Glasgow Airport

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Glasgow Airport

Glasgow Airport, also known as Glasgow International Airport, formerly Abbotsinch Airport, is an international airport in Scotland. It is located in Paisley, Renfrewshire, 8.6 nautical miles west of Glasgow city centre. Glasgow Airport is owned by AGS Airports Limited.

With some 30 airlines serving over 100 destinations worldwide, including Canada, the US, the Caribbean, Europe and the Gulf, Glasgow is Scotland’s principal long-haul airport as well as Scotland’s largest charter hub.

Carrying over nine million passengers per year, Glasgow Airport serves more Scottish destinations than any other airport and is a key component of Scotland’s transport infrastructure.

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AGS Airports launches Horizons Strategy as Glasgow Airport Solar Farm Goes Live
15/10/2026

AGS Airports launches Horizons Strategy as Glasgow Airport Solar Farm Goes Live

– AGS Airports has unveiled Horizons - Looking ahead, acting together - and celebrated a major sustainability milestone as Glasgow Airport's solar farm begins generating enough renewable electricity to meet around 25% of the airport's on-site …
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AGS Airports Extends APCOA Partnership
08/07/2026

AGS Airports Extends APCOA Partnership

Picture, Left to Right: Anthony Williams – APCOA, Glasgow Airport Contract Manager, Gillian Stuart – APCOA, Regional Manager, Ronald Leitch - AGS Airports Ltd, Chief Operating Officer, Caryn Harte - AGS Airports Ltd, Travel Services Manager, Barbara Ewing …
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AGS Airports appoints design partners for first stage of £350m major transformation programme across Glasgow and Southampton airports
13/04/2026

AGS Airports appoints design partners for first stage of £350m major transformation programme across Glasgow and Southampton airports

AGS Airports has appointed one of the world’s leading professional services firms WSP and internationally recognised architectural practice Pascall + Watson as its design partners for the next stage of its £350 million AGS Reimagined …
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One Retail and AGS Airports bring Costa Coffee to Glasgow Airport
06/02/2026

One Retail and AGS Airports bring Costa Coffee to Glasgow Airport

One Retail, the retail specialist sector of Compass Group UK & Ireland, announces a new partnership with AGS Airports to bring a Costa Coffee to Glasgow Airport, due to open early this year. The new Costa …
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Glasgow Airport celebrates six decades of serving Scotland
15/01/2026

Glasgow Airport celebrates six decades of serving Scotland

Glasgow Airport has officially launched its 60th anniversary year, celebrating six decades since opening in May 1966 and transforming from RAF Abbotsinch, HMS Sanderling into a major international gateway. A range of special events will take …
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AGS Airports and Getronics Celebrate a Decade of Partnership
15/12/2025

AGS Airports and Getronics Celebrate a Decade of Partnership

Picture caption Left to Right: Stephen Homer, Getronics Portfolio Manager Digital Workplace, Vibhu Sinha, Getronics Global Director of Applications Strategy & Portfolio, Stuart Deignan, Getronics CEO, Kirsty Griffiths, AGS IT Operations Manager, Gavin Revell, AGS …
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Glasgow Airport says Go for It with Miles Closer campaign
12/11/2025

Glasgow Airport says Go for It with Miles Closer campaign

Glasgow Airport launched its Miles Closer campaign, a bold new initiative highlighting to passengers across its catchment area the benefits of flying from their local airport instead of travelling to others further afield. The campaign, which …
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Glasgow Airport’s new look: £3.7 million investment brings fresh dining and shopping choices
03/10/2025

Glasgow Airport’s new look: £3.7 million investment brings fresh dining and shopping choices

Glasgow Airport has completed a £3.7 million investment programme, delivering a range of new restaurants, retail units, and enhanced passenger facilities designed to elevate the airport experience for all travellers. The investment, made in partnership with …
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Primo Volo to Bring a Taste of Italy to Glasgow Airport
07/07/2025

Primo Volo to Bring a Taste of Italy to Glasgow Airport

Passengers can now savour a taste of Italy before they fly, as Primo Volo officially opens its doors at Glasgow Airport. Wednesday 2nd July, saw the new stylish Italian café welcome its first customers. Located in the …
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ZeroAvia to Build Manufacturing Hub close to Glasgow Airport
29/05/2025

ZeroAvia to Build Manufacturing Hub close to Glasgow Airport

Zero-emission aviation leader will launch a Hydrogen Centre of Excellence and major manufacturing facility close to Glasgow Airport. Scottish Enterprise have awarded ZeroAvia a £9m Regional Selective Assistance grant to help realise the project alongside …
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Glasgow Airport to serve up new restaurants and retailers with £3.7 million investment
12/05/2025

Glasgow Airport to serve up new restaurants and retailers with £3.7 million investment

Glasgow Airport is to receive £3.7million investment serving up new catering and retail units to help enhance the overall passenger experience. The investment by several retailers at the airport includes the introduction of two new restaurants, …
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Glasgow Airport
Paisley
Renfrewshire
Scotland
PA3 2ST
  • 0344 481 5555

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