Flying from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Glasgow Intl Airport (GLA): what you need to know
Glasgow's timezone is UTC+0, which is the same as Manchester.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your MAN to GLA flight.
Flying during a peak time such as August? School holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer lines and delays at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Manchester Airport to Glasgow Intl Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Top stopovers between MAN and GLA include:
London Heathrow Airport
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
Dublin Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Glasgow Intl Airport (GLA)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Manchester Airport to Glasgow Intl Airport flight is ج.م. 2,216. A round-trip plane ticket is currently ج.م. 4,484. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
It's a good idea to book in advance if you're looking for cheap tickets from MAN to GLA. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
Getting cheap flights from Manchester Airport to Glasgow Intl Airport is more likely if you can be flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the lowest fares throughout the month and land a great deal.
There's no need to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment there's a change in price on cheap flights from MAN to GLA.
Tailor your flights with filters. Select your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Manchester Airport to Glasgow Intl Airport.
Handy information about Manchester Airport (MAN)
Of all flights leaving Manchester Airport, 65% land on schedule at their destination.
To get to Manchester Airport from central Manchester, it takes about 25 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 14 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey on public transport takes roughly 20 minutes.
Have an early flight from Manchester Airport to Glasgow Intl Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays near MAN:
Arriving at Glasgow Intl Airport (GLA)
If you have a late Manchester Airport to Glasgow Intl Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these accommodation options near GLA:
Grab a Glasgow Intl Airport rental car and discover Glasgow and beyond with your own wheels. Green Motion, Drivalia and Alamo are popular outlets to choose from here.
To get the best deal, book your vehicle from Glasgow Intl Airport about three weeks ahead.
Getting from Glasgow Intl Airport (GLA) to central Glasgow
Glasgow Intl Airport is approximately 13 kilometres from the centre of Glasgow. The drive time takes around 20 minutes.
It takes around 30 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Glasgow Intl Airport (GLA)
September is the most popular month for flights from Manchester Airport to Glasgow Intl Airport. To skip the crowds, visit Glasgow in March.
When reserving your flight from Manchester Airport to Glasgow Intl Airport, consider the type of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Glasgow, with temperatures ranging from 8ºC to 20ºC.
January has average temperatures of between -1ºC and 7ºC. Look for cheap tickets from MAN to GLA around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of the United Kingdom
Glasgow is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of the United Kingdom you should also see. About 290 kilometres south-east of Glasgow, a trip to Manchester will keep your itinerary packed. Check out popular attractions like Manchester United Museum & Stadium Tour, The Homes of Football and Museum of Science and Industry.
Around 402 kilometres south-east of Glasgow, Birmingham is another favourite stop in the United Kingdom. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery, Birmingham Hippodrome Theatre and Bournville Experience.
