Travelling from Beijing to Glasgow: what you need to know
Start your holiday planning by considering where you'll board your flight from Beijing to Glasgow. Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) and Daxing International Airport (PKX) are the main airports in Beijing.
When it comes to planning your arrival in Glasgow, Glasgow International Airport (GLA) and Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK) are the major entry points.
Glasgow's timezone is UTC+0, making Glasgow eight hours behind Beijing.
Give yourself plenty of time to get on your Beijing to Glasgow flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll likely experience longer queues in popular months like April. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
How to find the cheapest flights from Beijing to Glasgow
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap Beijing to Glasgow flights if you book ahead. Airlines often have some amazing early bird discounts.
If you're willing to be flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the lowest price in each month when searching for your plane ticket from Beijing to Glasgow.
You don't need to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll tell you as soon as there's a better deal on cheap flights from Beijing to Glasgow.
Select your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines by using the filters. Alternatively, sort your Beijing to Glasgow flight results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best.'
Flying from Beijing
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
Think about adding a stopover to possibly find a cheaper Beijing to Glasgow flight. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Beijing Capital International Airport. Take a break (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these popular options:
Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
To get to PEK from central Beijing, it'll take about 40 minutes by car. It's roughly 26 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Booked an early flight from Beijing to Glasgow? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays close to Beijing Capital International Airport:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Beijing Capital International Airport, 79.67% of flights complete their journey on time.
PEK is located at Capital Airport Rd.
Daxing International Airport (PKX)
Think about adding a stop at London Heathrow Airport (LHR). It's a popular stopover on a Beijing to Glasgow flight leaving Daxing International Airport. Use a long layover to explore nearby, or take advantage of a quick break to grab a coffee at an airport cafe.
The drive from central Beijing to PKX generally takes 1 hour 5 minutes, depending on traffic. It's roughly 40 kilometres from the city centre to the airport.
Get your holiday started early with an additional night away from home. Before catching your flight from Beijing to Glasgow, stay in one of these hotels near Daxing International Airport:
The majority of flights that leave Daxing International Airport arrive at their destination on schedule. It achieves a consistent on-time performance rate of 88.83%.
Arriving in Glasgow
Glasgow International Airport (GLA)
The distance from Glasgow International Airport (GLA) to central Glasgow is roughly 11 kilometres. It takes about 15 minutes to get to the centre driving.
It typically takes 35 minutes to get there on public transport.
Consider booking a hotel near GLA if you're coming in on a late flight from Beijing to Glasgow. Choose one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Glasgow International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Green Motion, Drivalia or Alamo and explore beyond Glasgow's main sights.
For the best deal, book your vehicle from Glasgow International Airport about three weeks in advance of your Beijing to Glasgow flight.
Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK)
Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK) is about 48 kilometres from central Glasgow. After your flight from Beijing to Glasgow, it'll take you approximately 40 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a ride-share or cab.
If you choose to travel on public transport, you'll reach the centre in 55 minutes or so.
After your flight from Beijing to Glasgow, tuck yourself in at a hotel near PIK. These are some comfortable options that'll help you sink into relaxation mode:
The quickest way to get to where you're going is with a Glasgow Prestwick Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Europcar, Keddy By Europcar or Arnold Clark and make a speedy getaway.
Score the best price by reserving your ride from PIK two weeks ahead of time. You'll also have access to a greater range of vehicles.
Best time to go to Glasgow
It's time to plan your dates for your flight from Beijing to Glasgow. June is the busiest month to visit Glasgow. If you want a more low-key vibe, go in April.
Lock in a Beijing to Glasgow ticket departing in July if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Glasgow to range from 9ºC to 20ºC.
Search for cheap flights from Beijing to Glasgow in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -1ºC and 7ºC on average.
More about Glasgow
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best stays in Glasgow right here. Explore these options once you've locked in your flight from Beijing to Glasgow:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be tricky to know where to start. Glasgow Cathedral, Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum and Riverside Museum are leading attractions which should feature on every Glasgow itinerary.
Explore more of United Kingdom
Birmingham is just one of the many places in United Kingdom waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Glasgow. Around 402 kilometres to the south-east, popular attractions include Cadbury World, The Library of Birmingham and National Sea Life Centre.
Edinburgh is another essential stop in United Kingdom and is around 64 kilometres east of Glasgow. No journey is complete without a visit to Edinburgh Castle, Arthur's Seat and National Museum of Scotland.
