Flying from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Glasgow: what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Glasgow and you'll be travelling for around 1 hour 35 minutes.
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is located in Amsterdam. Based in the UTC+0 timezone, Glasgow is one hour behind Amsterdam.
With 31 flights a week between the two airports, Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Glasgow International Airport (GLA) is the most popular route. KLM operates the earliest flight at 07:40. If you're eager to make the most of your day before jetting off, the latest departure from AMS to GLA is with KLM at 22:40.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your AMS to Glasgow flight. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
If you're jetting off during a bank holiday or another peak period, give yourself more time. A good general rule is two hours before domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Queues at check-in and security will be longer.
You can book a direct Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Glasgow ticket. Start your trip at AMS and end it at Glasgow International Airport (GLA).
KLM is a well-known airline that operates direct flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Glasgow.
Consider adding a stopover to potentially find a cheaper flight ticket from AMS to Glasgow. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' during your search. Break up your journey by stopping at one of these connection hubs:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
The journey from central Amsterdam to AMS takes about 1 hour 5 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a cab, you'll cover the 13 kilometres in 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Want a hassle-free start to your trip? Stay near AMS. Whether you've booked an early flight from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Glasgow or don't want departure day to feel hectic, these hotels have you covered:
67.93% of flights taking off from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol touch down at their destination on time.
How to find the cheapest flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Glasgow
RM331 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Glasgow flight. A round-trip ticket right now is RM546. Depending on how early you book and the availability, these fares can change.
To pick up cheap flights from AMS to Glasgow, reserve your journey one month before your departure date.
Organise your trip for May. That's the best month for landing an awesome deal on Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Glasgow tickets. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to access the cheapest price across each month.
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Airports in Glasgow
Glasgow International Airport (GLA)
Glasgow International Airport (GLA) to central Glasgow takes around 15 minutes by car. The centre is roughly 14 kilometres away.
Getting to the centre by public transport will take you around 35 minutes.
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Glasgow. Check in to one of these accommodation options near GLA instead:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Glasgow International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Green Motion, Drivalia or Alamo and see more of Glasgow and beyond.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your ride from Glasgow International Airport about three weeks in advance of your flight from AMS to Glasgow.
Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK)
Once your flight from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Glasgow has arrived, you can reach the city centre in around 40 minutes by car. Central Glasgow is roughly 48 kilometres from Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK).
If you travel by public transport, you'll reach the centre in 55 minutes or so.
Hang the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and relax at a hotel near PIK. Here are a few options where you can check in after your AMS to Glasgow flight:
The fastest way to reach your destination is with a Glasgow Prestwick Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Europcar, Keddy By Europcar or Arnold Clark and be on your way in a flash.
Get the lowest price by securing your ride from PIK two weeks ahead of time. You'll also have access to a greater range of vehicles.
Best time to go to Glasgow
Visit Glasgow during high season if you like a busy atmosphere, but remember that prices are generally higher. Alternatively, book your flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Glasgow in the low season when prices are cheaper and it's not as busy.
Lock in an Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Glasgow flight ticket with a departure in July if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 9ºC (48ºF) to 20ºC (68ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from AMS to Glasgow in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -1ºC (30ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF) on average.
More about Glasgow
Start your Glasgow trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Glasgow, browse our range of accommodation options including:
Every great journey has to include a little sightseeing. Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum, Glasgow Cathedral and Riverside Museum are attractions you won't want to skip in Glasgow.
Explore more of United Kingdom
Glasgow has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of United Kingdom you should also see. About 402 kilometres south-east of Glasgow, a trip to Birmingham will keep you on the move. Start with popular sights like Cadbury World, The Library of Birmingham and National Sea Life Centre.
Cardiff is another essential stop in United Kingdom and is around 499 kilometres south of Glasgow. No journey is complete without a visit to Cardiff Castle, Bute Park and Cardiff Bay.