Traveling from Tampa to Glasgow: what you need to know
Tampa International Airport (TPA) is Tampa's main airport. Check out your options for reserving a flight from Tampa to Glasgow jetting off from here.
Arrive in Glasgow at Glasgow International Airport (GLA) or Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK).
Glasgow is four hours ahead of Tampa and follows the UTC+0 timezone.
To ensure you make it on your Tampa to Glasgow flight, leave enough time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Traveling during a popular month like July? Major public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer lines at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
How to find the cheapest flights from Tampa to Glasgow
Booking in advance is often the key to securing a cheap Tampa to Glasgow flight. Fares tend to rise as seats fill up, so the nearer your departure date, the more you'll likely spend.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest plane tickets from Tampa to Glasgow across every month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your dates aren't set in stone.
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Flying from Tampa
Tampa International Airport (TPA)
Traveling from central Tampa to TPA takes around 55 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a cab, you'll cover the 5 miles in 15 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Catching an early flight from Tampa to Glasgow? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these hotels near Tampa International Airport:
78.59% of flights leaving from Tampa International Airport reach their destination on schedule.
The address for TPA is 5507 West Spruce Street.
Arriving in Glasgow
Glasgow International Airport (GLA)
Glasgow International Airport (GLA) is approximately 7 miles from the center of Glasgow. If you're catching a cab or a ride-share, the drive will take around 15 minutes.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of about 35 minutes.
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Tampa to Glasgow. Book one of these accommodation options near GLA instead:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Glasgow International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Green Motion, Drivalia or Alamo and venture far and wide through Glasgow and beyond.
Booking your ride from Glasgow International Airport about three weeks ahead can help you get the best possible rate.
Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK)
After your flight from Tampa to Glasgow has landed, you can make your way to the city center in about 40 minutes by car. Central Glasgow is approximately 30 miles from Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK).
The journey will take roughly 55 minutes on public transport.
Hang the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and rest at a hotel close to PIK. Here are a few options where you can tuck yourself in after your flight from Tampa to Glasgow:
The quickest way to get to where you're going is with a Glasgow Prestwick Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Europcar, Keddy By Europcar or Arnold Clark and make a speedy getaway.
Avoid paying extra. Booking your ride two weeks ahead of your arrival at PIK will save you money.
Best time to go to Glasgow
It's time to figure out your travel dates for your flight from Tampa to Glasgow. June is the busiest month to travel to Glasgow. If you prefer a more relaxed vibe, go in April.
When booking your Tampa to Glasgow tickets, consider what kind of weather works for you. July is the warmest month in Glasgow, with temperatures ranging from 48ºF to 68ºF.
Look for cheap flights from Tampa to Glasgow in January if you like traveling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 30ºF and 45ºF on average.
More about Glasgow
Once you've booked your flight from Tampa to Glasgow, decide where you'll be dropping your bags. Make one of these options your base for exploring Glasgow:
Glasgow Cathedral and Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum are a couple of popular attractions to add to your Glasgow travel itinerary. Keep the sightseeing going at Riverside Museum.
Explore more of United Kingdom
Glasgow has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of United Kingdom just waiting to be discovered. About 250 miles south-east of Glasgow, a visit to Birmingham will keep your itinerary busy. Start with attractions like Cadbury World, The Library of Birmingham and National Sea Life Centre.
Around 40 miles east of Glasgow, Edinburgh is another favorite stop in United Kingdom. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Edinburgh Castle, Arthur's Seat and National Museum of Scotland.
