Aberdeen to Glasgow Flights

  About Aberdeen

Aberdeen is a port city located on the coast of the exquisite North Sea. The city is famed for its offshore petroleum industry. Interestingly, the city houses many international populations, including the Italians and Japanese. The city also connects the beautiful rivers, Dee and Don.

Best time to visit Aberdeen

Aberdeen's weather is extremely erratic and inconsistent. The weather continues to show varied sides without any warning. It might be rainy in the morning but turn sunny within the next minute. You simply can't determine what is going to happen next in terms of weather in Aberdeen. Hence, figuring out an ideal season or month to visit the city is quite pointless. However, you can follow the season that would best work for you. The spring season is from March through May with the temperatures ranging from 5 degree Celsius to 10 degree Celsius. You can imagine how cold the winters are if the spring temperatures do not go beyond 10 degree Celsius. While it doesn't seem like the best time to visit as the temperatures are still very less, it might be good if you wish to soak in all the brisk cold breeze. It is advised that you do carry proper parkas and other clothing as it would come in handy. Also, no matter what season, you should ensure to keep an umbrella with you as it can rain at any random time. It can get cloudy and terrible to deal with as the rains tend to affect the touristy plans.

Summer, on the other hand, is the best time to visit out of all the seasons. Aberdeen's summers are cold, irrespective. However, it is pleasant and would certainly be the fun winter vacation that you have been opting for. The temperatures during summers in Aberdeen range between 15 degree Celsius and 20 degree Celsius. June through August sees some warmth in the air. As it is on the coast, the breezy North Sea brings cold air in the city. The summer is actually quite pleasant with clear skies and lovely vibe. Even though it is cold, you would still feel happy as the air of Aberdeen is fresh and invigorating. The hotel prices during this season does see a slight spike. You might want to make your hotel bookings in Aberdeen in advance to ensure that you do get good deals. Winter is definitely not the best time to visit as the temperature does drop below negative. December through February is not the best time for you to venture to Aberdeen. Not to mention how it also rains out of the blue during the winters. It can get supremely cold and not favourable for tourist activities. You wouldn't be able to check out any of the famous attractions, and you cannot even take a stroll down the beaches. Hence, it would be best to avoid winters in Aberdeen. Do make a note of the fact that the hotel prices are lower than usual, making the accommodation extremely cheap. But, thanks to the bad weather, it doesn't work in your favour.

Places to visit in Aberdeen

The best way to get around Aberdeen would be to first visit the Aberdeen Maritime Museum. The museum is located close to the harbour and has quite the exemplary architecture. The Maritime Museum is a perfect way to start learning about the city's history and its relationship with the popular North Sea. As an art patron, you would be happy to witness some of the fabulous art exhibitions that the Aberdeen Art Gallery. The huge gallery has a melange of traditional and modern Scottish art. You will also find some artwork by international artists. These include works of Ivor Abrahams, Bruce McLean, Ken Currie, to name a few. Another major tourist attraction in Aberdeen is Craigievar Castle. The structure with its pink walls and authentic Scottish architecture is too beautiful. Another pristine castle that would definitely work perfectly in your postcards (if you plan to make any) would be the Balmoral Castle.

Things to do in Aberdeen

To enjoy the lovely Aberdeen sun amid a gorgeous environment, you should visit Duthie Park. The place was built back in 1881 by Lady Elizabeth Duthie. She dedicated the park to her uncle and brother. The spectacular 44 acres of the park is nestled close to the banks of the Dee River. The place also has a greenhouse which was once demolished but was built back. If you do get tired of all the tourist activities, you can visit Codona's Amusement Park. The place has many fun rides and activities that you would enjoy. You should also visit the Gordon Highlanders Museum. The place does have an interesting collection of artefacts and exhibitions that would give you a peek at their history. The museum also houses a lovely tea room that you would enjoy.

Food and restaurants in Aberdeen

Aberdeen's food is eccentric but heavily influenced by Italian cuisines and seafood. You will be able to find the best of Italian trattoria in Aberdeen, at Rustico. The neat little cafe is run by an Italian-family where they offer exquisite seafood such as king prawns tossed on linguine, pork ragu with rigatoni and some Sicilian-style lamb meatloaf. The whole spread is beautiful and flavourful. Another Italian restaurant in the city is Carmine's. The food establishment is very low key and quaint, which works well on the pockets. They also have an authentic Japanese restaurant in the city where you can find some of the famous dishes from the cuisine. Yatai Izakaya is your place, which is affordable as it falls within a perfect budget. They also have sake, so you don't have to travel all the way to Japan for the same. The Conservatory Restaurant located in the Marcliffe Hotel and Spa is a place you simply cannot miss. Although it is pricey as it is situated in the premise of a five-star hotel. But this would be quite the indulgence that you should opt for in Aberdeen.

At the food establishment, you will find some lovely seafood menu. While you're there, do not miss their Shetland scallops, Perehead monkfish, North Sea shellfish bisque and cod. The place also brings about an interesting spin to beef and other meat-based dishes. You might want to keep enough money in your pockets to visit this place. Although relatively new, the Bonobo cafe has already managed to find fame in the neighbourhood for its exquisite vegan food. The place serves only vegan food, so if you do not wish to have any of the seafood or meat cuisine, you can visit this place. Their vegan take on Scottish breakfast, which includes scrambled tofu, seitan sausages, veggie haggis and tattie scones is delicious. Not to mention how they have a coconut milk latte as opposed to the usual regular-milk latte. Coffee connoisseurs on the trip should visit Foodstory as the place makes lovely brewed coffee merged with healthy desserts and baked goods. Plus, the place also offers yoga and drawing classes. It would be quite an experience, if anything. Their take on the local cuisine is also quite good and would go down well with your sensibilities.

How to reach Aberdeen

Flights to Aberdeen are aplenty, but they do not particularly fly from India. There are no direct flights to Aberdeen, and you will have to opt for a flight with layovers or even change flights at London's Heathrow Airport. Airlines such as Virgin Atlantic, KLM Royal Dutch, British Airways, Air France, have immaculate flight connectivity to Aberdeen. This makes the travelling far easier. Most of the flights flying to Aberdeen have layovers that cannot be ignored. However, from Indian cities such as Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, Chennai and Kolkata, you will be able to get flights flying to Aberdeen without much concern. The most popular route to Aberdeen often chosen is from London and Amsterdam. Since British Airways and KLM Royal Dutch have direct flights to Aberdeen, these international routes are favoured over the others. Many even choose to visit Edinburgh and take a flight to Aberdeen from here. However, to opt for the said international route, you will have to book a ticket to Edinburgh directly and drive up to Aberdeen.

The flight duration to reach Aberdeen from India ranges from 11 hours to 13 hours. It doesn't take much time to reach the Scottish coastal city as the flight connectivity is good and layovers are minimum. You will have to ensure to travel with a transit visa. As the airlines flying to Aberdeen traverse through European cities too, it is necessary to carry a transit visa. You can get hold of the visa at the embassy. The easier and viable option to get the transit visa is by applying for it online. The embassy sites are very quick to respond to the applications online so you wouldn't have to worry about anything. The flight tickets to Aberdeen are decently priced. It could range from INR 30,000 to INR 40,000. The season doesn't really play a massive role in the change of the flight ticket cost to Aberdeen. However, it would be recommended to make prior bookings to Aberdeen as that way, you will be able to avail some online flight deals.

  About Glasgow

Glasgow is a flourishing port city nestled on the Clyde river in the western Lowlands of Scotland. The city's exemplary Victorian architecture topped with a rich and illustrious legacy has attracted a lot of tourists for a long time now. The traditionally gifted city has interspersed or rather adapted to the new age culture to become a national hub for tourism. Glasgow bustles with tourists through their peak season. Even though it often finds competition with Edinburgh, the city manages to gauge the attention of tourists who wish to experience culture and history.

The city has way too many museums for a tourist to engage in, making it historically rich. Plus, the thriving Glasgow also sees a refreshing food culture that doesn't limit to the Scottish delicacies. The flight connectivity of Glasgow has also improved tremendously over the years as it is now well-connected with the rest of the world. The accommodations in Glasgow are quite steep as their peak season is the only time travellers can enjoy the vibrant nature of the city.

Best time to visit Glasgow

For Glasgow, March to August are the best months when you can explore the city while relishing the lovely rays of the sun. One of the highlights is actually the longer days that can be experienced during summers. This alone becomes a big reason for tourists and even locals to enjoy the best of what the city has to offer. Travelling to Glasgow from India is relatively affordable as the city is mostly a business hub. However, accommodations and staycation will have to be planned beforehand. You will have to find deals on cheap hotels in Glasgow to ensure that you don't end up splurging far too much on hotels alone. Booking a flight ticket to Glasgow for the weekend is considered to be perfect as the city doesn't have a vacation vibe or even many tourist attractions. The spring and summer months are warm and welcoming in Glasgow, which also plays the perfect host to some events. With up to 15-hours of sunlight bestowed upon the city, it certainly adds more vigour and vibrancy to the neighbourhood. Many art and cultural events also take place during this time, including the Glasgow Contemporary Art Fair, Glasgow Jazz Festival, Pride Glasgow, Scottish Open and more.

Fall temperatures are agreeable in September which leads to winters till February. The positive of the season is fewer crowd and better accommodation choices. You can book a luxury hotel room in Glasgow without having to worry about the exorbitant pounds that you might have to shell. As the city witnesses extreme cold winters, the tourism sees a dip. You can actually make a winter trip to Glasgow and celebrate Christmas as well as ring in the New Year's at Glasgow. The city does celebrate the December month with utmost gusto irrespective of the extreme climate. You will undoubtedly get good flight deals to Glasgow as well as accommodations so that is one thing you wouldn't have to worry about when planning for this trip.

Places to visit in Glasgow

Despite being dwarfed by Edinburgh's presence, which is bang opposite, Glasgow is a city that certainly shouldn't be missed. As Scotland's largest city, Glasgow does have limited tourist attractions. However, what it places in places to see, it makes up for in things to do. Some of the attractions that do deserve your attention in Glasgow include the Glasgow Cathedral, an extremely ancient structure that brings life to the legends of St Mungo. The Burrell Collection is another major attraction in Glasgow that sees a tremendous footfall of tourists. Thanks to the impeccable collection of objects and artwork and the stunning landscape where the museum rests, the whole experience is worth the excursion. Plus, you don't have to pay any fees or get tickets to the place. If you're all for museums, then the Riverside Museum is yet another interesting place you can visit. The backdrop of the museum with the riverfront adds to the charm of the place. Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum will amaze you with its Renaissance-style architecture and art collections which include original Monel and Botticelli.

Adjacent to the museum is the Kelvingrove Park that sees a good number of tourists rest after a long day of museum tours. The city has far too many museums, which only if you're an enthusiast, will you enjoy. The parks and surroundings of the museums are loved by all, thanks to the way they have all been well-maintained. Speaking of gardens and open spaces, you would definitely fall in love with the People's Palace and Winter Gardens in Glasgow. The location is prime and the scenery, incomparable.

Things to do in Glasgow

Glasgow's excess museum tours might be a little too much for you to handle. However, you can take a breather from all the historical places by renting a bike and riding around the city. It would be best to go exploring on your own instead of booking a tour. It would be more fun as you might bump into new neighbourhoods and discover quaint cafes with no touristy crowd. While you're in Glasgow, you should also catch a play at the Citizens Theatre, the locals call it 'the Citz'. There are always shows that take place at the theatre, so make the most of it. While you are here, the distilleries are establishments you cannot miss. From watching how the Scotch whiskey is produced to nabbing a small drink, the distilleries would be quite an experience. Visit Glengoyne Distillery and Clydeside Distillery. The nightlife of Glasgow is a celebration in its own with beautiful music and a lively atmosphere. Step out into the night and interact with strangers, make connections and try out some delicious Scottish food.

Food and restaurants in Glasgow

Glasgow might not have a lot of tourist attractions, but it certainly has an interesting food culture. The city offers a plethora of cuisines with Scottish specialities as the biggest seller. From haggis served with tatties and neeps (sheep's organs grated and served with turnips and mashed potatoes) to a cullen skink (soup curated from flavours of smoked haddock and potatoes), restaurants in Glasgow will take your taste buds through a Scottish tour. While the Scottish delicacies take the top spot in terms of a dining experience in Glasgow, Indian cuisine is finding quite some fame in the city. Glasgow is often being bestowed the title of Britain's 'curry capital' thanks to the exquisite Indian cuisine they offer. There are a plethora of international cuisines that the city has including restaurants such as Mono, Nippon Kitchen, Riverhill Restaurant and Bar, Alston Bar and Beef, Red Onion, to name a few food institutions. For those who cannot do without seafood, Glasgow's Crabshakk will give you quite dishes to remember. Their meals include fish club sandwich, and shellfish chowder, definitely dishes worth splurging on.

MacTassos and Ox and Finch are star players in the Mediterranean cuisine race. Both have Mediterranean cuisine as their big sellers. To get back to the basics of biryani and butter chicken, Obsession of India is the place to visit. On your trip, do not miss out some of their pubs and breweries. Drygate Brewery is one such place where you should definitely head for the cool Scottish club vibe as well as incredible beer binge. These places would definitely uplift your food expedition in Glasgow.

How to reach Glasgow

Glasgow receives a decent number of flights from India. Cities such as Mumbai, Delhi, Bangalore, Thiruvananthapuram, Kolkata and Chennai, have regular flights to Glasgow. None of the flights to Glasgow is direct though. Mostly, all the flights to Glasgow from India require connecting flights or undergo layovers. Flight tickets to Glasgow from India are quite expensive. Due to the demand, the airport sees from around the world, the ticket prices automatically see a surge. Depending on the season when you book flight tickets to Glasgow, it'll vary from cheap to expensive. However, the domestic routes from Glasgow airport to the city centre is quite good. There is public transport such as buses, taxi cabs and rental cars that travel from the airport to the city. Much of the layover on the international route to Glasgow takes place in London. As a popular route that connects Glasgow and India, London sees many layovers and even services connecting flights to the Scottish city.

Usually, it takes approximately 14 hours to reach Glasgow from Mumbai. However, this heavily depends on the flight that you have booked and the layover duration. The more expensive the flight ticket to Glasgow, the less the layover duration. So as per your convenience, you can make your bookings. It is necessary for you to keep a track on the accommodation options available in the city as well. There are various beautiful hotels and homestays that would intrigue you. As per your budget set, if you do manage to snag a good flight and hotel deal online in Glasgow, it would be very beneficial to you.