Travelling from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Glasgow: what you need to know
Glasgow's timezone is UTC+0, which is the same as Cardiff (the location of Cardiff Airport).
To ensure you get on your flight from CWL to Glasgow, leave plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Flying over a peak time such as June? School holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer queues at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Once you've booked your flight tickets from Cardiff Airport to Glasgow, get your travel documents ready. A passport or visa isn't needed since you're travelling within United Kingdom. As long as you have another valid proof of identity, like a driver's licence or an ID card, you're ready to go.
Located around 27 kilometres from central Cardiff, CWL can be reached in approximately 31 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport is roughly 1 hour and 6 minutes.
Planning to catch an early flight from Cardiff Airport to Glasgow? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays near CWL:
How to find the cheapest flights from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Glasgow
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Cardiff Airport to Glasgow is ج.م. 3,568. The cheapest price for a return flight is ج.م. 6,882. Keep in mind fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from CWL to Glasgow if you book early. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird discounts.
Getting cheap tickets from Cardiff Airport to Glasgow is easy if you can be flexible with your travel dates. Check out the 'Whole month' function to see the lowest prices across each month and score a great deal.
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Airports in Glasgow
Glasgow International Airport (GLA)
Glasgow International Airport (GLA) to central Glasgow is approximately 14 kilometres. It'll take you about 15 minutes to get to the centre driving.
It'll take around 33 minutes to get there by public transport.
Consider staying in a hotel near GLA if you're taking a late flight from Cardiff Airport to Glasgow. Select one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK)
As soon as your flight from Cardiff Airport to Glasgow has landed, you can get to the city centre in around 38 minutes by car. Central Glasgow is approximately 48 kilometres from Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK).
Travelling by public transport will take approximately 53 minutes.
You'll find some great places to call home for the night near PIK. Kick back and get cosy after your flight from CWL to Glasgow at one of these well-located options:
Best time to go to Glasgow
June is the most popular month to hop on a flight from Cardiff Airport to Glasgow while April is the quietest. To work out the best time to go to Glasgow, consider the pace you like to travel at.
When booking your flight from Cardiff Airport to Glasgow, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Glasgow, with the temperature ranging from 9ºC to 20ºC.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, lock in a cheap flight from CWL to Glasgow in January when temperatures average between -1ºC and 7ºC.
More about Glasgow
After locking in your flight from Cardiff Airport to Glasgow, think about where you'll stay in this city. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Glasgow:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be difficult to know where to begin. Glasgow Cathedral, Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum and Riverside Museum are major attractions which should be on any well-planned Glasgow itinerary.
Complete your Glasgow trip with a car rental
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