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

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U2409
U2 easyJet
319
6:55 AM
BST TM
8:15 AM
BST
1h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
RK174
RK Ryanair UK
73H
12:49 PM
BST
1:58 PM
BST
1h 9m
M T W T F S S
Prices
RK329
RK Ryanair UK
73H
7:00 PM
BST
8:30 PM
BST
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
U2411
U2 easyJet
320
7:15 PM
BST TM
8:35 PM
BST
1h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
U2413
U2 easyJet
319
8:20 PM
BST TM
9:40 PM
BST
1h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
RK175
RK Ryanair UK
73H
9:55 AM
BST T1
11:30 AM
BST
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
U2410
U2 easyJet
319
12:40 PM
BST
2:00 PM
BST
1h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
U2414
U2 easyJet
319
1:05 PM
BST T1
2:25 PM
BST
1h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
U2412
U2 easyJet
319
6:30 PM
BST T1
7:45 PM
BST
1h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
RK330
RK Ryanair UK
73H
7:10 PM
BST T1
8:45 PM
BST
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Glasgow to London, Essex
2 carriers, 31 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 31 Flights/wk 335 mi 1h 9m nonstop 51 1-stop hubs

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 9m. Beyond nonstop, 51 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop GLA–STN service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
U2 easyJet 17 319, 320 1h20
RK Ryanair UK 14 73H 1h09-1h30
Aircraft on this route
319 Airbus A319 – U2
320 Airbus A320 – U2
73H Boeing 737-800 (Winglets) – RK
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: RK + U2 (31 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 STN direction.
Mon
4
flights
Tue
5
flights
Wed
5
flights
Thu
4
flights
Fri
5
flights
Sat
4
flights
Sun
4
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
5
Nonstop flights
31
Outbound / wk
31
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for GLA to STN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
51
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~30h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,546
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, 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 31 47 41
Flight time 1h 9m 1h 5m 1h 15m
Airports within 200 miles of GLA with service to London Stansted Airport.

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 9m to 1h 30m.

GLA–STN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Glasgow to London, Essex route.
Route details
Distance335 mi / 538 km
Flight time1h 9m to 1h 30m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights31 out / 31 return
1-stop connections51 hubs
Origin: GLA
IATA / ICAOGLA / EGPF
TimezoneEurope/London
Passengers/yr6.5M
Elevation26 ft / 8 m
Destination: STN
IATA / ICAOSTN / EGSS
TimezoneEurope/London
Passengers/yr28.0M
Elevation348 ft / 106 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about GLA to STN flights.
Nonstop flights from Glasgow Airport to London Stansted Airport take approximately 1h 9m to 1h 30m. The route covers 335 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Ryanair UK and easyJet.
There are approximately 31 nonstop flights per week from GLA to STN. The return direction has about 31 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through GVA, TLS, CMF, KEF, REU, MAH, CFU, ZTH, AGA, BJV, PRG, NAP, MLA, LIS, PMI, AMS, LHR, FNC, IBZ, PFO, ALC, DBV, EWR, VRN, FCO, YYZ, BFS, CVG, IAD, DUB, SSH, MXP, KRK, BCN, LPA, CDG, AGP, OPO, FAO, ORK, RAK, AYT, TFS, DXB, ACE, RHO, FUE, DLM, LCA, HER and CHQ. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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.
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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 STN

Glasgow Airport (GLA) and London Stansted Airport (STN) are connected by nonstop service from Ryanair UK and easyJet. With 31 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

GLA to STN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from GLA to STN ranges from 1 hours 9 minutes to 1 hours 30 minutes. The route covers a distance of 335 miles (538 km). There are approximately 31 weekly flights outbound and 31 return, totaling 62 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

51 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 (BFS).