Flying from Glasgow International Airport (GLA) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Glasgow International Airport to London Gatwick Airport is 1 hour 30 minutes.
London's timezone is UTC+0, which is the same as Glasgow.
Flights from GLA to LGW start from 06:35 — the first with easyJet. The last departure is at 21:45 with easyJet. Overall, you can choose from 117 weekly Glasgow International Airport to London Gatwick Airport flights.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Show up at the airport on time to catch your GLA to LGW flight.
Travelling during a peak month such as June? School holidays and other high seasons can mean longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
British Airways has direct flights from Glasgow International Airport to London Gatwick Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to discover the sights in London — and maybe even more of United Kingdom if time allows.
The airline that serves the most passengers on this route is British Airways.
British Airways is the most punctual carrier that offers GLA to LGW flights. A dependable 85.0% of its departures on this route land on time.
If you want to include a stop along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Glasgow International Airport to London Gatwick Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between GLA and LGW:
Belfast International Airport
Dublin Airport
Jersey Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Glasgow International Airport (GLA) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Glasgow International Airport to London Gatwick Airport flight is Rs5,755. A return ticket right now is Rs18,426. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Book eight months before your departure date. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from GLA to LGW.
Schedule your trip for July. That's the cheapest month for flights from Glasgow International Airport to London Gatwick Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest airfare across each month.
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Tailor your flights with filters. Select your preferred departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Glasgow International Airport to London Gatwick Airport.
Handy information about Glasgow International Airport (GLA)
70.07% of flights departing from Glasgow International Airport reach their destination on time.
Glasgow International Airport is about 14 kilometres from central Glasgow. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 15 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Expect a trip time of roughly 35 minutes on public transport.
Have an early flight from Glasgow International Airport to London Gatwick Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays close to GLA:
Arriving at London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
If you're getting in on a late Glasgow International Airport to London Gatwick Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing shortly after at one of these accommodation options near LGW:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a London Gatwick Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Green Motion, U-Save or Drivalia and explore beyond London's usual tourist stops.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your ride from London Gatwick Airport about three weeks before your travel date.
Getting from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to central London
London Gatwick Airport to the centre of London has a drive time of around 1 hour 20 minutes. It's approximately 80 kilometres away.
It takes roughly 1 hour 25 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
August is the busiest month for flights from Glasgow International Airport to London Gatwick Airport. To avoid the crowds, go to London in January.
Lock in your flight from Glasgow International Airport to London Gatwick Airport for July if you'd like to go to London during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 11ºC and 26ºC.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from GLA to LGW in January. Temperatures average between 0ºC and 9ºC then.
Explore more of United Kingdom
London has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of United Kingdom you'll want to see. About 161 kilometres north-west of London, a visit to Birmingham will keep you on the move. Start with leading sights like Cadbury World, The Library of Birmingham and National Sea Life Centre.
Around 177 kilometres west of London, Bristol is another favourite stop in United Kingdom. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Clifton Suspension Bridge, Cabot Tower and Brandon Hill Nature Park.