Flying from Glasgow to Turku Airport (TKU): what you need to know
Glasgow is home to two main airports where you can set off on your adventure. Explore your options for booking a flight from Glasgow to Turku Airport (TKU) leaving from Glasgow International Airport (GLA) or Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK).
The timezone in Turku is UTC+2, which is 2 hours ahead of Glasgow. Turku Airport is located in Turku.
Leave enough time to make your flight from Glasgow to TKU. It's generally best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for longer queues in popular months such as June and other peak seasons. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
Airports in Glasgow
Glasgow International Airport (GLA)
From central Glasgow, GLA is around 9 miles away. Use navigation apps or check the official airport website to work out the best way to get there.
Need a handy hotel close to Glasgow International Airport? If you're boarding an early flight from Glasgow to Turku Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK)
On public transport, you can travel from central Glasgow to PIK in about 53 minutes. The airport is roughly 30 miles away, and getting there by car will take approximately 38 minutes.
Kick off your holiday early with an extra night away from home. Before catching your flight from Glasgow to TKU, kick back in one of these hotels close to Glasgow Prestwick Airport:
About Turku Airport (TKU)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Glasgow to Turku Airport. Stay at one of these accommodation options near TKU instead:
Getting from Turku Airport (TKU) to central Turku
From Turku Airport, Turku is approximately 6 miles away. It takes around 15 minutes to reach the centre driving.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 31 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Glasgow to Turku Airport (TKU)
The best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Glasgow to Turku Airport is £157. The cheapest price for a return flight is £269. Remember fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
It's usually best to book in advance if you want to get cheap tickets from Glasgow to TKU. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, make the most of the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the lowest price across every month when searching for your ticket from Glasgow to Turku Airport.
Set up a Price Alert for cheap tickets from Glasgow to TKU. There's no need to check every day to see if fares have dropped. We'll notify you when there's a change in price.
Play around with the filters to find your ideal trip. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Glasgow to Turku Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.
The best time to fly from Glasgow to Turku Airport (TKU)
It's time to figure out your dates for your flight from Glasgow to Turku Airport. June is the busiest month for a trip to Turku. If you like a more low-key vibe, go in December.
Lock in your flight from Glasgow to TKU for July if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Turku to range from 11ºC to 23ºC.
January has average temperatures of between -11ºC and 3ºC. Search for cheap flights from Glasgow to Turku Airport sometime then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Turku
Start your Turku trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Glasgow to Turku Airport, check out our range of accommodation options including:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be difficult to know where to begin. Turku Castle, Turku Cathedral and Forum Marinum Maritime Centre are leading attractions which should be on any good Turku itinerary.
Complete your Turku trip with a car rental
Shut down all those tabs and leave the hard work to us. We've also got amazing deals on car rentals in Turku once you've booked your hotel and cheap flight from Glasgow to Turku Airport. Easily compare prices in one place and drive off with the lowest rate in town.