Glasgow

Guide to Glasgow International Airport

Glasgow International Airport is a major hub in Scotland and handles more than 7 million passengers every year. It is located only 8 miles west of the city center. Glasgow airport services flights to worldwide destinations as well as throughout the UK.

Terminals and facilities at Glasgow International

There is one terminal at Glasgow airport. The check-in counters are located in the middle of the ground floor concourse, while domestic arrivals is located on the right of the ground floor concourse and international arrivals is on the left of the ground floor concourse.

Currency exchange facilities are on the ground and first floors. ATMs are situated around the terminal building, while a post office and pharmacy are also located in the terminal building. Facilities for passengers with disabilities include wheelchair-accessible toilets, ramps, and lifts.

Shopping at the airport includes newsagents, fashion outlets, jewellery stores, bookshops, and travel accessories stores. Most of the shops are located on the first floor. There are also outlets selling speciality products from Scotland.

A business workstation with telephone and fax facilities is on the first floor concourse, close to gates 1 and 2. If business travelers require further facilities, they should head to one of the Glasgow airport hotels. The airport hotels are sure to have all the amenities they're looking for. You can book Glasgow airport hotels here.

The terminal has a full range of restaurants and bars including Costa, Garfunkel's, Mc Donald's, the J&R Tennant's pub, and the 24-hour Weavers Cafe.

Plenty of car hire companies are on hand at Glasgow International for those who would like to hire a car. You can get a hire car from Glasgow airport at a good price online.

Hotels at Glasgow International Airport

There are several options when it comes to airport hotels near Glasgow International. You can get something high-class and expensive, or a moderate and affordable airport hotel. Look online for airport hotels at Glasgow here.

A few of the airport hotel options available include Holiday Inn Glasgow Airport, Travel Inn, and Express Holiday Inn.

Transportation and parking at Glasgow airport

The railway station in Paisley is only two miles from the airport and can be reached by taxi or a local bus. Eight trains an hour operate from Monday-Saturday, while five trains an hour depart on Sundays from Paisley to Glasgow Central rail station. Train services also run to Ayr and stations along the Clyde Coast.

Shuttle buses also operate to central Glasgow and are provided by Airport Express and Scottish Citylink. Shuttle buses leave every 15 minutes during the day and every 30 mins. in the evening. The shuttles run to various stops, including rail and bus stations.

Outside the main terminal building is where you'll find taxi ranks.

Short-term airport parking at Glasgow International is provided with direct access to the terminal, while the long-term airport parking is operated by Flightpath. You can reserve Glasgow airport parking online here.

Car hire at Glasgow airport

By car, you will find the airport located about 20 minutes' drive from Glasgow, just north of the M8 motorway at junction 28, with excellent access to a network of main A roads serving the local area, including the town of Paisley, which is approximately 2 minutes' drive from the airport.

A variety of car hire companies are located at Glasgow airport including Hertz, Avis, and National. You can hire a car directly from the airport or online. For the best deals on Glasgow airport car hire, click here.

A hire car is nice to have while staying in Glasgow. When roaming about Scotland's countryside, a hire car is a must. There are too many attractions you don't want to miss and having your own transportation will make sure you see them.

Website: www.glasgowairport.com

Information: 01418871111