Flying from Glasgow to Townsville Airport (TSV): What you need to know
Lay the groundwork for your adventure by working out where you'll board your flight from Glasgow to Townsville Airport (TSV). Glasgow International Airport (GLA) and Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK) are the main airports in Glasgow.
Townsville Airport is located in Townsville. The city is in the UTC+10 timezone and is ten hours ahead of Glasgow.
To ensure you catch your flight from Glasgow to TSV, leave plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
In peak travel periods, allow for longer queues and arrive earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and up to four hours for international trips.
Airports in Glasgow
Glasgow International Airport (GLA)
The journey from central Glasgow to GLA takes around 35 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a cab, you'll cover the 14 kilometres in 15 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Looking for a comfortable hotel close to Glasgow International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Glasgow to Townsville Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
70.07% of flights that depart Glasgow International Airport touch down at their destination on time.
Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK)
You can arrive at PIK from the centre of Glasgow in about 40 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions. The ride by public transport will take roughly 55 minutes to cover the 48 kilometres or so.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before catching your Glasgow to TSV flight? Kick back in a hotel near Glasgow Prestwick Airport before your trip officially starts. These stays are expecting you:
Looking at how often flights stay on schedule, Glasgow Prestwick Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 76.7%.
About Townsville Airport (TSV)
Consider booking a hotel close to TSV if you're catching a late flight from Glasgow to Townsville Airport. Check in to one of these options and say goodnight sooner:
Pick up a Townsville Airport rental car and explore Townsville and beyond with your own set of wheels. Bargain Car Rentals, Alamo and Avis are well-known companies to choose from here.
To get the lowest price, reserve your ride around two weeks ahead of your Glasgow to Townsville Airport flight.
Getting from Townsville Airport (TSV) to central Townsville
The centre of Townsville is about 5 kilometres from Townsville Airport. Travel times by car hire or cab will vary based on time of day and traffic conditions, so do a little research ahead of time.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey of around 1 hour 25 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Glasgow to Townsville Airport (TSV)
Rs271,297 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Glasgow to Townsville Airport. Return flights start from Rs473,552. These prices may change based on availability and demand.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Glasgow to TSV. Fares tend to rise as seats fill up, so the closer you get to departure, the more it could cost you.
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The best time to fly from Glasgow to Townsville Airport (TSV)
It's time to decide your travel dates for your flight from Glasgow to Townsville Airport (TSV). July is the busiest month to visit Townsville. If crowds aren't your thing, go in February.
The warmest month in Townsville is December, with temperatures ranging between 22ºC and 31ºC. Book your Glasgow to TSV flight ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Glasgow to Townsville Airport in July when temperatures are between 14ºC and 24ºC.
More about Townsville
Once you've booked your flight from Glasgow to Townsville Airport, find a hotel that's got location and comfort covered. Make one of these options your base for exploring Townsville:
Great Barrier Reef Marine Park and Reef HQ are just the start of the popular attractions to add to your Townsville must-do list. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Botanic Gardens.
Explore more of Australia
You've visited Townsville, now it's time to discover other corners of Australia. Journey about 274 kilometres north to Cairns to check off its top attractions. From Great Barrier Reef to Barrier Reef Park and Great Barrier Reef Liveaboard, your itinerary will be busy.
If you're eager to discover another corner of Australia, head for Bowen, roughly 177 kilometres south-east of Townsville. Horseshoe Bay Beach, Sunset Point and Horseshoe Bay are highlights.
