# GLA — Glasgow Airport > Machine-readable reference for GLA. Single-airport scope. Re-fetch when content_generated_at changes. Canonical: https://airport.flights/airport/gla HTML page: https://airport.flights/airport/gla Markdown alt: https://airport.flights/airport/gla.md JSON: https://airport.flights/api/airport/GLA.json (includes live arrivals + weather) Sitemap: https://airport.flights/sitemap-airports.xml Last refreshed: 2026-06-12T07:07:06.229+00:00 --- ## Identity - Name: Glasgow Airport - IATA: GLA - ICAO: EGPF - City: Glasgow - Country: GB (GB) - Timezone: Europe/London - Distance from city: 11 km (7 mi) west of Glasgow city centre - Runways: 1 - Terminals: 2 - Annual passengers: 8.06M - Official website: https://www.glasgowairport.com ## Overview Welcome Stepping into Glasgow Airport feels more like entering a cozy regional hub than a bustling big-city gateway. Situated 11 km west of the city center, GLA offers a swift curb-to-gate transition. However, it’s not immune to peak-time crowding, particularly during busy holiday periods. Yet, what stands out is its distinctively Scottish charm, prominently displayed in the local bar culture and surprisingly appealing pub cuisine. At a glance Handling over 8 million passengers annually, GLA sports two terminals: Terminal 1, which houses major airlines like Aer Lingus and British Airways, and Terminal 2, mainly catering to low-cost carriers like Ryanair. Despite its modest size, GLA touches on essentials with over 20 dining spots and 16 shops, from Greggs to World Duty Free, providing a range of necessities before departure. Terminals & layout Terminal 1 is the core, where most facilities reside, including eateries like The Sandpiper and large duty-free outlets. Terminal 2 is less hectic, often serving budget airlines. Connecting these terminals is a pedestrian walkway, a quieter zone useful for taking a break or making phone calls away from busy terminals. Getting to and from the… ## Terminals (2) - **Main Terminal** — airlines: Aer Lingus, Air France, British Airways, easyJet, Emirates, KLM, Loganair URL: https://airport.flights/airport/gla/terminals/1 - **Terminal 2** — airlines: Ryanair URL: https://airport.flights/airport/gla/terminals/2 ## Dining (21) - **Barburrito** — 1 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/gla/restaurants/barburrito-1 - **Burger King** — 1 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/gla/restaurants/burger-king-1 - **Costa Coffee** — 1 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/gla/restaurants/costa-coffee-1 - **EAT** — 1 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/gla/restaurants/eat-1 - **Frankie and Benny's** — 1 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/gla/restaurants/frankie-and-benny-s-1 - **Greggs** — 1 · Local · Bakery · $ · Open 24 hours URL: https://airport.flights/airport/gla/restaurants/greggs-1 - **Ground Espresso** — 1 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/gla/restaurants/ground-espresso-1 - **Harvest Market** — 1 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/gla/restaurants/harvest-market-1 - **Jamie's Italian** — 1 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/gla/restaurants/jamie-s-italian-1 - **M&S Food to Go** — 1 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/gla/restaurants/m-s-food-to-go-1 - **Mozzapizza** — 1 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/gla/restaurants/mozzapizza-1 - **Pret A Manger** — 1 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/gla/restaurants/pret-a-manger-1 - **Starbucks** — 1 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/gla/restaurants/starbucks-1 - **Subway** — 1 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/gla/restaurants/subway-1 - **Tennent's Bar** — 1 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/gla/restaurants/tennent-s-bar-1 - **The Beardmore Bar and Restaurant** — 1 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/gla/restaurants/the-beardmore-bar-and-restaurant-1 - **The Restaurant** — 2 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/gla/restaurants/the-restaurant-2 - **The Sanderling** — 1 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/gla/restaurants/the-sanderling-1 - **The Sandpiper** — 1 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/gla/restaurants/the-sandpiper-1 - **WHSmith Café** — 1 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/gla/restaurants/whsmith-cafe-1 - **World Duty Free Bar** — 1 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/gla/restaurants/world-duty-free-bar-1 ## Lounges (12) - **Aspire Lounge** — 1 · access: Terminal 1, pay-in and Priority Pass URL: https://airport.flights/airport/gla/lounges/aspire-lounge-1 - **British Airways Lounge** — 1 · access: British Airways Gold or Silver members · Reported closing at 17:00 on some days; exact daily schedule not fully documented[1][2] URL: https://airport.flights/airport/gla/lounges/british-airways-lounge-1 - **Emirates Lounge** — 1 · access: Emirates passengers URL: https://airport.flights/airport/gla/lounges/emirates-lounge-1 - **Etihad Airways Lounge** — 1 · access: Terminal 1, airline URL: https://airport.flights/airport/gla/lounges/etihad-airways-lounge-1 - **Holiday Wing Lounge** — 1 · access: Terminal 1, tour operator URL: https://airport.flights/airport/gla/lounges/holiday-wing-lounge-1 - **Jet2 Lounge** — 2 · access: Terminal 2, airline URL: https://airport.flights/airport/gla/lounges/jet2-lounge-2 - **KLM Crown Lounge** — 1 · access: Terminal 1, airline URL: https://airport.flights/airport/gla/lounges/klm-crown-lounge-1 - **Lomond Lounge** — 1 · access: Day pass · day pass: From £37 · Open daily URL: https://airport.flights/airport/gla/lounges/lomond-lounge-1 - **No1 Lounge** — 1 · access: Terminal 1, pay-in and memberships URL: https://airport.flights/airport/gla/lounges/no1-lounge-1 - **Ryanair Lounge** — 2 · access: Terminal 2, airline URL: https://airport.flights/airport/gla/lounges/ryanair-lounge-2 - **SkyLounge** — 1 · access: Terminal 1, independent lounge URL: https://airport.flights/airport/gla/lounges/skylounge-1 - **UpperDeck Lounge** — 1 · access: Day pass · day pass: From £27 (Adults), From £17 (Children) · 05:00 - 20:30 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/gla/lounges/upperdeck-lounge-1 ## Shops (16) - **Accessorize** — 1 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/gla/shops/accessorize-1 - **Boots** — 1 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/gla/shops/boots-1 - **Discover Glasgow** — 1 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/gla/shops/discover-glasgow-1 - **Greggs** — 1 · Food & Drink URL: https://airport.flights/airport/gla/shops/greggs-1 - **InMotion** — 1 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/gla/shops/inmotion-1 - **JD Sports** — 1 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/gla/shops/jd-sports-1 - **Luggage-Point** — 1 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/gla/shops/luggage-point-1 - **M&S Simply Food** — 1 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/gla/shops/m-s-simply-food-1 - **MAC Cosmetics** — 1 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/gla/shops/mac-cosmetics-1 - **Next** — 1 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/gla/shops/next-1 - **Sunglass Hut** — 1 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/gla/shops/sunglass-hut-1 - **Superdry** — 1 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/gla/shops/superdry-1 - **Travelex** — 1 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/gla/shops/travelex-1 - **WHSmith** — 1 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/gla/shops/whsmith-1 - **WHSmith** — 2 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/gla/shops/whsmith-2 - **World Duty Free** — 1 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/gla/shops/world-duty-free-1 ## Parking (13) - **Airport Park and Ride** — Off-site shuttle URL: https://airport.flights/airport/gla/parking/airport-park-and-ride - **Fast Track Parking** — Valet · £35.00/day, £245.00/week · next to terminal URL: https://airport.flights/airport/gla/parking/fast-track-parking - **Flying Scot Glasgow** — Off-site URL: https://airport.flights/airport/gla/parking/flying-scot-glasgow - **Holiday Parking** — On-site long stay URL: https://airport.flights/airport/gla/parking/holiday-parking - **Long Stay Parking** — Long stay · £15.00/day, £3.00/hr, £100.00/week · 0.5 mi URL: https://airport.flights/airport/gla/parking/long-stay-parking - **Mid Stay Parking** — Remote · £12.00/day, £3.50/hr, £80.00/week · 0.3 mi URL: https://airport.flights/airport/gla/parking/mid-stay-parking - **ParkSafe Glasgow Airport** — Off-site URL: https://airport.flights/airport/gla/parking/parksafe-glasgow-airport - **Pick Up and Drop Off Zone** — Express drop-off URL: https://airport.flights/airport/gla/parking/pick-up-and-drop-off-zone - **Short Stay Car Park 1** — Short stay · 50/day URL: https://airport.flights/airport/gla/parking/short-stay-car-park-1 - **Short Stay Car Park 2** — Short stay URL: https://airport.flights/airport/gla/parking/short-stay-car-park-2 - **SkyPort Glasgow Airport Parking** — Off-site URL: https://airport.flights/airport/gla/parking/skyport-glasgow-airport-parking - **Terminal Multi Storey Parking** — Short stay · £20.00/day, £4.00/hr, £140.00/week · next to terminal URL: https://airport.flights/airport/gla/parking/terminal-multi-storey-parking - **Valet Parking** — Valet · £30.00/day, £210.00/week · next to terminal URL: https://airport.flights/airport/gla/parking/valet-parking ## Ground transport (12) - **Black Taxi Rank** — Taxi · ≈15 min from central Glasgow in early morning (anecdotal) URL: https://airport.flights/airport/gla/transport/black-taxi-rank - **Bolt** — Rideshare URL: https://airport.flights/airport/gla/transport/bolt - **Citylink Air** — Coach service URL: https://airport.flights/airport/gla/transport/citylink-air - **Glasgow Airport Express 500** — Bus URL: https://airport.flights/airport/gla/transport/glasgow-airport-express-500 - **McGill's 600** — Bus · ו URL: https://airport.flights/airport/gla/transport/mcgill-s-600 - **McGill's 757** — Bus URL: https://airport.flights/airport/gla/transport/mcgill-s-757 - **McGill's 915** — Bus URL: https://airport.flights/airport/gla/transport/mcgill-s-915 - **Megabus M8** — Coach service URL: https://airport.flights/airport/gla/transport/megabus-m8 - **Paisley Gilmour Street Station** — Rail connection via bus or tax URL: https://airport.flights/airport/gla/transport/paisley-gilmour-street-station - **Private Hire Minicabs** — Taxi URL: https://airport.flights/airport/gla/transport/private-hire-minicabs - **ScotRail Glasgow Central Line** — Train URL: https://airport.flights/airport/gla/transport/scotrail-glasgow-central-line - **Uber** — Rideshare URL: https://airport.flights/airport/gla/transport/uber ## Insider tips - _Money_: Use the First Bus app for the Glasgow Airport Express 500 to save a few pounds compared to tourist kiosks. - _Time_: Mornings from 05:00 to 08:00 are particularly busy at security; consider off-peak travel during school holidays to avoid long waits. - _Local_: For a pint and a hearty meal, head to the airside Wetherspoon-style pub in Terminal 1 for better value than typical airport fare. - _Quiet_: The walkway between Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 offers a less crowded area for calls or settling restless children. - _Insider_: Try smaller cafés near quieter gates in Terminal 1 for shorter lines and friendlier service before boarding. - _Avoid_: Airside food and drink prices can be steep; consider dining landside where it's generally less expensive. - _Photography_: For the best runway views, head to the upper levels of the multi-storey car park, popular with aviation photographers. --- ## Live data Live arrivals, departures, and weather are not in this static reference. Fetch: - https://airport.flights/api/airport/GLA.json — JSON with current live boards + weather (12h cache) - https://airport.flights/airport/gla/arrivals — HTML page with live arrivals - https://airport.flights/airport/gla/departures — HTML page with live departures