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Glasgow International Airport (GLA) Guide

Glasgow International Airport (GLA) is located south west of the city centre near the towns of Paisley and Renfrew. The airport was first opened in 1966 and currently handles around six and half million passengers a year.

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Distance from CBD

13km

Taxi

Around $27.95 to CBD

Public Transport

There are direct buses and trains that run to and from Glasgow Airport. The Paisley Gilmour St train station is located just over 1km from the airport and can be reached by bus. From there, eight trains run each hour from the station to Glasgow Central.

Car Hire

Car hire desks are located in the arrivals hall of the airport. Companies include Alamo, Avis, Budget, Europcar, Hertz and National Car Rental. You can book your car online to guarantee availability.

 

Check-in

Check-in zones are located on the ground floor in the main terminal building and adjacent to the terminal in T2.

Money Exchange

Money exchange facilities and ATMs can be found before and after security control. Pre-purchase British Pounds in the form of cash or a MasterCard Cash Passport from Travel Money OZ.

Business Services

Glasgow Airport has a business centre complete with meeting rooms and catering menus. A skylounge Business Wing featuring business suites is also available on site.

Internet Access

Wi-fi and broadband-connected terminals are available throughout the terminal for a fee.

Family Facilities

There are three baby change rooms in Glasgow Airport; one on the first floor after security, one after security in international departures and one in the international baggage reclaim hall. A play area for international passengers is located after security on the international pier.

Baggage

Glasgow Airport has a left baggage facility in the check-in hall on the ground floor. A lost property office is located on the ground floor of the domestic arrivals hall.

Airline Lounges

Glasgow Airport has two British Airways Executive lounges and one pre-book lounge operated by skylounge. To pre-book access to the skylounge, talk to your Flight Centre consultant.

The following major airlines have first class and business class lounges at Glasgow:

British Airways - British Airways First Class and Club World passengers are free to enjoy the Galleries Club Lounge at Gate 18. Take a seat to watch the TV or read the daily newspaper and enjoy a range of complimentary food and beverages including snacks, wine, beer and spirits. Free Wi-fi is also available.

As Scotland's largest city, Glasgow Airport is serviced by a range of airlines. The following airlines reach Glasgow Airport. Don't see the airline you are looking for? Talk to a consultant to book your Glasgow flights with your preferred airline.

The following airlines reach Glasgow. Don't see the airline you are looking for? Talk to a consultant to book your Glasgow flights with your preferred airline.

International
Aer Lingus EI
British Airways BA
Emirates Airlines EK
Virgin Atlantic VS

There are a number of hotels located in close proximity to Glasgow Airport. To book your Glasgow Airport accommodation, search below or view more accommodation options.

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