Flights Glasgow → London
GLA → LGW
How long is the flight from Glasgow to London?
The flight from Glasgow (GLA) to London (LGW) takes about 1h 10m. This is an estimate based on the distance between the two airports: the real time depends on the aircraft, wind and any stops.
Route overview
The flight route connects Glasgow to London, operating with a mix of aircraft including the Boeing 737-400 and Airbus A319/A320 models. The destination airport in London sees an annual passenger traffic of over forty million, indicating high demand and frequent operations on this busy air corridor.
The Glasgow (GLA) → London (LGW) route is operated by British Airways, easyJet. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 13.1/100 (low), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At London the average ATFM delay is 1.8 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from Glasgow the average ATFM delay is 1.8 minutes.
Heading to London: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Glasgow (GLA) to London (LGW) heads south-east for about 595 km, a flight time of roughly 1h 10m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Glasgow the average ATFM delay is 1.8 min (atfm); arriving into London it is 1.8 min (atfm).
Route facts
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Airline punctuality on this route
| Airline | On-time | Average delay | Cancellations |
|---|---|---|---|
| easyJet (U2) | 70% | 31 min | 0.8% |
| British Airways (BA) | 66% | 31 min | 1.3% |
Airlines operating GLA-LGW
Frequently asked questions about GLA-LGW
The flight from Glasgow (GLA) to London (LGW) takes about 1h 10m. This is an estimate based on the distance between the two airports: the real time depends on the aircraft, wind and any stops.
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 2 airlines: British Airways, easyJet.
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The Glasgow-London route is about 595 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.
