Flights Glasgow → London
GLA → LHR
Route overview
The flight route connects Glasgow to London, operating with a mix of aircraft including Airbus A319, Airbus A320, Airbus A321, and Boeing 767. The destination airport in London sees an annual passenger traffic of 83,884,572, indicating high demand for air travel between these two cities.
The Glasgow (GLA) → London (LHR) route is operated by American Airlines, British Airways, Iberia Airlines. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 13.3/100 (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 0.0 minutes.
Heading to London: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Glasgow (GLA) to London (LHR) heads south-east for about 555 km, a flight time of roughly 1h 7m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Glasgow the average ATFM delay is 0.0 min (ATC pre-departure); 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iberia Airlines (IB) | 86% | 17 min | 4.8% |
| British Airways (BA) | 77% | 17 min | 2.4% |
| American Airlines (AA) | 74% | 16 min | 3.0% |
Airlines operating GLA-LHR
Frequently asked questions about GLA-LHR
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 3 airlines: American Airlines, British Airways, Iberia Airlines.
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The Glasgow-London route is about 555 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.
