Glasgow Airport is the eighth busiest airport in the UK. In 2014 it served around 7.7 million passengers. It is the main transatlantic and direct long-haul entry airport into Scotland, and the country’s second busiest airport after Edinburgh. It serves over 100 international destinations, with around 26 passenger airlines currently flying services from the airport.

General Information
Most Popular Airlines
Most Popular Routes
To and From the Airport
Checking-In
Amenities
Facilities

Glasgow Airport General Information

Contact Info: +44 (0)844 481 5555
Distance from Glasgow: 7 miles
Number of airlines: Approximately 26 passenger airlines
Number of destinations served: 120
Number of terminals: 2
Number of runways: 1

To and From the Airport

Glasgow city lies about 7 miles away from the airport and can be accessed by all major forms of public transport.

Rail
Bus and Coach
Taxis
Uber
Parking Fees

Rail

If you are travelling by train, the nearest station to Glasgow Airport is Paisley Gilmour Street, which is connected to the airport by the McGill’s 757 bus service or a short taxi journey.

The First 500 Glasgow Shuttle drops passengers off at Glasgow Queen Street or Glasgow Central Train Stations, from where you can travel on to other destinations throughout Scotland.

Tickets can be purchased at any train station in Scotland or via the ScotRail website.

Bus and Coach

The Glasgow Shuttle is the official airport to city service. It runs every ten minutes, 24 hours a day 7 days a week. Fares for adults start at £7. You can book online or pay the driver directly.

Other shuttle options include the First 500 Glasgow Shuttle, which also departs approximately every 10 minutes for Buchanan Street Bus Station and stops at Glasgow Central Train and Glasgow Queen Street Train Stations. First 500 also operates over 100 services across greater Glasgow with direct transfers to Edinburgh via the Citylink 900 Service from Buchanan Street.

Taxis

Airport taxis operate a 24-hour, 365 day service from the rank directly outside the terminal building. Each taxi can carry up to five passengers (some can carry up to eight). All are able to take wheelchair passengers. You can reserve a taxi by calling 0141 889 1813. The cost to Glasgow city centre is around £20.

Uber

An Uber service from Glasgow Airport will cost between £13 and £18 to the city centre and should take around 20 minutes in light traffic.

Parking Fees

If you plan to drive to the airport, long stay parking fees start from £7.50 a day for a duration of 9 days or more. Short-stay options are also available. Passengers can use the online form here to determine the parking fee. There is also a meet and greet parking option available.

Checking-In

Terminal Information
Liquids
Baby Milk and Medicine
Electronic Passport Exit

Terminal Information

There are two check-in areas at Glasgow Airport. One is located in the main terminal building and and the second in T2. The main terminal building and T2 are linked and it is easy to walk from one to another, however, to save time check with your airline to see where their check-in desk is located.

Liquids

Liquids may only be carried in containers holding 100ml or less. They must be carried separately in a single plastic bag which is:

Transparent and resealable
No larger than 20cm x 20cm (8in x 8in)
Able to close properly with all the items inside

Liquids in containers over 100ml will not be permitted through security. You will need to pack them in your hold baggage instead.

Baby Milk and Medicine

If you are travelling with a baby or infant, an exception to the above rule will apply, but you can carry only what you need for your journey.
The same applies to liquid medication – you can only carry what you need during the course of your flight. All medication should be accompanied by documentary proof of authenticity, such as a prescription or letter from a doctor.
Liquid medication that is not required on the flight should be carried as hold luggage.

Electronic Passport Exit

If you have a new biometric ‘chipped’ passport, you can use the automated ePassport gates instead of having your passport checked by a Border Force officer. This means you can avoid the queues and get through passport control more quickly.

You can use the gates if you are a passport holder of a country in the European Economic Area (EEA) – including the UK – or Switzerland; and if you have the EEA chip logo on your passport.

You cannot use the gates with a national identity card. Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway are not members of the European Union (EU) but citizens of these countries have the same rights to enter, live in and work in the United Kingdom as EU citizens.

Amenities

Wi-Fi and Internet
Plug Stations and Charging
Cafés, Restaurants Bars
Lounges
Playrooms
Smoking Lounge
Prayer Rooms
Shopping and Duty Free
Sleeping Pods

Wi-Fi and Internet

Wherever you are within the terminal, you will be able to connect to free Wi-Fi for an hour. Further hours of access are charged at a £5 fee for 3 hours and £9 for 24 hours.You have to login, and your details will be saved for future visits.

In Settings, select “WiFi” and choose “Glasgow Airport” network from the list of network names. Launch your web browser and the Welcome Page will appear.

Plug Stations and Charging

Internet desks provide mobile phone charging. There are four stations and a printer located in domestic arrivals. Two stations plus a printer are located in international arrivals. Two points are located in the check-in area, and 4 points can be found in the main departure lounge air-side. In addition, there are two stations at the food court before security.

Cafés, Restaurants Bars

Eateries can be found in both terminals. For more information on dining and drinking at Glasgow Airport please click here.

Lounges

The Skylounge airport lounge offers refreshments and provides a wide range of services and entertainment including free Wi-Fi and drinks, business facilities, newspapers and magazine. The prices for access are as follows:

Adults (14 years+): £20.00
Children (two – 13 years): £8
Children under two: free

Playrooms

Glasgow Airport has an air-side Play Zone in the Departures Area. The children’s play area is located after security on the international pier near WHSmith. Puzzle tables can also be found at various locations throughout the terminal building.

Smoking Lounge

Glasgow is a smoke-free airport, although smoking is permitted in designated areas outside the terminal building. The use of electronic cigarettes indoors is also prohibited.

Prayer Rooms

The Glasgow Airport multi-faith prayer room can be found on the first floor of the departures concourse in the Priority Security corridor. It is open 24 hours a day. An Airport chaplain conducts services at various times during the week. These are announced over our public address system.

Shopping and Duty Free

Click here for more information of Glasgow Airport’s shopping opportunities including duty free.

There is also a free Shop & Collect service at participating stores in the Departure Lounge where purchases can be collected on your return. You will need to have your Shop & Collect receipt ready when collecting.

Sleeping Pods

None.

Facilities

Toilets
Showers
Assisted Travelling Through Terminals
Lost and Found
Luggage Trolleys
Nearby Hotels

Toilets

Toilets can be found throughout the terminal building and all have disabled facilities.

Baby changing facilities can be found in the following locations:

International arrivals near gate 29
In the international baggage reclaim hall
Beside the British Airways lounge
Domestic baggage reclaim
Main check in hall
At gates 1-3 and 10-11

Showers

None.

Assisted Travelling Through Terminals

If you require special assistance, you will need to pre-book this service with your airline or tour operator at least 48 hours before departure or arrival at Glasgow Airport.

Assistance will be provided free of charge to and from all arrival points to the departure gate. This includes from Car Park 1 & 2 as well as the taxi rank and bus stands.

On arrival at Glasgow Airport, passengers can use the Help Points listed below to gain assistance or head to the Special Assistance Host Desk in the Main Terminal check-in area, or go to the check-in area in T2.

Help Point Locations:

Bute Road drop off point (x3)
Off airport coach drop off point (x2)
Within Car Parks 1,2 and 3
Central forecourt bus stands
Long stay car park beside bus shelter

If you wish to check-in a mobility aid or use an airport wheelchair, you will need to request this at check-in.

Lost and Found

You can access the lost property database in real-time at airport-lostproperty.com or call 0141 848 4740 to make a query about your missing item. If the item is found, you will need to provide identification in the form of a passport or photographic driving license. All lost property will be tagged, dated and held for a period of three calendar months.

More information can be found here.

Luggage Trolleys

Glasgow Airport offers free trolleys that are readily available from points located around the Airport.

Nearby Hotels

There are a number of different Hotel near-by to Glasgow Airport.

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Airport Guide to Glasgow International (GLA)