Travelling from Istanbul to Glasgow: what you need to know
Istanbul is home to a couple of airports where you can start your adventure. Explore your options for booking a flight from Istanbul to Glasgow flying out of Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) or Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW).
When it comes to choosing where to land in Glasgow, Glasgow International Airport (GLA) and Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK) are the chief entry points.
The timezone in Glasgow is UTC+0, which is three hours behind Istanbul.
Leave enough time to catch your Istanbul to Glasgow flight. Generally, it's best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like August, you'll want to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're travelling during a peak period in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul to Glasgow
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap Istanbul to Glasgow flights if you book early. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird deals.
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Flying from Istanbul
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
We make it a breeze to book an Istanbul to Glasgow flight with a stopover. To see all your options leaving from Istanbul Ataturk Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply pick a flight with a stop long enough to see the sights of your chosen city. Popular stopovers include:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Located around 32 kilometres from the centre of Istanbul, IST can be reached in about 50 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport takes roughly 1 hour 45 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel near Istanbul Ataturk Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Istanbul to Glasgow, these stays will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
Get the most out of your holiday with a stopover on your Istanbul to Glasgow flight. Visit family or friends or tick another city off your list. Whatever you'd like to do, here's where you can stop between Sabiha Gokcen International Airport and Glasgow:
Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
Stansted Airport (STN)
Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)
You can get to SAW from central Istanbul in about 55 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions. The journey on public transport will take roughly 1 hour 30 minutes to cover the 31 kilometres or so.
It's your holiday, so why not enjoy an additional night away? Consider staying at one of these accommodation options near Sabiha Gokcen International Airport the day before your flight from Istanbul to Glasgow:
77% of flights taking off from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport make it to their destination as expected.
Arriving in Glasgow
Glasgow International Airport (GLA)
Glasgow International Airport (GLA) to central Glasgow takes around 15 minutes by car. The centre is roughly 11 kilometres away.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of about 35 minutes.
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Istanbul to Glasgow. Book one of these accommodation options near GLA instead:
Pick up a Glasgow International Airport rental car and discover Glasgow and beyond with your own set of wheels. Green Motion, Drivalia and Alamo are leading providers to choose from here.
Lock in the best rate by booking your ride from Glasgow International Airport about three weeks before your travel date.
Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK)
The centre of Glasgow is about 48 kilometres from Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK). Once your flight from Istanbul to Glasgow has landed and you've made your way through the terminal, the drive should be around 40 minutes.
If you're catching public transport, it'll take around 55 minutes.
There are some comfortable places to call home for the night near PIK. Tuck yourself in after your Istanbul to Glasgow flight at one of these well-located options:
Forget about inconvenient public transport schedules or long cab queues. Grab a Glasgow Prestwick Airport rental car and take your trip in whatever direction you choose. Check out the availability and rates from Europcar, Keddy By Europcar and Arnold Clark.
Snap up a deal by reserving your ride from PIK two weeks in advance. You can also expect to have a greater range of vehicles.
Best time to go to Glasgow
April is the quietest month for flights from Istanbul to Glasgow, while June is the busiest. Work out the best time to go to Glasgow based on whether you like a lively atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Lock in an Istanbul to Glasgow ticket departing in July if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Glasgow to range from 9ºC to 20ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between -1ºC and 7ºC. Look for cheap flights from Istanbul to Glasgow around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Glasgow
Once you've booked your flight from Istanbul to Glasgow, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Glasgow:
Glasgow Cathedral and Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum are just the start of the major attractions to add to your Glasgow itinerary. Keep the sightseeing going at Riverside Museum.
Explore more of United Kingdom
Birmingham is just one of the many places in United Kingdom waiting to be explored after you've seen Glasgow. Around 402 kilometres to the south-east, top sights here include Cadbury World, The Library of Birmingham and National Sea Life Centre.
If you want to check out another side of United Kingdom, consider Edinburgh, roughly 64 kilometres east of Glasgow. Edinburgh Castle, Arthur's Seat and National Museum of Scotland are among its highlights.