Glasgow Flights and Travel Guide

On the River Clyde on Scotland's west central lowlands, Glasgow is one of Europe's great cities, and one of the most beautiful. An economic powerhouse in the 19th century, Glasgow was built on wealth and innovation. Its Victorian architecture is magnificent. Many buildings were designed by local architects Charles Rennie Mackintosh and Alexander Thomson, built to express Glasgow's standing as the British Empire's second city. That one building, Templeton's Carpet Factory, was designed to resemble the Doge's Palace in Venice, gives some idea of how wonderful this city is.

Visitors arriving on cheap flights to Glasgow will discover that the city's cultural offerings are every bit as impressive as its buildings. There are 13 museums, all offering free admission, exhibiting everything from medieval tapestries to 1950s trams.

Saving on admission fees will mean there is more money to be spent on another great Scottish passion - going out. Glaswegans are gregarious and the pubs of the city are lively year round. They also have a passion for shopping. After London, Glasgow is the UK's largest retail centre.

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Glasgow Climate

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When to Fly to Glasgow

Peak Season:
Most visitors take cheap flights to Glasgow during the summer months. This is when the most popular attractions will have extended opening times and although good weather is not guaranteed, this is the mildest time of the year to visit.

Off Season:
Winter is generally the off season, especially the weeks following Hogmanay.

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Getting Downtown Glasgow

Travellers who have just landed on cheap flights to Glasgow have several options for getting downtown. There are regular bus services (Service 500 Arriva's Glasgow Flyer) from Glasgow Airport to the city centre. The journey takes approximately 25 minutes. Charter coaches operate from the short stay coach park on Bute Road beside international arrivals.

Rail tickets from Glasgow Airport to Glasgow Central station, via Paisley Gilmour Street station, can be purchased from the SPT Travel Centre on the ground floor of the terminal building, next to domestic arrivals.

Metered taxis are available 24/7. There are several options for car rental.

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Getting Around Glasgow

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Glasgow Insider Information

• The centre of the city is the heart of the shopping district. Buchanan Street, Argyle Street and Sauchiehall Street offer high-end and high-street fashion while the Merchant City area is more boutiquey.
• Glasgow has its fair share of festivals. There are musical festivals (Celtic, Jazz, Piping, Orchestra), comedy festivals and theatre festivals, and, of course, Glasgow's Hogmanay that takes place between November and January. A highlight of Hogmanay is Shindig, a weekend of music and dancing in celebration of St Andrew, Scotland's patron saint.
• Art Nouveau artist and architect Charles Rennie Mackintosh has left his best work throughout the city. The School of Art is considered his masterpiece combining Mackintosh's love of nature with his travels to Europe. His work on the "art tearooms", which he did at the behest of Catherine (Kate) Cranston, a local businesswoman, can be best seen at the Willow Tearooms in Sauchiehall Street.
• Sports-mad visitors landing on cheap flights to Glasgow will make for a Celtic/Rangers game at Parkhead or Ibrox. Games between Glasgow Rangers FC and Glasgow Celtic FC are a hard-fought affair. Firhill is home to Partick Thistle FC. The Scottish Football Museum is at Hampden Park, home to the Scotland national team.

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Glasgow Airports

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