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{{short description|International airport in Glasgow, Scotland}}
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{{Use British English|date=August 2025}}
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| location            = {{nowrap|[[Paisley, Renfrewshire]], Scotland}}
| coordinates         = {{coord|55|52|19|N|004|25|59|W|region:GB-RFW|display=inline,title}}
| pushpin_label       = '''EGPF'''
| r1-surface          = Grooved [[Asphalt concrete|asphalt]]
| metric-rwy          = yes
| name                = Glasgow Airport
| nativename          = 
| opened              = {{start date and age|1966|5|2|df=y}}
| image               = Glasgow Airport logo.svg
| image-width         = 175
| image2              = GlasgowAirportFromAir.jpg
| image2-width        = 250
| IATA                = GLA<ref name="IATA">{{cite web | url = http://www.iata.org/publications/Pages/code-search.aspx | title = IATA Airport Search (GLA) | publisher = [[International Air Transport Association]] | access-date = 17 August 2013 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20130807061741/http://www.iata.org/publications/Pages/code-search.aspx | archive-date = 7 August 2013 | url-status = live }}</ref>
| ICAO                = EGPF
| type                = Public
| owner-oper          = [[AGS Airports]]
| hub                 = {{ubl|class=nowrap
  | [[Loganair]]}}
| focus_city          = {{unbulleted list
|[[easyJet]]
|[[Jet2.com]]
|[[TUI Airways]]
}}
| city-served         = {{unbulleted list|[[Greater Glasgow]]|}}
| elevation-f         = 26
| pushpin_map         = Scotland Renfrewshire
| pushpin_map_caption = Location of airport in Renfrewshire
| website             = {{Official URL}}
| r1-number           = 05/23
| r1-length-m         = 2,665
| stat-year           = 2024
| stat1-header        = Passengers
| stat1-data          = 8,064,791
| stat2-header        = Passenger change 23-24
| stat2-data          = {{increase}} 9.6%
| stat3-header        = Aircraft movements
| stat3-data          = 76,916
| stat4-header        = Movements change 23-24
| stat4-data          = {{increase}} 3.2%
| footnotes           = Sources: UK [[Aeronautical Information Publication|AIP]] at [[NATS Holdings|NATS]]<ref name="aip">{{cite web | url = http://www.nats-uk.ead-it.com/public/index.php%3Foption%3Dcom_content%26task%3Dblogcategory%26id%3D72%26Itemid%3D121.html | title = Glasgow – EGPF | work = UK Integrated Aeronautical Information Package | publisher = [[National Air Traffic Services]] | access-date = 27 August 2019 | archive-date = 27 May 2020 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20200527012233/http://www.nats-uk.ead-it.com/public/index.php%3Foption%3Dcom_content%26task%3Dblogcategory%26id%3D72%26Itemid%3D121.html | url-status = dead }}</ref><br />Statistics from the [[Civil Aviation Authority (United Kingdom)|UK Civil Aviation Authority]]<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.caa.co.uk/Data-and-analysis/UK-aviation-market/Airports/Datasets/ |title=Aircraft and passenger traffic data from UK airports |publisher=[[Civil Aviation Authority (United Kingdom)|UK Civil Aviation Authority]] |date=21 March 2022 |access-date=25 March 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170211070518/http://www.caa.co.uk/Data-and-analysis/UK-aviation-market/Airports/Datasets/ |archive-date=11 February 2017 |url-status=live }}</ref><br />Location from Glasgow Airport<ref name="location">{{cite web |url= http://www.glasgowairport.com/help/contact-us |title= Contact us |publisher= Glasgow Airport |quote= Our address: Glasgow Airport Limited, Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland, PA3 2SW |access-date= 1 April 2014 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20140327023339/http://www.glasgowairport.com/help/contact-us |archive-date= 27 March 2014 |url-status= dead }}</ref>
}}

'''Glasgow Airport''', also known as '''Glasgow International Airport''' ({{airport codes|GLA|EGPF|p=n}}), and formerly '''Abbotsinch Airport''', is an [[international airport]] located in [[Paisley, Renfrewshire]], Scotland, {{convert|8.6|NM|lk=in}} west of [[Glasgow city centre]]. In 2024 it handled 8.06{{nbsp}}million passengers, a 9.6 per cent annual increase, making it the second-busiest in Scotland, after [[Edinburgh Airport]], and the ninth-busiest in the United Kingdom.

It is owned and operated by [[AGS Airports]], which also owns and operates [[Aberdeen Airport|Aberdeen]] and [[Southampton Airport|Southampton]] airports. It was previously owned and operated by [[Heathrow Airport Holdings]] (formerly known as BAA). [[Loganair]] are headquartered at the airport and have a maintenance hangar here. [[easyJet]], [[Jet2.com]] and [[TUI Airways]] also use Glasgow as a hub.

It was opened in 1966 and originally flights only operated to other places in the UK and Europe. It began to offer flights to elsewhere — flights that previously used [[Glasgow Prestwick Airport]], which was subsequently relegated as the city's secondary airport catering for [[Ryanair]] and freight operators.

==History==
The history of the present Glasgow Airport goes back to 1932, when the site at [[Abbotsinch]], between the [[River Cart|Black Cart Water]] and the [[River Cart|White Cart Water]], near Paisley in Renfrewshire, was opened. In 1933 the [[No. 602 Squadron RAuxAF]] (City of Glasgow) of the [[Royal Auxiliary Air Force]] moved its [[Westland Wapiti]] IIA aircraft from nearby Renfrew.<ref name="smith-abbotsinch">Smith, Abbotsinch{{full citation needed|date=September 2025}}</ref> The RAF Station headquarters, however, was not formed until 1 July 1936 when 6 Auxiliary Group, [[RAF Bomber Command|Bomber Command]], arrived.<ref name="smith-abbotsinch" /> From May 1939, until moving away in October 1939, the Squadron flew the [[Supermarine Spitfire]].

===1940–1960===
In 1940 a [[torpedo]] training unit was formed, which trained both [[Royal Air Force]] and [[Royal Navy]] crews under [[RAF Coastal Command]].<ref name="smith-abbotsinch" /> The Admiralty was granted a lodger facility for a RN Air Section at Royal Air Force Abbotsinch from 19 June 1940. The airbase was transferred from No. 19 Group RAF to the Admiralty on 11 August 1943, known as Royal Naval Air Station Abbotsinch, (or RNAS Abbotsinch). Its primary function was an Aircraft Maintenance Yard and Reserve Aircraft Storage and Salvage. On 20 September it was commissioned HMS ''Sanderling''.<ref name="rnra-abbotsinch">{{cite web|title=Abbotsinch |url=https://www.royalnavyresearcharchive.org.uk/FAA-Bases/Abbotsinch.htm |work=Royal Navy Research Archive - Fleet Air Arm Bases 1939 - present day |access-date=13 November 2024}}</ref> During the 1950s the airfield housed a large aircraft storage unit and squadrons of the [[Royal Naval Reserve|Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve]].

The Royal Navy left in October 1963.<ref name="smith-abbotsinch" /> The name [[Sanderling]] was, however, retained as a link between the two: HMS ''Sanderling''{{'}}s [[ship's bell]] was presented to the new airport and a bar in the airport was named ''The Sanderling Bar''.

The following squadrons were based at Glasgow Airport at some point:<ref name="ABCT">{{cite web|url=http://www.abct.org.uk/airfields/airfield-finder/abbotsinch-glasgow/ |title=Abbotsinch |publisher=[[Airfields of Britain Conservation Trust]]|access-date=22 April 2020}}</ref>
{{columns-list|colwidth=20em|
* [[No. 21 Squadron RAF]]
* [[No. 34 Squadron RAF]]
* [[No. 88 Squadron RAF]]
* [[No. 225 Squadron RAF]]
* [[No. 232 Squadron RAF]]
* [[No. 239 Squadron RAF]]
* [[No. 254 Squadron RAF]]
* [[No. 269 Squadron RAF]]
* [[No. 309 Polish Fighter-Reconnaissance Squadron]]
* [[No. 414 Squadron RCAF]]
* [[No. 602 Squadron RAF]]
* [[No. 607 Squadron RAF]]
* [[No. 610 Squadron RAF]]
* [[No. 666 Squadron RAF]]
* [[730 Naval Air Squadron]]
* [[768 Naval Air Squadron]]
* [[800 Naval Air Squadron]]
* [[801 Naval Air Squadron]]
* [[802 Naval Air Squadron]]
* [[804 Naval Air Squadron]]
* [[807 Naval Air Squadron]]
* [[813 Naval Air Squadron]]
* [[816 Naval Air Squadron]]
* [[818 Naval Air Squadron]]
* [[819 Naval Air Squadron]]
* [[821 Naval Air Squadron]]
* [[824 Naval Air Squadron]]
* [[825 Naval Air Squadron]]
* [[831 Naval Air Squadron]]
* [[832 Naval Air Squadron]]
* [[835 Naval Air Squadron]]
* [[852 Naval Air Squadron]]
* [[892 Naval Air Squadron]]
* [[1702 Naval Air Squadron]]
* [[1830 Naval Air Squadron]]
* [[1840 Naval Air Squadron]]
* [[1843 Naval Air Squadron]]
}}
;Units:
{{columns-list|colwidth=25em|
* No. 2 Coastal Patrol Flight (October 1939 – May 1940){{sfn|Sturtivant|Hamlin|Halley|1997|p=94}}
* [[No. 4 Air Experience Flight RAF]] (January 1997 – ){{sfn|Sturtivant|Hamlin|Halley|1997|p=53}}
* [[List of Royal Air Force Glider units|No. 4 Gliding School RAF]] (May 1945 – May 1951){{sfn|Sturtivant|Hamlin|Halley|1997|p=163}}
* No. 6 Aircraft Assembly Unit (? – 1943){{sfn|Sturtivant|Hamlin|Halley|1997|p=47}}
* [[No. 261 Squadron RAF|No. 418 Flight RAF]] (July 1940){{sfn|Sturtivant|Hamlin|Halley|1997|p=131}}
* [[List of Royal Air Force Glider units|No. 663 Gliding School RAF]] (November 1959 – July 1962){{sfn|Sturtivant|Hamlin|Halley|1997|p=169}}
* [[No. 516 Squadron RAF|No. 1441 (Combined Operations Development) Flight RAF]] (January–October 1942){{sfn|Sturtivant|Hamlin|Halley|1997|p=132}}
* No. 1680 (Western Isles Communication) Flight RAF (May 1943 – April 1944){{sfn|Sturtivant|Hamlin|Halley|1997|p=144}}
* [[No. 1967 Reserve Air Observation Post Flight RAF]] (December 1952 – September 1954 & September 1955 – March 1957){{sfn|Sturtivant|Hamlin|Halley|1997|p=148}}
* [[No. 1 Torpedo Training Unit RAF|Torpedo Training Unit RAF]] (May 1940 – November 1942){{sfn|Sturtivant|Hamlin|Halley|1997|p=293}} which then moved to [[RAF Turnberry]]
* [[Universities of Glasgow and Strathclyde Air Squadron]] (January 1993 – ){{sfn|Sturtivant|Hamlin|Halley|1997|p=307}}
}}

===1960–1970===
[[File:Aircraft K1234E 30JN79 G-BAPG V814 (25092899475).jpg|thumb|right|An Intra Airways [[Vickers Viscount]] at Glasgow Airport in 1979]]

In the 1960s [[Politics of Glasgow|Glasgow Corporation]] decided that a new airport for the city was required. The original site of Glasgow's main airport, [[Renfrew Airport]], was {{convert|3|km|abbr=on}} east of the current airport, in what is now the Dean Park area of Renfrew. The original [[Art Deco]] terminal building of the original airport has not survived. The site is now occupied by a [[Tesco]] supermarket and the [[M8 motorway (Scotland)|M8 motorway]]; this straight and level section of motorway occupies the site of the [[runway]].<ref name="smith-renfrew">Smith, Renfrew{{full citation needed|date=September 2025}}</ref>

Abbotsinch took over from Renfrew Airport on 2 May 1966.<ref name="smith-abbotsinch" /><ref name="smith-renfrew" /> [[Government of the United Kingdom|Her Majesty's Government]] had already committed millions into rebuilding [[Glasgow Prestwick Airport]] fit for the "[[Jet Age|jet age]]". Nevertheless, the plan went forward and the new airport, designed by [[Basil Spence]] and built at a cost of £4.2{{nbsp}}million, it was completed in 1966, with [[British European Airways]] beginning services using [[De Havilland Comet]] aircraft.

The first commercial flight to arrive was a British European Airways flight from Edinburgh, landing at 8{{nbsp}}am on 2 May 1966.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Leadbetter |first1=Russell |title=1966: Glasgow Airport welcomes its first planes and passengers |url=https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/19273455.1966-glasgow-airport-welcomes-first-planes-passengers/ |website=The Herald |date=May 2021 |access-date=8 October 2022 |archive-date=8 October 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221008233745/https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/19273455.1966-glasgow-airport-welcomes-first-planes-passengers/ |url-status=live }}</ref> The airport was officially opened on 27 June 1966 by [[Elizabeth II|Queen Elizabeth II]]. The political rows over Glasgow and [[Glasgow Prestwick Airport|Prestwick]] airports continued, with Prestwick enjoying a monopoly over [[transatlantic flight|transatlantic]] traffic (under the 1946 US-UK [[air transport agreement]] known as the [[Bermuda Agreement]]), while Glasgow Airport was only allowed to handle UK and intra-European traffic.

===1970s–1990s===
[[File:EasyJet B737-200 G-BECH at GLA (16544620309).jpg|thumb|right|An [[easyJet]] [[Boeing 737-200]] departing Glasgow in 1995]]
In 1975 the BAA took ownership of Glasgow Airport.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.baa.com/about-baa/who-we-are |title=Who we are |year=2013 |publisher=Heathrow Airport Holdings |access-date=28 January 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130118130225/http://www.baa.com/about-baa/who-we-are |archive-date=18 January 2013 |url-status=live }}</ref> When BAA was [[Brutalist architecture|privatised]] in the late 1980s, as BAA plc, it consolidated its airport portfolio and sold Prestwick Airport. BAA embarked on a massive redevelopment plan for Glasgow Airport in 1989.<ref>{{cite web|title=Glasgow Airport Guide|url=http://www.glasgow-airport-guide.co.uk/history.html|website=History of Glasgow Airport|access-date=25 January 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170201105252/http://www.glasgow-airport-guide.co.uk/history.html|archive-date=1 February 2017|url-status=live}}</ref>

In the early 1990s Glasgow became the first UK airport, and one of the first in Europe (after Israel) to screen all baggage. Until this time, only 'high-risk' flights had their hand luggage and hold luggage checked. This was a result of the bombing of [[Pan Am Flight 103]] on 21 December 1988 over the Scottish town of [[Lockerbie]].

An extended terminal building was created by building a pre-fabricated metal structure around the front of the original Basil Spence building, hence screening much of its distinctive [[Brutalism|Brutalist]] style architecture from view, with the void between the two structures joined by a glass atrium and walkway. Spence's original concrete facade which once looked onto Caledonia Road now fronts the [[check-in]] desks. The original building can be seen more clearly from the rear, with the mock barrel-vaulted roof visible when airside.

A dedicated international departure lounge and pier were added at the western side of the building, leaving the facility with a total of 38 [[Gate (airport)|gates]], bringing its capacity up to nine million passengers per year.<ref>{{cite web |title=The evolution of Glasgow Airport |url=https://www.scotsman.com/arts-and-culture/evolution-glasgow-airport-585960 |website=The Scotsman |date=7 May 2018 |access-date=8 October 2022 |archive-date=8 October 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221008234126/https://www.scotsman.com/arts-and-culture/evolution-glasgow-airport-585960 |url-status=live }}</ref> In 2003 BAA completed redevelopment work on a satellite building (called "T2", formerly the St Andrews Building), to provide a dedicated check-in facility for low-cost airlines, principally [[Jet2.com]].

By 1996 Glasgow was handling over 5.5{{nbsp}}million passengers per year, making it the fourth-busiest in the UK.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.caa.co.uk/docs/80/airport_data/1996Annual/Table_09_Terminal_and_Transit_Pax_1996.pdf |title=Terminal & Transit Passengers at UK Airports – 1996 |publisher=[[Civil Aviation Authority (United Kingdom)|UK Civil Aviation Authority]] |year=1996 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110606114851/http://www.caa.co.uk/docs/80/airport_data/1996Annual/Table_09_Terminal_and_Transit_Pax_1996.pdf |archive-date=6 June 2011 }}</ref>

===Post-2000===
[[File:Glasgow Airport - geograph.org.uk - 5218879.jpg|thumb|right|Glasgow Airport Terminal 2 (T2) building]]
[[File:Glasgow Airport Walkway.jpg|thumb|right|Glasgow Airport walkway]]

It serves a variety of destinations throughout Canada, Europe and the Middle East. The terminal consists of three piers; the West Pier, Central Pier and East Pier. The West Pier, commonly known as the International Pier, was built as part of the 1989 extension project and is the principal international and long haul departure point. All but two of the stands on this pier are equipped with airbridges. This pier has stands 27 - 36.<ref name="eurocontrol.int">{{cite web|url=http://www.ead.eurocontrol.int/eadbasic/pamslight-3FCDC5B66CD6E99E1CC12FF14951F2CC/7FE5QZZF3FXUS/EN/Charts/AD/AIRAC/EG_AD_2_EGPF_2-2_en_2017-07-20.pdf|title=Eurocontrol}} {{Dead link|date=August 2018 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref> In 2019, the pier received the ability to facilitate the [[Airbus A380]] following an £8{{nbsp}}million upgrade.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.glasgowairport.com/media-centre/emirates-to-create-scottish-aviation-history-with-introduction-of-glasgow-a380-service/ | title=Emirates to create Scottish aviation history with introduction of Glasgow A380 service &#124; Glasgow Airport &#124; Glasgow Airport | access-date=18 December 2018 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181218193705/https://www.glasgowairport.com/media-centre/emirates-to-create-scottish-aviation-history-with-introduction-of-glasgow-a380-service/ | archive-date=18 December 2018 | url-status=live }}</ref>

The Central Pier is part of the original 1966 building. The main user of the pier is [[British Airways]], who tend to use the majority of its gates, with London shuttles (to [[London Heathrow Airport|Heathrow]], [[London Gatwick|Gatwick]] and [[London City Airport|London City]]) making up almost all its traffic. The [[British Airways]] lounge is located on this pier, across from gate 15. [[Aer Lingus]], [[Loganair]], [[Jet2.com]] and [[TUI Airways]] also operate from the central pier. Most of the stands on this pier are equipped with airbridges. This pier has stands 14–26.<ref name="eurocontrol.int"/>  The now defunct airlines [[Flybe (1979–2020)|Flybe]] and [[British Midland International|British Midland (bmi)]] were once major users of the Central Pier.

The East Pier, constructed in the mid-1970s, was originally used for international flights but in recent years has been re-developed for use by low-cost airlines. None of the stands on this pier are equipped with airbridges. The main users of this pier are [[easyJet]] and [[Loganair]]. In 2015, a £3{{nbsp}}million extension was added to the pier, creating space for 750,000 extra passengers a year. This pier has stands 1{{ndash}}12.<ref name="eurocontrol.int"/>

In late 2007<ref>{{cite press release | url = http://www.glasgowairport.com/portal/page/GLA^About%20BAA%20Glasgow^Media%20Centre^News%20Releases^Results/785663f5e1ce5110VgnVCM10000036821c0a____/a22889d8759a0010VgnVCM200000357e120a____/ | title = Skyhub ready for take-off as construction phase begins | publisher = Glasgow Airport | date = 29 October 2007 | access-date= 30 October 2007 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20080227050447/http://www.glasgowairport.com/portal/page/GLA%5EAbout%20BAA%20Glasgow%5EMedia%20Centre%5ENews%20Releases%5EResults/785663f5e1ce5110VgnVCM10000036821c0a____/a22889d8759a0010VgnVCM200000357e120a____/ | archive-date = 27 February 2008}}</ref> work commenced on Skyhub (located between Terminal 1 and Terminal 2)<ref>{{cite press release | url = http://www.glasgowairport.com/portal/controller/dispatcher.jsp?CiID=81e425f2c9152110VgnVCM10000036821c0a____&ChID=2170453e491d3010VgnVCM10000036821c0a____&Ct=B2C_CT_PRESS_RELEASE&CtID=a22889d8759a0010VgnVCM200000357e120a____&ChPath=Home%5EGLA%5EGlasgow+Press+Releases | title = Glasgow Airport aiming sky high with £30m expansion | publisher = Glasgow Airport | date = 8 May 2007| access-date = 30 October 2007| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20071027033350/http://www.glasgowairport.com/portal/controller/dispatcher.jsp?CiID=81e425f2c9152110VgnVCM10000036821c0a____&ChID=2170453e491d3010VgnVCM10000036821c0a____&Ct=B2C_CT_PRESS_RELEASE&CtID=a22889d8759a0010VgnVCM200000357e120a____&ChPath=Home%5EGLA%5EGlasgow+Press+Releases | archive-date = 27 October 2007 | url-status = dead}}</ref> which created a single, purpose-built security screening area in place of the previous individual facilities for each of the three piers, the other side effect being an enlarged duty-free shopping area created by taking most of the previous landside shopping and restaurant facilities airside. This new arrangement also frees up space in the departure lounges through the removal of the separate duty-free shops in the West and Central Piers. This however meant that the former public viewing areas of the apron are now airside, making the airport inaccessible to aviation enthusiasts and spectators.

Future growth is hampered by the airport's location, which is constrained by the [[M8 motorway (Scotland)|M8 motorway]] to the south, the town of [[Renfrew]] to the east and the [[River Clyde]] to the north. At present the areas of [[Drumchapel]], [[Clydebank]], [[Bearsden]], [[Foxbar]], [[Faifley]] and [[Linwood, Renfrewshire|Linwood]] all sit directly underneath the approach paths into the airport, meaning that further increases in traffic may be politically sensitive. The airport is challenged by [[Edinburgh Airport]], which now serves a wider range of European destinations and has grown to overtake Glasgow as Scotland's busiest airport. The [[Scottish Government]] announced in 2002 that a rail line – known as the [[Glasgow Airport Rail Link]] (GARL) – would be built from [[Glasgow Central railway station|Glasgow Central station]] to Glasgow Airport. The rail link was to be completed by 2012 with the first trains running early in 2013. In 2009, however, it was announced by the Scottish Government that the plan had been cancelled.<ref>{{cite news | url = https://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/8256474.stm | title = Ministers scrap airport rail plan | work = [[BBC News]] | date = 17 September 2009 | access-date = 17 September 2009 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20170728210311/http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/8256474.stm | archive-date = 28 July 2017 | url-status = live }}</ref>

Currently, the airport is easily accessible by road due with direct access to the adjoining M8 motorway. It is also served by a frequent bus service, the [[500 Glasgow Airport Express|Glasgow Airport Express]], which operates services to the [[Glasgow city centre|city centre]]. The service is run by [[First Glasgow]] and all buses feature leather seats, USB charging ports and free WiFi. The airport is home to the Scottish [[regional airline]] [[Loganair]], previously a [[Flybe (1979–2020)|Flybe]] franchise operator, who have their head office<!--Head office supported by cite--> located on site.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.loganair.co.uk/contacts/statutory | title = Statutory Information | publisher = [[Loganair]] | access-date = 20 May 2009 | quote = Registered Office: St. Andrews Drive, Glasgow Airport PAISLEY Renfrewshire PA3 2TG | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20090504085107/http://www.loganair.co.uk/contacts/statutory | archive-date = 4 May 2009 | url-status = dead }}</ref> [[British Airways]] has a maintenance [[hangar]] at the airport, capable of carrying out overhaul work on [[Airbus A320 family|Airbus A320]], as well as a cargo facility. The RAF also has a unit based within the airport – The [[Universities of Glasgow and Strathclyde Air Squadron]] – to provide flying training to university students who plan to join the RAF.

In 2007 Glasgow became the second-busiest airport in Scotland as passenger numbers were surpassed by those at [[Edinburgh Airport]].

====2007 terrorist attack====
{{main|2007 Glasgow Airport attack}}

[[File:The Aftermath - geograph.org.uk - 485211.jpg|thumb|The aftermath of the [[2007 Glasgow Airport attack]]]]
On 30 June 2007, a day after the [[2007 London car bombs|failed car bomb attacks in London]], an [[2007 Glasgow Airport attack|attack at Glasgow International Airport]] occurred. A flaming [[Jeep Cherokee (XJ)|Jeep Cherokee]] was driven into the entrance of Main Terminal. Two men, one alight, fled the vehicle before being apprehended by a group of police officers, airport security officers and witnesses. One of the men died in the following months due to his injuries. New barriers and security measures have since been added.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.uk-airport-news.info/glasgow-airport-news-221107.htm|title=UK-Airport-News – Airport Transportation|website=www.uk-airport-news.info|access-date=3 September 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151121033949/http://www.uk-airport-news.info/glasgow-airport-news-221107.htm|archive-date=21 November 2015|url-status=live}}</ref>

====Airline expansion====

[[Icelandair]] temporarily moved its base of operations from [[Keflavík International Airport]] to Glasgow due to the [[2010 eruptions of Eyjafjallajökull]].

On 10 April 2014 the airline [[Emirates (airline)|Emirates]] operated an [[Airbus A380]] to Glasgow to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Glasgow–Dubai route, and was the first time an A380 had visited a Scottish airport.<ref>{{cite news|title=A380 flight marks 10 years of Emirates at Glasgow|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-scotland-glasgow-west-26157751|work=BBC News|access-date=18 March 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140410083922/http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-scotland-glasgow-west-26157751|archive-date=10 April 2014|url-status=live}}</ref>

In July 2014 Emirates opened a dedicated lounge at the airport<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.emirates.com/uk/english/about/news/news_detail.aspx?article=1775693|title=Emirates Opens Dedicated Lounge at Glasgow Airport|work=emirates.com|access-date=24 January 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170202080851/https://www.emirates.com/uk/english/about/news/news_detail.aspx?article=1775693|archive-date=2 February 2017|url-status=dead}}</ref> for First and Business class passengers. It is located at the top of the West Pier. In October 2014 Heathrow Airport Holdings reached an agreement to sell the airport, together with Southampton and Aberdeen, to a consortium of Ferrovial and [[Macquarie Group]] for £1{{nbsp}}billion.<ref>{{cite news |date=16 October 2014 |title=Aberdeen, Glasgow and Southampton airports sold in £1bn deal |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-29650438 |work=BBC News |access-date=20 October 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141019042448/http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-29650438 |archive-date=19 October 2014 |url-status=live }}</ref>

In 2017 [[easyJet]] became the first airline to carry more than one million passengers from the airport in a period of 12 months.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.glasgowairport.com/corporate/media-centre/posts/2017/december/20/easyjet-is-the-first-airline-to-fly-one-million-passengers-from-glasgow-in-a-year/|title=Glasgow Airport: easyJet is first airline to fly one million passengers from GLA in one year|website=Glasgow Airport|access-date=22 December 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171223042453/https://www.glasgowairport.com/corporate/media-centre/posts/2017/december/20/easyjet-is-the-first-airline-to-fly-one-million-passengers-from-glasgow-in-a-year/|archive-date=23 December 2017|url-status=live}}</ref>

==Airlines and destinations==
===Passenger===
<!--DO NOT ADD OR REMOVE ROUTES WITHOUT GIVING A VALID INDEPENDENT SOURCE. EXACT DATES ARE MANDATORY FOR NEW ROUTES TO BE ADDED HERE. ALSO ADD INLINE CITATIONS IF POSSIBLE.-->The following airlines operate regular scheduled flights to and from Glasgow:<ref name="glasgowairport.com">[https://www.glasgowairport.com/destinations/destination-map/ glasgowairport.com – Destination Map] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221226094419/https://www.glasgowairport.com/destinations/destination-map/ |date=26 December 2022 }} retrieved 18 April 2020</ref>
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| [[Aer Lingus]] | [[Belfast City Airport|Belfast–City]],<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.adsadvance.co.uk/emerald-airlines-belfast-city-daily-service-arrives-in-glasgow.html| title=Emerald Airlines' Belfast City daily service arrives in Glasgow - ADS Advance}}</ref> [[Cork Airport|Cork]],<ref>{{cite web | url=https://airlinergs.com/aer-lingus-regional-expands-network-from-glasgow-with-service-to-cork | title=News for Airlines, Airports and the Aviation Industry &#124; CAPA | date=20 August 2024 | access-date=20 August 2024 | archive-date=20 August 2024 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240820103855/https://airlinergs.com/aer-lingus-regional-expands-network-from-glasgow-with-service-to-cork/ | url-status=live }}</ref> [[Dublin Airport|Dublin]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.emeraldairlines.com/article/emerald-airlines-and-aer-lingus-announce-accelerated-plans-for-launch-of-regional-routes|title=Emerald Airlines - Emerald Airlines and Aer Lingus Announce Accelerated Plans for Launch of Regional Routes|website=www.emeraldairlines.com|access-date=10 November 2024|archive-date=10 November 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241110164024/https://www.emeraldairlines.com/article/emerald-airlines-and-aer-lingus-announce-accelerated-plans-for-launch-of-regional-routes|url-status=live}}</ref>
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| [[Air Transat]] | [[Toronto Pearson International Airport|Toronto–Pearson]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://travelweekly.co.uk/news/air/air-transat-raises-summer-glasgow-toronto-frequency|title=Air Transat raises summer Glasgow-Toronto frequency|publisher=Jacobs Media Group Ltd|website=Travel Weekly|date=14 May 2024}}</ref>
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| [[British Airways]] | [[London City Airport|London–City]],{{cn|date=November 2025}} [[Gatwick Airport|London–Gatwick]]{{cn|date=November 2025}} [[Heathrow Airport|London–Heathrow]]{{cn|date=November 2025}} <br/> '''Seasonal:''' [[Palma de Mallorca Airport|Palma de Mallorca]] (begins 9 May 2026)<ref>{{cite web | url= https://www.glasgowworld.com/news/british-airways-new-route-from-glasgow-airport-5368865 | title= British Airways announces brand-new weekly route from Glasgow Airport to Mallorca | website=[[glasgowworld.com]] | date=21 October 2025 }}</ref> 
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| {{nowrap|[[Corendon Airlines]]}} | '''Seasonal:''' [[Antalya Airport|Antalya]]<ref name="travelweekly.co.uk">{{Cite web|url=http://travelweekly.co.uk/news/air/summer-2022-med-capacity-hiked-by-corendon-airlines|title=Summer 2022 Med capacity hiked by Corendon Airlines|first=Jacobs Media Group|last=Ltd|website=Travel Weekly|access-date=30 April 2021|archive-date=26 March 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210326110647/http://travelweekly.co.uk/news/air/summer-2022-med-capacity-hiked-by-corendon-airlines|url-status=live}}</ref>
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| [[easyJet]] | [[Alicante–Elche Miguel Hernández Airport|Alicante]],<ref name="OAG_World_Aug2023_394_397"/> [[Amsterdam Airport Schiphol|Amsterdam]],<ref name="auto6">{{Cite journal|author=<!-- not stated -->|journal=OAG Flight Guide Worldwide|title=Geneva, Switzerland|date=February 2023|volume=24|issue=8|publisher=[[OAG (company)|OAG Aviation Worldwide Limited]]|publication-place=Luton, United Kingdom|issn=1466-8718|language=en|pages=318–323}}</ref> [[Antalya Airport|Antalya]],<ref name="easyJet-20241119">{{cite web| url=https://www.glasgowtimes.co.uk/news/scottish-news/24734667.easyjets-two-brand-new-routes-glasgow-airport/| title=easyJet's two brand new routes from Glasgow Airport| date=19 November 2024| access-date=20 November 2024| archive-date=19 November 2024| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241119124606/https://www.glasgowtimes.co.uk/news/scottish-news/24734667.easyjets-two-brand-new-routes-glasgow-airport/| url-status=live}}</ref> [[Josep Tarradellas Barcelona–El Prat Airport|Barcelona]],<ref name="EasyJet-20191212">{{cite web| url=https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/uk-world-news/easyjet-launches-new-holiday-destinations-17406677| title=EasyJet launches new destinations for summer 2020| date=12 December 2019| access-date=10 November 2024| archive-date=10 November 2024| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241110175051/https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/uk-world-news/easyjet-launches-new-holiday-destinations-17406677| url-status=live}}</ref> [[Belfast City Airport|Belfast–City]],<ref>{{cite web| url=https://iccbelfast.com/news/easyjet-launches-new-route-between-belfast-city-airport-and-glasgow| title=EasyJet launches route between Belfast City Airport | access-date=1 November 2024| archive-date=30 November 2024| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241130095224/https://iccbelfast.com/news/easyjet-launches-new-route-between-belfast-city-airport-and-glasgow| url-status=live}}</ref> [[Belfast International Airport|Belfast–International]],{{cn|date=November 2025}} [[Birmingham Airport|Birmingham]],<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/homenews/19662747.ezy17wa-easyjet-plane-glasgow-birmingham-declares-squawk-7700/| title=EasyJet plane from Glasgow declares mid-air emergency shortly after take-off| date=21 October 2021}}</ref> [[Bristol Airport|Bristol]],<ref name="aeroroutes_220704-u2jul22uk"/> [[Enfidha–Hammamet International Airport|Enfidha]],<ref name="CAPA-20231107">{{cite web | url=https://centreforaviation.com/news/easyjet-to-commence-15-new-international-services-in-2024-1232965 | title=News for Airlines, Airports and the Aviation Industry |work=CAPA | access-date=7 November 2023 | archive-date=7 November 2023 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231107100044/https://centreforaviation.com/news/easyjet-to-commence-15-new-international-services-in-2024-1232965 | url-status=live }}</ref> [[Faro Airport|Faro]],<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cl77ry19jg5o | title=Police remove 26 men from Glasgow flight for disruptive behaviour | date=21 June 2024 | access-date=20 November 2024 | archive-date=10 November 2024 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241110022429/https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cl77ry19jg5o | url-status=live }}</ref> [[Hurghada International Airport|Hurghada]],<ref name="EasyJet launches eight new winter r">{{cite web | url=https://travelweekly.co.uk/news/air/easyjet-launches-eight-new-winter-routes-across-four-countries | title=EasyJet launches eight new winter routes across four countries | work=Travel Weekly | access-date=14 July 2023 | archive-date=14 July 2023 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230714062947/https://travelweekly.co.uk/news/air/easyjet-launches-eight-new-winter-routes-across-four-countries | url-status=live }}</ref> [[Jersey Airport|Jersey]],<ref name="OAG_World_Aug2023_394_397"/> [[Lisbon Airport|Lisbon]] (begins 29 March 2026),<ref name="b858">{{cite web | title=CAPA | website=News for Airlines, Airports and the Aviation Industry | date=2025-11-20 | url=https://centreforaviation.com/news/easyjet-schedules-four-services-from-glasgow-1339707 | access-date=2025-11-20}}</ref> [[Gatwick Airport|London–Gatwick]],{{cn|date=November 2025}} [[Luton Airport|London–Luton]],{{cn|date=November 2025}} [[London Stansted Airport|London–Stansted]],{{cn|date=November 2025}} [[Málaga Airport|Málaga]],<ref>{{cite web |title=Cheap flights from Glasgow to Malaga|url=https://www.easyjet.com/en/cheap-flights/glasgow/malaga}}</ref> [[Charles de Gaulle Airport|Paris–Charles de Gaulle]],<ref>{{cite web| url=https://www.travelandtourworld.com/news/article/easyjets-new-routes-enhance-travel-to-paris-with-12-partner-airlines-for-2024-olympics/| title=EasyJet's New Routes Enhance Travel to Paris with 12 Partner Airlines for 2024 Olympics - Travel and Tour World| date=10 July 2024| access-date=10 November 2024| archive-date=10 November 2024| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241110175120/https://www.travelandtourworld.com/news/article/easyjets-new-routes-enhance-travel-to-paris-with-12-partner-airlines-for-2024-olympics/| url-status=live}}</ref> [[Václav Havel Airport Prague|Prague]],<ref>{{cite web | url=https://honzovyletenky.cz/easyjet-pridava-6-linek-do-prahy/ | title=EasyJet přidává 6 linek do Prahy | date=11 June 2024 | access-date=11 June 2024 | archive-date=11 June 2024 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240611065507/https://honzovyletenky.cz/easyjet-pridava-6-linek-do-prahy/ | url-status=live }}</ref> [[Rome Fiumicino Airport|Rome–Fiumicino]] (begins 2 February 2026),<ref>{{cite web | title=Budget airline launches new winter route from Glasgow to Rome | date=19 August 2025 | url=https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/25400878.easyjet-launches-new-winter-route-glasgow-rome/ }}</ref> [[Sharm El Sheikh International Airport|Sharm El Sheikh]] (begins 1 August 2026),<ref name="b858">{{cite web | title=CAPA | website=News for Airlines, Airports and the Aviation Industry | date=2025-11-20 | url=https://centreforaviation.com/news/easyjet-schedules-four-services-from-glasgow-1339707 | access-date=2025-11-20}}</ref> [[Southampton Airport|Southampton]]{{cn|date=November 2025}} <br/> '''Seasonal:''' [[Agadir–Al Massira Airport|Agadir]],<ref>{{cite web| url=https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/easyjet-to-offer-morocco-connection-from-glasgow-this-winter/| title=easyJet to offer Morocco connection from Glasgow this winter| access-date=28 December 2021| archive-date=26 December 2022| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221226095920/https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/easyjet-to-offer-morocco-connection-from-glasgow-this-winter/| url-status=live}}</ref> [[Berlin Brandenburg Airport|Berlin]],<ref>{{cite web |title=Cheap flights from Berlin Brandenburg to Glasgow |url=https://www.easyjet.com/en/cheap-flights/berlin-brandenburg/glasgow}}</ref> [[Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport|Bordeaux]],{{cn|date=November 2025}} [[Chania International Airport|Chania]],{{cn|date=November 2025}} [[Dalaman Airport|Dalaman]],<ref name="EasyJet-20191212"/> [[Fuerteventura Airport|Fuerteventura]],<ref name="EasyJet-20240611">{{cite web | url=https://www.wavesandwind.com/easyjet-anuncia-60-nuevas-rutas-para-la-proxima-temporada-de-invierno-incluidas-9-desde-y-hacia-espana/ | title=EasyJet anuncia 60 nuevas rutas para la próxima temporada de invierno, incluidas 9 desde y hacia España &#124; | date=11 June 2024 | access-date=11 June 2024 | archive-date=11 June 2024 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240611101721/https://www.wavesandwind.com/easyjet-anuncia-60-nuevas-rutas-para-la-proxima-temporada-de-invierno-incluidas-9-desde-y-hacia-espana/ | url-status=live }}</ref> [[Geneva Airport|Geneva]],<ref name="OAGLuton-2023">{{Cite journal|author=<!-- not stated -->|journal=OAG Flight Guide Worldwide|title=Geneva, Switzerland|date=February 2023|volume=24|issue=8|publisher=[[OAG (company)|OAG Aviation Worldwide Limited]]|publication-place=Luton, United Kingdom|issn=1466-8718|language=en|pages=318–323}}</ref> [[Gran Canaria Airport|Gran Canaria]],<ref>{{Cite journal|author=<!-- not stated -->|journal=OAG Flight Guide Worldwide|title=Gran Canaria, Canary Is.|date=February 2023|volume=24|issue=8|publisher=[[OAG (company)|OAG Aviation Worldwide Limited]]|publication-place=Luton, United Kingdom|issn=1466-8718|language=en|pages=332–334}}</ref> [[Kos International Airport|Kos]],<ref name="OAG_World_Aug2023_394_397"/> [[Lanzarote Airport|Lanzarote]],<ref name="EasyJet-20240611"/> [[Larnaca International Airport|Larnaca]],<ref name="CAPA-20231107"/> [[Malta International Airport|Malta]] (begins 4 August 2026),<ref name="b858">{{cite web | title=CAPA | website=News for Airlines, Airports and the Aviation Industry | date=2025-11-20 | url=https://centreforaviation.com/news/easyjet-schedules-four-services-from-glasgow-1339707 | access-date=2025-11-20}}</ref> [[Marrakesh Menara Airport|Marrakesh]],<ref>{{cite web | url=https://travelweekly.co.uk/news/air/easyjet-adds-33-routes-from-uk-to-winter-2024-25-programme | title=EasyJet adds 33 routes from UK to winter 2024-25 schedule | work=Travel Weekly }}</ref> [[Palma de Mallorca Airport|Palma de Mallorca]],<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/easyjet-flight-from-glasgow-to-majorca-diverted-because-of-rowdy-passengers-a7042141.html | title=EasyJet flight from Glasgow to Majorca diverted because of rowdy passengers | website=[[Independent.co.uk]] | date=22 May 2016 | access-date=10 November 2024 | archive-date=10 November 2024 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241110175047/https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/easyjet-flight-from-glasgow-to-majorca-diverted-because-of-rowdy-passengers-a7042141.html | url-status=live }}</ref> [[Pisa International Airport|Pisa]] (begins 1 August 2026),<ref name="b858">{{cite web | title=CAPA | website=News for Airlines, Airports and the Aviation Industry | date=2025-11-20 | url=https://centreforaviation.com/news/easyjet-schedules-four-services-from-glasgow-1339707 | access-date=2025-11-20}}</ref> [[Pula Airport|Pula]],<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.exyuaviation.com/2023/11/easyjet-to-launch-new-pula-service.html | title=EasyJet to launch new Pula service | date=16 November 2023 | access-date=16 November 2023 | archive-date=16 November 2023 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231116095640/https://www.exyuaviation.com/2023/11/easyjet-to-launch-new-pula-service.html | url-status=live }}</ref> [[Reus Airport|Reus]],<ref name="easyJet-20241119"/> [[Split Airport|Split]],<ref name="OAG_World_Aug2023_394_397"/> [[Tenerife South Airport|Tenerife–South]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://travelweekly.co.uk/news/air/easyjet-launches-10-winter-holiday-routes|title=EasyJet launches 10 winter holiday routes|work=Travel Weekly |access-date=20 July 2021|archive-date=20 July 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210720150601/https://travelweekly.co.uk/news/air/easyjet-launches-10-winter-holiday-routes|url-status=live}}</ref>
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| [[Emirates (airline)|Emirates]] | [[Dubai International Airport|Dubai–International]]<ref>{{OAGWorldMay2025Ref|title=Dubai, United Arab Emirates DXB|pages=337-343}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.glasgowlive.co.uk/news/glasgow-airport-set-return-worlds-26467253| title=World's biggest passenger plane heading back to Glasgow Airport| date=14 March 2023}}</ref>
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| [[Icelandair]] | [[Keflavík International Airport|Reykjavík–Keflavík]]<ref>{{cite press release|url=https://www.icelandair.com/en-gb/blog/icelandair-announces-special-glasgow-service/|title=Icelandair Announces Special Glasgow Service|publisher=Icelandair|date=15 May 2009|access-date=23 March 2021}}</ref>
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| [[Jet2.com]] | [[Agadir–Al Massira Airport|Agadir]],<ref name="Marrakesh-20231018">{{cite web | url=https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/23862356.scotland-flights-new-jet2-morocco-marrakesh-agadir-routes/ | title=Airline launches new routes to Marrakesh, Agadir in double Scottish airport win | date=18 October 2023 | access-date=18 October 2023 | archive-date=18 October 2023 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231018053745/http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/23862356.scotland-flights-new-jet2-morocco-marrakesh-agadir-routes/ | url-status=live }}</ref> [[Alicante–Elche Miguel Hernández Airport|Alicante]],{{cn|date=November 2025}} [[Antalya Airport|Antalya]],{{cn|date=November 2025}} [[Faro Airport|Faro]],{{cn|date=November 2025}} [[Fuerteventura Airport|Fuerteventura]],<ref name="OAG_World_Nov2023_392_395">{{Cite journal |journal=OAG Flight Guide Worldwide |title=Glasgow|date=November 2023|volume=25|issue=5|publisher=OAG Aviation Worldwide Limited|publication-place=Luton, United Kingdom|issn=1466-8718|language=en|pages=392–395}}</ref> [[Madeira Airport|Funchal]],<ref name="OAG_World_Nov2023_392_395"/> [[Gran Canaria Airport|Gran Canaria]],<ref name="OAG_World_Nov2023_392_395"/> [[Lanzarote Airport|Lanzarote]],{{cn|date=November 2025}} [[Málaga Airport|Málaga]], [[Marrakesh Menara Airport|Marrakesh]],<ref name="Marrakesh-20231018"/> [[Rome Fiumicino Airport|Rome–Fiumicino]],<ref name="OAG_World_Nov2023_392_395"/> [[Tenerife South Airport|Tenerife–South]]{{cn|date=November 2025}} <br/> '''Seasonal:''' [[Berlin Brandenburg Airport|Berlin]],<ref name="CAPA-20240215">{{cite web | url=https://www.glasgowtimes.co.uk/news/scottish-news/24122408.jet2-flights-two-new-destinations-glasgow-airport/ | title=Jet2 flights to two NEW destinations from Glasgow Airport &#124; CAPA | date=15 February 2024 | access-date=16 February 2024 | archive-date=16 February 2024 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240216115230/https://www.glasgowtimes.co.uk/news/scottish-news/24122408.jet2-flights-two-new-destinations-glasgow-airport/ | url-status=live }}</ref> [[Milas–Bodrum Airport|Bodrum]],<ref name="OAG_World_Aug2023_394_397"/> [[Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport|Budapest]] (begins 28 November 2025),<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.gbnews.com/travel/jet2-winter-city-breaks-programme-2025-2026 |title=Jet2's 'biggest ever' winter programme for 2025/2026 includes 'fantastic destinations' and a 'brand new' route |website=gbnews.com |date=24 August 2024 |access-date=30 August 2024 |archive-date=27 August 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240827232425/https://www.gbnews.com/travel/jet2-winter-city-breaks-programme-2025-2026 |url-status=live }}</ref> [[Burgas Airport|Burgas]],{{cn|date=November 2025}} [[Corfu International Airport|Corfu]],<ref name="OAG_World_Aug2023_394_397"/> [[Dalaman Airport|Dalaman]],{{cn|date=November 2025}} [[Dubrovnik Airport|Dubrovnik]] (begins 1 May 2026),<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.travelgossip.co.uk/latestnews/jet2-to-launch-raft-of-new-routes-for-summer-26/|title=Jet2 'to launch raft of new routes' for summer '26|first=Linsey|last=McNeill|date=24 September 2024|access-date=24 September 2024|archive-date=24 September 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240924102903/https://www.travelgossip.co.uk/latestnews/jet2-to-launch-raft-of-new-routes-for-summer-26/|url-status=live}}</ref> [[Geneva Airport|Geneva]],<ref name="OAGLuton-2023"/> [[Girona–Costa Brava Airport|Girona]],<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://travelweekly.co.uk/news/air/jet2-com-and-jet2holidays-expand-significantly-at-three-airports-for-2023|title=Jet2.com and Jet2holidays expand 'significantly' at three airports for 2023|website=Travel Weekly|access-date=9 November 2024|archive-date=23 May 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230523124231/https://travelweekly.co.uk/news/air/jet2-com-and-jet2holidays-expand-significantly-at-three-airports-for-2023|url-status=live}}</ref> [[Heraklion International Airport "Nikos Kazantzakis"|Heraklion]],<ref name="OAG_World_Aug2023_394_397"/> [[Ibiza Airport|Ibiza]],<ref name="OAG_World_Aug2023_394_397"/> [[İzmir Adnan Menderes Airport|İzmir]],<ref name="OAG_World_Aug2023_394_397"/> [[Kefalonia International Airport|Kefalonia]],<ref name="OAG_World_Aug2023_394_397"/> [[Kos International Airport|Kos]] (begins 26 May 2026),<ref>{{cite web | title=Jet2 adds new Glasgow route to Greece | url=https://travelgossip.co.uk/latestnews/jet2-adds-new-glasgow-route-to-greece/ }}</ref> [[Kraków John Paul II International Airport|Kraków]],{{cn|date=November 2025}} [[Larnaca International Airport|Larnaca]],{{cn|date=November 2025}} [[Malta International Airport|Malta]],<ref name="OAG_World_Aug2023_394_397"/> [[Menorca Airport|Menorca]],{{cn|date=November 2025}} [[Naples International Airport|Naples]],<ref name="OAG_World_Aug2023_394_397"/> [[Palma de Mallorca Airport|Palma de Mallorca]],<ref name="OAG_World_Aug2023_394_397"/> [[Paphos International Airport|Paphos]],<ref name="OAG_World_Aug2023_394_397"/> [[Václav Havel Airport Prague|Prague]],{{cn|date=November 2025}} [[Reus Airport|Reus]],<ref name="OAG_World_Aug2023_394_397"/> [[Keflavík International Airport|Reykjavík–Keflavík]],<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.scottishdailyexpress.co.uk/lifestyle/jet2-announces-new-trips-stunning-33080884 |title=Jet2 announces new trips to stunning European island from Glasgow and Edinburgh |date=21 June 2024 }}</ref> [[Rhodes International Airport|Rhodes]],<ref name="OAG_World_Aug2023_394_397"/> [[Verona Villafranca Airport|Verona]],<ref>{{cite news |last1=Robertson |first1=Adam |title=Jet2 flights: New route to be launched from Glasgow to Italy |url=https://www.glasgowtimes.co.uk/news/23679349.jet2-flights-new-route-launched-glasgow-italy/ |access-date=4 November 2023 |publisher=GlasgowTimes |date=25 July 2023 |archive-date=4 November 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231104172859/https://www.glasgowtimes.co.uk/news/23679349.jet2-flights-new-route-launched-glasgow-italy/ |url-status=live }}</ref> [[Vienna International Airport|Vienna]],<ref name="CAPA-20240215"/> [[Zakynthos International Airport|Zakynthos]]<ref name="OAG_World_Aug2023_394_397"/>
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| [[KLM]] | [[Amsterdam Airport Schiphol|Amsterdam]]<ref>{{cite web | url=https://news.klm.com/klm-announces-2024-summer-schedule.html| title=KLM Announces 2024 Summer Schedule/</ref>
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| [[Loganair]] | [[Barra Airport|Barra]],<ref name="Loganair-20191107">{{cite web| url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-highlands-islands-49959937| title=Loganair secures Barra, Tiree and Campbeltown contract| work=BBC News| date=7 October 2019| access-date=3 November 2024| archive-date=21 October 2021| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211021163641/https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-highlands-islands-49959937| url-status=live}}</ref> [[Benbecula Airport|Benbecula]],<ref name="LoganairATR">{{cite web| url=https://www.adsadvance.co.uk/loganair-atr-aircraft-introduced-to-glasgow-airport.html| title=Loganair ATR aircraft introduced to Glasgow Airport - ADS Advance| access-date=3 November 2024| archive-date=30 November 2024| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241130094802/https://www.adsadvance.co.uk/loganair-atr-aircraft-introduced-to-glasgow-airport.html| url-status=live}}</ref> [[Campbeltown Airport|Campbeltown]],<ref name="Loganair-20191107"/> [[City of Derry Airport|Derry]],<ref name="LoganairATR">{{cite web| url=https://www.adsadvance.co.uk/loganair-atr-aircraft-introduced-to-glasgow-airport.html| title=Loganair ATR aircraft introduced to Glasgow Airport - ADS Advance| access-date=3 November 2024| archive-date=30 November 2024| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241130094802/https://www.adsadvance.co.uk/loganair-atr-aircraft-introduced-to-glasgow-airport.html| url-status=live}}</ref> [[Donegal Airport|Donegal]],<ref>{{cite news |last1=Mullan |first1=Kevin |title=A twice-weekly flight from Donegal to Glasgow is to take off this summer. |url=https://www.derryjournal.com/lifestyle/travel/loganair-donegal-to-glasgow-flight-to-take-off-this-summer-4050099 |access-date=6 April 2023 |work=Derry Journal |date=3 March 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230313132529/https://www.derryjournal.com/lifestyle/travel/loganair-donegal-to-glasgow-flight-to-take-off-this-summer-4050099 |archive-date=13 March 2023 |language=en|url-status=live}}</ref> [[Islay Airport|Islay]],<ref name="LoganairATR">{{cite web| url=https://www.adsadvance.co.uk/loganair-atr-aircraft-introduced-to-glasgow-airport.html| title=Loganair ATR aircraft introduced to Glasgow Airport - ADS Advance| access-date=3 November 2024| archive-date=30 November 2024| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241130094802/https://www.adsadvance.co.uk/loganair-atr-aircraft-introduced-to-glasgow-airport.html| url-status=live}}</ref> [[Kirkwall Airport|Kirkwall]],<ref name="LoganairATR"/> [[Stornoway Airport|Stornoway]],{{cn|date=November 2025}} [[Sumburgh Airport|Sumburgh]],<ref name="LoganairATR">{{cite web| url=https://www.adsadvance.co.uk/loganair-atr-aircraft-introduced-to-glasgow-airport.html| title=Loganair ATR aircraft introduced to Glasgow Airport - ADS Advance| access-date=3 November 2024| archive-date=30 November 2024| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241130094802/https://www.adsadvance.co.uk/loganair-atr-aircraft-introduced-to-glasgow-airport.html| url-status=live}}</ref> [[Tiree Airport|Tiree]]<ref name="Loganair-20191107"/> <br> '''Seasonal:''' [[Newquay Airport|Newquay]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://airlinergs.com/loganair-launches-glasgow-newquay-route-for-summer-2025/|title=Loganair launches Glasgow-Newquay route for summer 2025|first=William|last=Hallowell|date=17 October 2024}}</ref>
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| [[Lufthansa]] | [[Frankfurt Airport|Frankfurt]]<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.aviationnews-online.com/article/lufthansa-begins-daily-service-between-glasgow-and-frankfurt| title=Lufthansa Begins Daily Service Between Glasgow and Frankfurt |work=Aviation News Online}}</ref>
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| [[Ryanair]] | [[Alicante–Elche Miguel Hernández Airport|Alicante]],<ref name="Ryanair-20181115">{{cite web | url=https://www.aviation24.be/airlines/ryanair/ryanair-resumes-four-routes-to-glasgow-alicante-brussels-south-charleroi-malaga-warsaw/| title=Ryanair resumes four routes from Glasgow: Alicante, Brussels South Charleroi, Malaga, Warsaw Modlin| date=15 November 2018}}</ref> [[Dublin Airport|Dublin]],<ref>{{cite web| url=https://www.clanadonia.co.uk/2014/10/28/clanadonia-launch-ryanairs-new-flight-glasgow-dublin/| title=Clanadonia launch RyanAir's new flight from Glasgow to Dublin| date=28 October 2014| access-date=8 November 2024| archive-date=30 November 2024| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241130094416/https://www.clanadonia.co.uk/2014/10/28/clanadonia-launch-ryanairs-new-flight-glasgow-dublin/| url-status=live}}</ref> [[Kraków John Paul II International Airport|Kraków]],<ref name="OAG_World_Aug2023_394_397">{{Cite journal |journal=OAG Flight Guide Worldwide|title=Glasgow, UK|date=August 2023|volume=25|issue=2|publisher=[[OAG (company)|OAG Aviation Worldwide Limited]]|publication-place=Luton, United Kingdom|issn=1466-8718|language=en|pages=394–397}}</ref> [[Málaga Airport|Málaga]],<ref name="Ryanair-20181115"/> [[Malta International Airport|Malta]],<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.glasgowtimes.co.uk/news/scottish-news/24723369.ryanair-announced-new-route-glasgow-airport/ |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20241115145423/https://www.glasgowtimes.co.uk/news/scottish-news/24723369.ryanair-announced-new-route-glasgow-airport/|url-status=dead|title=Ryanair launches new route from Glasgow Airport to popular European destination|date=14 November 2024|archivedate=15 November 2024|website=Glasgow Times}}</ref> [[Wrocław Airport|Wrocław]]<ref name="OAG_World_Aug2023_394_397"/>
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| [[SunExpress]] | [[Antalya Airport|Antalya]]<ref name="SunExpress-20240510">{{cite web | url=https://travelweekly.co.uk/news/air/sunexpress-to-offer-two-turkish-services-from-glasgow | title=SunExpress to offer two Turkish services from Glasgow | work=Travel Weekly | access-date=10 May 2024 | archive-date=10 May 2024 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240510124407/https://travelweekly.co.uk/news/air/sunexpress-to-offer-two-turkish-services-from-glasgow | url-status=live }}</ref> <br /> '''Seasonal:''' [[Dalaman Airport|Dalaman]]<ref name="SunExpress-20240510"/>
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| [[TUI Airways]] | [[Alicante–Elche Miguel Hernández Airport|Alicante]],<ref name="Where to see TUI-2019">{{cite web| title=Where to see TUI's 737 Max 8 aircraft this summer| date=7 January 2019| url=https://ukaviation.news/where-to-see-tuis-737-max-8-aircraft-this-summer}}</ref> [[Gran Canaria Airport|Gran Canaria]],<ref name="Where to see TUI-2019"/> [[Lanzarote Airport|Lanzarote]],<ref name="TUI-20230424">{{cite web| url=https://www.regionalgateway.net/tui-to-increase-number-of-aircraft-based-at-glasgow-airport-for-summer-2024/| title=TUI to strengthen base at Glasgow Airport| date=24 April 2023| access-date=8 November 2024| archive-date=30 November 2024| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241130094142/https://www.regionalgateway.net/tui-to-increase-number-of-aircraft-based-at-glasgow-airport-for-summer-2024/| url-status=live}}</ref> [[Amílcar Cabral International Airport|Sal]],<ref>{{cite web | url=https://travelweekly.co.uk/news/air/tui-adds-150000-seats-to-make-winter-2023-24-biggest-ever | title=Tui adds 150,000 seats to make winter 2023-24 biggest ever | work=Travel Weekly }}</ref> [[Tenerife South Airport|Tenerife–South]]<ref name="TUI-20230424"/> <br /> '''Seasonal:''' [[Antalya Airport|Antalya]],<ref name="TUI-20230424"/> [[Grantley Adams International Airport|Barbados]],<ref name="Caribbean-20240516">{{cite web | url=https://travelweekly.co.uk/destinations/twin-dual-stop-caribbean-flights | title=A new airline and more direct routes – what's in store for UK to Caribbean flights? | work=Travel Weekly | access-date=22 July 2024 | archive-date=16 May 2024 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240516093300/https://travelweekly.co.uk/destinations/twin-dual-stop-caribbean-flights | url-status=live }}</ref>  [[Corfu International Airport|Corfu]],<ref name="Where to see TUI-2019"/> [[Dalaman Airport|Dalaman]],<ref name="TUI-20230424"/> [[Dubrovnik Airport|Dubrovnik]],<ref name="Where to see TUI-2019"/> [[Enfidha–Hammamet International Airport|Enfidha]],{{cn|date=November 2025}} [[Ibiza Airport|Ibiza]],<ref name="TUI-20230424"/> [[Kittilä Airport|Kittilä]],<ref>{{cite web | title=TUI puts 2026 Lapland day trips on sale | url=https://travelgossip.co.uk/latestnews/tui-puts-2026-lapland-day-trips-on-sale/ }}</ref> [[La Romana International Airport|La Romana]],<ref name="Caribbean-20240516"/> [[Málaga Airport|Málaga]],<ref name="Where to see TUI-2019"/> [[Melbourne Orlando International Airport|Melbourne/Orlando]],{{cn|date=November 2025}} [[Menorca Airport|Menorca]],<ref>{{cite web | title=Flights with TUI &#124; Thomson now TUI Airways | url=https://www.tui.co.uk/flight/timetable }}</ref> [[Naples International Airport|Naples]],{{cn|date=November 2025}} [[Palma de Mallorca Airport|Palma de Mallorca]],<ref name="TUI-20230424"/> [[Paphos International Airport|Paphos]],<ref name="Where to see TUI-2019"/> [[Reus Airport|Reus]],<ref name="Where to see TUI-2019"/> [[Rhodes International Airport|Rhodes]],<ref name="TUI-20230424"/>  [[Sharm El Sheikh International Airport|Sharm El Sheikh]],<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-scotland-scotland-business-50644381|title=Tui to reintroduce Scotland to Sharm el-Sheikh flights|date=3 December 2019|via=www.bbc.co.uk}}</ref> [[Toulouse–Blagnac Airport|Toulouse]] (begins 28 December 2025),{{cn|date=November 2025}} [[Verona Villafranca Airport|Verona]],<ref name="Where to see TUI-2019"/> [[Zakynthos International Airport|Zakynthos]]<ref name="TUI-20230424"/>
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| [[United Airlines]] | '''Seasonal:''' [[Newark Liberty International Airport|Newark]] (resumes 8 May 2026)<ref name="j375">{{cite web | last=Pizzuto-Pomaco | first=Josh | title=Direct flights from Glasgow to New York to resume in 2026 after seven years | website=The Herald | date=2025-10-09 | url=https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/25530370.direct-flights-glasgow-new-york-begin-may-2026/ | access-date=2025-10-09}}</ref>
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| [[WestJet]] | '''Seasonal:''' [[Toronto Pearson International Airport|Toronto–Pearson]] (resumes 15 May 2026)<ref>{{cite web | title=Glasgow Airport announces new direct WestJet flights to Toronto for 2026 | date=18 November 2025 | url=https://www.scotsman.com/news/transport/glasgow-airport-new-direct-westjet-flights-toronto-2026-5407572 }}</ref>
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| [[Wizz Air]] | [[Milan Malpensa Airport|Milan–Malpensa]],<ref name="italiavola.com">{{cite web | title=Wizz Air aggiunge un aereo a Venezia. Apre 16 rotte da vari aeroporti | date=14 August 2025 | url=https://italiavola.com/2025/08/14/wizz-air-aggiunge-un-aereo-a-venezia-apre-15-rotte-da-vari-aeroporti/ }}</ref> [[Rome Fiumicino Airport|Rome–Fiumicino]]<ref name="italiavola.com"/>
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===Cargo===
{{Airport destination list
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| [[Loganair]] | [[kirkwall Airport|Kirkwall]],<ref name="Mail-20240119">{{cite web| url=https://www.shetnews.co.uk/2024/01/19/mail-flights-may-move-to-glasgow/| title=Mail flights may fly from Glasgow in future| date=19 January 2024| access-date=2 November 2024| archive-date=30 November 2024| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241130100120/https://www.shetnews.co.uk/2024/01/19/mail-flights-may-move-to-glasgow/| url-status=live}}</ref> [[Stornoway Airport|Stornoway]],<ref name="Mail-20240119"/> [[Sumburgh Airport|Sumburgh]]<ref name="Mail-20240119"/>
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==General aviation==

===Gama aviation and air ambulance===
The [[Scottish Ambulance Service|Scottish Air Ambulance Services]] (SAS) contract involves the provision of fixed-wing aircraft and helicopters in addition to the coordination and operational management of all flights.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.gamaaviation.com/special-mission/|title=Special Mission Archive|website=Gama Aviation}}</ref>
This long-term contract resulted in the company investing in the development of new infrastructure at the airport, with the creation of the [[ScotSTAR|Scottish Specialist Transport and Retrieval]] (ScotSTAR) facility.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.blueskynews.aero/issue_341/Gama_Aviation_opens_unique_new_base_for_NHS_Scotland.htm|title=BlueSky Business Aviation News - blueskynews.aero|website=www.blueskynews.aero|access-date=11 November 2024|archive-date=11 November 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241111222646/https://www.blueskynews.aero/issue_341/Gama_Aviation_opens_unique_new_base_for_NHS_Scotland.htm|url-status=live}}</ref>

==Future==
===Investment area===

The Glasgow Airport Investment Area is a £39.1{{nbsp}}million project to administer infrastructure and environmental improvements in the surrounding airport area to facilitate the development of a world-class business and commercial hub in the heart of [[Renfrewshire]].<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.renfrewshire.gov.uk/article/2091/Glasgow-Airport-Investment-Area | title=Glasgow Airport Investment Area | access-date=14 July 2023 | archive-date=14 July 2023 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230714142237/https://www.renfrewshire.gov.uk/article/2091/Glasgow-Airport-Investment-Area | url-status=live }}</ref>

There are plans for a new bridge connecting Paisley town centre and [[Paisley Gilmour Street railway station|Gilmour Street Station]] with the airport as part of the larger £59{{nbsp}}million AMIDS South project. The bridge is planned to be operational by 2028.<ref>{{cite web | title=£59m bridge and gateway route to connect Paisley with Glasgow Airport| date=21 August 2025| url=https://www.glasgowworld.com/news/ps59m-bridge-and-gateway-route-to-connect-paisley-with-glasgow-airport-5281860}}</ref>

===Expansion plans===
In 2005 BAA published a consultation paper<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.glasgowairport.com/assets/B2CPortal/Static%20Files/BAAGlasgowv1a.pdf | title = Glasgow Airport outline Master Plan – Draft for Consultation | publisher = Glasgow Airport | date = July 2005 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20061102051536/http://www.glasgowairport.com/assets/B2CPortal/Static%20Files/BAAGlasgowv1a.pdf | archive-date = 2 November 2006}}</ref> for the development of the airport. The consultation paper included proposals for a second runway parallel to and to the north-west of the existing runway 05/23; redevelopment and enlargement of the East (low-cost) pier to connect directly with Terminal 2; and an additional International Pier to the west of the existing International Pier. There were plans for a new rail terminal, joined to the airport's passenger terminal and [[Multistorey car park]]. On 29 November 2006 the [[Scottish Parliament]] gave the go-ahead for the new railway station as part of the Glasgow Airport Rail Link to Glasgow Central station, originally due for completion in 2011. However, on 17 September 2009 the rail link was cancelled as part of public spending cuts and escalating costs.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/scotland/glasgow_and_west/8290956.stm|title=Rail link cost rise 'inaccurate' |work=BBC News Online|date=6 October 2009|access-date=10 June 2025}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/8256474.stm|title=Ministers scrap airport rail plan |work=BBC News Online|date=17 September 2009|quote=Scottish Government has scrapped the £120m Glasgow Airport Rail Link amid public spending cut concerns.|access-date=17 September 2009}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://archive2021.parliament.scot/S2_Bills/Glasgow%20Airport%20Rail%20Link%20Bill/b54s2-introd.pdf|title=Glasgow Airport Rail Link Bill|date=21 June 2006|access-date=21 August 2023|archive-date=21 August 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230821083659/https://archive2021.parliament.scot/S2_Bills/Glasgow%20Airport%20Rail%20Link%20Bill/b54s2-introd.pdf|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.newcivilengineer.com/archive/glasgow-airport-rail-link-cancelled-17-09-2009/|title=Glasgow Airport Rail Link cancelled|date=17 September 2009|access-date=21 August 2023|archive-date=21 August 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230821083659/https://www.newcivilengineer.com/archive/glasgow-airport-rail-link-cancelled-17-09-2009/|url-status=live}}</ref>

BAA's plans, which are expected to cost some £290{{nbsp}}million over the next 25 years, come in response to a forecasted trebling of annual passenger numbers passing through the airport by 2030. The current figure of 9.4{{nbsp}}million passengers passing through the airport is expected to rise to more than 24{{nbsp}}million by 2030.

As of late 2017, there are plans to build a light rail link that will connect the city centre to the airport via [[Govan]], with plans already underway to begin construction of the project after the cancellation of the original [[Glasgow Airport Rail Link]] project.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-glasgow-west-34931594|title=Tram-train and light rail plans for Glasgow Airport link|date=26 November 2015|work=BBC News|access-date=24 January 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170111095808/http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-glasgow-west-34931594|archive-date=11 January 2017|url-status=live}}</ref> Since then this plan has been implemented into the lager [[Clyde Metro| Clyde Metro project]].

On 23 March 2025, [[AviAlliance]] announced that it would be investing £350{{nbsp}}million across [[AGS Airports]], with the majority being invested in Glasgow Airport. Plans include work to enable arriving aircraft to be turned around faster, expanding the airside part of the terminal beyond security to add more shops and places to eat and drink, the west end of the check-in hall to be expanded, along with the T2 check in area at the east end of the building. The three piers of aircraft boarding gates will be overhauled for the first time in 30 years. This work was due to commence in 2030, will now start in 2025 and is scheduled to be completed by 2027.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.scotsman.com/news/transport/major-scottish-airport-announces-comprehensive-transformation-of-terminal-5094769 | title=Major Scottish airport announces 'comprehensive transformation' of terminal | date=23 April 2025 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/25108259.major-glasgow-airport-plans-revealed-new-owner/ | title=Scottish airport to see 'comprehensive transformation' of main terminal building | date=23 April 2025 }}</ref>

===Proposed rail/metro link===
{{Main|Glasgow Airport Rail Link}}
[[File:Glasgow_Subway_and_proposed_Airport_Rail_Map.svg|thumb|Proposed alignment for the [[Glasgow Airport Rail Link]]]]
Plans for a rail link from the airport to [[Glasgow Central railway station]] were proposed in the 2000s, shelved in 2009 and then resurrected {{as of|2016|12|lc=y|alt=in December 2016|post=;}} though progress towards the proposal has yet to come to fruition. In recent years a Larger scale plan known as [[Clyde Metro]], currently in the planning stages aims to create a new metro system for the [[Glasgow City Region|Glasgow city region]] which includes a link to the airport, the plan previously being proposed and led by [[Transport Scotland]] is now being developed by [[Strathclyde Partnership for Transport]] and is currently in the case for investment stage.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.spt.co.uk/about-us/what-we-are-doing/clyde-metro/|title=Clyde Metro|website=www.spt.co.uk|access-date=14 September 2024|archive-date=14 September 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240914190028/https://www.spt.co.uk/about-us/what-we-are-doing/clyde-metro/|url-status=live}}</ref>

==Statistics==
===Annual traffic===
{{Airport-Statistics|iata=GLA}}

{| class="wikitable sortable"
|+ Traffic by calendar year
|-
! style="width:75px"| !! style="width:100px"| Passengers !! style="width:100px"| Aircraft movements !! style="width:100px"| Cargo (tonnes)
|-
! scope="row" | 2000
| 6,965,500 || 104,929 || 8,545
|-
! scope="row" | 2001
| 7,292,327 || 110,408 || 5,928
|-
! scope="row" | 2002
| 7,803,627 || 104,393 || 5,041
|-
! scope="row" | 2003
| 8,129,713 || 105,597 || 4,927
|-
! scope="row" | 2004
| 8,575,039 || 107,885 || 8,122
|-
! scope="row" | 2005
| 8,792,915 || 110,581 || 8,733
|-
! scope="row" | 2006
| 8,848,755 || 110,034 || 6,289
|-
! scope="row" | 2007
| 8,795,653 || 108,305 || 4,276
|-
! scope="row" | 2008
| 8,178,891 || 100,087 || 3,546
|-
! scope="row" | 2009
| 7,225,021 || 85,281 || 2,334
|-
! scope="row" | 2010
| 6,548,865 || 77,755 || 2,914
|-
! scope="row" | 2011
| 6,880,217 || 78,111 || 2,430
|-
! scope="row" | 2012
| 7,157,859 || 80,472 || 9,497
|-
! scope="row" | 2013
|7,363,764 || 79,520 || 11,837
|-
! scope="row" | 2014
|7,715,988 || 84,000 || 15,411
|-
! scope="row" | 2015
|8,714,307 || 90,790 || 13,193
|-
! scope="row" | 2016
|9,327,193 || 98,217 || 12,921
|-
! scope="row" | 2017
|9,902,239 || 102,766 || 15,935
|-
! scope="row" | 2018
|9,698,862 || 97,157 || 15,466
|-
! scope="row" | 2019
|8,843,241 || 91,812 || 12,822
|-
! scope="row" | 2020
|1,944,981 || 34,715 || 6,601
|-
! scope="row" | 2021
|2,071,008 || 39,713 || 5,436
|-
! scope="row" | 2022 
|6,516,029 || 70,391 || 6,618
|-
! scope="row" | 2023 
|7,355,987 || 74,563 || 5,516
|-
! scope="row" | 2024 
|8,064,791 || 76,916 || 6,531
|- class="sortbottom"
| colspan="4" style="text-align:right;"| ''Source: [[Civil Aviation Authority (United Kingdom)|CAA Statistics]]''<ref>{{Cite web |title=UK Airport Data |url=https://www.caa.co.uk/data-and-analysis/uk-aviation-market/airports/uk-airport-data/|access-date=1 Nov 2025 }}</ref>
|}

===Busiest routes===
{|class="wikitable sortable" style="width:align"
|+ '''Busiest international routes from Glasgow (2024)'''
|-
! Rank 
! Destination
! Passengers
! Change 2023 to 2024
|-
| 1
| [[Dublin Airport|Dublin]] 
| 502,426
| {{increase}} 4%
|-
| 2
|  [[Amsterdam Airport Schiphol|Amsterdam]] 
| 426,271
| {{increase}} 15%
|-
| 3
|  [[Dubai International Airport|Dubai]] 
| 337,167
| {{increase}} 6%
|-
| 4
| [[Tenerife South Airport|Tenerife–South]] 
| 285,247
| {{increase}} 17%
|-
| 5
| [[Alicante–Elche Miguel Hernández Airport|Alicante]] 
| 250,761
| {{decrease}} 3%
|-
| 6
| [[Málaga Airport|Málaga]] 
| 241,226
| {{increase}} 11%
|-
| 7
|  [[Palma de Mallorca Airport|Palma de Mallorca]] 
| 196,403
| {{increase}} 17%
|-
| 8
| [[Charles de Gaulle Airport|Paris-Charles de Gaulle]] 
| 186,391
| {{increase}} 24%
|-
| 9
|  [[Frankfurt Airport|Frankfurt]] 
| 154,431
| {{increase}} 5%
|-
| 10
|  [[Faro Airport|Faro]] 
| 150,217
| {{increase}} 20%
|- class="sortbottom"
| colspan="4" style="text-align:right;"| ''Source: [[Civil Aviation Authority (United Kingdom)|CAA Statistics]]''<ref name="CAAdata-2024">{{Cite web |title=Annual airport data 2024 |url=https://www.caa.co.uk/data-and-analysis/uk-aviation-market/airports/uk-airport-data/uk-airport-data-2024/annual-2024/ |access-date=1 April 2025 |website=www.caa.co.uk}}</ref>
|}

{| class="wikitable sortable" style="width:align"
|+ '''Busiest domestic routes from Glasgow (2024)'''
|-
! Rank
! Destination
! Passengers
! Change 2023 to 2024
|-
| 1
| [[Heathrow Airport|London–Heathrow]]
| 954,027
| {{increase}} 11%
|-
| 2
| [[Gatwick Airport|London–Gatwick]]
| 456,002
| {{decrease}} 2%
|-
| 3
| [[Belfast International Airport|Belfast–International]]
| 309,755
| {{no change}}
|-
| 4
| [[Bristol Airport|Bristol]]
| 292,172
| {{decrease}} 1%
|-
| 5
| [[Luton Airport|London–Luton]]
| 255,095
| {{increase}} 8%
|-
| 6
| [[London Stansted Airport|London–Stansted]]
| 225,110
| {{decrease}} 2%
|-
| 7
| [[London City Airport|London–City]]
| 208,405
| {{no change}}
|-
| 8
| [[Birmingham Airport|Birmingham]]
| 163,188
| {{no change}}
|-
| 9
| [[George Best Belfast City Airport|Belfast–City]]
| 113,192
| {{increase}} 9%
|-
| 10
| [[Southampton Airport|Southampton]]
| 96,715
| {{increase}} 11%
|- class="sortbottom"
| colspan="4" style="text-align:right;"| ''Source: [[Civil Aviation Authority (United Kingdom)|CAA Statistics]]''<ref name="CAAdata-2024"/>
|}

==Accidents and incidents==
*A Norwegian Arado Ar 196A crashed near Glasgow in April 1940.{{citation needed|date=July 2023}}
* On 3 September 1999, a [[Cessna 404]] carrying nine [[MyTravel Group|Airtours]] staff from Glasgow to [[Aberdeen]] on a transfer flight, [[1999 Glasgow Airport Cessna 404 crash|crashed]] minutes after takeoff near the town of Linwood, Renfrewshire. Eight people were killed and three seriously injured. No one on the ground was hurt.<ref name="FAI">{{cite news |last= |first= |date=2 November 2001 |title=Horror of plane crash scene Police officer tells fatal accident inquiry of finding the bodies |url=https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/12135808.horror-of-plane-crash-scene-police-officer-tells-fatal-accident-inquiry-of-finding-the-bodies/ |work=The Herald |location= |access-date=29 April 2021 |archive-date=1 May 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210501111827/https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/12135808.horror-of-plane-crash-scene-police-officer-tells-fatal-accident-inquiry-of-finding-the-bodies/ |url-status=live }}</ref> The [[Air Accident Investigation Branch]] determined the aircraft had developed an engine malfunction during takeoff. Although the captain decided to return to the airfield, he mistakenly identified the working engine as the faulty one and shut it down, causing the aircraft to crash.<ref>{{cite news |last= |first= |date= |title=Crash pilot 'took wrong action' |url=https://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/scotland/1465796.stm |work=BBC |location= |access-date=29 April 2021 |archive-date=5 April 2003 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20030405215208/http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/1465796.stm |url-status=live }}</ref> A [[fatal accident inquiry]] was also held,<ref name="FAI"/> which reached the same conclusion.<ref>{{cite news |last=Kelbie |first=Paul |date=28 November 2013 |title=Crash pilot shut down the wrong engine, inquiry told |url=https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/crash-pilot-shut-down-the-wrong-engine-inquiry-told-178077.html |work=The Independent |location= |access-date=29 April 2021 |archive-date=29 April 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210429224723/https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/crash-pilot-shut-down-the-wrong-engine-inquiry-told-178077.html |url-status=live }}</ref>
* On 30 June 2007, a group of extremists [[Glasgow International Airport attack|attacked the airport]] by ramming a [[Jeep Cherokee]] into the entrance of the main terminal which set the car on fire. There was some damage to the airport. One of the perpetrators died in hospital and the others were jailed.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.iht.com/articles/ap/2007/07/01/news/UN-GEN-UN-Britain-Terrorism.php |title=UN chief Ban deplores terrorism in Glasgow, London – International Herald Tribune |website=www.iht.com |access-date=15 January 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081207074134/http://www.iht.com/articles/ap/2007/07/01/news/UN-GEN-UN-Britain-Terrorism.php |archive-date=7 December 2008 |url-status=dead}}</ref>
* In August 2019, two drunken United Airlines pilots tried to fly a plane but were stopped by local authorities. They were arrested for being drunk. The plane was to leave for New York City.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.businessinsider.com/united-airlines-cancels-flight-pilots-arrested-suspected-drinking-2019-8|title=A United Airlines flight from Scotland to New York was canceled after 2 pilots were arrested on suspicion of drinking before they were meant to fly|first=Bill|last=Bostock|website=Business Insider|access-date=7 October 2021|archive-date=7 October 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211007132224/https://www.businessinsider.com/united-airlines-cancels-flight-pilots-arrested-suspected-drinking-2019-8|url-status=live}}</ref>

==Ground transport==
===Bus===
[[File:First Glasgow airport bus 2019.jpg | thumb|right | alt=Bus | [[First Glasgow]] Airport Express bus]]
The airport is linked to Glasgow City Centre by the [[500 Glasgow Airport Express|Glasgow Airport Express]] service. This is run by [[First Glasgow]] under contract to Glasgow Airport. Started in 2011, the service runs direct via the [[M8 motorway (Scotland)|M8 motorway]] having previously been operated by [[Arriva Scotland West]] under the name [[Glasgow Flyer]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.glasgowflyer.com/ |title=The Glasgow Flyer (service 500) part of Arriva |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110629152530/http://www.glasgowflyer.com/ |access-date=12 June 2025 |archive-date=29 June 2011 |url-status=live }}</ref> [[McGill's Bus Services]] also operate service 757 linking the airport with [[Paisley, Renfrewshire|Paisley]], [[Erskine, Renfrewshire|Erskine]] and [[Clydebank]] with this service previously being known as service 300 under Arriva Scotland West.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.travelinescotland.com/Arriva/Arriva_300_I.htm | title=Timetable: Clydebank, Bus Stance - Paisley, Central Road - Service 300 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20051115110308/http://www.travelinescotland.com/Arriva/Arriva_300_I.htm | publication-date=17 July 2005 | access-date=9 June 2025 | archive-date=15 November 2005 | url-status=live }}</ref>

In April 2025 [[FlixBus]] announced they would operate coach services from [[Aberdeen]] to Glasgow Airport via [[Dundee]], [[Perth, Scotland|Perth]] and [[Stirling]]<ref>{{cite news |last1=Bartlett |first1=Sarah |title=FlixBus adds Glasgow Airport services for Aberdeen |url=https://www.scotsman.com/your-world/flixbus-adds-glasgow-airport-services-for-aberdeen-5084496 |access-date=20 May 2025 |publisher=The Scotsman |date=15 April 2025}}</ref>

===Road===
[[File:M8_at_Glasgow_Airport_-_geograph.org.uk_-_777163.jpg|thumb|alt=plane flying over motorway|[[M8 motorway (Scotland)|M8 motorway]] approaching Glasgow Airport]]

Glasgow Airport is the only airport in Scotland with direct motorway access, being right next to the [[M8 motorway (Scotland)|M8 motorway]] providing easy access to the [[List of motorways in the United Kingdom|UK motorway network]].

===Rail===
[[File:Paisley Gilmour Street railway station - geograph.org.uk - 3810295.jpg | thumb | right | alt=Train station  | [[Paisley Gilmour Street railway station|Paisley Gilmour Street Station]]]]
The closest railway station to the airport is [[Paisley Gilmour Street railway station|Paisley Gilmour Street station]] with easy access for walking and cycling as well as a bus service 757 operated by McGill’s from the terminal to the station.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.mcgillsbuses.co.uk/services/McG/757 |title=757|publisher=[[McGill's Bus Services|McGill’s]]|access-date= 9 June 2025}}</ref>
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==References==
===Citations===
{{Reflist}}
===Sources===
{{refbegin}}
* McCloskey, Keith. ''Glasgow's Airports: Renfrew and Abbotsinch''. Stroud, Gloucestershire, UK: The History Press Ltd., 2009. {{ISBN|978-0-7524-5077-3}}.
* Smith, David J. ''Action Stations, Volume 7: Military airfields of Scotland, the North-East and Northern Ireland''. Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, UK: Patrick Stephens Ltd., 1983 {{ISBN|0-85059-563-0}}.
*{{cite book |last1=Sturtivant|first1=R|last2=Hamlin|first2=J|last3=Halley|first3=J|title=Royal Air Force flying training and support units |year=1997 |publisher= Air-Britain (Historians)|location= UK|isbn=0-85130-252-1}}
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