Airport codes
IATA: GLA, ICAO: EGPF
Local Time
GMT - BST = GMT+1
British Summer Time (BST) operates from the last Sunday in
March until the last Sunday in October.
Address
Glasgow Airport, Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland,
PA3 2SW
Access
Glasgow Airport lies eight miles to the west
of Glasgow city centre and is within easy reach of the rest
of Scotland. Principal access is off junction 28 of the M8
motorway.
Take Junction 28 off the M8, about 20 minutes
drive from Glasgow city centre or two minutes from Paisley,
the nearest town.
Airport Overview
Glasgow International Airport is an international
airport in Scotland, located 8 miles (13 km) south west of
Glasgow city centre, near the towns of Paisley and Renfrew
in Renfrewshire. In 2010 the airport handled 6,548,865 passengers,
a 9.4% annual reduction, making it the second busiest in Scotland,
after Edinburgh Airport, and the eighth busiest airport in
the United Kingdom.
Contacts
Phone (0)141 887 1111
Website www.baa.com
Airport Information
The information desk is located on the first
floor, next to the Domestic Arrivals/Departures area. There
are computer information kiosks on the ground floor and the
Greater Glasgow and Clyde Valley Tourist Board: (0)141 848
4400 or 4758 in International Arrivals, providing tourist
and accommodation information.
Airlines
Aer Lingus, Air France, British Airways, DHL
Air, KLM, Lufthansa, Parcelforce, Royal Mail, SNCargo, TNTA,
United Parcel Service, bmi
Airline Lounges
Skylounge
Holiday Wing
Whether you’re travelling with family
or friends, the Holiday Wing is the perfect way to start your
trip.
We have entertainment for all ages, with toys,
games consoles, DVDs and digital TV to amuse our younger passengers,
while adults can relax and enjoy the contemporary surroundings.
Business Wing
At Glasgow Airport we've taken the needs of
the modern business traveller and created a business lounge
to help keep business moving.
With the very latest facilities, and a calming
environment offering sweeping views overlooking Ben Lomond,
you’ll arrive at your destination feeling relaxed, refreshed
and ready to do business.
Terminals
There are two terminals at Glasgow Airport.
Facilities
Restrooms / Toilets
Toilets are located in all areas of the airport.
Disabled facilities / Medical Facilities
Facilities include toilets, ramps, lifts and
reserved seating, as well as induction loops, a TDD telephone
and a Minicom information line (0)141 848 4848 Passengers
should advise their airline on booking of special needs. Disabled
parking spaces are available. Passengers requiring help from
the car park to the terminals should arrange this in advance
by contacting Passenger Assistance Limited (0)141 848 4938
Wheelchair push and provision is available free at (0)141
848 7777.
Business facilities
A business workstation with telephone, fax
and Internet facilities is connected on the first floor concourse.
The Glasgow Airport Business Centre at (0)141 847 5450 has
meeting rooms, conference and training facilities, an IT suite
and full secretarial support. There is also a Servisair Executive
Lounge, with credit-card operated telephones and fax facilities.
Baggage
The left-luggage facility (0)141 848 4938
is open daily 24 hours. The lost property service : (0)141
848 4740 is also available. Uniformed members of staff on
ready at all times to assist with baggage.
Shops and restaurants
There are a range of world class shops available
at Glasgow Airport. Whether you are before or after security,
or even picking someone up in the arrivals area you will find
a range of shops to suit your needs.
There is also a fine selection of bars and
restaurants, for what ever your taste and budget is.
Other services
Money
The airport has Foreign exchange, ATMs, a
post office and telephones equipped with fax and e-mail facilities.
More Services
Baby and mother care and a pharmacy.
