Glasgow Airport to see 600,000 passengers within three weeks in busiest period since 2019

Around 600,000 passengers are expected to pass through Glasgow Airport within three weeks, during its busiest period in the last five years.

The airport said that with schools finishing up for the summer holidays they are expecting more than 150,000 passengers this weekend alone.

During the next three weeks an average of 30,000 passengers each day will travel through Glasgow Airport on more than 240 flights.

The airport has put additional staff on during peak times to provide help and support to passengers as they prepare for check-in and security.

Many of the travellers will be heading for popular sunshine destinations like the Spanish Costas, the Canary and Balearic Islands, the Algarve in Portugal, Turkey and the Greek Islands.

The airport added that long-haul destinations like Dubai, Toronto, Orlando and Cancun in Mexico are also proving popular.

City-break destinations expected to be busy with Glasgow Airport passengers this summer include Barcelona, Dubrovnik, Paris, Amsterdam, Rome, Lisbon, Porto and Dublin.

Ronald Leitch, chief operating officer at AGS Airports, which owns Glasgow Airport, said that the “underwhelming” Scottish summer is to thank for the busy period with passengers keen to find sun.

“There is always a fantastic atmosphere in the terminal, particularly now the school term has come to an end and thousands of families arrive at the airport each day to ahead off their holidays.

“The next few weeks will be the busiest we have experienced since 2019. Given it is our peak period, we would remind passengers to arrive in good time for the designated check-in time stated by their airline.

“As always, it’s important that travellers ensure they’re prepared for security and all liquids, gels and pastes being carried in hand luggage should be 100ml or less and presented in the clear bags provided ahead of security. Electrical items should be removed from bags and placed unobstructed along with smaller items such as keys, coins, watches and phones.

“Small steps such as these really help to ensure our passengers pass through security as quickly and smoothly as possible so they can relax and enjoy the start of their holiday.”