Glasgow International Airport
Glasgow International Airport is Scotland’s busiest airport and the fifth biggest in the United Kingdom. It serves 8.7 million passengers per year with 100,000 air movements. There are 60 airlines using the airport which fly to over 80 destinations. The airports designation is GLA and it caters for both scheduled and charter flights. Amsterdam is its most popular international connection and many of the Spanish holiday resorts are also amongst the top ten destinations. The regular daily service by Emirates to Dubai has opened up good connections to the Middle East and beyond to the Far East, the Indian sub-continent and Africa. In the past the airport has been locally referred to as
In the past Glasgow International Airport has been referred to as Glasgow Abbotsinch Airport to distinguish it from Glasgow Prestwick Airport. Prestwick is some 30 miles from Glasgow. Glasgow International is both closer to central Glasgow and larger.
Where is Glasgow International Airport?
Glasgow International Airport is located 8 miles(13 kms) west of Glasgow on the M8 motorway . Only 20 minutes drive from central Glasgow and few minutes from Paisley its easy to park at any of the three car parks or to hire a car.
Our Getting to Glasgow International Airport has maps to show you how to get to the airport.
Our Glasgow International Airport by Bus and Train explains the good public transport links with coach and bus services as well as the options using the railways.
Parking at Glasgow International Airport
Glasgow International Airport has 3 short stay car parks operated by NCP and one official long stay car park operated by NCP Flightpath. As with many large airports customers also have the option of using a variety of off-site car parks as well as ‘meet and greet’ services. All car parks operate a discount scheme for those prepared to book in advance. Glasgow International Airport Car Parks for a full list of parking options.
Airlines
Glasgow International Airport is served by a number of scheduled and charter airlines as well package holiday providers. Glasgow International Airport Airlines and Terminals for a full list of airlines and destinations.
Helpful Airport Guides
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