Travelling from Glasgow to London Heathrow Airport (LHR): What you need to know
Glasgow's main airport is Glasgow International Airport (GLA). Check out your options for departing from this terminal when booking flights from Glasgow to London Heathrow Airport (LHR).
Hop on a direct Glasgow to London Heathrow Airport flight and you'll be in the air for around 1 hour 30 minutes.
London (where London Heathrow Airport is located) and Glasgow share the UTC+0 timezone. Easily coordinate travel plans without worrying about time differences.
With 68 direct flights a week between the two airports, Glasgow International Airport (GLA) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is the most popular route. British Airways operates the earliest flight at 5:50am. If you're eager to make the most of your day before you fly, the last flight from GLA to LHR is with British Airways at 9:20pm.
Give yourself enough time to get on your flight from Glasgow to LHR. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
With more travellers during peak seasons, it's smart to be at your terminal even earlier. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international trips will allow for additional wait times.
Airports in Glasgow
Glasgow International Airport (GLA)
You can hop on a direct flight from Glasgow to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) out of Glasgow International Airport (GLA).
You can travel on a direct flight from Glasgow to London Heathrow Airport with British Airways. This leading airline offers services from GLA.
Most travellers choose to book seats with British Airways between GLA and LHR.
Among carriers on this route, British Airways has the highest percentage of on-time landings.
Located around 14 kilometres from central Glasgow, GLA can be reached in about 15 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport will take roughly 35 minutes.
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Of the flights that depart 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 trip by car takes approximately 40 minutes.
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76.7% of flights out of Glasgow Prestwick Airport arrive within the expected time frame.
About London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Glasgow to London Heathrow Airport, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these hotels near LHR:
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Getting from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to central London
London Heathrow Airport to central London is roughly 26 kilometres. If you're renting a car or getting a cab, plan ahead to make your trip as smooth as possible. Journey times can vary depending on the time of day and traffic conditions.
Travelling by public transport will take you roughly 1 hour.
How to find the cheapest flights from Glasgow to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Currently, Rs20,137 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Glasgow to London Heathrow Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is Rs32,043. Remember fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Book six months before you travel. Pricing trends show that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from Glasgow to LHR.
Organise your trip for November. That's the best month for scoring a great bargain on Glasgow to London Heathrow Airport tickets. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across every month.
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The best time to fly from Glasgow to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
February is the quietest month for flights from Glasgow to London Heathrow Airport (LHR), while July is the busiest. Find the best time to visit London based on whether you want a laid-back vibe or a lively atmosphere.
The warmest month in London is July, with temperatures ranging between 11ºC and 26ºC. Lock in your Glasgow to LHR flight ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
Look for cheap tickets from Glasgow to London Heathrow Airport in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 0ºC and 9ºC.
More about London
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Every great adventure has to include some sightseeing. The British Museum, Westminster Abbey and Big Ben are must-visits when exploring London.
Explore more of the United Kingdom
Birmingham is just one of the many places in the United Kingdom waiting to be discovered once you've seen London. Around 153 kilometres away to the north-west, well-known attractions include The Windsor Castle, Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery and Birmingham Hippodrome Theatre.
Bristol is another must-experience destination in the United Kingdom and is around 145 kilometres west of London. No trip is complete without seeing Banksey, Banksy's You Don't Need Planning Permission to Build Castles in the Sky and Clifton Suspension Bridge.
