Travelling from Glasgow to Parma Airport (PMF): What you need to know
There are a couple of airports to choose from in Glasgow. Check out your options departing from Glasgow International Airport (GLA) or Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK) when booking your flight from Glasgow to Parma Airport (PMF).
Parma Airport is located in Parma. The city runs on the UTC+1 timezone and is one hour ahead of Glasgow.
Your flight from Glasgow to PMF won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
Delays at check-in and security are more likely if you're flying during high season, so allow a bit more breathing room. The recommendation for peak periods? Get there up to four hours early for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Glasgow
Glasgow International Airport (GLA)
The journey from central Glasgow to GLA takes around 35 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a cab, you'll cover the 14 kilometres in 15 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
In search of a convenient hotel close to Glasgow International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Glasgow to Parma Airport, these accommodation options will put you a quick hop from check-in:
70.07% of flights taking off from Glasgow International Airport land at their destination on schedule.
Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK)
PIK is about 48 kilometres from central Glasgow. It takes 40 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 55 minutes.
Get your holiday started early with an extra night away from home. Before your Glasgow to PMF flight, stay in one of these hotels near Glasgow Prestwick Airport:
76.7% of flights taking off from Glasgow Prestwick Airport arrive according to schedule.
About Parma Airport (PMF)
If you have a late flight from Glasgow to Parma Airport, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these hotels near PMF:
Getting from Parma Airport (PMF) to central Parma
Parma Airport is roughly 3 kilometres from central Parma. How long it'll take to get to the centre in a car hire or cab will depend on the time of day. Do some research before your trip.
It typically takes 20 minutes to get there using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Glasgow to Parma Airport (PMF)
RM293 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Glasgow to Parma Airport. A return flight starts from RM623. These fares may change depending on availability.
To pick up cheap flights from Glasgow to PMF, book ahead. Airlines usually offer lower fares when tickets first go on sale.
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The best time to fly from Glasgow to Parma Airport (PMF)
Think about the kind of experience you want when deciding your trip dates. April is the quietest month to visit Parma. July is when most people book flights from Glasgow to Parma Airport (PMF), which may be ideal if you'd rather travel when it's busy.
Lock in a Glasgow to PMF plane ticket departing in July if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Parma to range from 15ºC (59ºF) to 35ºC (95ºF).
January sees temperatures of between -2ºC (28ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Glasgow to Parma Airport around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Parma
After booking your flight from Glasgow to Parma Airport, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these options your base for exploring Parma:
Every great holiday has to include some sightseeing. Ducal Palace, Teatro Regio and Teatro Farnese are essential stops on your Parma itinerary.
Explore more of Italy
Parma has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of Italy you'll want to see. About 113 kilometres north-west of Parma, a visit to Milan will keep you on the move. Start with popular sights like The Last Supper Museum, Milan Cathedral and Teatro alla Scala.
Turin is another standout destination in Italy and is around 209 kilometres west of Parma. No trip is complete without visiting Museo Nazionale del Cinema, Juventus Museum and Duomo di Torino e Cappella della Sacra Sindone.
