Flying from Atlanta to Glasgow International Airport (GLA): What you need to know
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) is Atlanta's main airport. Check out your options for reserving a flight from Atlanta to Glasgow International Airport (GLA) leaving from here.
The timezone in Glasgow is UTC+0, which is four hours ahead of Atlanta. Glasgow International Airport is located in Glasgow.
To ensure you get on your flight from Atlanta to GLA, leave enough time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Delays at security and check-in are more likely if you're travelling during high season, so give yourself some extra breathing room. The recommendation for peak periods? Arrive up to four hours ahead for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Atlanta
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
We make it simple to book cheap flights from Atlanta to GLA that include a stopover. To explore all your options departing from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply pick a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Top stopovers between ATL and GLA include:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
The journey from central Atlanta to ATL takes around 1 hour 10 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a cab, you'll cover the 18 kilometres in 15 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Searching for a comfortable hotel close to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Atlanta to Glasgow International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping a quick hop from check-in:
76.64% of flights leaving from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport land at their destination on schedule.
The address for ATL is 6000 N Terminal Parkway.
About Glasgow International Airport (GLA)
Consider booking a hotel near GLA if you're catching a late flight from Atlanta to Glasgow International Airport. Select one of these accommodation options and say goodnight sooner:
Grab a Glasgow International Airport rental car and explore Glasgow and beyond with your own set of wheels. Green Motion, Drivalia and Alamo are top outlets to choose from here.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your vehicle around three weeks before your Atlanta to Glasgow International Airport flight.
Getting from Glasgow International Airport (GLA) to central Glasgow
Glasgow International Airport to the centre of Glasgow is about 11 kilometres. If you're renting a car or getting a cab, do a little research to make your trip as smooth as possible. Journey times may vary depending on the time of day and traffic conditions.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of about 35 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Atlanta to Glasgow International Airport (GLA)
$285 is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Atlanta to Glasgow International Airport. Return flights start from $765. These prices can change depending on demand.
To pick up cheap flights from Atlanta to GLA, book in advance. Airlines typically offer lower prices when flights are first released.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest Atlanta to Glasgow International Airport tickets across every month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your dates are flexible.
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The best time to fly from Atlanta to Glasgow International Airport (GLA)
June is the busiest month for flights from Atlanta to Glasgow International Airport (GLA). Visit Glasgow in April if you'd rather be there when it's quieter.
Lock in an Atlanta to GLA plane ticket departing in July if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Glasgow to range from 9ºC (48ºF) to 20ºC (68ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from Atlanta to Glasgow International Airport in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -1ºC (30ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF).
More about Glasgow
After booking your flight from Atlanta to Glasgow International Airport, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these options your base for exploring Glasgow:
There are so many things to see and do in this city, it can be tricky to know where to start. Hogmanay, Glasgow West End and Glasgow Cathedral are top sights which should feature on any well-planned Glasgow itinerary.
Explore more of the United Kingdom
Manchester is just one of the many cities in the United Kingdom waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Glasgow. Around 306 kilometres away to the south-east, top sights here include Manchester United Museum and Stadium Tour, The Homes of Football and Chinatown.
Preston is another sought-after destination in the United Kingdom and is around 257 kilometres south-east of Glasgow. No journey is complete without visiting Brockholes Nature Reserve, Avenham and Miller Parks and Japanese Garden.
