London to Glasgow flights
Glasgow lies 555 km (345 mi) north-west of London, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 28 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| London | Glasgow | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United Kingdom | United Kingdom |
| Population | 9 million | 626,410 |
| Elevation | 25 m (82 ft) | 40 m (131 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Europe/London) | UTC+1 (Europe/London) |
| Nearest large airport | LHR, 24 km out | GLA, 11 km out |
| Postal codes | E1W–WC2R | G1–G52 |
Airports at each end
Leaving London
London is served by 6 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is London Heathrow Airport (LHR), 24 km (15 mi) from the centre, whose 12,799-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are London Gatwick Airport (LGW, 40 km), London Luton Airport (LTN, 44 km), London Stansted Airport (STN, 49 km), London City Airport (LCY, 13 km), London Southend Airport (SEN, 57 km).
Arriving in Glasgow
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 |
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Staying in Glasgow
Our booking partner lists 762 places to stay in Glasgow. Of the 542 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (246), and 16 are five-star. Across 254 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.3 out of 10. Guests have left 452,685 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Glasgow from London?
555 km (345 mi) in a straight line, north-west of London.
How long does it take to get from London to Glasgow by air?
About 1 h 28 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between London and Glasgow?
No, both are on Europe/London at the moment.
Which airports are used for London to Glasgow flights?
Typically London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Glasgow Airport (GLA); Glasgow also has PIK, EDI.
Where can I stay in Glasgow?
Our booking partner lists 762 places to stay in Glasgow, bookable on this site.
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 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel 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.