Glasgow Travel Guide

Glasgow Airport

Airport Code

GLA

Full Airport Name

Glasgow Airport

Location

The airport is located eight miles (13km) west of Glasgow, off junction 28 of the M8 motorway.

Time Zone

GMT (GMT +1 from last Sunday in March to Saturday before last Sunday in October).

Phone Number

Tel: +44 (0)870 040 0008.

Terminal Transfer

A covered walkway connects the terminals.

Ground Transport

Buses leave regularly for Glasgow, stopping off at the main railway and bus stations. The journey to the city center takes 15 to 20 minutes. There are also eight trains per hour from Paisley Gilmour Street Station to Glasgow Central Station, which is one mile from the airport and can be reached by taxi or by regular bus services from bus stop bay 1, just outside the terminal building. Taxis are available outside the terminal 24 hours a day, with only those licensed by the Renfrewshire Council allowed to operate. The taxi fare from Glasgow Airport to Glasgow city center is approximately £20-22.

Car Rental

Alamo, Avis, Europcar, Hertz and National are represented at the airport.

Airport Taxis

Taxis licensed by the Renfrewshire Council are available 24 hours a day at the taxi rank opposite the main terminal. They are obligated to meter the journey, and the approximate fare to the Glasgow City Center is £20-22.

Airport Facilities

Facilities at Glasgow Airport include ATMs, a bureau de change, a post office, and many shops, bars and restaurants. A business center in the terminal offers meeting rooms, secretarial support, telephones, fax machines and internet connectivity. There is a Relaxation Station past security offering massages, and a Skylounge with facilities for business and entertainment, which can be booked via the airport's website. Disabled facilities are good; those with special needs are advised to inform their airline or travel agent in advance. There is a multi-faith prayer room in the international arrivals terminal on the ground floor. There are no smoking facilities in the airport.

Car Parking

Short and long-term car parking is available near the terminal. The airport offers Fast Track Parking for speedy access to the terminal, located on level 2 of Car park 2. Parking can be booked in advance via the airport website.

Departure Tax

None.

Website

www.glasgowairport.com