Flying from Bucharest to Glasgow International Airport (GLA): what you need to know
Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) is Bucharest's main airport. Check out your options for booking a flight from Bucharest to Glasgow International Airport (GLA) departing from here.
Jump on a direct flight from Bucharest to Glasgow International Airport and you'll be travelling for around 4 hours 5 minutes.
Glasgow International Airport is located in Glasgow. The city operates in the UTC+0 timezone and is 2 hours behind Bucharest.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Get to the airport on time to catch your flight from Bucharest to GLA.
Popular months like July or other peak periods mean bigger queues and potential delays. Get a head start by arriving at the airport even earlier. Aim for at least four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Bucharest
Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP)
Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) is a convenient option for travelling directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Bucharest to Glasgow International Airport (GLA) can be booked from this terminal.
If you plan to leave from OTP, you can catch a direct flight from Bucharest to Glasgow International Airport with Wizz Air Malta.
We make it simple to book a flight from Bucharest to GLA with a stopover. To see all the options leaving from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply pick a flight with a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Some popular stopovers between OTP and GLA include:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Bristol Airport (BRS)
Birmingham International Airport (BHX)
OTP is about 21 kilometres from central Bucharest. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 34 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the journey time to be approximately 1 hour and 36 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Bucharest to Glasgow International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays close to Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport:
About Glasgow International Airport (GLA)
If you have a late flight from Bucharest to Glasgow International Airport, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon 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 centre driving.
It'll take around 33 minutes when travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Bucharest to Glasgow International Airport (GLA)
Pick up a one-way ticket from Bucharest to Glasgow International Airport from C$61 or travel return from just C$158. The prices shown are based on availability and could change when you book.
To snag flight tickets from Bucharest to GLA, reserve your trip 8 months ahead of your departure.
May is the cheapest month for tickets from Bucharest to Glasgow International Airport. If you need to travel during a different time of year, use the 'Whole month' search feature to see the lowest prices across every month.
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Use the filters to tailor your flights from Bucharest to Glasgow International Airport. Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals.
The best time to fly from Bucharest to Glasgow International Airport (GLA)
June is the most popular month to catch a flight from Bucharest to Glasgow International Airport while April is the quietest. To work out the ideal time to go to Glasgow, consider your preferred travel pace and style.
Think about the kind of weather that'll work with your plans for Glasgow. The warmest month is July. Lock in your flights from Bucharest to GLA during then and you can expect temperatures of between 9ºC and 20ºC.
January has average temperatures of between -1ºC and 7ºC. Search for cheap flights from Bucharest to Glasgow International Airport sometime then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Glasgow
Start your Glasgow trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Bucharest to Glasgow International Airport, explore our range of accommodation options including:
Every great adventure has to include some sightseeing. Glasgow Cathedral, Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum and Riverside Museum are essential stops on your Glasgow itinerary.
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