Flights London → Glasgow
LCY → GLA
Route overview
The flight route connects London to Glasgow, operating with a mix of Embraer 190 and Embraer 170 aircraft. Glasgow's airport serves over six million passengers annually, making it a busy travel hub for the region.
The London (LCY) → Glasgow (GLA) 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 Glasgow the average ATFM delay is 0.0 minutes (main cause: ATC pre-departure). Departing from London the average ATFM delay is 1.9 minutes.
Heading to Glasgow: what to expect in this direction
Flying from London (LCY) to Glasgow (GLA) heads north-west for about 568 km, a flight time of roughly 1h 8m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing London the average ATFM delay is 1.9 min (ATC pre-departure); arriving into Glasgow it is 0.0 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 LCY-GLA
Frequently asked questions about LCY-GLA
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 London-Glasgow 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.
