GLA
Glasgow International Airport
Glasgow · United KingdomICAO EGPF
Glasgow International Airport (GLA) is an airport serving Glasgow, United Kingdom, located in the Northern and Western hemispheres at coordinates 55° 52' 18.8" N, 4° 25' 59.0" W. The airport sits at an elevation of 26 feet (8 meters) above sea level. With 63 direct destinations served by 25 airlines, it is a significant regional hub for air travel. The local timezone is Europe/London (GMT+1).
Destinations
63
Airlines
25
Elevation ft
26/ 8m
Europe/London
GMT+1
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Airport Details
IATA Code
GLA
ICAO Code
EGPF
City
Glasgow
Country
United Kingdom
Elevation
26 ft
Local Time
05:24 PM (GMT+1)
Coordinates
Latitude:55.8719°
Longitude:-4.4331°
Popular Routes from GLA
| Destination | City | Distance | Flight Time | Type | CO2 (Economy) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACE | Arrecife, Spain | 1,913 mi | 4h 17m | medium-haul | 480 kg | View |
| PMI | Palma de Mallorca, Spain | 1,175 mi | 2h 53m | medium-haul | 295 kg | View |
| TFS | Tenerife, Spain | 2,013 mi | 4h 29m | medium-haul | 505 kg | View |
| AGP | Malaga, Spain | 1,326 mi | 3h 11m | medium-haul | 333 kg | View |
| ALC | Alicante, Spain | 1,228 mi | 2h 60m | medium-haul | 308 kg | View |
| AMS | Amsterdam, Netherlands | 447 mi | 1h 21m | short-haul | 184 kg | View |
| DLM | Dalaman, Turkey | 2,035 mi | 4h 31m | medium-haul | 511 kg | View |
| FAO | Faro, Portugal | 1,313 mi | 3h 9m | medium-haul | 330 kg | View |
| LHR | London, United Kingdom | 345 mi | 1h 9m | short-haul | 142 kg | View |
| LPA | Gran Canaria, Spain | 2,004 mi | 4h 28m | medium-haul | 503 kg | View |
Airlines Operating at GLA
25 active airlines serving Glasgow International Airport.
Aer Lingus
EIIreland
Air France
AFFrance
Air Malta
KMMalta
Air Transat
TSCanada
Alitalia
AZItaly
American Airlines
AAUnited States
British Airways
BAUnited Kingdom
CityJet
WXIreland
Condor Flugdienst
DEGermany
Delta Air Lines
DLUnited States
Emirates
EKUnited Arab Emirates
Flybe
BEUnited Kingdom
Iberia Airlines
IBSpain
Icelandair
FIIceland
Jet2.com
LSUnited Kingdom
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines
KLNetherlands
Lufthansa
LHGermany
Lufthansa Cargo
LHGermany
Qantas
QFAustralia
Transavia France
TOFrance
US Airways
USUnited States
United Airlines
UAUnited States
Virgin Atlantic Airways
VSUnited Kingdom
Wizz Air
W6Hungary
easyJet
U2United Kingdom
CO2 Emissions Reference
Estimated carbon dioxide emissions per passenger for sample flight distances, based on DEFRA 2024 emission factors.
| Route Type | Distance | Economy | Premium Eco | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-haul | 800 km | 204 kg | 326 kg | 592 kg | 816 kg |
| Medium-haul | 3,000 km | 468 kg | 749 kg | 1357 kg | 1872 kg |
| Long-haul | 8,000 km | 1200 kg | 1920 kg | 3480 kg | 4800 kg |
Values are estimates based on average emission factors. Actual emissions vary by aircraft type, load factor, and routing.
Nearby Airports
Airports closest to Glasgow International Airport that may serve as alternatives.
| Airport | IATA | City | Country | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glasgow Prestwick Airport | PIK | Prestwick | United Kingdom | 41 km |
| Edinburgh Airport | EDI | Edinburgh | United Kingdom | 67 km |
| Campbeltown Airport | CAL | Campbeltown | United Kingdom | 93 km |
| Isle of Man Airport | IOM | Isle Of Man | Isle of Man | 199 km |
| Dundee Airport | DND | Dundee | United Kingdom | 109 km |
| Islay Airport | ILY | Islay | United Kingdom | 116 km |
| Inverness Airport | INV | Inverness | United Kingdom | 188 km |
| George Best Belfast City Airport | BHD | Belfast | United Kingdom | 167 km |
Other Airports in United Kingdom
Aberdeen Dyce Airport
ABZAberdeen
Anglesey Airport
VLYAngelsey
Barra Airport
BRRBarra
Belfast International Airport
BFSBelfast
George Best Belfast City Airport
BHDBelfast
Benbecula Airport
BEBBenbecula
Birmingham International Airport
BHXBirmingham
Blackpool International Airport
BLKBlackpool
Bournemouth Airport
BOHBournemouth
Bristol Airport
BRSBristol
Campbeltown Airport
CALCampbeltown
Cardiff International Airport
CWLCardiff
Geographic & Timezone Details
Position
- Latitude (DMS)
- 55° 52' 18.8" N
- Longitude (DMS)
- 4° 25' 59.0" W
- Latitude (Decimal)
- 55.871899
- Longitude (Decimal)
- -4.433060
- Hemisphere
- Northern / Western
Timezone
- IANA Timezone
- Europe/London
- UTC Offset
- GMT+1
- Current Local Time
- 05:24 PM
- Elevation (ft)
- 26 ft
- Elevation (m)
- 8 m
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the IATA code for Glasgow International Airport?
The IATA code for Glasgow International Airport is GLA, and its ICAO code is EGPF. The airport is located in Glasgow, United Kingdom.
How many destinations can you fly to from GLA?
There are 63 direct destinations available from Glasgow International Airport (GLA) in Glasgow, United Kingdom.
What airlines fly from GLA?
There are 25 airlines operating from GLA, including Aer Lingus, Air France, Air Malta, Air Transat, Alitalia, and more.
What timezone is Glasgow International Airport in?
Glasgow International Airport is in the Europe/London timezone (GMT+1). The airport is located in the Northern and Western hemispheres.
What is the elevation of Glasgow International Airport?
Glasgow International Airport sits at an elevation of 26 feet (8 meters) above sea level.
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