Getting to Glasgow City Innovation District couldn't be easier.  Whether you fly into Glasgow or Edinburgh airport, or take the train up from London or Manchester the city is easily accessible from across the globe.  

Some visitors travelling to the UK need to obtain an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA), more information on the requirements are available on the UK Government website. 

Glasgow Airport

Glasgow Airport is Scotland’s principal long-haul airport as well as Scotland’s largest charter hub.

  • 30 airlines serving over 100 destinations worldwide, including Canada, the US, the Caribbean, Europe and the Gulf.
  • Emirates has announced the return of the A380 iconic double-decker to Glasgow Airport this year – the only Scottish destination that Emirates will be flying to in 2023.
  • The airport offers a VIP arrival and departure service available to businesses and individuals looking for a smooth and stress-free airport journey
Visit Glasgow Airport's website

Exterior shot of Glasgow Airport

Edinburgh Airport 

Located to the west of Edinburgh and less than an hour from Glasgow is Edinburgh Airport, providing an easy connection to the city.

  • 40 airlines serving over 150 destinations worldwide including Canada, the USA and Europe.
  • Direct connection to Glasgow via bus and rail.
  • Premium services available to travellers looking for a more luxurious travel experience from chauffeur services, meet & assist and use of private lounges
Visit Edinburgh Airport's website for more information

Arriving by train

Glasgow is well connected by train from across the UK by two main stations:

  • Glasgow Central Station links Glasgow to the south - trains from Birmingham, Manchester and London will arrive at Central station
  • Glasgow Queen Street Station operates routes mainly to Edinburgh and the north of Scotland - perfect for pre or post-conference adventures

To book your train tickets, visit ScotRail, TransPennine Express and Avanti West Coast. To view all available routes from across the UK, visit The Train Line.

If you’re planning a trip from London to Glasgow, check out the Caledonian Sleeper’s website and arrive refreshed after a comfortable overnight journey.

Find out more about getting to Glasgow

Women looking out of the window while on a train