Travelling from Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK) to Toronto: what you need to know
Glasgow Prestwick Airport is located in Glasgow. Based in the UTC-4 timezone, Toronto is four hours behind Glasgow.
For stress-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your PIK to Toronto flight.
Heading away during a peak time like public or school holidays? Expect longer lines at security and check-in. To play it safe, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Whether you want to discover another city as part of your journey or just have a break, we make it easy to book plane tickets from PIK to Toronto with a stopover. To compare your options, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) is a popular stop on this route.
The journey from central Glasgow to PIK takes about 55 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a cab, you'll cover the 30 miles in 40 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Searching for a hotel close to PIK? If you're catching an early flight from Glasgow Prestwick Airport to Toronto, these accommodation options put the terminal practically at your doorstep:
When it comes to Glasgow Prestwick Airport's on-time performance, 76.7% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
How to find the cheapest flights from Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK) to Toronto
£224 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Glasgow Prestwick Airport to Toronto flight. A return ticket right now is £428. Depending on how early you book and the availability, these fares can change.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap flights from PIK to Toronto if you book early. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird rates.
The 'Whole month' search tool will show you the cheapest tickets from Glasgow Prestwick Airport to Toronto across the entire month. It's a great way to find a bargain if your travel dates are flexible.
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Airports in Toronto
Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
The distance from Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to central Toronto is roughly 17 miles. It takes around 25 minutes to reach the centre driving.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of about 50 minutes.
If you're coming in on a late flight from Glasgow Prestwick Airport to Toronto, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these hotels near YYZ:
Travel at your own speed with a Pearson International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Routes Car Rentals, Green Motion or Thrifty and find adventure across Toronto and beyond.
To secure the lowest price, book your ride from Pearson International Airport about three weeks in advance of your flight from PIK to Toronto.
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ)
The centre of Toronto is around 2 miles from Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ). After your flight from Glasgow Prestwick Airport to Toronto has landed and you've navigated your way to arrivals, the drive should be around 35 minutes.
If you're catching public transport, it'll take about 40 minutes.
There are some great places ready to welcome you near YTZ. Unwind and get cosy after your PIK to Toronto flight at any of these perfectly located options:
Hertz, National and Avis make picking up a Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport rental car quick and easy. These reliable suppliers are located in or around the terminal and will have you behind the wheel before you know it.
Avoid last-minute price surges. Reserving your ride one week before your arrival at YTZ will help you save.
Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF)
Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF) is around 65 miles from the centre of Toronto. It takes about 1 hour 15 minutes to reach the city centre by cab or ride-share once you've stepped off your flight from Glasgow Prestwick Airport to Toronto.
Public transport will get you there in about 4 hours 5 minutes.
If you don't want to travel into the centre, choose a hotel near YKF. Get settled at one of these stays after your PIK to Toronto flight:
Start your journey without worrying about how to arrive at your destination with a Region of Waterloo International Airport rental car. Book your ideal wheels with trusted companies here like Avis, Enterprise and Budget.
Booking a couple of weeks ahead of your flight from Glasgow Prestwick Airport to Toronto is always smart. Along with better deals, you'll likely have a better variety of makes and models to choose from at YKF.
Best time to go to Toronto
Plan your trip to Toronto in high season if you like a busy atmosphere, but remember that hotel prices may be higher. Alternatively, book your flights from Glasgow Prestwick Airport to Toronto during the off-season when prices are cheaper and crowds are smaller.
When booking your Glasgow Prestwick Airport to Toronto plane ticket, think about what kind of weather you prefer. July is the warmest month in Toronto, with temperatures ranging from 14ºC (57ºF) to 28ºC (82ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between -12ºC (10ºF) and 1ºC (34ºF). Search for a cheap ticket from PIK to Toronto around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Toronto
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best stays in Toronto right here. Explore these options as soon as you've locked in your flight from Glasgow Prestwick Airport to Toronto:
Royal Ontario Museum and CN Tower are a couple of leading attractions to add to your Toronto itinerary. Keep the sightseeing going at Go Tours Canada - Distillery District.
Explore more of Canada
Montreal is just one of the many cities in Canada waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Toronto. Around 310 miles away to the north-east, popular attractions include Mount Royal Park, Montreal Botanical Garden and Saint Joseph's Oratory of Mount Royal.
Ottawa is another essential stop in Canada and is around 220 miles north-east of Toronto. No trip is complete without experiencing Parliament Hill, Rideau Canal and National Gallery of Canada.
