Belfast to Glasgow flights
Glasgow lies 176 km (110 mi) north-east of Belfast, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 59 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Belfast | Glasgow | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United Kingdom | United Kingdom |
| Population | 348,005 | 626,410 |
| Elevation | 7 m (23 ft) | 40 m (131 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Europe/London) | UTC+1 (Europe/London) |
| Nearest large airport | BFS, 20 km out | GLA, 11 km out |
| Postal codes | BT1–BT9 | G1–G52 |
Airports at each end
Leaving Belfast
Belfast is served by 4 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Belfast International Airport (BFS), 20 km (12 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,121 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD, 4 km), City of Derry Airport (LDY, 93 km), Campbeltown Airport (CAL, 95 km).
Arriving in Glasgow
Glasgow is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Glasgow Airport (GLA), 11 km (7 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,730 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK, 45 km), Edinburgh Airport (EDI, 56 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glasgow Airport | GLA | 11 km (7 mi) | 8,730 ft | 26 ft |
| Glasgow Prestwick Airport | PIK | 45 km (28 mi) | 9,800 ft | 65 ft |
| Edinburgh Airport | EDI | 56 km (35 mi) | 8,392 ft | 135 ft |
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Staying in Glasgow
Our booking partner lists 762 places to stay in Glasgow. Of the 542 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (246), and 16 are five-star. Across 254 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.3 out of 10. Guests have left 452,685 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Glasgow from Belfast?
176 km (110 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Belfast.
How long does it take to get from Belfast to Glasgow by air?
About 59 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Belfast and Glasgow?
No, both are on Europe/London at the moment.
Which airports are used for Belfast to Glasgow flights?
Typically Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA); Glasgow also has PIK, EDI.
Where can I stay in Glasgow?
Our booking partner lists 762 places to stay in Glasgow, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.