Flying from Philadelphia to Glasgow Airport (GLA): What you need to know
The timezone in Glasgow is UTC+0, which is five hours ahead of Philadelphia. Glasgow Airport is located in Glasgow.
Give yourself enough time to make your flight from Philadelphia to GLA. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
With more travellers during busy months like July, be at your terminal even earlier. Two hours for domestic flights and as much as four for international journeys will help you deal with any delays. Remember things also get busy during major holidays like Fourth of July.
Airports in Philadelphia
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
We make it easy to find cheap flights from Philadelphia to GLA with a stopover. To explore your options departing from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply choose a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Popular stopovers between PHL and GLA include:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Dublin Airport (DUB)
PHL is about 18 kilometres from central Philadelphia. If you're catching a taxi, driving or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the travel time to be around 30 minutes.
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When it comes to the on-time performance of Philadelphia International Airport, 77% of flights complete their journey on time.
PHL is located at 8500 Essington Ave.
Trenton-Mercer Airport (TTN)
On public transport, you can travel from central Philadelphia to TTN in around 1 hour 35 minutes. The airport is roughly 48 kilometres away, and making the journey by car takes approximately 40 minutes.
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Trenton-Mercer Airport has an on-time performance rate of 76%. This figure shows how frequently flights that leave from this airport arrive on schedule.
TTN is located at Scotch Road, Terminal Building.
About Glasgow Airport (GLA)
Book a hotel close to GLA if you're catching a late flight from Philadelphia to Glasgow Airport. Pick one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
To get the lowest price, reserve your ride around three weeks ahead of your Philadelphia to Glasgow Airport flight.
Getting from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to central Glasgow
Glasgow Airport is around 13 kilometres from the centre of Glasgow. It takes around 20 minutes or so to get to the city by car.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey of roughly 30 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Philadelphia to Glasgow Airport (GLA)
$452 is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from Philadelphia to Glasgow Airport. A return flight starts from $1,161. These prices can change based on availability and demand.
Booking in advance is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Philadelphia to GLA. Flight prices rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more you'll likely pay.
Cheap Philadelphia to Glasgow Airport tickets are easier to find when your dates are flexible. Try using the 'Whole month' search tool to compare fares across the month and then pick the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Philadelphia to Glasgow Airport (GLA)
It's time to figure out when to book your flight from Philadelphia to Glasgow Airport (GLA). September is the busiest month to visit Glasgow. If you like your getaways a little more chill, head there in January.
Book a Philadelphia to GLA plane ticket departing in July if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Glasgow to range from 8ºC (46ºF) to 20ºC (68ºF).
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Philadelphia to Glasgow Airport in January when temperatures are between -1ºC (30ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF).
More about Glasgow
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Your Glasgow visit should come with a bit of sightseeing. Leading attractions worth exploring include Glasgow Cathedral, King's Theatre and Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum.
Explore more of the United Kingdom
You've done Glasgow, now it's time to explore other parts of the United Kingdom. Travel around 306 kilometres southeast to Manchester to check off its must-visit sights. From Manchester United Museum & Stadium Tour to The Homes of Football and Museum of Science and Industry, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Around 257 kilometres southeast of Glasgow, Preston is another favourite stop in the United Kingdom. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Brockholes, Avenham and Miller Parks and Samlesbury Hall.