This page lists typical scheduled departures from Glasgow Airport (GLA) for a representative day — flight numbers, destinations, terminals and planning statuses. Timetables change daily, so always confirm your exact flight time on the airport’s official live departures board before travelling.

Not a live board. Times below are typical scheduled departures that change day to day. For real-time information use the official Glasgow Airport live departures page or your airline’s app.

Scheduled departures from Glasgow Airport (GLA)

The table below lists a typical day of scheduled departures from Glasgow Airport (GLA), based on published airline timetables. Times are local, terminals are planning guidance, and schedules change daily — always confirm your flight on the official live board before travelling to the airport.

Glasgow Airport (GLA) departures — typical daily schedule, data refreshed 21 July 2026
TimeFlightAirlineDestinationTerminalStatus
06:10KL1472KLMAmsterdam (AMS)1Delayed
06:20LS137Jet2Tenerife South (TFS)1Departed
06:30U24071easyJetAmsterdam (AMS)1Scheduled
06:45FR5774RyanairDublin (DUB)1Boarding
06:55BA1483British AirwaysLondon Heathrow (LHR)1Departed
07:00U2405easyJetLondon Gatwick (LGW)1Scheduled
07:40LS189Jet2Palma de Mallorca (PMI)1Boarding
08:15LM436LoganairBelfast City (BHD)1Scheduled
09:20BY1360TUI AirwaysLanzarote (ACE)1Boarding
11:55KL1472KLMAmsterdam (AMS)1Boarding
12:40BA1483British AirwaysLondon Heathrow (LHR)1Departed
13:10EK28EmiratesDubai (DXB)1Scheduled
14:55BY1360TUI AirwaysLanzarote (ACE)1Delayed
15:10LS137Jet2Tenerife South (TFS)1Scheduled
16:15U24071easyJetAmsterdam (AMS)1Boarding
16:25LS189Jet2Palma de Mallorca (PMI)1Scheduled
17:30LM436LoganairBelfast City (BHD)1Delayed
17:50U2405easyJetLondon Gatwick (LGW)1Scheduled
18:05FR5774RyanairDublin (DUB)1Scheduled
19:20BA1483British AirwaysLondon Heathrow (LHR)1Delayed
21:05EK28EmiratesDubai (DXB)1Scheduled

Statuses are illustrative planning states for a typical day, not live updates. All times are local to Glasgow Airport in 24-hour format.

What time are the first and last departures from Glasgow Airport today?

On a typical day the first scheduled departure from Glasgow Airport (GLA) is KL1472 to Amsterdam at 06:10, and the last is EK28 to Dubai at 21:05 — all local time.

  • Check-in and bag-drop desks for the first wave of flights usually open around two to three hours before the earliest departure.
  • Security at Glasgow Airport is typically quietest mid-morning and busiest in the early-morning and early-evening peaks.
  • Last-flight times drift by season and day of week — always confirm on the official live board the night before.

Which terminal do British Airways flights use at Glasgow Airport?

British Airways typically uses Terminal 1 at Glasgow Airport (GLA) for its departures. Terminal assignments at Glasgow are set by the airport and can change between seasons, so treat the list below as planning guidance and confirm on your booking or the official live board.

  • easyJet — Terminal 1
  • Ryanair — Terminal 1
  • British Airways — Terminal 1
  • Emirates — Terminal 1
  • Jet2 — Terminal 1
  • KLM — Terminal 1

How early should I arrive at Glasgow Airport before my flight?

Aim to arrive at Glasgow Airport about two hours before a short-haul departure and three hours before a long-haul departure. That buffer covers bag-drop queues, security peaks and the walk or shuttle to distant gates — and it is cheaper than missing the flight.

  • Check in online and save your boarding pass before leaving home — it can skip one queue entirely.
  • Hand-luggage-only travellers with online check-in can head straight to security on quieter days.
  • Peak holiday mornings at Glasgow can add 30–45 minutes to security; fast-track lanes are worth it then.
  • Long-haul and US-bound flights may close boarding earlier — be at the gate when boarding starts, not when it closes.

Where can I check live departure times for GLA?

The only sources of real-time departures information for Glasgow Airport (GLA) are the airport itself and the airlines that fly there. Use the official Glasgow Airport live departures board for gate, delay and cancellation updates, and your airline’s app for push notifications about your specific flight. TravelShifu’s board is a planning snapshot for comparing typical schedules, terminals and airlines — refreshed 21 July 2026 — and is never a substitute for the live board on the day you travel.

Frequently asked questions

What time is the first departure from Glasgow Airport today?
On a typical day the first scheduled departure from Glasgow Airport (GLA) is KL1472 to Amsterdam at 06:10 local time. This is a representative timetable snapshot, not live data — confirm today’s first flight on the airport’s official departures board.
What time is the last departure from Glasgow Airport today?
The last scheduled departure on a typical day is EK28 to Dubai at 21:05 local time. Late-evening schedules shift by season and day of week, so verify on Glasgow Airport’s official live departures page before travelling.
Which terminal does British Airways use at Glasgow Airport?
British Airways typically operates from Terminal 1 at Glasgow Airport. Terminal assignments can change, so check the terminal on your booking confirmation or the airport’s live flight information on the day you fly.
How early should I arrive at Glasgow Airport before my flight?
Plan to reach Glasgow Airport about two hours before a short-haul flight and three hours before a long-haul flight. Add extra time at peak holiday periods, if you have bags to check, or if your destination requires additional document checks at the airport.
Is this Glasgow Airport departures board live?
No. This page is a static snapshot of typical scheduled services at Glasgow Airport, last reviewed on 21 July 2026. For real-time departure times, gate and delay information, use the airport’s official live board or your airline’s app.
Where is the official Glasgow Airport live departures board?
The official live departures board for Glasgow Airport (GLA) is published on the airport’s own website at https://www.glasgowairport.com/flights/departures/. Airline apps and the departure screens in the terminal show the same real-time status information.

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