Glasgow Airport (GLA)
Location: The airport is located eight miles (13km) west of Glasgow, off junction 28 of the M8 motorway.
Time: GMT (GMT +1 from last Sunday in March to Saturday before last Sunday in October).
Contacts: Tel: +44 (0)870 040 0008.
Transfer between terminals: A covered walkway connects the terminals.
Transfer to the city: Buses leave regularly for Glasgow, stopping off at the main
railway and bus stations. The journey to the city centre takes 15
to 20 minutes. There are also trains from Paisley Gilmour Street
Station to Glasgow Central Station, which is one mile from the
airport and can be reached by taxi or by regular bus services from
bus stop bay 1, just outside the terminal building. Taxis are
available outside the terminal 24 hours a day. The taxi fare from
Glasgow Airport to Glasgow city centre is approximately
£18.
Car rental: Alamo, Avis, Europcar, Hertz and National are represented at the
airport.
Facilities: Facilities at Glasgow Airport include ATMs, a bureau de change,
a post office, shops, bars and restaurants. A business centre in
the terminal offers meeting rooms, secretarial support, telephones,
fax machines and Internet connectivity. Disabled facilities are
good; those with special needs are advised to inform their airline
or travel agent in advance.
Parking: Short and long-term car parking is available; parking can be
booked in advance via the airport website or by calling +44(0)121
410 5105 (from outside the UK).
Departure tax: None.
Website:www.glasgowairport.com
