Flying from Glasgow to Belfast: what you need to know
Start your adventure at Glasgow International Airport (GLA), the main airport in Glasgow. Explore flights from Glasgow to Belfast that fly out of this base.
Belfast International Airport (BFS) and George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) are the major entry points to Belfast.
Take a direct Glasgow to Belfast flight and you'll be in transit for an average of 45 minutes.
Belfast's timezone is UTC+0, which is the same as Glasgow.
The busiest route for flights from Glasgow to Belfast is from Glasgow International Airport (GLA) to Belfast International Airport (BFS). Choose from 20 weekly services between these two airports. If you'd like to get going as soon as possible, the earliest flight from GLA to BFS is the 06:05 easyJet service. If you have other commitments or plans on your day of travel, the last available departure is at 22:20 with easyJet.
To ensure you catch your Glasgow to Belfast flight, allow plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
You can expect bigger queues during popular months such as June. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
How to find the cheapest flights from Glasgow to Belfast
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Flying from Glasgow
Glasgow International Airport (GLA)
Begin your journey at Glasgow International Airport (GLA), which offers a range of direct flights from Glasgow to Belfast. From GLA, you can fly without any stops to Belfast International Airport (BFS) or George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD).
Check out the deals with Aer Lingus. This airline offers direct Glasgow to Belfast plane tickets out of GLA.
The journey from central Glasgow to GLA takes around 35 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a cab, you'll cover the 11 kilometres in 15 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Booked an early flight from Glasgow to Belfast? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these hotels near Glasgow International Airport:
When it comes to Glasgow International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 70.07% of flights arrive within the scheduled time frame.
Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK)
On public transport, you can travel from central Glasgow to PIK in around 55 minutes. The airport is roughly 48 kilometres away. Driving will take you about 40 minutes.
Kick off your holiday early with an extra night away from home. Before catching your flight from Glasgow to Belfast, unwind in one of these hotels near Glasgow Prestwick Airport:
When it comes to flights staying on schedule, Glasgow Prestwick Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 77%.
Arriving in Belfast
Belfast International Airport (BFS)
Belfast International Airport (BFS) to central Belfast takes around 30 minutes by car. The centre is roughly 19 kilometres away.
It typically takes 2 hours to get there on public transport.
If you have a late flight from Glasgow to Belfast, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these hotels near BFS:
Explore without limits with a Belfast International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Budget, Drivalia or Dollar and experience more of Belfast and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, book your vehicle from Belfast International Airport about three weeks ahead of your Glasgow to Belfast flight.
George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)
Once your flight from Glasgow to Belfast has hit the runway, you can get to the city centre in about 10 minutes by car. Central Belfast is roughly 5 kilometres from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD).
You can expect the trip to take roughly 20 minutes on public transport.
You'll find some great places to lay your head close to BHD. Settle in and get cosy after your Glasgow to Belfast flight at any of these perfectly located options:
Budget, Sixt and Alamo make picking up a George Best Belfast City Airport rental car simple. These trusted companies are located around or in the terminal and will have you behind the wheel before you know it.
Lock in the best price by reserving your ride from BHD two weeks in advance. You'll also have access to a greater range of vehicles.
Best time to go to Belfast
It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from Glasgow to Belfast. August is the most popular month to travel to Belfast. If you like a quieter atmosphere, go in January.
The warmest month in Belfast is July, with temperatures ranging between 10ºC and 19ºC. Book your Glasgow to Belfast ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.
January sees average temperatures of between 1ºC and 8ºC. Search for cheap flights from Glasgow to Belfast around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Belfast
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best stays in Belfast right here. Explore these hotels once you've locked in your flight from Glasgow to Belfast:
Titanic Belfast and Crumlin Road Gaol Visitor Attraction and Conference Centre are just the start of the big attractions to put on your Belfast to-do list. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Botanic Gardens.
Explore more of United Kingdom
You've visited Belfast, now it's time to discover other corners of United Kingdom. Journey around 354 kilometres south-east to Birmingham to tick off its must-visit sights. From Cadbury World to The Library of Birmingham and National Sea Life Centre, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Bristol is another favourite destination in United Kingdom and is around 418 kilometres south-east of Belfast. No journey is complete without experiencing Clifton Suspension Bridge, Cabot Tower and Brandon Hill Nature Park.