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Glasgow airport
Everything you need to know about Glasgow airport
Glasgow airport is Scotland's main terminal for long-haul flights, with more than 40 airlines serving over 80 destinations worldwide.
If you're flying to or from Glasgow airport, we've all the information you need right here, from how to get there to what to pack.
Facilities at Glasgow airport - shopping, food and drink
There's plenty to keep you occupied at the terminal, including lots of restaurants and bars, play areas, baby changing rooms, an exclusive lounge, car parking and even a vantage point where children can watch the planes landing and taking off.
Getting to Glasgow airport
Glasgow airport is about eight miles from the city centre. If you are coming by car it is about 20 minutes from junction 28 of the M8. For detailed directions visit our directions page.
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Glasgow airport by rail
The nearest train station to Glasgow airport is Paisley Gilmour Street, which is just one mile from the terminal and easily reached by taxi or bus. There are direct rail services from Paisley Gilmour Street to Glasgow Central, Ayr and Clyde coast destinations. We offer rail to and from Glasgow airport. Why not check out our fantastic rail fares?
Travel bus or taxi
There are many bus services to and from Glasgow airport. All public bus services depart from the front of the terminal. There are frequent services to Glasgow city centre with many stops along the way. Glasgow airport taxis are available 24 hours a day to any destination and any distance. The taxi rank is at the front of the terminal
Glasgow hand luggage
- •Only one piece of hand luggage per person
- •Anything bought in the departures area can be taken onto the plane
- •Liquids are permitted in containers of up to 100ml
- •Maximum hand luggage size: 56cm x 45cm x 25cm
- •Liquids must fit into a transparent resealable bag no bigger than 20cm x 20cm
- •Only one bag of liquids per person
For more information about baggage restrictions including hand luggage allowance and liquid containers, see our Glasgow baggage and security page.
Glasgow airport news
New restaurant near Glasgow airport | The R34 Restaurant
People staying in airport hotels in Scotland may be pleased to know a new and exciting restaurant neighbouring Glasgow airport has opened in a stunningly renovated A-grade, art deco building.
Advance bookers make savings | Save with Advance bookings
There are tremendous savings to be had when booking in advance with Airparks at Glasgow airport. Why pay more? Save money and plan ahead.
Get out of the cold and stay before your flight
Christmas prices at for the Normandy Hotel Glasgow airport - Room with up to 15 days hotel parking from just £50