Fortunately things have changed from around twenty five years ago when it was thought by travel experts that Glasgow flights direct to most European destinations were unsustainable. Because of this travellers were forced to fly via London Birmingham and Manchester airports.

There were alternatives available to travellers to get to other European destinations whilst avoiding the English airports. The alternatives were to fly via Dublin for flights to North America or via Amsterdam for flights to the Middle East or Australia.

Luckily enough today there are lots more options for travellers looking for a direct flight from Glasgow than at anytime in the past. The new airlines can offer cheaper airfares as well as an increased number of destinations. Travellers no longer think of a holiday abroad as much of a luxury and now travel to more destinations more often but for shorter lengths of stay.

The growth of the internet has definitely helped as without this cheap distribution method the costs of the flights would have to reflect this.

With greater access to more and more European cities offering new experiences for the traveller combined with cheaper living costs there, people can afford to travel and the growth in city breaks has been huge.

Wasting part of your holiday sitting in a transfer lounge whilst you wait for a connecting flight is no longer a necessity when you can get direct flights from Glasgow.

Use the internet and shop around checking all the flights from Glasgow airport to your chosen airport. Simply do the same for the accommodation and you are bound to find a cheap hotel and you have put together you very own cheap short break from Glasgow airport.

The cheap flights have also brought foreign visitors to the Glasgow area to shop. From around late October to mid-December flights from the Scandinavian countries arrive to save money on Christmas gifts and enjoy a day out in Glasgow.

If you are planning a short break don’t forget to check out the prices of a short break abroad. The prices could be much cheaper than you expect and you could end up travelling to a more interesting destination than you might have.