Flying from Birmingham International Airport (BHX) to Glasgow International Airport (GLA): what you need to know
Expect to be in the air for 1 hour 5 minutes. On average, that's the duration of a direct flight from Birmingham International Airport to Glasgow International Airport. Birmingham and Glasgow share the same timezone — UTC+0.
Flights from Birmingham International Airport to Glasgow International Airport start from 06:30 — the earliest with easyJet. The last departure is the 22:00 service with easyJet. Overall, you can take your pick of 45 services every week from BHX to GLA.
Be prepared for longer lines in popular months such as June and other peak seasons. Arriving up to fours hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
easyJet is your gateway to exploring Glasgow (and perhaps some other exciting parts of United Kingdom!). Choose from the direct flights from Birmingham International Airport to Glasgow International Airport offered by this popular carrier.
If you want a stopover for your flight from Birmingham International Airport to Glasgow International Airport, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' and explore your options. Here are the top stopovers between BHX and GLA:
Belfast International Airport
Dublin Airport
Charles de Gaulle Airport
You won't need your passport or a visa for travel within United Kingdom. You will need a valid identity document however, such as a driver's license or an ID card. Put them on your packing list once you've got your cheap ticket from BHX to GLA.
How to find the cheapest flights from Birmingham International Airport (BHX) to Glasgow International Airport (GLA)
The best price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Birmingham International Airport to Glasgow International Airport is C$30. The cheapest price for a return flight is C$62. Bear in mind that fares could change due to demand when booking.
Book 9 months before you travel. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap flight tickets from BHX to GLA.
Schedule your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flight tickets from Birmingham International Airport to Glasgow International Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest airfare across every month.
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Handy information about Birmingham International Airport (BHX)
Located around 24 kilometres from the center of Birmingham, Birmingham International Airport can be reached in about 23 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The ride on public transport will take roughly 48 minutes.
Need a handy hotel near BHX? If you're boarding an early flight from Birmingham International Airport to Glasgow International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Glasgow International Airport (GLA)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Birmingham International Airport to Glasgow International Airport, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these options near GLA:
Getting from Glasgow International Airport (GLA) to central Glasgow
From Glasgow International Airport, Glasgow is approximately 14 kilometres away. It takes around 15 minutes to get to the center driving.
If you're traveling by public transport, expect a journey time of around 33 minutes.
When to fly to Glasgow International Airport (GLA)
The quietest month for a flight from Birmingham International Airport to Glasgow International Airport is April, while June is the busiest. Pick the best time to visit Glasgow based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
Book your flight from Birmingham International Airport to Glasgow International Airport for July if you want to explore Glasgow during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 9ºC and 20ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between -1ºC and 7ºC. Look for cheap flight tickets from BHX to GLA around that time if you like traveling in cooler conditions.
More about Glasgow
After locking in your flights from BHX to GLA, you'll want to find somewhere to stay in Glasgow. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring this exciting city:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be hard to figure out where to begin. Glasgow Cathedral, Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum and Riverside Museum are major attractions which should feature on any well-planned Glasgow itinerary.
Complete your Glasgow trip with hotels and a car rental
You've booked your cheap ticket to Glasgow International Airport — next up is finding a great stay, and perhaps even your own set of wheels. We've compared prices across hundreds of companies to bring you the top hotels and car rental deals in Glasgow.