Glasgow to New York Flights

Canny Scots planning trips to the United States can use ebookers to find low-cost fares on flights from Glasgow to New York. Using ebookers, you can look for sales on appropriate flights, make your hotel reservations and even rent a car for your trip to the Big Apple, all in one easy visit.

Carriers with Glasgow to New York Flights

There are several international carriers that offer flights from Glasgow to New York, and ebookers offers options on them all, including:

• Aer Lingus
• American Airlines
• British Airways
• Delta Air Lines
• Iberia
• KLM Royal Dutch Airlines
• Lufthansa
• United Airlines
• US Airways

New York Area Airports

There are three major international airports in the New York area that visitors from Glasgow may land in:

• LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
• John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
• Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)

Using ebookers, you can compare prices on flights into all three of these airports to ensure that your trip meets your allotted budget.

Estimated Travel Time

Set aside at least a full day for travel, as the shortest air flight from Glasgow to New York takes a minimum of eight hours, and most are longer than that. Before you book your flight, use ebookers to research amenities offered by each of the airlines so that you have the most comfortable trip possible.

Transportation in New York

Once your flight from Glasgow lands in New York, you have a few options for transportation into the city. All three of the airports offer public taxi service, buses and private car services, and LaGuardia also offers shared taxis. Many New York hotels also offer free shuttle services to and from the airports.

Indicative distances:

• LaGuardia Airport to Grand Central Station is 9 miles
• John F. Kennedy Airport to Grand Central Station is 17 miles
• Newark Liberty International Airport to Grand Central Station is 16 miles

If public transportation is not your style, use ebookers to find a hire car service. You may still have to take a group shuttle to pick up the car, but you'll then be able to explore the city in privacy.

New York's Culinary Scene

New York is definitely a melting pot, as evidenced by the variety of ethnic cuisines offered there. Visitors from Glasgow can use ebookers to get a feel for the different neighborhoods they should visit to sample some of the best New York cuisine, such as Chinatown and Little Italy. Street carts are also a staple in New York City, and they offer a quick nosh at a reasonable price to keep you going while you explore the city.

Some of the world's top chefs operate restaurants in New York City, giving you the opportunity to savor some of the finest food in the world. Top eateries include:

• Mario Batali's Babbo on Waverly Place
• Daniel Boulud's DBGB Kitchen & Bar on Bowery
• Bobby Flay's Bar Americain on West 52nd Street
• Thomas Keller's Per Se on Columbus Circle
• Anthony Bourdain's Brasserie Les Halles on Park Avenue South

Must-See Attractions in New York

While purchasing one of the flights from Glasgow to New York on ebookers, you can also use the site to find a hotel that is located near the areas you plan to explore. Some of New York's must-see attractions include:

• Broadway and Times Square
• Empire State Building
• Statue of Liberty
• Museum of Modern Art
• Fifth Avenue
• Central Park