Flying from Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK) to Dortmund Airport (DTM): what you need to know
The timezone in Dortmund is UTC+1, which is one hour ahead of Glasgow.
Your PIK to DTM flight won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
You can expect bigger queues in popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Glasgow Prestwick Airport to Dortmund Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Check out these options between PIK and DTM:
Malaga Airport
Alicante-Elche Airport
Palma de Mallorca Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK) to Dortmund Airport (DTM)
C$119 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Glasgow Prestwick Airport to Dortmund Airport flight. Return flights start at C$332. These prices may change based on availability.
To pick up cheap tickets from PIK to DTM, book ahead. Airlines typically offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll find the cheapest price across each month when looking for your flight from Glasgow Prestwick Airport to Dortmund Airport.
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Handy information about Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK)
Of all flights leaving Glasgow Prestwick Airport, 76.7% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Central Glasgow to Glasgow Prestwick Airport is approximately 48 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 40 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
The journey when using public transport typically takes 55 minutes.
Get your break off to a stress-free start by staying near PIK. Whether you've booked an early flight from Glasgow Prestwick Airport to Dortmund Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays are the answer:
Arriving at Dortmund Airport (DTM)
Book a hotel close to DTM if you're taking a late Glasgow Prestwick Airport to Dortmund Airport flight. Choose one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Pick up a Dortmund Airport rental car and explore Dortmund and beyond with your own set of wheels. Keddy By Europcar, Sixt and Europcar are top outlets to choose from here.
For the lowest price, book your ride from Dortmund Airport about one week before your trip.
Getting from Dortmund Airport (DTM) to central Dortmund
Dortmund Airport to central Dortmund has a drive time of about 20 minutes. It's approximately 13 kilometres away.
It typically takes 50 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Dortmund Airport (DTM)
July is the busiest month for flights from Glasgow Prestwick Airport to Dortmund Airport. To escape the crowds, head to Dortmund in January.
The warmest month in Dortmund is August, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Lock in your flights from Glasgow Prestwick Airport to Dortmund Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from PIK to DTM in January. Temperatures average between -4ºC (25ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF) then.
Explore more of Germany
Dortmund is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of Germany waiting to be explored. About 418 kilometres east of Dortmund, a trip to Berlin will keep you busy. Start with leading sights like Brandenburg Gate, Berlin Wall Memorial and East Side Gallery.
If you're interested in discovering another corner of Germany, head for Hamburg, roughly 290 kilometres north-east of Dortmund. Miniatur Wunderland, Elbphilharmonie Hamburg and Port of Hamburg are the start of reasons to visit.