Glasgow Airport (GLA) transfers

Glasgow Airport to the city centre: taxi in about 20 minutes, chauffeur from about £55, the 24-hour Airport Express bus and the £7 drop-off charge.

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Glasgow Airport transfers

Glasgow Airport (GLA) is 8.6 miles (13.8 km) west of Glasgow city centre. There is no rail link to the terminal, so you travel by bus, taxi or car. The drive takes about 20 minutes in normal traffic.

Glasgow Airport to city centre taxi

  • Taxis wait outside the terminal, with no pre-booking needed
  • Pre-booked cabs from the largest firm meet you at car park 2, Zone D; meet and greet in arrivals costs about £35 extra
  • Chauffeur saloon for 1–4: about £55; MPV for 5–8: about £75 (one firm’s fares)

Glasgow Airport Express bus

The Glasgow Airport Express (service 500) runs 24 hours, up to every 10 minutes, from Stance 1 at the airport to Buchanan Bus Station in about 15 minutes. Fares have changed recently, so check the current price before you travel. Multi-day Freedom tickets include two airport trips.

Glasgow Airport drop-off charges

Express Pick Up and Drop Off outside the terminal costs £7 for up to 15 minutes, then £1 a minute, and £50 beyond 30 minutes. The Long Stay car park is free for up to an hour, with a free shuttle bus to the terminal. Flying into Edinburgh instead? One firm lists Edinburgh Airport to Glasgow at about £110 by saloon.

Transfers in Glasgow Airport (GLA): FAQs

How much is a taxi from Glasgow Airport to the city centre?

One chauffeur firm lists about £55 by saloon, and the drive takes about 20 minutes.

Is there a train from Glasgow Airport?

No, there is no rail link, so use the Airport Express bus, a taxi or a pre-booked car.

How much is drop-off at Glasgow Airport?

£7 for up to 15 minutes, or free for up to an hour in the Long Stay car park.