Flying from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK): what you need to know
Nottingham and Glasgow share the UTC+0 timezone. That means you won't need to account for any time differences.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your EMA to PIK flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
You'll likely experience bigger queues during popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from East Midlands Airport to Glasgow Prestwick Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Worthwhile stopovers between EMA and PIK include:
Barcelona-El Prat Airport
Faro Airport
Alicante-Elche Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way East Midlands Airport to Glasgow Prestwick Airport flight is $157. A return ticket is currently $314. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
It's usually smart to book as early as possible if you want to find cheap tickets from EMA to PIK. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll find the lowest price across the month when searching for your flight from East Midlands Airport to Glasgow Prestwick Airport.
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Tailor your trip using filters. Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from East Midlands Airport to Glasgow Prestwick Airport.
Handy information about East Midlands Airport (EMA)
When it comes to East Midlands Airport's on-time performance, 75.1% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
To reach East Midlands Airport from central Nottingham, it'll take about 25 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 23 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a journey time of around 50 minutes.
Have an early flight from East Midlands Airport to Glasgow Prestwick Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these stays close to EMA:
Arriving at Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK)
Reserve a hotel near PIK if you're catching a late East Midlands Airport to Glasgow Prestwick Airport flight. Select one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
Grab a Glasgow Prestwick Airport rental car and discover Glasgow and beyond with your own wheels. Europcar, Keddy By Europcar and Arnold Clark are popular providers you can book with here.
Booking your ride from Glasgow Prestwick Airport around two weeks ahead boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
Getting from Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK) to central Glasgow
Glasgow Prestwick Airport is roughly 48 kilometres from central Glasgow. The drive time takes around 40 minutes.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of around 55 minutes.
When to fly to Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK)
August is the busiest month for flights from East Midlands Airport to Glasgow Prestwick Airport. For smaller crowds, head to Glasgow in February.
Book your flight from East Midlands Airport to Glasgow Prestwick Airport for July if you want to go to Glasgow during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 9ºC (48ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF).
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from EMA to PIK in January. Average temperatures are between -1ºC (30ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF) then.
Explore more of United Kingdom
You've seen Glasgow, now it's time to explore more of United Kingdom. Journey around 402 kilometres south-east to Birmingham to check off its top sights. From Cadbury World to The Library of Birmingham and National Sea Life Centre, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Edinburgh is another sought-after destination in United Kingdom and is around 64 kilometres east of Glasgow. No journey is complete without seeing Edinburgh Castle, Arthur's Seat and National Museum of Scotland.
