Flights
Flights to Glasgow
Flying to Glasgow for a game, a concert or a show? The airport you pick decides the rest of the trip more than the fare usually does. This page lists the 3 airports with scheduled flights near Glasgow, how far each is from the centre and which is nearest each of the city's main venues. StubOrder lists 264 upcoming events in and around Glasgow (counted Sep 24, 2026); fares are searched live when you pick your dates.
The closest airport to central Glasgow is Glasgow Airport (GLA), 6.6 miles away. Also within 35 miles: PIK (27 mi), EDI (35 mi). For OVO Hydro, the nearest is GLA at 5.8 miles.
Airports serving Glasgow
Nearest first. Distances are straight-line from the centre of Glasgow, which is the fair way to compare airports with each other; the drive is always longer.
| Airport and distance from the centre | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Glasgow Airport (GLA) 6.6 mi (11 km) | Large | Nearest to OVO Hydro, SEC Armadillo, Theatre Royal Glasgow, The Kings Theatre - Glasgow, O2 Academy Glasgow, Celtic Park, Ibrox Stadium and Saint Luke's - Glasgow. |
| Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK) 27 mi (44 km) | Large | — |
| Edinburgh Airport (EDI) 35 mi (56 km) | Large | — |
Nearest airport to each Glasgow venue
The busiest venues in and around Glasgow, each with its own nearest airport. A stadium in the suburbs is often nearer a different airport than downtown is, so this is the table to book from.
| Venue | Nearest airport we list | Second option |
|---|---|---|
| OVO Hydro Hotels near OVO Hydro | GLA, 5.8 mi | PIK, 27 mi |
| SEC Armadillo Hotels near SEC Armadillo | GLA, 5.7 mi | PIK, 27 mi |
| Theatre Royal Glasgow Hotels near Theatre Royal Glasgow | GLA, 6.8 mi | PIK, 28 mi |
| The Kings Theatre - Glasgow Hotels near The Kings Theatre - Glasgow | GLA, 6.3 mi | PIK, 28 mi |
| O2 Academy Glasgow Hotels near O2 Academy Glasgow | GLA, 6.9 mi | PIK, 27 mi |
| Celtic Park Hotels near Celtic Park | GLA, 8.9 mi | PIK, 28 mi |
| Ibrox Stadium Hotels near Ibrox Stadium | GLA, 5 mi | PIK, 26 mi |
| Saint Luke's - Glasgow Hotels near Saint Luke's - Glasgow | GLA, 7.8 mi | PIK, 28 mi |
Venue by airport
Straight-line miles from each of the busiest venues to each airport; the nearest is in bold.
| Venue | GLA | PIK | EDI |
|---|---|---|---|
| OVO Hydro | 5.8 mi | 27 mi | 36 mi |
| SEC Armadillo | 5.7 mi | 27 mi | 36 mi |
| Theatre Royal Glasgow | 6.8 mi | 28 mi | 35 mi |
| The Kings Theatre - Glasgow | 6.3 mi | 28 mi | 35 mi |
| O2 Academy Glasgow | 6.9 mi | 27 mi | 35 mi |
| Celtic Park | 8.9 mi | 28 mi | 33 mi |
| Ibrox Stadium | 5 mi | 26 mi | 37 mi |
| Saint Luke's - Glasgow | 7.8 mi | 28 mi | 34 mi |
Flying in for a Glasgow event
In the next 30 days (counted Sep 24, 2026): 39 events in and around Glasgow; 62% on Fri–Sun; 13 of the 37 with a set time start at 7 pm or later, local time.
Fly in the day before an evening event: a delayed afternoon flight is a missed show. Plan to fly home the morning after, because the last departures of the night often leave before a late finish lets out. The dates below set the search to do exactly that, around each event.
Two Doors Down
OVO Hydro, Glasgow, Glasgow
From about $83.00View TicketsTwo Doors Down
OVO Hydro, Glasgow, Glasgow
From about $104.00View TicketsTwo Doors Down
OVO Hydro, Glasgow, Glasgow
From about $104.00View TicketsTwo Doors Down
OVO Hydro, Glasgow, Glasgow
From about $45.00View TicketsTwo Doors Down
OVO Hydro, Glasgow, Glasgow
Megan Moroney
O2 Academy Glasgow, Glasgow, Glasgow
From about $181.00View TicketsNiall Horan
OVO Hydro, Glasgow, Glasgow
From about $78.00View TicketsEurope
SEC Armadillo, Glasgow, Glasgow
From about $90.00View Tickets
Search flights for:
- Sep 25: Two Doors Down
- Sep 26: Two Doors Down
- Sep 27: Two Doors Down
- Sep 28: Niall Horan
- Sep 30: Europe
- Oct 1: Westlife
- Oct 3: Kevin Bridges - Comedian
- Oct 4: Kevin Bridges - Comedian
Flying in to Glasgow: checklist
- Book the airport for your venue. For OVO Hydro it is GLA, 5.8 miles away; the table above has the rest.
- Arrive the day before an evening event, and plan the flight home for the next morning.
- Names exactly as on the ID. The airline compares the booking with the ID at the airport.
- Check the bag allowance. It is shown on every fare; extra bags are not part of the fare price.
Plan the rest of the trip
Frequently asked questions
How many airports serve Glasgow?
StubOrder lists 3 airports with scheduled passenger flights within 100 km (62 miles) of central Glasgow: Glasgow Airport (GLA), Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK) and Edinburgh Airport (EDI).
Which airport is best for OVO Hydro?
The closest airport to OVO Hydro is Glasgow Airport (GLA), 5.8 miles away in a straight line; Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK) is 27 miles. Fares differ by date, so compare both when you search.
Are fares shown on this page?
No. Airline fares change by the minute and depend on your exact dates, airports and travellers, so this page shows none. Pick your dates in the search form and StubOrder asks the airlines live; every fare it shows is the total for all travellers, taxes and fees included.
Which airport is best for SEC Armadillo?
The closest airport to SEC Armadillo is Glasgow Airport (GLA), 5.7 miles away in a straight line; Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK) is 27 miles. Fares differ by date, so compare both when you search.
Can I buy event tickets and flights together?
Not as one purchase. Event tickets come from our resale marketplace and flights from our travel partner and the airlines, as separate bookings with separate confirmations. Neither depends on the other, so if an event moves, your flight does not change automatically.
How far is GLA from central Glasgow?
Glasgow Airport (GLA) is 6.6 miles (11 km) from central Glasgow in a straight line. The drive is always longer than the straight line, and the roads near the venues are busiest at event times, so allow more than a map suggests.
What is the closest airport to Glasgow?
Glasgow Airport (GLA) is the closest airport with scheduled flights to central Glasgow, 6.6 miles away in a straight line. StubOrder also lists PIK (27 miles) and EDI (35 miles).
How many events are in Glasgow in the next 30 days?
39 in and around Glasgow in the 30 days from Sep 24, 2026, when this page's figures were counted. 62% of them fall on a Friday, Saturday or Sunday, and 13 of the 37 with a set start time begin at 7 pm or later, local time.
