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Every day
You can fly direct with easyJet and British Airways. Average duration is 1h 31m
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British Airways
Most punctual • 96% on-time
Morning
Best time • Fewest delays
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When to book
6 weeks
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Our data shows that travellers who book at least 6 weeks in advance save around 50% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
January
Cheapest • 33% price drop
November
Most popular
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Cheap Flights from Gatwick to Glasgow (LGW-GLA)

 
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Price, demand, and travel trends for London Gatwick Airport to Glasgow flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines, and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights from London Gatwick Airport to Glasgow with more confidence.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from London Gatwick Airport to Glasgow?

Monday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from London Gatwick Airport to Glasgow and is 10% cheaper than the average day. Friday is the most expensive day with flight prices 10% higher than average. Based on deals found by KAYAK users in the last 12 months.

What is the cheapest month to fly from London Gatwick Airport to Glasgow?

•January is the cheapest month to fly from London Gatwick Airport to Glasgow at £56 return.
•September (£111) and June (£105) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 97% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are prices from London Gatwick Airport to Glasgow the cheapest?

Flights from London Gatwick Airport to Glasgow are cheapest 6 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 50% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

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Expert advice for your flight from Gatwick to Glasgow

 
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Aviation and business journalist Kirstie didn’t leave England until she was 18 years old, but has since travelled to over 20 countries including Japan, Canada, and Iceland. Her travel expertise lies in European city breaks, including how to find the best locally-owned hotels and restaurants and how to optimise the airport experience for your needs.

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Key details for London Gatwick Airport to Glasgow flights

Low season

June
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 26% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 7% lower on average.

When to book flights from Gatwick to Glasgow

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Gatwick to Glasgow based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Your London Gatwick Airport to Glasgow flight questions, answered

Find helpful route details based on KAYAK data, including flight times, airports, airlines, and booking questions.

  • What are the earliest and latest flights from London Gatwick Airport to Glasgow?

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

    • Earliest: departs at 06:20 and lands at 07:51
    • Latest: departs at 21:45 and lands at 23:16.

    The flight takes about 1h 31m.

  • Which cabin classes can I book on flights from London Gatwick Airport to Glasgow?

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

    • Economy class
    • Business Class

  • How long is a flight from London Gatwick Airport to Glasgow?

    A direct flight from London Gatwick Airport to Glasgow takes 1h 31m, covering 365 miles.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from London Gatwick Airport to Glasgow?

    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.

  • How much should I expect to pay for a London Gatwick Airport to Glasgow flight?

    Return flights from London Gatwick Airport to Glasgow range from £62 to £117, with an average of £83 over the past 12 months. Anything below £62 counts as a good deal.

  • How expensive are last-minute London Gatwick Airport to Glasgow flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 51% above the route average of £83. Book 6 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • How much can I save by having a stopover when flying from London Gatwick Airport to Glasgow?

    On this route, direct flights are cheaper than stopover options on average. Direct fares average £83 return, compared with £95 via a stopover through Dublin (DUB).

  • What is the standard checked bag allowance on flights from London Gatwick Airport to Glasgow?

    There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £19–£75 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

  • How are flight departures from London Gatwick Airport to Glasgow spread across the day?

    Morning is the busiest departure period on London Gatwick Airport to Glasgow flights, with 60% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 20%, Evening flights for 20%, and Night flights for 0%.

  • Which car hire options are available at Glasgow Intl Airport (GLA)?

    Glasgow Intl Airport (GLA) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £6 for economy cars. Top options include:
    • GREEN MOTION
    • DRIVALIA
    • Alamo
    • Europcar
    • Budget

  • Which airports can I use when flying from London Gatwick Airport to Glasgow?

    Flights from London Gatwick Airport to Glasgow usually depart from London Gatwick (LGW) and may arrive at several airports in Glasgow area, including Glasgow Intl (GLA) and Glasgow Prestwick (PIK).

  • How do delay rates compare for morning and evening flights from London Gatwick Airport to Glasgow?

    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.

  • At what point is a flight considered delayed on the route from London Gatwick Airport to Glasgow?

    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 London Gatwick Airport to Glasgow route, 15% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 45 minutes.

  • Which airports do connecting flights from London Gatwick Airport to Glasgow pass through?

    Most connecting flights from London Gatwick Airport to Glasgow pass through Dublin (DUB), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route. Other stopover airports each see under 5%.

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from London Gatwick Airport to Glasgow?

    Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 18% on the London Gatwick Airport to Glasgow route. Monday is the cheapest departure day at £76 return on average, while Friday is the most expensive at £92, a difference of £16. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

  • Which airlines are available on the route from London Gatwick Airport to Glasgow?

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

    • easyJet
    • British Airways

  • What popular places can I visit in Glasgow?

    Some of the most popular sights in Glasgow are OVO Hydro, Hampden Park, and Kings Theatre Glasgow. These are among the most viewed places in Glasgow on KAYAK.

  • Which airlines offer extra legroom and free seat selection on London Gatwick Airport to Glasgow flights?

    Among airlines operating London Gatwick Airport to Glasgow flights:

    • easyJet: offers free seat selection

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

  • Which airlines include bags at no extra cost on London Gatwick Airport to Glasgow flights?

    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
    • 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.

Your guide to booking London Gatwick Airport to Glasgow flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly, and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates are flexible, aim for a Monday departure instead of Friday. On this route, Monday flights average £76 – about £16 less than Friday (18% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 6 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 50% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your London Gatwick Airport to Glasgow trip for January. Fares historically average £56 return in that month – typically £55 less than the most expensive month, which is September (based on the last 12 months).
  • If arriving on time is high on your priority list, British Airways is the strongest pick on this route. 96% of British Airways flights from London Gatwick Airport to Glasgow arrived on time in the past 3 months, slightly above the route's average on-time arrival rate of 85%. When flights on this route do arrive late, the average delay is 1 hour45 minutes, so choosing an airline with strong on-time performance can make a difference on tight schedules.
  • If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Glasgow Intl Airport.
    - Holiday Inn Glasgow Airport By IHG
    - Holiday Inn Express Glasgow Airport by IHG

Prefer to fly direct from London Gatwick Airport to Glasgow?

 
Find which airlines fly direct from London Gatwick Airport to Glasgow, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

London Gatwick to Glasgow

Monday

British Airways,easyJet

British Airways,easyJet

Tuesday

British Airways,easyJet

British Airways,easyJet

Wednesday

British Airways,easyJet

British Airways,easyJet

Thursday

British Airways,easyJet

British Airways,easyJet

Friday

British Airways,easyJet

British Airways,easyJet

Saturday

British Airways,easyJet

British Airways,easyJet

Sunday

British Airways,easyJet

British Airways,easyJet

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Direct returns

Glasgow to London Gatwick

Monday

British Airways,easyJet

British Airways,easyJet

Tuesday

British Airways,easyJet

British Airways,easyJet

Wednesday

British Airways,easyJet

British Airways,easyJet

Thursday

British Airways,easyJet

British Airways,easyJet

Friday

British Airways,easyJet

British Airways,easyJet

Saturday

British Airways,easyJet

British Airways,easyJet

Sunday

British Airways,easyJet

British Airways,easyJet

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