Flying from Glasgow to Philadelphia: what you need to know
There are two main airports you can take off from in Glasgow. Check out your options departing from Glasgow International Airport (GLA) or Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK) when booking your flight from Glasgow to Philadelphia.
Touch down at Philadelphia's primary hub, Philadelphia International Airport (PHL).
Leave enough time to catch your flight from Glasgow to Philadelphia. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Delays at security and check-in are likely if you're flying during high season, so give yourself some extra wiggle room. A good rule of thumb for peak times? Arrive up to four hours early for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
If you have a passport from United Kingdom, you will need an ETA to visit United States. This applies when booking a cheap flight from Glasgow to Philadelphia for tourism purposes. Requirements may change if you're travelling for business or other reasons. Always check the visa rules before you make travel plans and definitely before flying.
Flying from Glasgow
Glasgow International Airport (GLA)
A stopover is the perfect opportunity to take a travel break — and perhaps even tour another city. When searching for flights from Glasgow to Philadelphia leaving from Glasgow International Airport, deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Here are some popular options to consider:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Dublin Airport (DUB)
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Airport (AMS)
The journey from central Glasgow to GLA takes approximately 33 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a cab, you'll cover the 14 kilometres in 15 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to Glasgow International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Glasgow to Philadelphia, these stays will have you moments from your departure lounge:
Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK)
Split up your flight from Glasgow to Philadelphia with a stop so you can stretch your legs or cross a new place off your list. Some great stopovers between Glasgow International Airport and Philadelphia include:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Dublin Airport (DUB)
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Airport (AMS)
PIK is about 48 kilometres from central Glasgow. It'll take 38 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 53 minutes.
Start your vacation sooner with an extra night away from home. Before catching your flight from Glasgow to Philadelphia, stay in one of these hotels near Glasgow Prestwick Airport:
Arriving in Philadelphia
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to central Philadelphia is roughly 19 kilometres. It takes around 17 minutes to reach the centre driving.
It typically takes 44 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
If you have a late flight from Glasgow to Philadelphia, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these hotels near PHL:
Trenton-Mercer Airport (TTN)
The centre of Philadelphia is located around 56 kilometres from Trenton-Mercer Airport (TTN). After your flight from Glasgow to Philadelphia has touched down and you've navigated your way to arrivals, expect a drive of around 39 minutes.
The journey will take approximately 1 hour and 43 minutes on public transport.
You'll find some comfortable hotels where you can rest ahead of your adventure near TTN. Unwind after your flight from Glasgow to Philadelphia at any of these perfectly located options:
How to find the cheapest flights from Glasgow to Philadelphia
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Glasgow to Philadelphia is C$510. For a return flight on this route, the best price is C$905. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares can change.
To find cheap flights from Glasgow to Philadelphia, book early. Airlines generally offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest tickets from Glasgow to Philadelphia across the entire month. It's the best way to snap up a bargain if your plans aren't set in stone.
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Play around with filters to find your ideal trip. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Glasgow to Philadelphia, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.
Best time to go to Philadelphia
August is the most popular month for flights from Glasgow to Philadelphia. To skip the crowds, head to Philadelphia in February.
The warmest month in Philadelphia is July, with temperatures ranging between 18ºC and 32ºC. Lock in your flights from Glasgow to Philadelphia in this month if you like this kind of weather.
January has average temperatures of between -7ºC and 9ºC. Search for cheap flights from Glasgow to Philadelphia around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Philadelphia
Start your Philadelphia trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Glasgow to Philadelphia, check out our selection of hotels including:
Liberty Bell and Independence Hall are just a couple of the major attractions to add to your Philadelphia travel itinerary. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Philadelphia Museum of Art.
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