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Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport vs Glasgow Airport
Detailed comparison of LIS and GLA on FlightLogic scores and passenger experience.
Verdict
Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) scores higher overall at 7.7/10 versus Glasgow Airport (GLA) at 7.1/10.
Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) scores 7.7/10 (Very Good)
on FlightLogic's airport index — combining on-time performance (7.5),
passenger experience (7.6), and facilities (8.0).
Lounge quality rates 7.6/10. See full airport guide →
In short
Lisbon LIS scores 7.7/10 — Portugal's main hub. Metro to city ~20 min. TAP Star Alliance gateway. See /guides/best-airlines-uk-portugal-greece-2026 and /guides/lisbon-airport-lounge-guide-2026.
FlightLogic Score7.7Very Good
On-time7.5Departure reliability
Experience7.6Staff, queues, cleanliness
Facilities8.0Food, shops, seating
Lounges7.6Lounge quality
Rating basisEditorialFlightLogic methodology
Score breakdown
Modelled on industry airport indices — on-time data, facilities ratings, and editorial experience signals combined into a single FlightLogic score.
On-Time Performance
7.5
Passenger Experience
7.6
Facilities & Comfort
8.0
Lounge score7.6/10
Highlights
Primary UK gateway to Lisbon, Sintra, and central Portugal
TAP Portugal hub — Star Alliance connections to Brazil, Africa, and Atlantic islands
Metro red line to city centre ~20 min — among Europe's best airport-city links
TAP/Star Alliance lounges in T1; Priority Pass at ANA lounges
Overview
Portugal's primary hub — TAP Star Alliance gateway with dense easyJet, Ryanair, BA, and Jet2 UK schedules plus Atlantic island connections.
UK routes
BA, TAP, easyJet, Ryanair, and Jet2 serve LIS from London, Manchester, and regional UK. TAP offers competitive business class on LHR–LIS for Star Alliance collectors.
Compare Faro (/airports/faro) for Algarve beach holidays — Lisbon wins on city breaks and TAP connections.
Glasgow, United Kingdom · GLA · #2 in this comparison
Glasgow Airport (GLA) scores 7.1/10 (Very Good)
on FlightLogic's airport index — combining on-time performance (6.9),
passenger experience (7.0), and facilities (7.4).
Lounge quality rates 7.0/10. See full airport guide →
In short
Glasgow GLA scores 7.1/10 on FlightLogic — western Scotland's busiest airport. PRT to Glasgow Central ~15 min. Emirates daily to DXB. UK261 applies to all departures. See /guides/glasgow-airport-lounge-guide-2026.
FlightLogic Score7.1Very Good
On-time6.9Departure reliability
Experience7.0Staff, queues, cleanliness
Facilities7.4Food, shops, seating
Lounges7.0Lounge quality
Rating basisEditorialFlightLogic methodology
Score breakdown
Modelled on industry airport indices — on-time data, facilities ratings, and editorial experience signals combined into a single FlightLogic score.
On-Time Performance
6.9
Passenger Experience
7.0
Facilities & Comfort
7.4
Lounge score7.0/10
Highlights
Western Scotland's international gateway — Emirates daily to DXB plus dense European network
Glasgow Airport Express (PRT) reaches Glasgow Central in ~15 minutes
UpperDeck Lounge accepts Priority Pass; pre-book at peak
UK261 covers all GLA departures — essential for easyJet and Jet2 Scotland routes
Overview
Western Scotland's primary airport — UpperDeck Lounge, daily Emirates to Dubai, and PRT to Glasgow Central in 15 minutes.
Western Scotland gateway
Glasgow handles western Scotland's international traffic — Emirates to Dubai supplements a dense European network on easyJet, Ryanair, Jet2, and BA. For travellers west of Edinburgh, GLA avoids the cross-country positioning to EDI.
Compare EDI (/airports/edinburgh) for Scotland long-haul — Edinburgh has deeper intercontinental (Qatar, United); Glasgow offers Emirates to DXB and closer ground access for Ayrshire and western central belt.
Ground transport
Glasgow Airport Express (Service 500) runs to Glasgow Central and Buchanan Bus Station every 10 minutes, taking ~15 minutes. Taxis and Uber operate from signed landside pick-up zones.
M8 motorway connects to Edinburgh in ~45 minutes by road — useful when comparing GLA vs EDI for your origin.
FAQ
Which is better, Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport or Glasgow Airport?
Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) scores higher overall at 7.7/10 versus Glasgow Airport (GLA) at 7.1/10.
Which has better lounges, LIS or GLA?
Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) scores higher for lounges at 7.6/10, versus Glasgow Airport at 7.0/10.
Which airport is more on-time, LIS or GLA?
Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) has stronger on-time performance at 7.5/10 versus Glasgow Airport (GLA) at 6.9/10.
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