Travelling from Perth Airport (PER) to Glasgow: what you need to know
Glasgow is eight hours behind Perth, where Perth Airport is located. Glasgow follows the UTC+0 timezone.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your PER to Glasgow flight.
Delays at check-in and security are more likely if you're travelling during high season, so give yourself even more breathing space. A good rule for peak times? Arrive up to four hours early for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.
We make it easy to book plane tickets from PER to Glasgow with a stopover. To see your options, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Next, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Popular stopovers include:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Travelling from central Perth to PER takes about 30 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a cab, you'll cover the 6 miles in 20 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Looking for a hotel near PER? If you've booked an early flight from Perth Airport to Glasgow, these accommodation options will get you from your pillow to the plane in no time:
When it comes to Perth Airport's on-time performance, data shows 73.04% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
How to find the cheapest flights from Perth Airport (PER) to Glasgow
£306 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Perth Airport to Glasgow flight. A return ticket right now is £790. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap flights from PER to Glasgow if you book in advance. Airlines often have some excellent early bird rates.
Scoring cheap tickets from Perth Airport to Glasgow is more likely if you're flexible with your dates. Try using the 'Whole month' tool to get the lowest prices throughout the month and snap up a sweet deal.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from PER to Glasgow by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when a special offer becomes available.
Tailor your flights with filters. Choose your departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Perth Airport to Glasgow.
Airports in Glasgow
Glasgow International Airport (GLA)
Glasgow International Airport (GLA) is around 9 miles from central Glasgow. If you're getting a cab or a ride-share, the drive takes roughly 15 minutes.
Travelling by public transport takes around 35 minutes.
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Perth Airport to Glasgow. Stay at one of these accommodation options near GLA instead:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Glasgow International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Green Motion, Drivalia or Alamo and explore beyond Glasgow's main sights.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your ride from Glasgow International Airport around three weeks in advance of your flight from PER to Glasgow.
Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK)
After your flight from Perth Airport to Glasgow has arrived, you can get to the city centre in around 40 minutes by car. Central Glasgow is roughly 30 miles from Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK).
You can expect the journey to take about 55 minutes on public transport.
After stepping off your PER to Glasgow flight, tuck yourself in at a hotel close to PIK. These are some comfortable options that'll help you switch to relaxation mode:
Europcar, Keddy By Europcar and Arnold Clark make collecting a Glasgow Prestwick Airport rental car easy and quick. These suppliers are located in or around the terminal and will have you behind the wheel before you know it.
Avoid potential price surges. Reserving your ride two weeks ahead of your arrival at PIK will help you save.
Best time to go to Glasgow
Before you book your flights from Perth Airport to Glasgow, consider which time of year is best for you. Peak season in Glasgow offers a lively atmosphere and plenty of things to do, while low season brings cheaper deals on hotels and fewer crowds.
The warmest month in Glasgow is July, with temperatures ranging between 9ºC (48ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF). Lock in your Perth Airport to Glasgow plane ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from PER to Glasgow in January when temperatures average between -1ºC (30ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF).
More about Glasgow
When it comes to searching 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 booked your flight from Perth Airport to Glasgow:
Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum and Glasgow Cathedral are just the start of the major attractions to add to your Glasgow to-do list. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Riverside Museum.
Explore more of United Kingdom
Glasgow is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of United Kingdom you'll want to see. About 250 miles south-east of Glasgow, a visit to Birmingham will keep your itinerary packed. Start with attractions like Cadbury World, The Library of Birmingham and National Sea Life Centre.
Around 310 miles south of Glasgow, Cardiff is another favourite stop in United Kingdom. Start your sightseeing at Cardiff Castle, Bute Park and Cardiff Bay.