Flying from San Diego to Glasgow: what you need to know
Planning your holiday begins with working out where you'll leave from in San Diego. San Diego International Airport (SAN) is the city's main base, so check out your options for booking a flight from San Diego to Glasgow taking off from here.
Glasgow International Airport (GLA) and Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK) are Glasgow's primary gateways.
Glasgow's timezone is UTC+0, making Glasgow seven hours ahead of San Diego.
To ensure you don't miss your San Diego to Glasgow flight, leave plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is a good rule of thumb.
Peak months like July or holiday periods such as spring break and Christmas will mean bigger queues at security and check-in. If you're travelling then, play it safe and head to the airport even earlier. Arriving two hours before a domestic flight and four hours ahead of an international departure is a smart move.
How to find the cheapest flights from San Diego to Glasgow
To find cheap San Diego to Glasgow flights, book ahead. Airlines usually offer their most competitively priced fares when tickets are first released.
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Flying from San Diego
San Diego International Airport (SAN)
Whether you're eager to explore a new place on the way or just have a break, we make it a cinch to find a flight with a stopover. To compare your options leaving from San Diego International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is a stop you can make during your San Diego to Glasgow flight.
The journey from central San Diego to SAN takes about 20 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a cab, you'll cover the 3 kilometres in 10 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Booked an early flight from San Diego to Glasgow? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays near San Diego International Airport:
Of all flights departing from San Diego International Airport, 71.38% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
You'll find SAN at N Harbour Dr.
Arriving in Glasgow
Glasgow International Airport (GLA)
The distance from Glasgow International Airport (GLA) to central Glasgow is roughly 11 kilometres. It takes about 15 minutes to get to the centre driving.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 35 minutes.
If you're arriving on a late flight from San Diego to Glasgow, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these accommodation options near GLA:
Pick up 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 to choose from here.
Reserving your vehicle from Glasgow International Airport about three weeks ahead can help you secure the lowest rate.
Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK)
As soon as your flight from San Diego to Glasgow has hit the runway, you can make your way to the city centre in around 40 minutes by car. Central Glasgow is approximately 48 kilometres from Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK).
If you choose to travel on public transport, you'll get to the city centre in 55 minutes or so.
Hang up the 'Do not disturb' sign and unwind at a hotel near PIK. Here are a few options where you can settle in after your flight from San Diego to Glasgow:
The fastest way to get to where you're going is with a Glasgow Prestwick Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Europcar, Keddy By Europcar or Arnold Clark and set off in the blink of an eye.
Lock in the lowest price by securing your ride from PIK two weeks in advance. You can also expect to have a greater range of vehicles.
Best time to go to Glasgow
It's time to plan your travel dates for your flight from San Diego to Glasgow. June is the most popular month for a trip to Glasgow. If you like a more relaxed vibe, go in April.
The warmest month in Glasgow is July, with temperatures ranging between 9ºC (48ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF). Book your San Diego to Glasgow ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap flight from San Diego to Glasgow in January when temperatures average between -1ºC (30ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF).
More about Glasgow
After booking your flight from San Diego to Glasgow, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these options your base for exploring Glasgow:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be difficult to know where to begin. Glasgow Cathedral, Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum and Riverside Museum are leading attractions which should be on every Glasgow itinerary.
Explore more of United Kingdom
Birmingham is just one of the many places in United Kingdom waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Glasgow. Around 402 kilometres to the south-east, its top attractions include Cadbury World, The Library of Birmingham and National Sea Life Centre.
If there's time to check out another side of United Kingdom, consider Edinburgh, about 64 kilometres east of Glasgow. Edinburgh Castle, Arthur's Seat and National Museum of Scotland are the start of reasons to visit.
