Glasgow Long Stay Self Park

Glasgow Long Stay Self Park

Glasgow Long Stay Self Park is the airport's official budget parking option, with a free shuttle taking less than five minutes to the terminal. Drive to the Long Stay car park on Arran Avenue, let the entry system recognise your vehicle, choose your own space and keep your keys while you are away. The electric shuttle operates every 10–15 minutes, 24 hours a day.

The car park is also less than an eight-minute walk from the terminal, giving you the option to walk rather than wait for the next bus. Formerly known as NCP Flightpath, it is now operated as Glasgow Airport's official Long Stay car park.

Why choose Glasgow Long Stay Self Park?

• Official airport parking: this is Glasgow Airport's own Long Stay car park.
• Keep your keys: park the car yourself and it remains where you leave it.
• Short shuttle: the free electric bus takes less than five minutes.
• Frequent 24-hour transfers: buses normally run every 10–15 minutes throughout the day and night.
• Walkable: the terminal is less than an eight-minute walk away if you prefer not to use the shuttle.
• Accessible: Blue Badge bays are positioned near the bus stops and the shuttle buses are wheelchair accessible.
• Secure: the car park has CCTV, perimeter fencing, floodlighting, barriers and 24-hour patrols.

How does Glasgow Long Stay compare with Direct Parking?

Direct Parking is an independent Park & Ride product with a shorter shuttle journey of around three minutes. Both are self-park options where you keep your keys.

Choose Direct Parking if the shorter transfer or live price is more attractive. Choose Glasgow Long Stay if you prefer an official airport-operated car park, want the option to walk to the terminal, or value its frequent electric shuttle.

How does Glasgow Long Stay compare with Parkfast?

Glasgow Parkfast is an independent keep-your-keys Park & Ride option with an approximately five-minute shuttle transfer. The practical journey time is therefore similar to Long Stay.

The main differences are ownership, location and live price. Glasgow Long Stay is on airport grounds and can also be reached on foot, while Parkfast is an off-airport car park. Compare both for your dates rather than assuming the official product will always cost more.

How does Glasgow Long Stay compare with Short Stay?

Glasgow Short Stay 1 is much closer to the terminal, with a walk of only around 2–3 minutes and no shuttle required. Both are official Glasgow Airport products where you park yourself and keep your keys.

Short Stay is the more convenient option if walking distance is your priority. Long Stay is designed for longer trips and is usually the better place to look if you want an official product at a lower price.

Important things to know

Glasgow Long Stay is a self-park, keep-your-keys product. The free electric shuttle runs 24 hours a day, every 10–15 minutes and takes approximately 2–5 minutes. Alternatively, the terminal is less than an eight-minute walk away. :chatgpt-content-reference{index="1"}

Blue Badge spaces are available close to the bus stops and the courtesy coaches are wheelchair accessible. Trailers are not permitted. If you stay beyond your booked period, additional days are charged at the car park's standard daily rate; leaving earlier does not generate a refund. :chatgpt-content-reference{index="2"}

You may also see restricted Long Stay rates such as Long Stay Saver or Weekend Special. These can be cheaper but are non-refundable and cannot normally be amended, so check the rate conditions before booking.

Directions

- From St James Interchange (J29 M8 East), take the exit for Glasgow Airport.

- Turn into the one-way system, ensuring you move into the right-hand lane.

- Follow along Caledonia Way until you reach the left turn for Abbotsinch Road.

- Proceed to the next roundabout and turn right onto Arran Avenue where you will see the car park.

- From Glasgow City Centre and the east, take the Glasgow Airport exit (J28 M8 West) ensuring you are in the right hand lane on the slip road.

- At the roundabout at the bottom of the slip road turn right onto Sanderling Road.

- Proceed to the next roundabout and go straight across, at the next roundabout turn left onto Abbotsinch Road.

- Proceed to the next roundabout and turn right onto Arran Avenue where you will see the Car Park.

The postcode is PA3 2AY.

Arrival procedure

- On arrival, please pull up to the barrier and your registration will be automatically recognised.

- Then take a ticket from the barrier and find a space to park. Make a note of what zone you are in and the nearest bus stop.

- Keep hold of your ticket as you'll need it to exit the car park.

Departure procedure

- Jump on the transfer bus to the car park.

- When exiting the car park, please insert your ticket at the barrier so your parking can be validated. Once done, the barrier will raise and you can exit the car park.

- Press the intercom button if the barrier doesn't raise.

Security

Glasgow Long Stay has 24-hour CCTV and is manned and patrolled 24 hours a day. The car park is fully fenced and has floodlighting at night and an entry barrier. This car park has been awarded the Park Mark award.