Flying from Fort Lauderdale to Glasgow: what you need to know
Planning your holiday begins with working out where you'll fly out of in Fort Lauderdale. Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) is the city's main airport, so check out your options for booking a flight from Fort Lauderdale to Glasgow jetting off from here.
Glasgow International Airport (GLA) and Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK) are Glasgow's major entry points.
For hassle-free travel, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably catch your flight from Fort Lauderdale to Glasgow.
Flying during a peak month such as July? Major public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer queues and delays at security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
If you hold a passport from United States and want to travel to United Kingdom for tourism purposes, you won't need a visa. However, entry and visa requirements may differ based on the reason for your trip and are subject to change. For the latest information, check with your destination's nearest embassy or consulate before reserving a cheap flight from Fort Lauderdale to Glasgow.
Flying from Fort Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL)
Whether you're eager to discover another city as part of your journey or just take a break, we make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To compare your options taking off from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Pearson International Airport (YYZ) is a stop you can make during your flight from Fort Lauderdale to Glasgow.
Travelling from central Fort Lauderdale to FLL takes about 27 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a cab, you'll cover the 8 kilometres in 15 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Catching an early flight from Fort Lauderdale to Glasgow? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these stays close to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport:
Arriving in Glasgow
Glasgow International Airport (GLA)
Glasgow International Airport (GLA) is around 14 kilometres from central Glasgow. With your own car rental or in a cab, the drive is around 15 minutes.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 33 minutes.
If you're arriving on a late flight from Fort Lauderdale to Glasgow, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these hotels near GLA:
Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK)
Central Glasgow is approximately 48 kilometres from Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK). After your flight from Fort Lauderdale to Glasgow has touched down and you've made your way out of the airport, the drive should take about 38 minutes.
If you're catching public transport, it'll take about 53 minutes.
There are some cosy stays to drop your things at near PIK. Unwind after your flight from Fort Lauderdale to Glasgow at any of these perfectly located options:
How to find the cheapest flights from Fort Lauderdale to Glasgow
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Fort Lauderdale to Glasgow is ر.ق. 836. For a return flight on this route, the best price is ر.ق. 2,390. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from Fort Lauderdale to Glasgow, book ahead. Airlines typically offer lower prices when flights are first released.
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Best time to go to Glasgow
June is the busiest month for flights from Fort Lauderdale to Glasgow. To escape the crowds, head to Glasgow in April.
Book your flight from Fort Lauderdale to Glasgow for July if you'd like to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Glasgow to range from 9ºC to 20ºC.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Fort Lauderdale to Glasgow in January when temperatures average between -1ºC and 7ºC.
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 options as soon as you've locked in your flight from Fort Lauderdale to Glasgow:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be tricky to know where to start. Glasgow Cathedral, Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum and Riverside Museum are major attractions which should be on every Glasgow itinerary.
Complete your Glasgow trip with a car rental
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