Flights Glasgow → London
GLA → LCY
Route overview
The flight route operates between Glasgow and London, utilizing Embraer 190 and Embraer 170 aircraft. The destination airport in London sees over three million passengers annually, highlighting its significance as a major travel hub.
The Glasgow (GLA) → London (LCY) route is operated by British Airways. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 12/100 (low), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At London the average ATFM delay is 1.9 minutes (main cause: ATC pre-departure). Departing from Glasgow the average ATFM delay is 0.0 minutes.
Heading to London: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Glasgow (GLA) to London (LCY) heads south-east for about 568 km, a flight time of roughly 1h 8m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Glasgow the average ATFM delay is 0.0 min (ATC pre-departure); arriving into London it is 1.9 min (ATC pre-departure).
Route facts
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Airline punctuality on this route
| Airline | On-time | Average delay | Cancellations |
|---|---|---|---|
| British Airways (BA) | 77% | 17 min | 2.4% |
Airlines operating GLA-LCY
Frequently asked questions about GLA-LCY
Route-specific punctuality data isn't available yet. Check your flight on FlightGuard for a real-time analysis.
The cancellation rate varies by airline and season. Check your flight risk for an up-to-date estimate.
The route is operated by 1 airline: British Airways.
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The Glasgow-London route is about 568 km: for a cancellation (with less than 14 days' notice), a delay over 3 hours, or denied boarding, UK261 compensation is £220, barring extraordinary circumstances.
