Flying from Milan to Glasgow: what you need to know
When looking for a flight from Milan to Glasgow, there's a good range of airports you can start your trip from. Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP), Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY) and Milano Linate Airport (LIN) are some of Milan's main terminals.
Glasgow International Airport (GLA) and Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK) are Glasgow's major entry points.
Glasgow is one hour behind Milan and is in the UTC+0 timezone.
Give yourself enough time to make your Milan 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 such as July, it's a good idea to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Milan to Glasgow
To find cheap Milan to Glasgow flights, book early. Airlines tend to offer lower fares when flights first go on sale.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the cheapest price across each month when looking for your plane ticket from Milan to Glasgow.
Never miss a deal on cheap flights from Milan to Glasgow by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when a lower fare pops up.
Tailor your flights using filters. Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' Milan to Glasgow flights.
Flying from Milan
Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)
Consider adding a stopover to potentially save on your Milan to Glasgow flight. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Milano Malpensa Airport. Break up the journey at one of these popular airports:
Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
Malaga Airport (AGP)
Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)
The journey from central Milan to MXP takes around 55 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a cab, you'll cover the 40 kilometres in 45 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Looking for a handy hotel close to Milano Malpensa Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Milan to Glasgow, these accommodation options will put you moments from check-in:
Of the departures from Milano Malpensa Airport, 68.23% land on schedule at their destination.
Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY)
Make the most of your holiday with a stopover on your Milan to Glasgow flight. Visit friends or family or tick a new city off your list. Whatever you choose to do, check out these options between Orio al Serio International Airport and Glasgow:
Palma de Mallorca Airport (PMI)
Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)
Malaga Airport (AGP)
You can reach BGY from the centre of Milan in about 1 hour by car, depending on traffic. The ride on public transport takes roughly 2 hours 20 minutes to cover the 48 kilometres or so.
Start your holiday early with an additional night away from home. Before your flight from Milan to Glasgow, take it easy in one of these hotels near Orio al Serio International Airport:
When it comes to keeping flights punctual, Orio al Serio International Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 67.49%.
Milano Linate Airport (LIN)
Searching for a ticket from Milan to Glasgow with one or more stops can give you a bigger choice of departure times and access to lower fares. When jetting off from Milano Linate Airport (LIN), here's where you can make a pit stop at on the way to Glasgow:
Palma de Mallorca Airport (PMI)
London City Airport (LCY)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
The trip to LIN from central Milan is around 45 minutes by public transport. If you're going by car, it'll take you roughly 30 minutes to cover the 8 kilometres or so.
Make departure day worry-free — stay near Milano Linate Airport and know you'll get to the terminal with time to spare. Get settled at one of these hotels the day before if you're catching an early Milan to Glasgow flight:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that tracks how often flights land as expected. At LIN, that rate is 79.56%.
Arriving in Glasgow
Glasgow International Airport (GLA)
Glasgow International Airport (GLA) to central Glasgow takes about 15 minutes to reach by car. The centre is roughly 11 kilometres away.
It typically takes 35 minutes to get there on public transport.
If you have a late flight from Milan to Glasgow, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these hotels near GLA:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Glasgow International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Green Motion, Drivalia or Alamo and explore beyond Glasgow's usual tourist stops.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Glasgow International Airport about three weeks in advance of your Milan to Glasgow flight.
Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK)
Central Glasgow is around 48 kilometres from Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK). After your flight from Milan to Glasgow has touched down and you've made your way out of the airport, the drive should take about 40 minutes.
If you choose to travel on public transport, the ride to the centre will take you 55 minutes or so.
Hang up the 'Do not disturb' sign and relax at a hotel near PIK. Here are a few options where you can put your feet up after your flight from Milan to Glasgow:
No need to worry about public transport schedules or long cab queues. Pick up a Glasgow Prestwick Airport rental car and go in any direction that inspires you. Compare availability and rates from Europcar, Keddy By Europcar and Arnold Clark.
Snap up the best price by reserving your ride from PIK two weeks in advance. You'll also have access to a greater selection of vehicles.
Best time to go to Glasgow
June is the most popular month for flights from Milan to Glasgow. To avoid the crowds, go to Glasgow in April.
Book a Milan to Glasgow ticket departing in July if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Glasgow to range from 9ºC (48ºF) to 20ºC (68ºF).
January has average temperatures of between -1ºC (30ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF). Search for cheap flights from Milan to Glasgow around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Glasgow
After booking your flight from Milan to Glasgow, decide where you'll be dropping your bags. Make one of these options your base for exploring Glasgow:
All great adventures should include some sightseeing. Glasgow Cathedral, Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum and Riverside Museum are essential stops on your Glasgow itinerary.
Explore more of United Kingdom
Birmingham is just one of the many places in United Kingdom waiting to be explored once you've seen Glasgow. Around 402 kilometres to the south-east, its top attractions include Cadbury World, The Library of Birmingham and National Sea Life Centre.
Edinburgh is another essential stop in United Kingdom and is around 64 kilometres east of Glasgow. No trip is complete without seeing Edinburgh Castle, Arthur's Seat and National Museum of Scotland.
