Travelling from Glasgow Intl Airport (GLA) to Bristol Airport (BRS): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Glasgow Intl Airport to Bristol Airport is 1 hour 10 minutes.
Bristol's timezone is UTC+0, which is the same as Glasgow.
Choose from 16 weekly Glasgow Intl Airport to Bristol Airport flights. The 06:00 departure with easyJet is the earliest available. EasyJet operates the last service of the day at 22:00.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your GLA to BRS flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid a last-minute sprint to the gate.
You can expect longer lines during popular months like September. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
Getting to Bristol (and then discovering more of the United Kingdom!) is a snap with easyJet. This popular carrier has direct flights from Glasgow Intl Airport to Bristol Airport.
EasyJet has the highest passenger demand on this route.
EasyJet ranks as the top on-time carrier for GLA to BRS flights, with 87.65% of its services landing as scheduled.
If you'd like to split up your journey, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Glasgow Intl Airport to Bristol Airport. Here are the top stopovers between GLA and BRS:
Dublin Airport
Belfast International Airport
Belfast City Airport
Handy information about Glasgow Intl Airport (GLA)
Glasgow Intl Airport has an excellent on-time record, making delays less likely. Departures from GLA arrive on schedule 81% of the time.
Central Glasgow to Glasgow Intl Airport is around 13 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving.
You can expect a journey time of around 30 minutes on public transport.
Looking for a handy hotel near GLA? If you've booked an early flight from Glasgow Intl Airport to Bristol Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Bristol Airport (BRS)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Glasgow Intl Airport to Bristol Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near BRS instead:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Bristol Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Green Motion, Alamo or Drivalia and experience more of Bristol and beyond.
Booking your ride from Bristol Airport around four weeks ahead boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
When to fly to Bristol Airport (BRS)
September is the most popular month for flights from Glasgow Intl Airport to Bristol Airport. For smaller crowds, head to Bristol in March.
The warmest month in Bristol is July, with the temperature ranging between 11ºC (52ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF). Lock in your flights from Glasgow Intl Airport to Bristol Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
January sees average temperatures of between 0ºC (32ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF). Look for cheap tickets from GLA to BRS sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of the United Kingdom
You've visited Bristol, now it's time to explore other corners of the United Kingdom. Journey around 177 kilometres east to London to check off its top sights. From The British Museum to Westminster Abbey and Big Ben, your itinerary will be busy.
If you're interested in discovering another side of the United Kingdom, head for Manchester, about 225 kilometres north of Bristol. Manchester United Museum & Stadium Tour, The Homes of Football and Museum of Science and Industry are among its highlights.