Flying from Rome to Glasgow International Airport (GLA): what you need to know
There are a couple of main airports you can start your journey from in Rome. Explore your options leaving from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) or Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA) when planning your flight from Rome to Glasgow International Airport (GLA).
The average length of a direct flight from Rome to Glasgow International Airport is 3 hours 23 minutes.
Glasgow is 1 hour behind Rome. Glasgow International Airport is located in Glasgow, which operates on the UTC+0 timezone.
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) to Glasgow International Airport (GLA) is the most popular route. There are 3 direct weekly departures to pick from. If you prefer starting your day later, hop on the last flight with Jet2 at 13:10. Opt for the first FCO to GLA departure with Jet2 at 11:55 if you want to get going earlier.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Be at the airport with enough time to board your flight from Rome to GLA.
Flying during a peak time like August? Public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer lines at security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Rome
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
You can jump on a direct flight from Rome to Glasgow International Airport (GLA) departing from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO).
Jet2 is a popular airline that offers direct flights from Rome to Glasgow International Airport jetting out of FCO.
Consider adding a stopover to possibly find a cheaper flight from Rome to GLA. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO). Take a break from travelling at one of these popular options:
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Vaclav Havel Airport Prague Airport (PRG)
The distance from central Rome to FCO is around 32 kilometres. Use travel apps like Google Maps for the best route, whether you're driving or taking public transport.
Catching an early flight from Rome to Glasgow International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these stays near Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport:
Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA)
Looking for more options for a direct flight from Rome to Glasgow International Airport (GLA)? Browse the fares departing from Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA).
Get on your direct flight from Rome to GLA with Jet2. This is one of the main carriers flying this route out of CIA.
Visit family or friends or just take a moment to recharge with a stopover. If you'd like to split up your flight from Rome to Glasgow International Airport, here's where you can stop when leaving from Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Airport (AMS)
Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
CIA is around 18 kilometres from central Rome. It takes 42 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour and 39 minutes.
Get your holiday started early with an additional night away from home. Before your flight from Rome to GLA, take things easy in one of these hotels close to Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport:
About Glasgow International Airport (GLA)
Consider booking a hotel near GLA if you're catching a late flight from Rome to Glasgow International Airport. Select one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Getting from Glasgow International Airport (GLA) to central Glasgow
Glasgow International Airport is approximately 14 kilometres from central Glasgow. With your own car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is around 15 minutes.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 33 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Rome to Glasgow International Airport (GLA)
$110 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Rome to Glasgow International Airport. Return flights start from $263. Prices are subject to change based on availability and may vary at the time of booking.
Book 8 months before you want to fly. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find flight tickets from Rome to GLA.
You'll snag the biggest savings on your tickets from Rome to Glasgow International Airport by travelling in May. Take it one step further and use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the cheapest day to fly.
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The best time to fly from Rome to Glasgow International Airport (GLA)
June is the most popular month to hop on a flight from Rome to Glasgow International Airport while April is the quietest. To work out the ideal time to go to Glasgow, consider your preferred travel pace and style.
Think about the kind of weather that'll work with your plans for Glasgow. The warmest month is July. Lock in your flights from Rome to GLA during then and you can expect temperatures of between 9ºC and 20ºC.
January has average temperatures of between -1ºC and 7ºC. Search for cheap flights from Rome to Glasgow International Airport sometime then if you like cooler conditions.
More about Glasgow
After locking in your flight from Rome to Glasgow International Airport, think about where you'd like to stay in this city. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Glasgow:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be tricky to work out where to start. Glasgow Cathedral, Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum and Riverside Museum are top attractions which should feature on any good Glasgow itinerary.
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