Flying from Glasgow to Turku Airport (TKU): What you need to know
Glasgow has two main airports where you can kick off your travels. Explore your options for booking a flight from Glasgow to Turku Airport (TKU) departing from Glasgow International Airport (GLA) or Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK).
Turku Airport is located in Turku. The city follows the UTC+2 timezone and is two hours ahead of Glasgow.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your flight from Glasgow to TKU. It's generally best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
In peak travel periods, expect longer queues and arrive earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and as much as four hours for international trips.
Airports in Glasgow
Glasgow International Airport (GLA)
Located around 9 miles from central Glasgow, GLA can be reached in about 15 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport is roughly 35 minutes.
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70.07% of flights leaving from Glasgow International Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK)
You can get to PIK from central Glasgow in about 40 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The journey by public transport takes roughly 55 minutes to cover the 30 miles or so.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before boarding your Glasgow to TKU flight? Relax in a hotel near Glasgow Prestwick Airport before your vacation officially starts. These stays are expecting you:
Glasgow Prestwick Airport has an on-time performance of 76.7%. This figure highlights how frequently flights that leave from this airport arrive on time.
About Turku Airport (TKU)
Have a late flight from Glasgow to Turku Airport? Don't let it end in exhaustion. Stay at one of these hotels near TKU and shut your eyes sooner:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Turku Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from FIRENT, Budget or Thrifty to explore Turku and beyond.
Secure the lowest price by booking your ride around four weeks ahead of your Glasgow to Turku Airport flight.
Getting from Turku Airport (TKU) to central Turku
Central Turku is about 4 miles from Turku Airport. Travel times by cab or car rental will vary based on time of day and traffic conditions, so do some research ahead of your trip.
Traveling by public transport takes about 30 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Glasgow to Turku Airport (TKU)
At the moment, $176 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Glasgow to Turku Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $219. Remember fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap flights from Glasgow to TKU, book in advance. Airlines generally offer their most competitively priced fares when tickets first go on sale.
Affordable Glasgow to Turku Airport tickets are easier to find when your dates are flexible. Try using the 'Whole month' search function to compare fares throughout the month and then choose the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Glasgow to Turku Airport (TKU)
Think about the pace you're looking for when planning the timing of your trip. December is the quietest month to go to Turku. June is when most people book flights from Glasgow to Turku Airport (TKU), which may be perfect if you're after more action.
Lock in a Glasgow to TKU plane ticket departing in July if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Turku to range from 52ºF to 73ºF.
January sees temperatures of between 12ºF and 37ºF. Look for cheap tickets from Glasgow to Turku Airport around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Turku
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Turku right here. Check out these options once you've locked in your flight from Glasgow to Turku Airport:
Turku Castle and Turku Cathedral are just two of the leading attractions to put on your Turku to-do list. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Ruissalo Nature Conservation Area.
Explore more of Finland
Turku is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of Finland just waiting to be explored. About 95 miles east of Turku, a trip to Helsinki will keep you on the go. Start with leading sights like Helsinki Cathedral, Fortress of Suomenlinna and Helsinki Central Station.
If you want to check out another corner of Finland, head for Espoo, roughly 85 miles east of Turku. Nuuksio National Park, Lake Bodom and Saaristomuseo Pentala are the start of reasons to visit.
