Flying from Belfast to Glasgow International Airport (GLA): What you need to know
Start your travels 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 International Airport (GLA) departing from either of these.
The average duration of a direct Belfast to Glasgow International Airport flight is 45 minutes.
Glasgow International Airport is located in Glasgow. The city's timezone is UTC+0 — the same as Belfast.
Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Glasgow International Airport (GLA) is the most popular route. There are 20 direct weekly departures to choose from. If you prefer starting your day later, take the last flight with easyJet at 11:10pm. Opt for the first BFS to GLA departure with easyJet at 6:40am if you'd rather not wait around.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Belfast to GLA. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the mad dash to your gate.
Peak season means busier airports, so be there even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for international journeys to stay on schedule.
Airports in Belfast
Belfast International Airport (BFS)
You can find a direct flight from Belfast to Glasgow International Airport (GLA) out of Belfast International Airport (BFS).
When taking off from BFS, you can take a direct flight from Belfast to Glasgow International Airport with easyJet.
Most travellers choose to book seats with easyJet between BFS and GLA.
BFS is around 32 kilometres from central Belfast. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the trip time to be around 2 hours.
Catching an early flight from Belfast to Glasgow International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by staying at one of these stays near Belfast International Airport:
Of all flights departing from Belfast International Airport, 67.55% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)
Thinking of flying out of George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)? Direct Belfast to Glasgow International Airport (GLA) flight tickets can be booked from here.
Get on your direct flight from Belfast to GLA with Aer Lingus. This is one of the leading airlines that operates this route out of BHD.
Aer Lingus is the top choice for bookings on the BHD to GLA route.
Aer Lingus is the most consistently on-time carrier operating flights between George Best Belfast City Airport and Glasgow International Airport.
You can get to BHD from the centre of Belfast in about 10 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport will take roughly 20 minutes to cover the 8 kilometres or so.
Got an early start? Think about staying at one of these accommodation options near George Best Belfast City Airport the day before your Belfast to GLA flight:
As far as flight punctuality goes, George Best Belfast City Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 68.3%.
About Glasgow International Airport (GLA)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Belfast to Glasgow International Airport, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these options near GLA:
Follow your own route with a Glasgow International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Green Motion, Drivalia or Alamo and venture far and wide through Glasgow and beyond.
Booking your ride around three weeks ahead of your Belfast to Glasgow International Airport flight can help you secure the lowest rate.
Getting from Glasgow International Airport (GLA) to central Glasgow
The centre of Glasgow is around 11 kilometres from Glasgow International Airport. Travel times by car hire or cab will vary depending on time of day and traffic conditions, so do a little research ahead of your trip.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey of about 35 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Belfast to Glasgow International Airport (GLA)
$36 is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from Belfast to Glasgow International Airport. Return flights start at $72. These prices can change depending on availability.
Book one month before flying. Pricing trends show that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from Belfast to GLA.
The best month for picking up cheap Belfast to Glasgow International Airport tickets is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare prices, then choose the dates that offer the biggest savings.
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The best time to fly from Belfast to Glasgow International Airport (GLA)
It's time to decide your travel dates for your flight from Belfast to Glasgow International Airport (GLA). June is when most people visit Glasgow. If you're all about a more relaxed kind of trip, go in April.
Before locking in your Belfast to GLA flight ticket, consider the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Glasgow, with temperatures ranging from 9ºC to 20ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from Belfast to Glasgow International Airport in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -1ºC and 7ºC.
More about Glasgow
Start your Glasgow trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Belfast to Glasgow International Airport, browse our selection of hotels including:
There are so many things to discover in this city, it can be difficult to know where to begin. Hogmanay, Glasgow West End and Glasgow Cathedral are leading attractions which should feature on every Glasgow itinerary.
Explore more of the United Kingdom
Manchester is just one of the many cities in the United Kingdom waiting to be discovered once you've seen Glasgow. Around 306 kilometres away to the south-east, its top attractions include Manchester United Museum and Stadium Tour, The Homes of Football and Chinatown.
If there's time to check out another major destination in the United Kingdom, head for Preston, about 257 kilometres south-east of Glasgow. Brockholes Nature Reserve, Avenham and Miller Parks and Japanese Garden are among the biggest draws.