Glasgow to London (GLA–LCY) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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✈ Nonstop
BA8721
BA British
E90
6:35 AM
BST TM
8:05 AM
BST
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
BA8739
BA British
E90
7:40 AM
BST TM
9:00 AM
BST
1h 20m
M T W T F S S
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BA8725
BA British
E90
3:45 PM
BST TM
5:15 PM
BST
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
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BA8727
BA British
E90
6:00 PM
BST TM
7:26 PM
BST
1h 26m
M T W T F S S
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BA8729
BA British
E90
7:05 PM
BST TM
8:35 PM
BST
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
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BA8720
BA British
E90
6:55 AM
BST
8:15 AM
BST
1h 20m
M T W T F S S
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BA8724
BA British
E90
5:05 PM
BST
6:25 PM
BST
1h 20m
M T W T F S S
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BA8722
BA British
E90
6:10 PM
BST
7:25 PM
BST
1h 15m
M T W T F S S
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BA8730
BA British
E90
7:35 PM
BST
8:55 PM
BST
1h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
BA8728
BA British
E90
7:45 PM
BST
9:05 PM
BST
1h 20m
M T W T F S S
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Glasgow to London
1 carrier, 25 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 25 Flights/wk 353 mi 1h 20m nonstop 10 1-stop hubs

GLA–LCY is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. British Airways leads the route. The flight covers 353 miles in approximately 1h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 10 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop GLA–LCY service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
BA British Airways 25 E90 1h20-1h30 Oneworld
Aircraft on this route
E90 Embraer 190 – BA
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: BA (25 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, GLA to LCY direction.
Mon
4
flights
Tue
4
flights
Wed
5
flights
Thu
5
flights
Fri
4
flights
Sat
1
flight
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
5
Nonstop flights
25
Outbound / wk
28
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for GLA to LCY.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
10
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~22h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
565
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

Other ways to reach London from Glasgow

Nearby airports with service to London City Airport.
Metric GLA→LCY EDI→LCY BHD→LCY
Distance from GLA 41 mi 104 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 2
Weekly flights 25 48 23
Flight time 1h 20m 1h 30m 1h 25m
Airports within 200 miles of GLA with service to London City Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
London is 0 hours the same as Glasgow.
GLA: BST · LCY: BST

When it's 6:00 PM in Glasgow, it's 6:00 PM in London.
Distance & Flight Time
353 mi / 568 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 20m to 1h 30m.

GLA–LCY Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Glasgow to London route.
Route details
Distance353 mi / 568 km
Flight time1h 20m to 1h 30m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights25 out / 28 return
1-stop connections10 hubs
Origin: GLA
IATA / ICAOGLA / EGPF
TimezoneEurope/London
Passengers/yr6.5M
Elevation26 ft / 8 m
Destination: LCY
IATA / ICAOLCY / EGLC
TimezoneEurope/London
Elevation19 ft / 6 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about GLA to LCY flights.
Nonstop flights from Glasgow Airport to London City Airport take approximately 1h 20m to 1h 30m. The route covers 353 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: British Airways.
There are approximately 25 nonstop flights per week from GLA to LCY. The return direction has about 28 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through GVA, FCO, IBZ, BCN, AMS, AGP, DUB, BHD, FRA and PMI. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from LCY to GLA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include EDI and BHD. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from GLA to LCY

Glasgow Airport (GLA) and London City Airport (LCY) are connected by nonstop service from British Airways. With 25 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

GLA to LCY Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from GLA to LCY ranges from 1 hours 20 minutes to 1 hours 30 minutes. The route covers a distance of 353 miles (568 km). There are approximately 25 weekly flights outbound and 28 return, totaling 53 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

10 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via GVA. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Edinburgh (EDI) and Belfast (BHD).