Scotland has 29 airports, of which 3 airports stand out the most - one of them is located in Edinburgh, and two in the city of Glasgow, which will be discussed below.
Glasgow airport
One of the largest airports in Scotland is called Glasgow Airport, it is located about 15 kilometers from the city of the same name in the country. About 8.5 million passengers are served here annually - about the same figure as the capital's airport, which is located in Edinburgh.
Of the significant events, it is worth noting the summer of 2004; in July this year, Glasgow Airport became the first in the country, which served more than one million passengers per month.
The airport is owned by BAA, which owns such major airports as Edinburgh Airport, London Heathrow Airport and Gatwick Airport, etc.
Services
Glasgow Airport in Scotland offers guests all the services they need on the road. Here you can find cafes and restaurants, ATMs, bank branches, etc.
For passengers with children, there is a mother and child room. There are also special playgrounds for children.
For business class travelers, Glasgow Airport offers a separate VIP lounge.
How to get there
From the airport to Glasgow, you can take the Glasgow Flyer bus - this is the most common way of travel to the city among tourists. You can also get to the city by taxi, the fare will accordingly be much higher.
Prestwick airport
This airport serves significantly fewer passengers annually - about 2.5 million. The last decade has seen a significant increase in passenger traffic. It is also international, flights are mainly operated by low-cost airlines, the largest of which is Ryanair.
The airport in Scotland Glasgow Prestwick is located about 50 kilometers from the city of Glasgow.
Services
In terms of the number of services, this airport is in no way inferior to the above-described Glasgow airport. Here you can also find cafes and restaurants, ATMs, post office and much more. Wireless Internet is available on the territory of the terminal.
There is a separate VIP lounge.
Transport
Glasgow Prestwick Airport in Scotland is the only one in the country with its own railway station. Accordingly, trains are the most popular means of transportation to the city. You can also get to the city by bus or taxi.
