Travelling from Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (HYD) to Glasgow: what you need to know
Rajiv Gandhi International Airport is located in Hyderabad. Following the UTC+0 timezone, Glasgow is five hours 30 minutes behind Hyderabad.
For stress-free travel, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. That way, you can comfortably catch your HYD to Glasgow flight.
You can expect bigger queues in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will give you plenty of time for security and boarding.
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to break up your trip and perhaps even explore another city. When browsing for plane tickets from HYD to Glasgow, uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Top options include:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
HYD is around 19 kms (12 miles) from central Hyderabad. If you're catching a cab, driving or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the journey time to be around 1 hour 50 minutes.
Want a relaxed start to your travels? Stay near HYD. Whether you have an early flight from Rajiv Gandhi International Airport to Glasgow or don't want departure day to feel hectic, these hotels are just the thing:
Of all flights departing from Rajiv Gandhi International Airport, 73.37% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
How to find the cheapest flights from Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (HYD) to Glasgow
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Rajiv Gandhi International Airport to Glasgow flight is £208. The cheapest price for a return flight is £466. Keep in mind fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Booking in advance is often the key to finding a cheap flight from HYD to Glasgow. Prices tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more expensive your ticket may be.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the cheapest price across every month when searching for a Rajiv Gandhi International Airport to Glasgow ticket.
Picking up a cheap flight from HYD to Glasgow is easy with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic notifications and we'll notify you when a cheaper option becomes available.
Tailor your trip with filters. Select your arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Rajiv Gandhi International Airport to Glasgow.
Airports in Glasgow
Glasgow International Airport (GLA)
Glasgow International Airport (GLA) to central Glasgow takes around 15 minutes by car. The centre is roughly 14 kms (9 miles) away.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Rajiv Gandhi International Airport to Glasgow. Reserve one of these accommodation options near GLA instead:
Grab a Glasgow International Airport rental car and explore Glasgow and beyond with your own set of wheels. Green Motion, Drivalia and Alamo are popular providers to choose from here.
Secure the lowest price by booking your ride from Glasgow International Airport around three weeks before your flight from HYD to Glasgow.
Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK)
Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK) is about 48 kms (30 miles) from the centre of Glasgow. Once you've disembarked your flight from Rajiv Gandhi International Airport to Glasgow, it'll take you around 40 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
If you're travelling on public transport, it'll take around 55 minutes.
Hang up the 'Do not disturb' sign and rest at a hotel close to PIK. Here are a few options where you can put your feet up after your HYD to Glasgow flight:
No time to waste? The fastest way to get to where you're going is with a Glasgow Prestwick Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Europcar, Keddy By Europcar or Arnold Clark and be off and running.
Snap up the best price by securing your ride from PIK two weeks in advance. You'll also have access to a greater selection of vehicles.
Best time to go to Glasgow
Carefully consider your trip dates before locking in your flight from Rajiv Gandhi International Airport to Glasgow. The city comes alive during high season, but prices are generally higher and major attractions can be busy. Plan your trip to Glasgow in the low season if you prefer a quieter vibe.
Book a Rajiv Gandhi International Airport to Glasgow plane ticket with a departure in July if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 9ºC (48ºF) to 20ºC (68ºF).
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from HYD to Glasgow in January when temperatures average between -1ºC (30ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF).
More about Glasgow
Once you've booked your flight from Rajiv Gandhi International Airport to Glasgow, choose a hotel that puts you right where the action is. Make one of these options your base for exploring Glasgow:
All great holidays should include some sightseeing. Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum, Glasgow Cathedral and Riverside Museum are essential stops on your Glasgow itinerary.
Explore more of United Kingdom
Birmingham is just one of the many places in United Kingdom waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Glasgow. Around 402 kms (250 miles) away to the south-east, popular attractions include Cadbury World, The Library of Birmingham and National Sea Life Centre.
Cardiff is another sought-after destination in United Kingdom and is around 499 kms (310 miles) south of Glasgow. No trip is complete without visiting Cardiff Castle, Bute Park and Cardiff Bay.
