Glasgow Prestwick lies on the Ayrshire coast, about 50 km south-west of Glasgow. It is a historic airport: during the Second World War it was the arrival point for aircraft from North America, and in 1960 Elvis Presley made a brief stop here, the only time he set foot in the UK. Today it has mainly low-cost flights to southern Europe, plus cargo and military traffic. Nearby are the golf links of Troon and Turnberry and Robert Burns's birthplace at Alloway.
Arrivals, departures and aircraft in flight
Below you will find today's arrivals and departures board, updated continuously, and a map of the aircraft flying right now within 110 km of the airport, with altitude, speed and distance. Times are UK local time.
Updated continuously. Always check with your airline.
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In red, aircraft below 2,400 m, that is taking off or landing. Open ADS-B data from adsb.lol (ODbL licence).
Getting to the city
- Train: the airport has its own station linked to the terminal by a walkway; Glasgow Central in about 45-50 minutes, Ayr in a few minutes.
- Buses to Ayr and Kilmarnock; taxis at the terminal.
Practical tips
- Documents: most visitors need a passport and an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA), applied for before departure (see documents and ETA).
- Drop-off and pick-up: almost every UK airport charges even for a short stop outside the terminal; pre-booked car parks are cheaper.
- Security: rules on liquids and laptops in hand luggage depend on each airport's scanners; check the official website before you travel.
- Payments: contactless cards are accepted almost everywhere, including on trains and buses.
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