Flying from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow: what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Bristol Airport to Glasgow and you'll be in the air for around 1 hour 10 minutes.
Glasgow and Bristol (where Bristol Airport is located) are in the UTC+0 timezone. That means you won't have to change your watch on arrival.
With 17 weekly flights between the two airports, Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow International Airport (GLA) is the busiest route. EasyJet operates the earliest flight at 06:00. If you'd like to get more out of your day before leaving, the last departure from BRS to GLA is with easyJet at 21:25.
Give yourself enough time to make your BRS to Glasgow flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
If you're jetting off during a major holiday or another peak period, give yourself more time. A good general rule is two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Check-in and security lines will be longer.
Direct Bristol Airport to Glasgow tickets are available for booking. Glasgow International Airport (GLA) will be your arrival point.
easyJet is a popular airline that operates direct flights from Bristol Airport to Glasgow.
Located around 11 kilometres from the centre of Bristol, BRS can be reached in about 25 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport will take roughly 1 hour 15 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Bristol Airport to Glasgow? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays close to BRS:
Of the flights that depart from Bristol Airport, 69.8% land on time at their destination.
How to find the cheapest flights from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow
The best price we've found for a one-way Bristol Airport to Glasgow flight is $43. The cheapest price for a return flight is $80. Remember fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Book eight months before travelling. Pricing trends show that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from BRS to Glasgow.
The best month for finding cheap Bristol Airport to Glasgow tickets is December. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare all available prices, then select the dates offering the lowest fares.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from BRS to Glasgow by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when fares go down.
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Airports in Glasgow
Glasgow International Airport (GLA)
Glasgow International Airport (GLA) is around 14 kilometres from the centre of Glasgow. If you're catching a cab or a ride-share, the drive will take roughly 15 minutes.
It takes around 35 minutes if you're using public transport.
Consider booking a hotel close to GLA if you have a late flight from Bristol Airport to Glasgow. Check in to one of these options and make arrival day easier:
Grab a Glasgow International Airport rental car and explore Glasgow and beyond with your own set of wheels. Green Motion, Drivalia and Alamo are well-known companies you can book with here.
Secure the lowest price by booking your ride from Glasgow International Airport around three weeks before your flight from BRS to Glasgow.
Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK)
Once your flight from Bristol Airport to Glasgow has arrived, you can get to the city centre in about 40 minutes by car. Central Glasgow is roughly 48 kilometres from Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK).
If you're catching public transport, it'll take around 55 minutes.
After stepping off your BRS to Glasgow flight, kick back at a hotel close to PIK. These are some great options that'll help you sink into relaxation mode:
No time to waste? The fastest way to get to where you're going is with a Glasgow Prestwick Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Europcar, Keddy By Europcar or Arnold Clark and hit the road in a heartbeat.
Avoid paying extra. Reserving your ride two weeks before your arrival at PIK will help you stay within budget.
Best time to go to Glasgow
Carefully consider your dates before locking in your flight from Bristol Airport to Glasgow. The city buzzes during peak season, but prices are typically higher and top attractions can get crowded. Go to Glasgow in the low season if you want a more relaxed vibe.
Before locking in your Bristol Airport to Glasgow flight ticket, think about what kind of weather works for you. July is the warmest month in Glasgow, with temperatures ranging from 9ºC (48ºF) to 20ºC (68ºF).
January has average temperatures of between -1ºC (30ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF). Search for a cheap ticket from BRS to Glasgow around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Glasgow
Start your Glasgow trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Bristol Airport to Glasgow, explore our range of accommodation options including:
Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum and Glasgow Cathedral are just the start of the top attractions to add to your Glasgow to-do list. Keep the sightseeing going at Riverside Museum.
Explore more of United Kingdom
Glasgow has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of United Kingdom just waiting to be discovered. Around 402 kilometres south-east of Glasgow, a visit to Birmingham will keep you on the move. Check out popular attractions like Cadbury World, The Library of Birmingham and National Sea Life Centre.
If you want to check out another side of United Kingdom, consider Cardiff, about 499 kilometres south of Glasgow. Cardiff Castle, Bute Park and Cardiff Bay are the start of reasons to visit.