With excellent transport links into the city from across the UK and beyond, it’s quick and easy to get to Glasgow. It’s Scotland’s most accessible city.

Glasgow is served by 3 international airports, with connections across the UK and the world. There are direct flights from over 165 locations, including Europe and North America. Flights to and from Dubai provide an excellent connection for Asia, Africa and Australasia. 

• Glasgow Airport is the closest airport to the city centre. Visit glasgowairport.com for more information. From there you can catch the express bus service outside the terminal and arrive in Glasgow in around 15 minutes. These teal coloured buses are fully electric and depart every 10 minutes. Find out more by visiting firstbus.co.uk
• Glasgow Prestwick Airport is 32 miles (51km) from Glasgow. It is very accessible with train and bus services to the city centre. Find out more at glasgowprestwick.com.

• Edinburgh Airport is 39 miles (63km) from Glasgow. There is a direct bus service from the airport to Glasgow’s Buchanan Bus Station which takes around 1 hour. Head to edinburghairport.com for more information.

Click here for further information about getting to Glasgow. 

Click here for information about getting around Scotland by train.

Visa 

Some delegates may require a visa, which they can apply for three months before travel at he earliest. All up to date details can be found on the UK Home Office website - Home Office - GOV.UK

Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) 

An ETA is an advance travel permission required by specified non-visa nationals when coming to the UK as a visitor or transiting the UK. The list of countries that require and ETA can be checked here - Get an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) to visit the UK: Apply for an ETA - GOV.UK

Getting around Glasgow

		Walking
		Getting around Glasgow on foot is really simple. Delegates can easily walk from their hotel to the conference centre or any social venues.
		Cycling
		Glasgow’s cycle hire scheme offers cost-effective, eco-friendly, and healthy transportation options for delegates, with regular and e-bikes available for hire at over 100 locations throughout the city.
		Public Transport
		Glasgow has an efficient public transport system, including Scotland’s only subway network. Hillhead station is only a few stops away from the central subway stations including; St Enoch & Buchanan Street.
		Taxis
		Taxis in Glasgow are cost effective, with a 5-10 minute journey takes delegates between the city centre and westend, close to the University of Glasgow.