Philadelphia to Prestwick, South Ayrshire (PHL–PIK) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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3,300 mi airlines charter/private ~1/wk
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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 3 hubs
ORD Chicago 10h 19m AAACAS → AF Chicago (ORD) to Prestwick, South Ayrshire flights
BCN Barcelona 11h 40m AAAYBA → FR Barcelona (BCN) to Prestwick, South Ayrshire flights
LHR London ~10h 45m AAAYBA → BA London (LHR) to Prestwick, South Ayrshire flights
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Philadelphia to Prestwick, South Ayrshire
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
3,300 mi 5h 42m nonstop +5h ahead

PHL–PIK has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for PHL to PIK.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
3
Hubs
~10h
Fastest
~11h
Longest
ORD ~10h 19m LHR ~10h 45m BCN ~11h 40m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
293
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
PHL → PIK
74%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
74%
Return
PIK → PHL
93%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
93%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. PHL delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+5h
Prestwick, South Ayrshire is 5 hours ahead of Philadelphia.
PHL: EDT · PIK: BST

When it's 6:00 PM in Philadelphia, it's 11:00 PM in Prestwick, South Ayrshire.
Distance & Flight Time
3,300 mi / 5,310 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 5h 42m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

US citizens need a UK Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) before travel, applied for online. The ETA costs GBP 10 and is valid for multiple entries over 2 years. Stays are permitted for up to 6 months per visit. Passport must be valid for the duration of stay.

Declare goods over GBP 390 in value. UK duty-free allowances apply on goods from outside the UK.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Getting to PHL

SEPTA Airport Line rail runs from Center City Philadelphia (30th Street, Suburban, Jefferson, and Market East stations) to the airport in 25–30 minutes ($8 each way). Trains run every 30 minutes from about 5am to midnight. I-76 (Schuylkill Expressway) and I-95 are both frequently congested, making the train a consistent choice for anyone based near a SEPTA station.

Ride-shares from Center City cost $20–35 and take 20–40 minutes. Taxis are metered and slightly more.

Facts

PHL–PIK Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Philadelphia to Prestwick, South Ayrshire route.
Route details
Distance3,300 mi / 5,310 km
Flight time5h 42m
Time difference+5 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
Weekly flights~1 out / ~1 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: PHL
Full namePhiladelphia International Airport
IATA / ICAOPHL / KPHL
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr30.2M
Elevation36 ft / 11 m
Destination: PIK
Full nameGlasgow Prestwick Airport
IATA / ICAOPIK / EGPK
TimezoneEurope/London
Elevation65 ft / 20 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PHL to PIK flights.
Nonstop flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Glasgow Prestwick Airport take about 5h 42m gate to gate. The route covers 3,300 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Chicago O'Hare and Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat.
Prestwick, South Ayrshire is 5 hours ahead of Philadelphia.
Yes, return flights from PIK to PHL are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from PHL to PIK

Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

PHL to PIK Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PHL to PIK is about 5 hours 42 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 3,300 miles (5,310 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Chicago O'Hare and Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.