Flights to Glasgow
Discover Glasgow: The Picturesque Town of Scotland
Glasgow sits on the banks of the river Clyde and is Scotland's largest city. The city is Scotland's cultural center boasting many fantastic museums, art galleries, concert venues, theatres, and festivals. Explore Corendon Airlines' affordable and flexible Glasgow flights and book your flight to this magical city right away.
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Scotland's largest city / Located on the banks of River ClydeCurrency
Great British PoundWeather
Oceanic climate with cool, cloudy summers and rainy, cold wintersTime Zone
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Glasgow Airport & Glasgow Prestwick AirportActivities
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Glasgow is a vibrant city, full of character and charm with a bursting personality and ready to give every visitor a great experience. The largest city in Scotland offers stunning architecture, plenty of museums and art galleries, and is home to Scotland's best nightlife. The city has 70 parks and plenty of open space, which is maybe why its Gaelic name means 'lovely green place.' Search Corendon Airlines for the most suitable flights to Glasgow now and discover this beautiful city.
What Is Glasgow Best Known for?
The city's architecture is diverse and offers an eclectic mix of modern and historic that merge together. It's also famous for its whiskey, with many people believing that Glasgow introduced whiskey to the world. Perhaps most notably renowned for its football and the rivalry between the two Glaswegian teams, Celtic and Rangers, it's been described as the most passionate football club rivalry in the world.
Glasgow Cuisine
Black Pudding
Black pudding has recently been declared a super food by the British Nations Health Service and is now more popular than ever before. Found in many of the popular Glasgow restaurants, it is a traditional Scottish dish made up of a mixture of suet, oats, blood, barley, and a blend of special spices and then stuffed into a casing. It's then fried or grilled like a sausage and served up usually on a Scottish breakfast.
Cranachan
This is the dessert for those of you with a sweet tooth. Simple yet elegant, made up of fresh raspberries, whipped cream, honey, and toasted oats with a splash of whisky on top, Cranachan can be described as a taste explosion to satisfy any sweet lovers out there.
Scottish Breakfast
Every visitor to Scotland needs to enjoy a Scottish breakfast at least once during their Glasgow vacation. The breakfast consists of eggs, bacon, fried potatoes, baked beans, a tattie scone, buttered toast, and the most famous item in Glasgow cuisine, the black pudding. Black pudding is renowned in Scotland, but be warned that the main gradient of a Scottish breakfast is pork. The breakfast is rounded off with a spot of tea - a perfect way to kickstart your day of Glasgow sightseeing. To experience this magical city for yourself, make sure to book the next flight to Glasgow from Corendon Airlines and start your journey.
Glasgow Culture
Glasgow Cathedral
Built-in the 12th century, Glasgow Cathedral is the city's most historic building. The cathedral is free to visit. However, donations are always welcome. Admire both the beautiful interior and exterior, and see the grandest room in the cathedral, the crypt which houses the tomb of St. Mungo, which dates back to 603 AD — a great free attraction and one to add to your things to do in Glasgow list.
Glasgow School of Art
The Glasgow School of Art is housed in an Art Nouveau building completed in 1909. If you're interested in architecture or appreciate beautiful buildings, this must add to your Glasgow things-to-do list. Three 65-foot-high oriel windows dominate the building's west façade, and the east front has smaller windows that give a Scottish Castle feel to it. The interior is fantastic, with a unique library and gallery. As you are guided around the school of art, these guides will be actual students who will show you various works by Mackintosh and galleries of his furniture – overall, a very interesting museum and architectural gem.
Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum
Opened in 1901, the Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum is home to a collection of fine British and continental paintings. Some famous paintings include Van Gogh's portrait of the Glaswegian art collector Alexander Reid and Salvador Dali's Christ of Saint John of the Cross. Many exhibits showcase weapons, armor, swords from the 15th and 16th centuries, Flemish tapestries, Glasgow-made jewelry, silver, and glassware. A series of exhibitions also display work from the Glasgow School of Art. You can easily reach any one of these tourist-packed destinations by searching Corendon Airlines' cheap flights to Glasgow.
Glasgow Nature
Glasgow Botanic Gardens and Kibble Palace
Glasgow Botanic Gardens has many glasshouses for you to explore. The most famous one is Kibble Palace which is one of the largest greenhouses in Britain. It was built in 1873 and it is home to a rare collection of orchids and a safe haven for tree ferns from Australia and New Zealand, several plant species from Africa, the Far East and the Americas. There is a wide variety of temperate and tropical flora on display, a herb garden and the Uk's national collection of tree ferns. The gardens were awarded a Green Flag in 2011. A tip for anyone visiting is to enjoy a walk along the River Klein that is at the north side of the Botanic Garden as this walkway takes you to Kelvingrove Park.
Necropolis
A beautiful Victorian gothic garden cemetery that spans over 37 acres is known as the "city of the dead." The Necropolis is filled with beautifully designed memory stones, sculptures, and buildings by Glasgow artists. Celtic crosses and weeping angels back beautiful views of the cathedral and city. The cemetery is also a park; it's the second largest green space in Glasgow, set in stunning woodland and a beautiful place for the over 50,000 people who are laid to rest here. Some of the graves are for fallen soldiers of WWI and WWII.
Pollok House & Country Park
Pollok House grounds span 355 acres, with a stunning Edwardian mansion built in 1752. The house is open to explore with a beautiful interior, including an impressive grand entrance hall. The estate displays gorgeous works of art with Sir Williams Stirling Maxwell's collection of Spanish art. There is a more interactive exhibit in the house where you are tasked with solving puzzles to "Escape the past," bringing you back to the modern day. Outside the house is the estate grounds; charming walking trails will lead to the riverside and woodlands or meander the gardens, which are kept up beautifully. See the Highland Cattle breeding in the park since the early 1800s. The grounds are a National Trust for Scotland venue and a must to add to your Glasgow to-do list.
Glasgow Night Life
Nightlife
Glasgow is one of the best cities in the UK for its nightlife. There is something suitable for everyone no matter your taste. Glasgow nightclubs scene is known for being one of the best in the UK, you're sure to find a club that suits you and enjoy dancing until the early hours with many of your night bars and clubs hosting resident and sometimes international DJs. The city has an iconic music scene and is one of UNESCO's music cities.
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Glasgow flight ticket
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| Antalya - Glasgow flight duration | 5:00 hours |
Glasgow Transportation
Glasgow has many transportation alternatives and is also a very walkable city. So, the best way to get around Glasgow is on foot. The best things to do for visitors are mostly located in the city center. But for some attractions on the outskirts, you need public transportation or a car. You can find an efficient bus, ferry, and subway system in Glasgow. Also, there are lots of bike hiring options in the city.
Glasgow Accommodation
Glasgow is a large city, and accommodation is widely spread throughout the city. One of the best areas to stay in is the pedestrianized block of streets Sauchiehall Street. Glasgow hotels are varied from luxury to mid-range to low budget, and in hostels, there's something to suit everyone. But feel free to stay further as the city has good transport links, including the Glasgow Metro. Staying further out can save money in peak times when city center accommodation is costly. When booking accommodation in the UK, we recommend booking in advance as, in most cases, you will find cheaper prices available the earlier you book. Remember to check out Corendon Airlines' hotel options to find accommodations suitable for your taste and preferences.
Glasgow Weather
Glasgow has an oceanic climate. It's cold and rainy in the winter, and the short summers are cool and cloudy. In the winter, storms can happen, often bringing wind and more rain. Winter usually runs from December to February, and summer from June to August. The best time to visit to enjoy the weather in Glasgow and to participate in outdoor activities is between June and August.
- Dec 22, Sun 5 Overcast Clouds
- Dec 23, Mon 4 Overcast Clouds
- Dec 24, Tue 12 Overcast Clouds
- Dec 25, Wed 10 Scattered Clouds
- Dec 26, Thu 10 Overcast Clouds
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