Flights London → Glasgow
LCY → GLA
How long is the flight from London to Glasgow?
The flight from London (LCY) to Glasgow (GLA) takes about 1h 8m. 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 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 11.9/100 (low), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Glasgow the average ATFM delay is 1.8 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from London the average ATFM delay is 1.8 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 1.8 min (atfm); arriving into Glasgow it is 1.8 min (atfm).
Route facts
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Airline punctuality on this route
| Airline | On-time | Average delay | Cancellations |
|---|---|---|---|
| British Airways (BA) | 66% | 31 min | 1.3% |
Airlines operating LCY-GLA
Frequently asked questions about LCY-GLA
The flight from London (LCY) to Glasgow (GLA) takes about 1h 8m. 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 1 airline: British Airways.
Enter your flight number on FlightGuard for a real-time analysis based on 9 factors: weather at Glasgow, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel, airline punctuality and recent trends.
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.
