Flying from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Glasgow: what you need to know
Edinburgh (the location of Edinburgh Airport) and Glasgow share the same timezone — UTC+0.
To avoid rushing for your EDI to Glasgow flight, leave plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Flying during a popular month such as June? Public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer lines and delays at security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
EDI is around 11 kilometres from central Edinburgh. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the journey time to be around 40 minutes.
In search of a hotel near EDI? If you're catching an early flight from Edinburgh Airport to Glasgow, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure lounge:
67.94% of flights that leave from Edinburgh Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
How to find the cheapest flights from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Glasgow
$59 is currently the best price for a one-way Edinburgh Airport to Glasgow flight. A return plane ticket starts at $214. These fares can change depending on demand and availability.
To pick up cheap flights from EDI to Glasgow, book as early as possible. Airlines tend to offer lower prices when tickets are first released.
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Airports in Glasgow
Glasgow International Airport (GLA)
The distance from Glasgow International Airport (GLA) to central Glasgow is roughly 14 kilometres. It'll take you around 15 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Getting to the centre on public transport will take you around 35 minutes.
Think about booking a hotel close to GLA if you're coming in on a late flight from Edinburgh Airport to Glasgow. Settle into one of these accommodation options and make your first night all about rest:
Travel at your own pace with a Glasgow International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Green Motion, Drivalia or Alamo and venture far and wide through Glasgow and beyond.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your ride from Glasgow International Airport about three weeks ahead of your flight from EDI to Glasgow.
Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK)
The centre of Glasgow is around 48 kilometres from Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK). After your flight from Edinburgh Airport to Glasgow has touched down and you've made your way out of the airport, the drive should be around 40 minutes.
The journey will take about 55 minutes on public transport.
You'll find some great places to rest your head close to PIK. Kick back and get cosy after your EDI to Glasgow flight at one of these perfectly located options:
Europcar, Keddy By Europcar and Arnold Clark make collecting a Glasgow Prestwick Airport rental car quick and easy. These providers are located in or around the terminal and will have you ready to go in a flash.
Snap up the best price by reserving your ride from PIK two weeks in advance. You'll also have access to a wider range of vehicles.
Best time to go to Glasgow
Plan your trip to Glasgow in peak season if you want a lively atmosphere, but remember that hotel prices tend to be higher. Alternatively, book flights from Edinburgh Airport to Glasgow in the low season when prices are cheaper and it's not as busy.
Before booking an Edinburgh Airport to Glasgow plane ticket, think about the kind of weather you prefer. July is the warmest month in Glasgow, with temperatures ranging from 9ºC (48ºF) to 20ºC (68ºF).
January has average temperatures of between -1ºC (30ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF). Search for a cheap ticket from EDI to Glasgow around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Glasgow
After booking your flight from Edinburgh Airport to Glasgow, choose a hotel that combines comfort with a great location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Glasgow:
Every great holiday has to include a little sightseeing. Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum, Glasgow Cathedral and Riverside Museum are attractions you won't want to skip in Glasgow.
Explore more of United Kingdom
Glasgow is easy to fall in love with, 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 keep you on the go. Start with leading sights like Cadbury World, The Library of Birmingham and National Sea Life Centre.
If you're eager to discover another well-known destination in United Kingdom, consider Cardiff, about 499 kilometres south of Glasgow. Cardiff Castle, Bute Park and Cardiff Bay are highlights.
