Flying from Brussels to Glasgow: what you need to know
Brussels is home to a couple of airports that could be the jumping-off point for your adventure. Check out your options for reserving a flight from Brussels to Glasgow leaving from Brussels Airport (BRU) or Brussels S. Charleroi Airport (CRL).
When it comes to working out where to arrive in Glasgow, Glasgow International Airport (GLA) and Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK) are the chief entry points.
Around 1 hour 40 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct Brussels to Glasgow flight.
The timezone in Glasgow is UTC+0, which is one hour behind Brussels.
Leave plenty of time to make your Brussels to Glasgow flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect longer queues in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
How to find the cheapest flights from Brussels to Glasgow
To find cheap Brussels to Glasgow flights, book early. Airlines typically offer their most competitively priced fares when tickets are first released.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the lowest price in every month when searching for your plane ticket from Brussels to Glasgow.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from Brussels to Glasgow by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Save money on your Brussels to Glasgow flight with the help of our filters. Choose your ideal times, number of stops and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
Flying from Brussels
Brussels Airport (BRU)
Think about adding a stopover to potentially save money on your Brussels to Glasgow flight. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Brussels Airport. Break up the journey at one of these popular options:
Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
Malaga Airport (AGP)
Palma de Mallorca Airport (PMI)
BRU is about 8 kilometres from central Brussels. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the journey time to be around 40 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel close to Brussels Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Brussels to Glasgow, these accommodation options will put you moments from your check-in counter:
When it comes to Brussels Airport's on-time performance, 71.97% of flights arrive within the scheduled time frame.
Brussels S. Charleroi Airport (CRL)
You can book a direct flight from Brussels to Glasgow out of Brussels S. Charleroi Airport (CRL). Nonstop services from CRL will get you to Glasgow International Airport (GLA).
Book a direct Brussels to Glasgow plane ticket with Ryanair. This is one of the main airlines that operates this route out of CRL.
Make the most of your holiday with a stopover on your Brussels to Glasgow flight. Visit friends or family or tick a new city off your list. Whatever you choose to do, check out these options between Brussels S. Charleroi Airport and Glasgow:
Palma de Mallorca Airport (PMI)
Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)
Malaga Airport (AGP)
CRL is about 48 kilometres from central Brussels. It takes 55 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour 35 minutes.
Get a head start on your holiday with an additional night away from home. Before your flight from Brussels to Glasgow, stay in one of these hotels near Brussels S. Charleroi Airport:
Brussels S. Charleroi Airport has an on-time performance rate of 71.71%. This figure gives an insight into how frequently flights that take off from this airport land on schedule.
Arriving in Glasgow
Glasgow International Airport (GLA)
Glasgow International Airport (GLA) is approximately 11 kilometres from the centre of Glasgow. If you're catching a cab or a ride-share, the drive will take around 15 minutes.
Getting to the centre on public transport typically takes 35 minutes.
If you have a late flight from Brussels to Glasgow, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these accommodation options near GLA:
Grab a Glasgow International Airport rental car and discover Glasgow and beyond with your own wheels. Green Motion, Drivalia and Alamo are top providers you can book with here.
Booking your ride from Glasgow International Airport about three weeks in advance can help you secure the lowest rate.
Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK)
After your flight from Brussels to Glasgow has landed, you can reach the city centre in about 40 minutes by car. Central Glasgow is roughly 48 kilometres from Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK).
You can expect the trip to take approximately 55 minutes on public transport.
After your flight from Brussels to Glasgow, kick back at a hotel close to PIK. These are some comfortable options that'll help you get into relaxation mode:
No time to waste? The fastest way to get to where you're going is with a Glasgow Prestwick Airport rental car. Collect a set of wheels from Europcar, Keddy By Europcar or Arnold Clark and set off in the blink of an eye.
Get the pick of the lot. Reserving your ride from PIK two weeks in advance often means better deals and a wider choice of vehicles.
Best time to go to Glasgow
April is the quietest month for flights from Brussels to Glasgow, while June is the most popular. Figure out the best time to go to Glasgow based on whether you like a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
The warmest month in Glasgow is July, with temperatures ranging between 9ºC and 20ºC. Lock in your Brussels to Glasgow ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.
January sees average temperatures of between -1ºC and 7ºC. Look for cheap flights from Brussels to Glasgow around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Glasgow
Once you've booked your flight from Brussels to Glasgow, find a hotel that offers the right mix of comfort and location. Make one of these options your base for exploring Glasgow:
Glasgow Cathedral and Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum are a couple of top-rated attractions to add to your Glasgow must-do list. Keep the momentum going by heading to Riverside Museum.
Explore more of United Kingdom
Glasgow has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of United Kingdom just waiting to be explored. About 402 kilometres south-east of Glasgow, a visit to Birmingham will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with popular sights like Cadbury World, The Library of Birmingham and National Sea Life Centre.
If you want to check out another major destination in United Kingdom, head for Edinburgh, about 64 kilometres east of Glasgow. Edinburgh Castle, Arthur's Seat and National Museum of Scotland are key reasons to visit.
