Glasgow airport (GLA)
Location details, contact information, airlines, departure and arrival flight status, transportation, facilities and services, parking, special passenger amenities, nearby hotels and answers to passengers' frequently asked questions.
Passenger Guide
Glasgow Airport, opened on May 2, 1966, is the largest in Scotland and one of the busiest in the United Kingdom. It operates domestic flights and international destinations within Europe, Northern Africa, the Middle East, North America and the Caribbean.
Official Website: glasgowairport.com
Number of Terminals - 2 - Main Terminal and Terminal 2, open 24 hours a day and connected through a covered walkway.
Annual passenger traffic: 6.5 million passengers went through it in 2022.
Tel: +44 344 481 5555 - FACEBOOK
Information centre in the Domestic Arrivals area. There is also a telephone to request help on the first floor and volunteers throughout the enclosure to provide assistance.
Location
The airport is located 13 km (8 miles) to the west of Glasgow.
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Car rental counters are located next to the Domestic Arrivals area.
- Avis (Tel +44 344 544 6003 - 7:00 am to 10:30 pm)
- Budget (Tel +44 344 544 4604 - 7:00 am to 10:30 pm)
- Dollar/Thrifty (Tel +44 141 848 5002 - 7:00 am to 11:00 pm)
- Enterprise/Alamo/National (Tel +44 141 413 4000 - 7:00 am to 11:00 pm)
- Europcar (Tel +44 371 384 1079 - weekdays from 7:00 am to 8:00 pm, Saturdays and Sundays from 8:00 am to 8:00 pm)
- Hertz (Tel +44 843 309 3031 - Monday to Friday from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm)
- Sixt (Tel +44 207 018 8246 - 7:00 am to 11:00 pm)
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Parking services at Glasgow airport (GLA)
There are several parking areas on the premises, with cameras and security personnel. In front of the main terminal, there is also a passenger drop-off and pick-up area which is free of charge for 15 minutes for electric vehicles. More information: Tel +44 345 050 7080. Fares
Long Stay - For long stays, with courtesy buses every 10-15 min. The first 30 min. are free of charge.
Car Parks 1 & 2 - Short stay sectors within walking distance of the terminal, with valet parking.
FastTrack - Situated on level 2 of car park 2, with access to a priority lane at the security checkpoint.
Facilities for passengers with special needs
Adapted toilets, lifts, induction loops for the hearing impaired, adequate signage and designated parking spaces. Notify your airline or travel agent of your particular needs at least 48 hours before your arrival. More information: Tel +44 141 842 7700.
Latest updates: April 21, 2023
