Travelling from Glasgow to Norfolk International Airport (ORF): What you need to know
There are a couple of airports you can start your trip from in Glasgow. Explore your options departing from Glasgow International Airport (GLA) or Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK) when reserving your flight from Glasgow to Norfolk International Airport (ORF).
The timezone in Norfolk is UTC-4, which is four hours behind Glasgow. Norfolk International Airport is located in Norfolk.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your flight from Glasgow to ORF. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
If you're jetting off during a bank holiday or other peak period, give yourself more time. Get there two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Lines at security and check-in will be longer.
Airports in Glasgow
Glasgow International Airport (GLA)
Located around 14 kms (9 miles) from central Glasgow, GLA can be reached in about 15 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport takes roughly 35 minutes.
Want a leisurely start to your trip? Stay near Glasgow International Airport. Whether you're catching an early flight from Glasgow to Norfolk International Airport or aren't a fan of being rushed, these hotels offer the perfect solution:
Of all flights leaving Glasgow International Airport, 70.07% touch down on time at their destination.
Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK)
You can get to PIK from the centre of Glasgow in approximately 40 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The ride on public transport takes roughly 55 minutes to travel the 48 kms (30 miles) or so.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before catching your Glasgow to ORF flight? Relax in a hotel near Glasgow Prestwick Airport before your trip officially begins. These stays have a room with your name on it:
Glasgow Prestwick Airport has an on-time performance rate of 76.7%. This figure sheds light on how often flights that leave from this airport reach their destination on schedule.
About Norfolk International Airport (ORF)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Glasgow to Norfolk International Airport. Get comfy at one of these accommodation options near ORF instead:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Norfolk International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Dollar, Budget or Hertz and explore beyond Norfolk's main sights.
To get the best deal, book your ride around three weeks ahead of your Glasgow to Norfolk International Airport flight.
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Getting from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to central Norfolk
From Norfolk International Airport, central Norfolk is around 12 miles away. It takes about 20 minutes to get to the city centre by car.
Travelling by public transport will take you roughly 1 hour 20 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Glasgow to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)
£444 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Glasgow to Norfolk International Airport. Return flights start at £611. These fares may change based on demand and availability.
Booking early is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Glasgow to ORF. Fares tend to rise as seats fill up, so the closer you get to departure, the more it could cost you.
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The best time to fly from Glasgow to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)
August is the most popular month for flights from Glasgow to Norfolk International Airport (ORF). Plan your visit to Norfolk in April for a more low-key escape.
Book a Glasgow to ORF plane ticket departing in July if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Norfolk to range from 21ºC (70ºF) to 31ºC (88ºF).
January has temperatures of between -1ºC (30ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Glasgow to Norfolk International Airport around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Norfolk
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best stays in Norfolk right here. Explore these options after you've booked your flight from Glasgow to Norfolk International Airport:
You'll find plenty of awesome things to do in Norfolk when you're ready to sightsee. Kick things off at USS Wisconsin followed by Martin Luther King Jr Memorial and The Chrysler Museum Glass Studio.
Explore more of the United States
Baltimore is just one of the many places in the United States waiting to be explored after you've experienced Norfolk. Around 274 kms (170 miles) away to the north, popular attractions include Baltimore Aquarium, National Aquarium and Washington Monument and Mount Vernon Place.
Washington DC is another favourite destination in the United States and is around 241 kms (150 miles) north of Norfolk. No trip is complete without a visit to Smithsonian, Lincoln Memorial and The White House.