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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Glasgow to London:

• Earliest: departs at 05:20 and lands at 06:47
• Latest: departs at 22:20 and lands at 23:47.

The flight takes about 1h 27m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Glasgow to London:

• Economy class
• Business Class

A direct flight from Glasgow to London takes 1h 27m, covering 345 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Return flights from Glasgow to London range from £54 to £126, with an average of £82 over the past 12 months. Anything below £54 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 41% above the route average of £82. Book 8 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than stopover options on average. Direct fares average £81 return, compared with £218 via a stopover through Dublin (DUB).

British Airways is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while Ryanair has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Glasgow to London flights are:

• British Airways: 91% on time
• Ryanair: 88% on time
• easyJet: 84% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 88% of the time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £14–£75 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Glasgow to London flights, with 48% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 24%, Evening flights for 24%, and Night flights for 4%.

One-way fares from Glasgow to London are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £30, which is 58% below the typical average for this route.

Since London is served by multiple airports, car hire options and rates can vary depending on which one you fly into.
Near London Heathrow Airport (LHR) – daily rates from around £5:

• GREEN MOTION
• DRIVALIA
• Europcar
• Alamo
• Hertz

Near London Gatwick Airport (LGW) – daily rates from around £6:

• GREEN MOTION
• DRIVALIA
• U-Save
• Europcar
• Alamo

Near London City Airport (LCY) – daily rates from around £8:

• GREEN MOTION
• Budget
• Hertz
• Avis
• Sixt

Near London Luton Airport (LTN) – daily rates from around £8:

• GREEN MOTION
• DRIVALIA
• Alamo
• Europcar
• Budget

Near London Stansted Airport (STN) – daily rates from around £7:

• GREEN MOTION
• DRIVALIA
• Europcar
• Alamo
• U-Save

Flights from Glasgow to London may depart from several airports in Glasgow area, including Glasgow Intl (GLA) and Glasgow Prestwick (PIK), with arrivals available at airports in London such as London City (LCY), London Gatwick (LGW), London Heathrow (LHR), London Luton (LTN), London Southend (SEN) and London Stansted (STN).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Glasgow to London route, 12% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 46 minutes.

Connecting flights from Glasgow to London most commonly pass through:

• Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) – 56% of one-stop connections
• Dublin (DUB) – 44% of one-stop connections
Together, these airports account for 100% of one-stop bookings on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 28% on the Glasgow to London route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at £77 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at £106, a difference of £29. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

3 airlines operate flights between Glasgow and London. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• British Airways
• easyJet
• Ryanair

Flying via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 4h 34m, compared to 5h 57m via Dublin (DUB).

Some of the most popular sights in London are Hyde Park, Tower Bridge, and Royal Albert Hall. These are among the most viewed places in London on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Glasgow to London flights:

• easyJet: offers free seat selection
• Ryanair: offers free seat selection
• British Airways: offers free seat selection
• American Airlines: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• easyJet: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Ryanair: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• British Airways: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.

When you’re travelling with children, it’s helpful to be able to keep them entertained when waiting for your flight. For example, you can use the Soft Play Area just after gate 27 on the west pier.

It’s easy to travel to central London from London airports once you’ve landed. For example, from Stansted Airport you can travel to London Liverpool St train station in about 45min. If you’re landing at Gatwick Airport (LGW), you can get to London Victoria train station in around 30min with the Gatwick Express. Whilst those landing at Luton Airport (LTN) can get to St Pancras International using the City Thameslink train in approximately 30min.

When you have an early flight from Glasgow Airport, you can stay at a hotel the night before so that you are not rushing for your flight. Holiday Inn Express Glasgow Airport is only about a 6min walk from the terminal. You can also request a phone call to ensure you don’t sleep before take-off.

Once you’ve landed at London Airports, you can continue your journey on four wheels by hiring a car. In Stansted, Luton and Gatwick Airport, you’ll find car hire companies, such as SIXT, conveniently located in the arrivals hall.