There are two international airports that provide cheap flights to Glasgow, Prestwick International Airport and Glasgow International Airport. Prestwick is located about 32 miles away and is host to a number of budget airlines. You can use these airlines to fly to other major cities in Europe. In order to reach Glasgow from Prestwick, you will need to take the train. Glasgow International Airport is about 8 miles from the city of Glasgow. It makes connections with other large European airports as well as the United States. After arriving from your Glasgow flight, you can take a bus from this airport to the city centre.

When you are in Glasgow, you will find lots of options for getting around. The comprehensive bus system that is in place in this city offers you an excellent way to get to different spots within the city itself as well as to many outlying areas. There are also underground trains and the metro available. The metro, however, simply circles the city of Glasgow rather than offering stops to outlying areas.

One way to really get to see and know the city of Glasgow while you are visiting is to walk around it. In this way, you can find those out-of-the-way places and sights that many tourists simply whiz by without ever noticing.

Be sure to visit the People's Palace and wander through the Winter Gardens while you are in Glasgow. A unique museum, the People's Palace offers a glimpse into the lives of ordinary people throughout the years. Take advantages of your airfare to Glasgow with the family, both adults and children will enjoy this view of the people of the Glasgow from the past as well as from the future.

The Winter Gardens are located on Glasgow Green as they are attached to the People's Palace. You will find a wide array of different flora situated throughout this greenhouse. There is also a cafe if you would like to enjoy the wonderful scenery with a light snack.

St. Enoche Centre bills itself as being the largest shopping center in Scotland. You will be able to find whatever you are looking for from within one of its many unique shops. Located on Stockwell Street and on the river, St. Enoche is the largest structure that is made of glass in Europe. It offers numerous boutiques that specialize in clothing, electronics, and children's toys. You can also find a number of unique restaurants and cafes to suit your tastes.