Flying from Seattle to Glasgow: what you need to know
Seattle is home to a couple of airports that could be the jumping-off point for your adventure. Explore your options for reserving a flight from Seattle to Glasgow leaving from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) or Lake Union Sea Plane Base (LKE).
Glasgow International Airport (GLA) and Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK) are Glasgow's major gateways.
For stress-free travel, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to board your flight from Seattle to Glasgow.
Flying during a popular month such as July? School holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer queues and delays at security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
You can visit United Kingdom for tourism purposes without a visa if you have a passport from United States. But before organizing your cheap flight from Seattle to Glasgow, make sure you're up to date with the latest guidelines. Visa rules can change, and you may need some documentation if your trip is for business or another reason.
Flying from Seattle
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
We make it a piece of cake to plan a flight from Seattle to Glasgow that includes a stopover. To see your options departing from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Next, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Major stopovers include:
Dublin Airport (DUB)
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Airport (AMS)
The journey from central Seattle to SEA takes around 54 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a cab, you'll cover the 23 kilometres in 18 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
In search of a handy hotel close to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Seattle to Glasgow, these stays will have you moments from your departure lounge:
Lake Union Sea Plane Base Airport (LKE)
Get the most out of your vacation with a stopover on your flight from Seattle to Glasgow. Visit friends or family or tick another city off your bucket list. Whatever you'd like to do, here's where you can stop between Seattle-Tacoma International Airport and Glasgow:
Dublin Airport (DUB)
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Airport (AMS)
LKE is about 3 kilometres from central Seattle. It'll take you 11 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 23 minutes.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before boarding your flight from Seattle to Glasgow? Unwind in a hotel near Lake Union Sea Plane Base Airport before your trip officially begins. Check out these accommodation options:
Arriving in Glasgow
Glasgow International Airport (GLA)
Glasgow International Airport (GLA) to central Glasgow takes about 15 minutes by car. It's approximately 14 kilometres away.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of around 33 minutes.
If you're arriving on a late flight from Seattle to Glasgow, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these hotels near GLA:
Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK)
After your flight from Seattle to Glasgow has landed, you can make your way to the city centre in around 38 minutes by car. Central Glasgow is roughly 48 kilometres from Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK).
Public transport will get you there in approximately 53 minutes.
You'll find some cozy hotels to call home for the night near PIK. Settle in after your flight from Seattle to Glasgow at one of these perfectly located options:
How to find the cheapest flights from Seattle to Glasgow
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Seattle to Glasgow is C$376. For a return flight on this route, the best price is C$953. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
It's a good idea to book ahead of time if you want to find cheap flights from Seattle to Glasgow. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
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Best time to go to Glasgow
It's time to plan your dates for your flight from Seattle to Glasgow. June is the most popular month to visit Glasgow. If you want a quieter atmosphere, go in April.
When booking your flight from Seattle to Glasgow, think about the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Glasgow, with temperatures ranging from 9ºC to 20ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between -1ºC and 7ºC. Search for cheap flights from Seattle to Glasgow sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Glasgow
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the top stays in Glasgow right here. Browse these options as soon as you've booked your flight from Seattle to Glasgow:
Glasgow Cathedral and Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum are just two of the popular attractions to add to your Glasgow travel itinerary. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Riverside Museum.
Complete your Glasgow trip with a car rental
We use the same magic that helped you find your cheap flight from Seattle to Glasgow to track down awesome deals on car rentals. Search for your ride in seconds and compare your options in one place. Plus we give you all the info you need to drive in Glasgow, from the most popular car type to the average daily price.