Glasgow to Baltimore, MD flights

How long is the flight from Glasgow to Baltimore?

There are no direct flights from Glasgow to Baltimore, so travel will involve a connection. Overall flight time will be around eight hours, but with stopovers, journey time could stretch to around 11 hours.

What are the most common stopovers?

Many travellers choose to connect through London airports, but this isn't the only option. Search around for cheaper airfare deals with flight paths that will take you through Toronto, New York JFK, Reykjavik, or Amsterdam.

What documentation do I need to fly to Baltimore from Glasgow?

British passport holders qualify for the Visa Waiver programme. Apply online for an ESTA well in advance of travel (72 hours ahead of time, at minimum). If you don't qualify for an ESTA you will need an appointment at the US Embassy in London or Edinburgh. ESTA visas can be used for both holidays and business trips.

Is there a time change from London to Baltimore?

Baltimore is in the Eastern Standard Time zone, five hours behind the UK.

As there are no direct flights between the two cities, you have a wide range of airline choice for connecting flights to Baltimore. Your choice includes:

• British Airways, UK flag carrier with flights connecting through London Heathrow.
• Delta, American airline with connections at New York JFK.
• Air Canada, Canada's largest airline offering stopovers in Toronto.
• Aer Lingus, Irish airline with a route to Baltimore via Dublin and Boston.

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• May is the start of peak time for travel to Baltimore.Visit early in the month to secure the best prices on accommodation.
• March and April are ideal months for active holidaymakers. As temperatures are a mild 13°c on average, it is the perfect time of year for sightseeing on foot.
• October and November are the best value months in Baltimore, as the peak visitor season has passed. Shop around for great deals on accommodation and flights at this quieter time.

Glasgow has one main airport with connections to Baltimore, Glasgow International (GLA). It is a large hub offering both domestic and international flights.

Useful information about Glasgow International Airport

Glasgow International Airport is located about ten miles west of the city centre, just off the M8 motorway.

How to get to the airport:

• By bus – Airport Express Bus runs 24 hours from Buchanan Street Bus station to airport. Journey time 15 minutes.
• By car – Leave the M8 motorway at J28 if driving from the city centre. There is both long and short term parking on site. Journey time 10 to 15 minutes, but always allow time for traffic.
• By taxi — Around 20 minutes from the city centre; allow time for traffic.
• By train – Take a train from Glasgow Central to Paisley Gilmour Street, and then a 757 bus to the airport. Journey time is 30 to 45 minutes.

Services: retail outlets, restaurants and coffee shops before and after security. Cash machines, one hour of free Wi-Fi, kids' play area, meeting rooms, and foreign currency exchange.

Baltimore has one main airport which has a mix of international and regional flights. Officially known as the Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI), the airport is located between Baltimore and Washington, so it is also popular with travellers heading into the capital for business trips and city breaks.

Useful information about Baltimore Airport

Baltimore Airport is ten miles southwest of the Baltimore city centre.

How to get into Baltimore from the airport:

• Rail – Take the light rail service directly from the airport into the city. Journey time 25 minutes.
• Bus – Services 75 or 107 connect the airport, downtown Baltimore, and railway stops.
• Taxi – Taxis stands outside baggage claim area. Journey time into central Baltimore, 35 minutes.

Services: observation gallery, airport art gallery, meditation room. Restaurants, cafes and fast food outlets, children's play area, foreign currency exchange, and airport lounges at additional charge.

• Learn about the history of the American Revolution at Fort McHenry.
• Enjoy the city's signature dish, crab cakes made from local crab, at Lexington Market.
• Catch a Baltimore Orioles baseball game at Camden Yards Field.
• See how rye whiskey is made at the Sagamore Spirit Distillery.
• Go on board the USS Constellation, America's last full sail warship.
• Visit the National Aquarium.
• Stroll Baltimore's historic port neighbourhood of Inner Harbor.