Travelling from Glasgow to Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport (GDL): What you need to know
There are a couple of main airports you can fly out of in Glasgow. Explore your options departing from Glasgow International Airport (GLA) or Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK) when booking your flight from Glasgow to Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport (GDL).
Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport is located in Guadalajara. The city operates on the UTC-6 timezone and is six hours behind Glasgow.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Glasgow to GDL. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
If you're taking off during a bank holiday or other peak period, allow for even more time. Arrive two hours before domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Lines at check-in and security will be longer.
Airports in Glasgow
Glasgow International Airport (GLA)
Whether you're eager to explore a new place along the way or just take a break, we make it a breeze to find a flight with a stopover. To compare your options departing from Glasgow International Airport (GLA), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Cancun International Airport (CUN) is a stop you can make when searching for cheap flights from Glasgow to GDL.
Located around 14 kilometres from the centre of Glasgow, GLA can be reached in about 15 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport takes roughly 35 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Glasgow to Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and get a little more snooze time) by picking one of these hotels close to Glasgow International Airport:
Of all flights departing from Glasgow International Airport, 70.07% arrive on time at their destination.
Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK)
With public transport, you can travel from central Glasgow to PIK in about 55 minutes. The terminal is roughly 48 kilometres away, and making the journey by car will take approximately 40 minutes.
Start your holiday sooner with an additional night away from home. Before your Glasgow to GDL flight, unwind in one of these hotels close to Glasgow Prestwick Airport:
Glasgow Prestwick Airport has an on-time performance of 76.7%. This figure highlights how often flights departing from this airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
About Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport (GDL)
Consider booking a hotel near GDL if you have a late flight from Glasgow to Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport. Select one of these options and be in bed in no time flat:
Pick up a Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport rental car and explore Guadalajara and beyond with your own set of wheels. America, MEX and Routes Car Rentals are top outlets you can book with here.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your vehicle around four weeks ahead of your Glasgow to Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport flight.
Getting from Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport (GDL) to central Guadalajara
Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport is about 18 kilometres from central Guadalajara. The time it takes to get to the centre by car hire or cab depends on the time of day. Do a little research beforehand.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey of about 1 hour 55 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Glasgow to Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport (GDL)
Currently, Rs139,664 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Glasgow to Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is Rs247,683. Keep in mind fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap flights from Glasgow to GDL, book early. Airlines tend to offer the most competitive fares when tickets are first released.
Affordable Glasgow to Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport tickets are easier to find when your dates are flexible. Try using the 'Whole month' tool to compare fares across each month and then choose the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Glasgow to Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport (GDL)
It's time to decide when to book your flight from Glasgow to Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport (GDL). July is the busiest month to visit Guadalajara. If you're all about a more relaxed kind of trip, head there in April.
When booking your Glasgow to GDL flight ticket, consider the kind of weather forecast you're hoping for. May is the warmest month in Guadalajara, with temperatures ranging from 15ºC to 35ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from Glasgow to Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 9ºC and 27ºC.
More about Guadalajara
Start your Guadalajara trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Glasgow to Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport, check out our selection of accommodation options including:
You'll find loads of exciting things to do in Guadalajara when you're ready to get out and sightsee. Kick off your itinerary at Catedral followed by Centro Histórico de Guadalajara and Temple of Our Lady of Guadalupe.
Explore more of Mexico
Guadalajara has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of Mexico you'll want to see. Around 177 kilometres east of Guadalajara, a visit to León de los Aldama will keep you on the go. Don't miss top attractions like Ecoturismo & Aventuras de México, Plaza Principal de León and Museo de Arte E Historia de Guanajuato.
San Luis Potosi is another favourite destination in Mexico and is around 306 kilometres north-east of Guadalajara. No journey is complete without visiting Huasteca Potosina, Cascada de Tamul and Cathedral of San Luis Potosi.
