Traveling from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK): what you need to know
Glasgow's timezone is UTC+0, which is the same as Bristol.
To ensure you catch your BRS to PIK flight, leave plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
You can expect longer queues in popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
If you want to break up your flight, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Bristol Airport to Glasgow Prestwick Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between BRS and PIK:
Faro Airport
Alicante-Elche Airport
Barcelona-El Prat Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK)
Currently, $85 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Bristol Airport to Glasgow Prestwick Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $243. Bear in mind that fares may change due to availability when booking.
To pick up cheap tickets from BRS to PIK, book early. Airlines generally offer their best fares when flights are first made available.
Finding cheap flights from Bristol Airport to Glasgow Prestwick Airport is easy if you're flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the lowest prices across each month and snap up a great deal.
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Handy information about Bristol Airport (BRS)
Of the departures from Bristol Airport, 69.8% touch down on time at their destination.
To reach Bristol Airport from central Bristol, it'll take about 25 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 10 miles from the airport to the city center.
Catching public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 15 minutes.
Have an early flight from Bristol Airport to Glasgow Prestwick Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays near BRS:
Arriving at Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Bristol Airport to Glasgow Prestwick Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near PIK instead:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Glasgow Prestwick Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Europcar, Keddy By Europcar or Arnold Clark and discover more of Glasgow and beyond.
Reserving your ride from Glasgow Prestwick Airport about two weeks in advance can help you secure the lowest rate.
Getting from Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK) to central Glasgow
Glasgow Prestwick Airport is approximately 30 miles from the center of Glasgow. The drive time takes around 40 minutes.
It takes roughly 55 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK)
August is the most popular month for flights from Bristol Airport to Glasgow Prestwick Airport. To escape the crowds, go to Glasgow in February.
The warmest month in Glasgow is July, with temperatures ranging between 48ºF and 68ºF. Book your flights from Bristol Airport to Glasgow Prestwick Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from BRS to PIK in January. Temperatures average between 30ºF and 45ºF then.
Explore more of United Kingdom
Glasgow has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of United Kingdom you should also see. About 250 miles south-east of Glasgow, a trip to Birmingham will fill your itinerary to the brim. Don't miss top attractions like Cadbury World, The Library of Birmingham and National Sea Life Centre.
Edinburgh is another sought-after destination in United Kingdom and is around 40 miles east of Glasgow. No trip is complete without a visit to Edinburgh Castle, Arthur's Seat and National Museum of Scotland.
