgow. No journey is complete without experiencing Cardiff Castle, Bute Park and Cardiff Bay.