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

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335 mi airlines charter/private 33/wk
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Flight Schedule 10 flights Verified 27m ago
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U2409
U2 easyJet
320
6:55 AM
BST TM
8:15 AM
BST
1h 20m
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M T W T F S S
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RK174
RK Ryanair UK
73H
9:25 AM
BST
10:55 AM
BST
1h 30m
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U2411
U2 easyJet
319
7:10 PM
BST TM
8:30 PM
BST
1h 20m
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RK329
RK Ryanair UK
73H
7:13 PM
BST
8:16 PM
BST
1h 3m
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U2413
U2 easyJet
319
8:35 PM
BST TM
9:55 PM
BST
1h 20m
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M T W T F S S
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RK175
RK Ryanair UK
73H
7:25 AM
BST T1
9:00 AM
BST
1h 35m
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M T W T F S S
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✓
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U2410
U2 easyJet
319
11:45 AM
BST T1
1:05 PM
BST
1h 20m
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M T W T F S S
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✓
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U2414
U2 easyJet
319
1:05 PM
BST T1
2:25 PM
BST
1h 20m
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M T W T F S S
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U2412
U2 easyJet
319
6:30 PM
BST T1
7:45 PM
BST
1h 15m
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M T W T F S S
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RK330
RK Ryanair UK
73H
7:35 PM
BST T1
9:10 PM
BST
1h 35m
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M T W T F S S
Prices

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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
BFS Belfast 2h 50m U2 → RKU2 Belfast (BFS) to London, Essex flights
DUB Dublin 3h 25m EIFRQR → FRRK Dublin (DUB) to London, Essex flights
LHR London 3h 45m ATAYBA → EY London (LHR) to London, Essex flights
ORK Cork 5h EI → FRRK Cork (ORK) to London, Essex flights
PRG Prague 5h 15m U2 → FR Prague (PRG) to London, Essex flights
VRN Caselle (VR) 5h 35m BYLS → FRLS Caselle (VR) (VRN) to London, Essex flights
AMS Amsterdam 5h 53m 6EAFAM → U2 Amsterdam (AMS) to London, Essex flights
PMI Palma de Mallorca 6h 18m BYLSU2 → BYFRLS Palma de Mallorca (PMI) to London, Essex flights
MXP Ferno (VA) 6h 25m W4 → FRRK Ferno (VA) (MXP) to London, Essex flights
FCO Rome 6h 25m LSU2W4 → LS Rome (FCO) to London, Essex flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Glasgow to London, Essex
2 carriers, 33 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 335 mi 1h 20m nonstop

GLA–STN is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. easyJet and Ryanair UK lead the route. The flight covers 335 miles in approximately 1h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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All flights from London, Essex (STN) London, Essex to Glasgow flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop GLA–STN service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
U2 easyJet 19 319, 320 1h20 – – –
RK Ryanair UK 14 73H 1h03-1h30 – – –
Aircraft on this route
319 Airbus A319 – U2
320 Airbus A320 – U2
73H Boeing 737-800 (Winglets) – RK
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: RK + U2 (33 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, GLA to STN direction.
Mon
5
flights
Tue
5
flights
Wed
5
flights
Thu
4
flights
Fri
5
flights
Sat
4
flights
Sun
5
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
5
Nonstop flights
33
Outbound / wk
33
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for GLA to STN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
55
Hubs
~2h
Fastest
~24h
Longest
BFS ~2h 50m DUB ~3h 25m LHR ~3h 45m ORK ~5h 0m PRG ~5h 15m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,965
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.
Alternatives

Other ways to reach London, Essex from Glasgow

Nearby airports with service to London Stansted Airport.
Metric GLA→STN EDI→STN BFS→STN
Distance from GLA – 41 mi 109 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 2 2
Weekly flights 33 41 41
Flight time 1h 20m 1h 6m 1h 15m
Edinburgh (EDI) to London, Essex flights · Belfast (BFS) to London, Essex flights
Airports within 200 miles of GLA with service to London Stansted Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Glasgow, it's 6:00 PM in London, Essex.
Distance & Flight Time
335 mi / 538 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 20m gate to gate.
Facts

GLA–STN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Glasgow to London, Essex route.
Route details
Distance335 mi / 538 km
Flight time1h 20m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights33 out / 33 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: GLA
Full nameGlasgow Airport
IATA / ICAOGLA / EGPF
TimezoneEurope/London
Passengers/yr6.5M
Elevation26 ft / 8 m
Destination: STN
Full nameLondon Stansted Airport
IATA / ICAOSTN / EGSS
TimezoneEurope/London
Passengers/yr28.0M
Elevation348 ft / 106 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about GLA to STN flights.
Nonstop flights from Glasgow Airport to London Stansted Airport take about 1h 20m gate to gate. The route covers 335 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from GLA to STN: easyJet and Ryanair UK.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Belfast, Dublin and London Heathrow.
Yes, return flights from STN to GLA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include EDI and BFS. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from GLA to STN

Glasgow Airport (GLA) and London Stansted Airport (STN) are connected by nonstop service from easyJet and Ryanair UK. With 33 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

GLA to STN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from GLA to STN is about 1 hours 20 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 335 miles (538 km). There are approximately 33 weekly flights outbound and 33 return, totaling 66 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Belfast, Dublin and London Heathrow. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Edinburgh (EDI) and Belfast (BFS).