Cheap flights from Des Moines to Glasgow from £257

Cheap flights from Des Moines to Glasgow from £257

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3 stops
Mon, Mar 2
Des Moines DSMGlasgow GLA
£257
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Sun, Mar 1
Des Moines DSMGlasgow GLA
£260
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2 stops
Mon, Mar 2
Des Moines DSMGlasgow GLA
£260
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2 stops
Mon, Mar 2
Des Moines DSMGlasgow GLA
£367
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Mon, Mar 2
Des Moines DSMGlasgow GLA
£367
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Sun, Mar 1
Des Moines DSMGlasgow GLA
£394
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Wed, Mar 4 – Sun, Mar 8
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£600
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2 stops
Wed, Mar 4 – Sun, Mar 8
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£624
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Wed, Mar 4 – Sun, Mar 8
Des Moines DSMGlasgow GLA
£629
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Wed, Mar 4 – Sun, Mar 8
Des Moines DSMGlasgow GLA
£634
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Wed, Mar 4 – Sun, Mar 8
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£674
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How much do flights to Glasgow cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£257

Cheapest round-trip

£600

Average round-trip

£748

Includes rare itinerary

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Most popular airline

Aer Lingus

Getting from Glasgow airport to the city center

Fastest options: Glasgow Airport Express bus (500) and taxi. Best value: Citylink and local buses.

Glasgow is served by Glasgow Airport (GLA), located 13 km west of the city center. A variety of airport transfers to city center destinations are available, including express buses, coaches, taxis, ride-hailing services, and private transfers. Glasgow does not have a direct rail link to the airport, so bus services are the primary public transport option. Journey times and costs vary depending on traffic conditions and time of day.

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

15-25 min

£8-£9 (single fare; return tickets available)

every 10–15 min (traffic dependent)

fastest public transport

20-35 min

£7-£12 (varies by destination and booking time)

every 30–60 min (traffic dependent)

connections beyond Glasgow

25-40 min

£3-£5 (budget option with more stops)

every 20–30 min (traffic dependent)

budget travelers

15-30 min

£20-£35 (metered; varies by traffic and destination)

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

door-to-door convenience

15-30 min

£15-£30 (surge pricing may apply)

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

app-based booking

15-30 min

£40-£70 (pre-booked; fixed price)

pre-booked (traffic dependent)

groups and families

15-30 min

£30-£80 (per day; varies by provider)

on-demand (traffic dependent)

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Notes:

  • Prices in GBP; table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • Glasgow Airport does not have a direct rail connection; bus services are the main public transport option.
  • Taxi fares are metered and may vary based on traffic and final destination within Glasgow.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to Glasgow

Depart from
Des Moines International
Arrive to
Glasgow
Average flights per week
177
Flight distance
Worth visiting
Bamburgh Castle - Ben Nevis - Edinburgh Castle - Edinburgh Royal Mile - Glencoe - Iona, United Kingdom - Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum - Stirling

Check-in for a flight from Des Moines to Glasgow

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Aer LingusEINEINo
Allegiant AirAAYG4No
RyanairRYRFRNo
easyJetEZYU2Yes
Spirit AirlinesNKSNKNo

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in Glasgow

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January5°C1°C
February6°C1°C
March8°C2°C
April11°C3°C
May13°C6°C
June16°C8°C
July17°C10°C
August17°C10°C
September15°C8°C
October11°C6°C
November8°C3°C
December6°C2°C
Hottest Month
17°C
July
Coldest month
1°C
January
Sunny days
232
days per year
Snow days
7
days per year

14 day forecast

Monday
9 Feb
89%
8°C3°C
16 Feb
89%
4°C-1°C
Tuesday
10 Feb
89%
7°C5°C
17 Feb
87%
7°C3°C
Wednesday
11 Feb
82%
6°C6°C
18 Feb
89%
7°C3°C
Thursday
12 Feb
89%
7°C5°C
19 Feb
89%
3°C-2°C
Friday
13 Feb
78%
5°C3°C
20 Feb
77%
4°C-2°C
Saturday
14 Feb
89%
5°C0°C
21 Feb
11%
5°C-2°C
Sunday
15 Feb
3°C-1°C
22 Feb
89%
2°C-2°C
Book your trip to arrive at Glasgow, or Glasgow Prestwick. The most popular airlines for this route are Aer Lingus, Allegiant Air, Ryanair, easyJet, and Spirit Airlines. Des Moines and Glasgow have 177 direct flights per week. When you arrive at Glasgow, consider visiting Bamburgh Castle, Ben Nevis, Edinburgh Castle, Edinburgh Royal Mile, Glencoe, Iona, United Kingdom, Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum, and Stirling.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Des Moines?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Des Moines and Las Vegas, Nashville, Phoenix, Istanbul, Austin, Santa Ana, Orlando, Guadalajara, Tampa, Houston, Sarasota, Shanghai, Winnipeg, Montreal, Kathmandu, Punta Gorda, Malé, Boston, Monrovia, Mexico City.
What are the most popular routes to and from Glasgow?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Glasgow and London, Belfast, Budapest, Isle of Wight, Tel Aviv, Dublin, Athens, Saint Peter Port, Prague, Cork, Larnaca, Madrid, Paris, Bucharest, Barcelona, Palma, Majorca, Donegal, Amsterdam, Tirana, Tenerife.
What airports are near Des Moines?
The main airport in Des Moines is Des Moines International. It is also served by Des Moines International, Eppley Airfield, The Eastern Iowa, Southeast Iowa Regional, Kirksville Regional, Fort Dodge Regional, Mason City Municipal, Waterloo Regional, Sioux Gateway.
What airports are near Glasgow?
The main airport in Glasgow is Glasgow. It is also served by Edinburgh Airport, Newcastle, Aberdeen, Inverness, Durham Tees Valley, Dundee, Campbeltown.
Which airlines fly between Des Moines and Glasgow?
Currently, you can fly between Des Moines and Glasgow with Aer Lingus, Allegiant Air, Ryanair, easyJet, Spirit Airlines.
When’s the best time to travel between Des Moines and Glasgow?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Des Moines and Glasgow, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.
What flights operate between Des Moines and Glasgow?
Traveling between Des Moines and Glasgow, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What’s more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.
How many airports are there near Des Moines?
There are a number of airports in and around Des Moines. The main one is Des Moines International and other nearby airports include Des Moines International, Eppley Airfield, The Eastern Iowa, Southeast Iowa Regional, Kirksville Regional, Fort Dodge Regional, Mason City Municipal, Waterloo Regional, Sioux Gateway
How many airports are there near Glasgow?
There are a number of airports in and around Glasgow. The main one is Glasgow and other nearby airports include Edinburgh Airport, Newcastle, Aberdeen, Inverness, Durham Tees Valley, Dundee, Campbeltown.
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Des Moines and Glasgow depart?
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