Flights to Glasgow
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
Glasgow is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Glasgow Airport (GLA), 11 km (7 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,730 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK, 45 km), Edinburgh Airport (EDI, 56 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glasgow Airport | GLA | 11 km (7 mi) | 8,730 ft | 26 ft |
| Glasgow Prestwick Airport | PIK | 45 km (28 mi) | 9,800 ft | 65 ft |
| Edinburgh Airport | EDI | 56 km (35 mi) | 8,392 ft | 135 ft |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 8,730 ft, GLA handles short and medium-haul aircraft, so a long-haul trip will connect somewhere else first. The airport sits at 26 ft; that is low enough that altitude never restricts departures.
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Routes to and from Glasgow
Straight-line distance and an estimated block time for the city pairs people search for most. Each opens a page with both ends’ airports, the time-zone shift and what changes on arrival.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glasgow to London | United Kingdom | 555 km (345 mi) | about 1 h 28 min |
| Glasgow to Berlin | Germany | 1,204 km (748 mi) | about 2 h 18 min |
| Glasgow to Paris | France | 899 km (558 mi) | about 1 h 54 min |
| Glasgow to Hamburg | Germany | 949 km (590 mi) | about 1 h 58 min |
| Glasgow to Stockholm | Sweden | 1,378 km (856 mi) | about 2 h 31 min |
| Glasgow to Munich | Germany | 1,378 km (856 mi) | about 2 h 31 min |
| Glasgow to Milan | Italy | 1,490 km (926 mi) | about 2 h 40 min |
| Glasgow to Prague | Czechia | 1,400 km (870 mi) | about 2 h 33 min |
| Glasgow to Birmingham | United Kingdom | 406 km (252 mi) | about 1 h 16 min |
| Glasgow to Copenhagen | Denmark | 1,050 km (652 mi) | about 2 h 6 min |
| Glasgow to Oslo | Norway | 991 km (616 mi) | about 2 h 1 min |
| Glasgow to Köln | Germany | 922 km (573 mi) | about 1 h 56 min |
| Glasgow to Dublin | Ireland | 309 km (192 mi) | about 1 h 9 min |
| Glasgow to Brussels | Belgium | 797 km (495 mi) | about 1 h 46 min |
| Glasgow to Rotterdam | The Netherlands | 720 km (447 mi) | about 1 h 40 min |
| Glasgow to Turin | Italy | 1,464 km (910 mi) | about 2 h 38 min |
| Glasgow to Amsterdam | The Netherlands | 711 km (441 mi) | about 1 h 40 min |
| Glasgow to Wrocław | Poland | 1,497 km (930 mi) | about 2 h 40 min |
| Glasgow to Frankfurt am Main | Germany | 1,074 km (667 mi) | about 2 h 8 min |
| Glasgow to Düsseldorf | Germany | 892 km (554 mi) | about 1 h 54 min |
| Glasgow to Stuttgart | Germany | 1,202 km (747 mi) | about 2 h 17 min |
| Glasgow to Gothenburg | Sweden | 1,007 km (625 mi) | about 2 h 2 min |
| Glasgow to Moscow | Russia | 2,576 km (1,601 mi) | about 4 h 3 min |
| Glasgow to Harbin | China | 7,821 km (4,860 mi) | about 10 h 47 min |
| Glasgow to Changchun | China | 7,959 km (4,946 mi) | about 10 h 57 min |
| Glasgow to Saint Petersburg | Russia | 2,067 km (1,284 mi) | about 3 h 24 min |
| Glasgow to Ürümqi | China | 6,222 km (3,866 mi) | about 8 h 44 min |
| Glasgow to Toronto | Canada | 5,279 km (3,280 mi) | about 7 h 31 min |
| Glasgow to Rome | Italy | 1,968 km (1,223 mi) | about 3 h 16 min |
| Glasgow to Almaty | Kazakhstan | 5,666 km (3,521 mi) | about 8 h 1 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
Common questions
Which airport should I fly into for Glasgow?
Glasgow Airport (GLA) is the closest large airport at 11 km (7 mi). The others, PIK, EDI, are further out and worth it only when the fare or the airline makes them so.
How far is GLA from Glasgow city centre?
11 km (7 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Glasgow on this site?
Very soon: our airline partner is switching live fares on for this site. Hotels can be booked now.
How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.