4 terminals (T1–T3 domestic, International Terminal A & G) · 50M+ passengers/year
7.8/ 10
How good is San Francisco International Airport?
San Francisco International Airport (SFO) scores 7.8/10 (Very Good)
on FlightLogic's airport index — combining on-time performance (7.5),
passenger experience (7.7), and facilities (8.2).
Lounge quality rates 8.3/10. See full airport guide →
In short
San Francisco SFO is rated 7.8/10 on FlightLogic with lounge score 8.3/10. United Polaris Lounge in International Terminal G is the premium benchmark for transpacific business class. Centurion Lounge in Terminal 3 serves domestic and some international cardholders. See /guides/sfo-airport-lounge-guide.
FlightLogic Score7.8Very Good
On-time7.5Departure reliability
Experience7.7Staff, queues, cleanliness
Facilities8.2Food, shops, seating
Lounges8.3Lounge 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
7.7
Facilities & Comfort
8.2
Lounge score8.3/10
Highlights
United Polaris Lounge in International Terminal G — among the best US airline lounges for transpacific departures
International Terminal A and G host Star Alliance, oneworld, and Centurion Lounge for long-haul passengers
BART train to downtown San Francisco in 30 minutes — preferred over LAX for city access on business trips
Common UK routing via London with BA, Virgin Atlantic, and United non-stops
Overview
West Coast tech gateway — United Polaris hub with strong Asia-Pacific routes and renovated International Terminal lounges.
International Terminal and Polaris
International Terminal G hosts United Polaris Lounge for United long-haul business class and Star Alliance Gold on international departures. Terminal A serves other Star Alliance and oneworld long-haul carriers with alliance lounges.
Airside connections exist between International Terminal A and G — easier than JFK for Star Alliance 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.
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.
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