Cheap flights from Glasgow to Toronto

Flight Information

British Airways, Air Canada, KLM, Icelandair, American Airlines, United Airlines, Aer Lingus, Air Transact, and WestJet operate flights from Glasgow to Toronto. 

British Airways has layovers in London, KLM in Amsterdam, Icelandair stops in Reykjavik, and Aer Lingus will fly passengers via Dublin. Choosing American Airlines and United Airlines often means a longer travel time with stops in Newark or Chicago or both before heading to Toronto Pearson International Airport. For direct flights to Toronto from Glasgow, opt for Air Transact, WestJet, or Air Canada. 

Terminal Information for Glasgow International Airport

Getting to Glasgow International Airport is a breeze — it's the only airport in Scotland with direct motorway access and is also well-connected to public transport infrastructure. 

Travellers should plan to arrive and check in early for international flights. Most airlines require passengers to check in within two to four hours of departure time. This leaves people with enough time to enjoy the airport's restaurants, browse the shops, or do some last-minute work online. High-speed Wi-Fi is free for the first hour, and thereafter costs CA$8.27 (£5) for three hours and CA$14.89 (£9) for 24 hours.

Travellers should have their Canadian dollars sorted before they leave. They can preorder currency and collect it at the airport's Travelex counter before boarding their flight. 

Terminal Information for Toronto Pearson International Airport

Toronto Pearson International Airport is Canada's busiest airport. Most flights arrive and depart from Terminal 1. Those flying on Air Transact and WestJet will arrive at the smaller Terminal 3. 

Airport services and amenities include free Wi-Fi, free baggage carts, free shuttle between Terminal 1 and 3, shower facilities, and a children's play area. There's no shortage of restaurants either, with several that offer vegetarian and gluten-free meals.

The airport is 22 km from Downtown Toronto and easily accessible by the Union Pearson Express train service. Trains depart from and to Union Station every 15 minutes with stops at Weston Station and Bloor Station. Alternatively, visitors can use the public transport system. Brampton Transit services the Brampton area, MiWay services Mississauga, and GO Transit and the Toronto Transit Commission cover the downtown area.

What You Need to Know

Travellers from Scotland to Canada do not require a visa if they're only going on vacation. However, they do require a valid passport and an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA). They should apply for an eTA before booking Glasgow to Toronto flights. It's an easy online process with most applicants approved within minutes and only costs CA$7. An eTA is valid up to five years and allows travellers to enter Canada as many times as they like and to stay for a maximum of six months. 

What to Expect in Toronto

Toronto is four hours behind Glasgow. If people are travelling in the heart of winter, they should expect brutally cold Canadian weather. Summer is much more forgiving, averaging at a mild 21 degrees Celsius. Visitors should expect prices to be a bit steep — Toronto is an expensive city, in line with places like New York and Los Angeles. A taxi from the airport to the city centre costs around CA$60, and meals can range from CA$4 for cheap street food to CA$32 for a nice meal.