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Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Glasgow from £317

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Tue, Feb 17
Johannesburg JNBGlasgow GLA
£317
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Tue, Feb 17
Johannesburg JNBGlasgow GLA
£325
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Mon, Feb 23
Johannesburg JNBGlasgow GLA
£374
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2 stops
Wed, Feb 18
Johannesburg JNBGlasgow GLA
£394
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2 stops
Thu, Feb 19
Johannesburg JNBGlasgow GLA
£399
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1 stop
Tue, Feb 17
Johannesburg JNBGlasgow GLA
£403
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Wed, Feb 18 – Wed, Feb 25
Johannesburg JNBGlasgow GLA
£564
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Tue, Feb 17 – Sat, Feb 21
Johannesburg JNBGlasgow GLA
£617
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2 stops
Thu, Feb 19 – Tue, Feb 24
Johannesburg JNBGlasgow GLA
£651
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2 stops
Thu, Feb 19 – Tue, Feb 24
Johannesburg JNBGlasgow GLA
£668
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Mon, Feb 23 – Fri, Feb 27
Johannesburg JNBGlasgow GLA
£724
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Mon, Feb 23 – Sun, Mar 1
Johannesburg JNBGlasgow GLA
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How much do flights to Glasgow cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£317

Cheapest round-trip

£564

Average round-trip

£744

Includes rare itinerary

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Most popular airline

easyJet

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
O. R. Tambo International
Arrive to
Glasgow
Average flights per week
400
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 Johannesburg to Glasgow

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
easyJetEZYU2Yes
RyanairRYRFRNo
Qatar AirwaysQTRQRYes
EmiratesUAEEKNo
Kenya AirwaysKQAKQNo

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
Travelers usually depart from O. R. Tambo International, or Lanseria International when they travel from Johannesburg to Glasgow. Book your trip to arrive at Glasgow, or Glasgow Prestwick. The most popular airlines for this route are easyJet, Ryanair, Qatar Airways, Emirates, and Kenya Airways. Johannesburg and Glasgow have 400 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 Johannesburg?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Johannesburg and Harare, London, Cape Town, Durban, Gaborone, São Paulo, Bulawayo, Nairobi, George, Port Elizabeth, Bloemfontein, Birmingham, Manchester, Edinburgh, Victoria Falls, Windhoek, Kimberley, Northern Cape, Hoedspruit, Limpopo, Lusaka, Nelspruit.
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.
Which airports are there in Johannesburg?
Johannesburg is mainly served by O. R. Tambo International. But there are other airports nearby, including Lanseria International, Rand Airport.
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 Johannesburg and Glasgow?
Currently, you can fly between Johannesburg and Glasgow with easyJet, Ryanair, Qatar Airways, Emirates, Kenya Airways.
When’s the best time to travel between Johannesburg and Glasgow?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Johannesburg 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 Johannesburg and Glasgow?
Traveling between Johannesburg 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 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 Johannesburg and Glasgow depart?
This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Johannesburg, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Johannesburg and Glasgow arrive?
What time do flights between Johannesburg and Glasgow depart?
What time do flights between Johannesburg and Glasgow arrive?

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