Direct Flights from Philadelphia to Glasgow
Nonstop service from PHL to GLA on American, US. Here's the schedule at a glance — plus what to do once you land.
Airlines
American, US
Nonstop flights
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Distance
3,300 mi
Days operated
Schedule varies
About Glasgow
Glasgow is the most populous city in Scotland, located on the banks of the River Clyde in west central Scotland. It is the third-most populous city in the United Kingdom and the 27th-most populous city in Europe, and comprises 23 wards which represent the areas within the city boundaries.
Top things to do in Glasgow
- The Antonine Wall was a turf fortification on stone foundations, built by the Romans across what is now the Central Belt of Scotland, between the Firth of Clyde and the Firth of Forth.
- Stirling Castle, located in Stirling, is one of the largest and most historically and architecturally important castles in Scotland.
- Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum owned by Glasgow City Council is a major art gallery and museum in the Yorkhill area of Glasgow, Scotland, managed by Glasgow Museums.
- HMS Repulse was one of two Renown-class battlecruisers built for the Royal Navy during the First World War.
- The Glasgow School of Art is a higher education art school based in Glasgow, Scotland, offering undergraduate degrees, post-graduate awards, and PhDs in architecture, fine art, and design.
- The ruins of Linlithgow Palace are located in the town of Linlithgow, West Lothian, Scotland, 15 miles (24 km) west of Edinburgh.
- Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park is a national park in Scotland centred on Loch Lomond and the hills and glens of the Trossachs, along with several other ranges of hills.
- Glasgow Cathedral is a parish church of the Church of Scotland in Glasgow, Scotland.
- Dumbarton Castle has the longest recorded history of any stronghold in Scotland. It sits on a volcanic plug of basalt known as Dumbarton Rock which is 240 feet (73 m) high and overlooks the Scottish town of Dumbarton.
- The National Wallace Monument is a 67 m (220 ft) tower on the shoulder of the Abbey Craig, a hilltop overlooking Stirling in Scotland. It commemorates Sir William Wallace, a 13th- and 14th-century Scottish hero.
- Inveraray Castle is a country house near Inveraray in the county of Argyll, in western Scotland, on the shore of Loch Fyne, Scotland's longest sea loch. It is one of the earliest examples of Gothic Revival architecture.
- Doune Castle is a medieval stronghold near the village of Doune, in the Stirling council area of central Scotland and the historic county of Perthshire.
Attraction descriptions from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA); place data from Wikidata (CC0).
Planning a trip to Glasgow
- Best time to visit
- The best time to visit Glasgow is May–September, when daytime highs are a comfortable 60–69°F.
- How long to stay
- Glasgow rewards a longer visit — a full week lets you explore its many sights, from Antonine Wall, Stirling Castle, and Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum and beyond.
Frequently asked questions
- Is there a direct flight from Philadelphia to Glasgow?
- Yes — you can fly nonstop from Philadelphia (PHL) to Glasgow (GLA) on American, US.
- Which airlines fly nonstop from Philadelphia to Glasgow?
- American, US fly nonstop between Philadelphia (PHL) and Glasgow (GLA).
- How far is Glasgow from Philadelphia?
- Glasgow is about 3,300 miles from Philadelphia by air.
- What is there to do in Glasgow?
- Popular things to do include Antonine Wall, Stirling Castle, Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum, HMS Repulse (1916), and more.
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