Flights from London to Glasgow

London to Glasgow flights leave from five London airports, including Gatwick and London City. British Airways, easyJet and Ryanair fly direct between London and Glasgow.

Over the last few days, the cheapest London to Glasgow flight found on Opodo was £11. Fares change with your dates, so comparing a few days around your trip can find you a lower price.

London has six international airports. Direct flights to Glasgow leave from five of them:

• London Heathrow Airport: around 14 miles from Central London
• London Gatwick Airport: around 30 miles south of the city centre, with over 60 gates between its two terminals
• London City Airport: a mere 8 miles from Central London, with one terminal geared to business travellers
• London Luton Airport: some 28 miles north of Central London, serving mainly domestic and European routes
• London Stansted Airport: generally a hub for budget airlines

Glasgow Airport (GLA) is the city's main airport, and rides into the centre are readily available.

The quickest public option is the 500 bus, a 15-minute ride directly to Glasgow city centre.

By train, take McGill's 757 bus from the airport bus stop, or a taxi, to Paisley Gilmour Street Station. From there, trains reach Glasgow Central in around 15 minutes.

Glasgow Airport also has a fleet of 180 white taxis, which line up outside the terminal and don't need booking.

Glasgow Airport has free WiFi, charging points, printing services and two lounges. The Lomond Lounge and UpperDeck Lounge offer complimentary drinks and snacks, with an extra glass of fizz for anyone feeling fancy.

Restaurants, cafés and bars in the Glasgow Airport terminal include:

• Bird & Signet
• Burger King
• Greggs
• Caledonia Bar & Restaurant
• Stack and Still
• The Spinning Jenny

Shops at Glasgow Airport include:

• AeroSpa
• Boots
• Jo Malone
• Bobbi Brown
• WHSmith
• World Duty Free
• The Glasgow Store
• Club shops for Celtic and Rangers

Car hire desks at Glasgow Airport include Alamo, Enterprise, Hertz and Sixt.

To skip long security queues, you can buy a Priority Security pass. If you need special assistance, contact the airport 48 hours before your flight.

The best time to book a Glasgow trip depends on your budget and the climate you want.

Peak season for travel from London to Glasgow is the warmer summer months, from May to August. If you plan a lot of sightseeing or outdoor activities and want to catch the city in the sun, book for this season.

For the cheapest flights and fewer tourists, look at flights to Glasgow between November and February, avoiding the busy holiday period. These months can get cold in Scotland, but Glasgow has no shortage of things to see and do, whatever the weather.

At the start of November, you might catch one of Glasgow's bonfire night displays lighting up the sky.

Spring and early autumn offer the best of both worlds in Glasgow: thinner crowds and tickets in lower demand. It is cooler, but the spring blooms make March a good time to visit the city's greens and gardens.

Glasgow's big tourist draws are:

• Glasgow Botanic Gardens
• Pollok Country Park
• Glasgow Science Centre
• Glasgow Cathedral
• Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum
• George Square
• Glasgow Green

For a more active time in Glasgow, try the Hillhead Bookclub (which certainly isn't a club for readers), Fayre Party, the arcade bar Super Bario, or the weekly Friday ceilidh at Sloans.

More traditional stops include the Drygate Brewery, the Clydeside Distillery and the Glasgow Film Theatre for your arthouse film fix.

Glasgow's restaurants cover a wide range of cuisines. Curry fans should find Murphy's Pakora Bar, while The Gannet, listed in the Michelin Guide, suits finer tastes. For more relaxed dining, head to the Meat Joint Scottish Steakhouse, Roastit Bubbly Jocks or The Glasvegan.