Flying from Belfast to Glasgow Airport (GLA): What you need to know
Your trip gets off the ground at one of Belfast's main airports, Belfast International Airport (BFS) or George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD). Explore your options for booking a flight from Belfast to Glasgow Airport (GLA) leaving from either of these bases.
Expect to be in the air for 45 minutes. That's the average time for a direct Belfast to Glasgow Airport flight.
Belfast and Glasgow (where Glasgow Airport is located) share the UTC+0 timezone. That means you won't have to adjust your watch on arrival.
The most popular route is from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA), with 20 direct services every week. If you'd rather get moving right away, the earliest flight from BFS to GLA is the 6:40am easyJet option. If a later start suits your schedule, the last departure is at 11:10pm with easyJet.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Get to the airport on time to catch your flight from Belfast to GLA.
Travelling during a popular month like June? Major public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer lines at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in Belfast
Belfast International Airport (BFS)
Belfast International Airport (BFS) will have you travelling directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Belfast to Glasgow Airport (GLA) can be booked from this terminal.
Book your direct flight from Belfast to Glasgow Airport with easyJet. This popular airline operates departures from BFS.
Most passengers choose to book seats with easyJet between BFS and GLA.
The top on-time carrier on this route is easyJet. Its services arrive as scheduled 67.08% of the time.
BFS is around 19 kilometres from central Belfast. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're taking public transport, expect the travel time to be around 45 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel near Belfast International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Belfast to Glasgow Airport, these accommodation options will put you conveniently close to check-in:
Of the flights that depart from Belfast International Airport, 68% arrive on time at their destination.
George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)
Think about kicking off your trip from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD). You can book a direct Belfast to Glasgow Airport (GLA) plane ticket from this hub.
From BHD, direct flights from Belfast to GLA are available with Aer Lingus.
Aer Lingus is the top choice for passengers flying from BHD to GLA.
Flights between George Best Belfast City Airport and Glasgow Airport tend to arrive on time more often with easyJet than with any other carrier.
Using public transport, you can travel from central Belfast to BHD in around 25 minutes. The terminal is roughly 5 kilometres away, and making the journey by car will take approximately 15 minutes.
Flying out early in the morning? You might like to check in to one of these accommodation options near George Best Belfast City Airport the day before your Belfast to GLA flight:
69% of flights out of George Best Belfast City Airport stick to their scheduled arrival time.
About Glasgow Airport (GLA)
Book a hotel close to GLA if you're catching a late flight from Belfast to Glasgow Airport. Pick one of these options and get some sleep sooner:
Pick up a Glasgow Airport rental car and discover Glasgow and beyond with your own wheels. Green Motion, Drivalia and Alamo are top outlets you can book with here.
Booking your ride around three weeks in advance of your Belfast to Glasgow Airport flight can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to central Glasgow
From Glasgow Airport, central Glasgow is around 13 kilometres away. It takes about 20 minutes to reach the city centre by car.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey of about 30 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Belfast to Glasgow Airport (GLA)
Currently, $27 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Belfast to Glasgow Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $60. Remember fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Snap up cheap flights from Belfast to GLA by booking one month ahead. According to our research, that's the ideal time frame for picking up a bargain.
Plan your trip for June. That's the best month for landing an awesome deal on Belfast to Glasgow Airport tickets. If you're open to different travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across each month.
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The best time to fly from Belfast to Glasgow Airport (GLA)
Think about the kind of experience you want when planning the timing of your trip. September is the quietest month to visit Glasgow. October is when most people book flights from Belfast to Glasgow Airport (GLA), which may be perfect if you're chasing more action.
Before locking in your Belfast to GLA plane ticket, consider what kind of weather works for you. July is the warmest month in Glasgow, with temperatures ranging from 9ºC (48ºF) to 20ºC (68ºF).
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Belfast to Glasgow Airport in January when temperatures are between -1ºC (30ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF).
More about Glasgow
After booking your flight from Belfast to Glasgow Airport, find a hotel that puts you in a great location. Make one of these options your base for exploring Glasgow:
Your Glasgow visit should come with a bit of sightseeing. Leading attractions that belong on your itinerary include West End, Glasgow Cathedral and King's Theatre.
Explore more of the United Kingdom
Manchester is just one of the many places in the United Kingdom waiting to be explored once you've seen Glasgow. Around 306 kilometres away to the southeast, check out popular attractions including Manchester United Museum & Stadium Tour, The Homes of Football and Chinatown.
Preston is another standout destination in the United Kingdom and is around 257 kilometres southeast of Glasgow. No journey is complete without dropping by Brockholes, Avenham and Miller Parks and Japanese Garden.