Flying from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Glasgow: what you need to know
Zurich Airport is located in Zurich. Based in the UTC+0 timezone, Glasgow is 1 hour behind Zurich.
To ensure you catch your flight from ZRH to Glasgow, leave enough time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
During popular months like July, it's wise to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're travelling during high season in general.
You can visit United Kingdom for tourism purposes without a visa if you have a passport from Switzerland. But before reserving your cheap tickets from Zurich Airport to Glasgow, make sure you have the latest information. Visa rules are subject to change, and you may require some documentation if your trip is for business or other reasons.
ZRH is about 13 kilometres from central Zurich. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 19 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 1 hour and 35 minutes.
In search of a convenient hotel close to ZRH? If you're catching an early flight from Zurich Airport to Glasgow, these stays will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
How to find the cheapest flights from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Glasgow
P2,924 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Zurich Airport to Glasgow. For a return flight on this route, the best price is P7,597. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares can change.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from ZRH to Glasgow if you book early. Airlines often have some great early bird deals.
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Airports in Glasgow
Glasgow International Airport (GLA)
Glasgow International Airport (GLA) to the centre of Glasgow takes about 15 minutes by car. It's approximately 14 kilometres away.
Travelling to the centre by public transport takes around 33 minutes.
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Zurich Airport to Glasgow. Check in to one of these accommodation options near GLA instead:
Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK)
Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK) is about 48 kilometres from the centre of Glasgow. Once you've disembarked your flight from Zurich Airport to Glasgow, it'll take you around 38 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
Travelling by public transport will take approximately 53 minutes.
Place the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and relax at a hotel close to PIK. Here are a few options where you can settle in after your flight from ZRH to Glasgow:
Best time to go to Glasgow
It's time to choose your trip dates for your flight from Zurich Airport to Glasgow. June is the busiest month to visit Glasgow. If you like a quieter atmosphere, go in April.
The warmest month in Glasgow is July, with temperatures ranging between 9ºC and 20ºC. Book your flights from Zurich Airport to Glasgow in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
Look for cheap flights from ZRH to Glasgow in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -1ºC and 7ºC on average.
More about Glasgow
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Glasgow right here. Browse these hotels as soon as you've locked in your flight from Zurich Airport to Glasgow:
All great journeys should include some sightseeing. Glasgow Cathedral, Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum and Riverside Museum are essential stops on your Glasgow itinerary.
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