Travelling from Glasgow to Ohrid Airport (OHD): What you need to know
Glasgow is home to a couple of airports that set the stage for your next getaway. Explore your options for booking a flight from Glasgow to Ohrid Airport (OHD) heading out from Glasgow International Airport (GLA) or Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK).
Ohrid is one hour ahead of Glasgow. Ohrid Airport is located in Ohrid, which is in the UTC+1 timezone.
Leave enough time to catch your flight from Glasgow to OHD. Generally, it's best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak time like public or school holidays? Expect longer queues at security and check-in. For peace of mind, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Glasgow
Glasgow International Airport (GLA)
Whether you want to discover a new city on the way or just have a break, we make it easy to find a flight with a stopover. To compare your options departing from Glasgow International Airport (GLA), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) is a stop you can make when searching for cheap flights from Glasgow to OHD.
Located around 14 kms (9 miles) from the centre of Glasgow, GLA can be reached in about 15 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport takes roughly 35 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Glasgow to Ohrid Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these stays close to Glasgow International Airport:
Of all flights leaving Glasgow International Airport, 70.07% land on schedule at their destination.
Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK)
You can get to PIK from central Glasgow in approximately 40 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The ride by public transport takes roughly 55 minutes to travel the 48 kms (30 miles) or so.
Flying out early in the morning? You might like to check in to one of these hotels near Glasgow Prestwick Airport the day before your Glasgow to OHD flight:
76.7% of flights leaving Glasgow Prestwick Airport arrive within the expected time frame.
About Ohrid Airport (OHD)
Book a hotel close to OHD if you have a late flight from Glasgow to Ohrid Airport. Pick one of these options and be under the covers in no time flat:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up an Ohrid Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Carwiz, Inter Ways or Goldcar to explore Ohrid and beyond.
To secure the lowest price, book your ride around two weeks in advance of your Glasgow to Ohrid Airport flight.
How to find the cheapest flights from Glasgow to Ohrid Airport (OHD)
£56 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Glasgow to Ohrid Airport. A return flight starts from £126. These fares can change depending on demand and availability.
To pick up cheap flights from Glasgow to OHD, book ahead. Airlines usually offer lower fares when flights are first released.
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The best time to fly from Glasgow to Ohrid Airport (OHD)
Think about your travel style when planning the timing of your trip. April is the quietest month to go to Ohrid. August is when most people book flights from Glasgow to Ohrid Airport (OHD), which may be perfect if you're chasing more excitement.
The warmest month in Ohrid is August, with temperatures ranging between 13ºC (55ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Book your Glasgow to OHD plane ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Glasgow to Ohrid Airport in January when temperatures are between -8ºC (18ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF).
More about Ohrid
Once you've booked your flight from Glasgow to Ohrid Airport, find a hotel that puts you in a great location. Make one of these options your base for exploring Ohrid:
You'll find loads of awesome things to do in Ohrid when you're ready to go sightseeing. Head straight for Ohrid Lake cruises Mato Catamarans Excursions followed by Ohrid Lake and Ohrid Old City.
Explore more of North Macedonia
Skopje is just one of the many cities in North Macedonia waiting to be discovered after you've seen Ohrid. Around 105 kms (65 miles) away to the north-east, its best attractions include Holocaust Memorial Centre, Macedonia Square and Lake Matka.
Around 137 kms (85 miles) north-east of Ohrid, Kumanovo is another favourite stop in North Macedonia. Start your sightseeing at Church of Holy Trinity, Mosque Hadji Shefket and Big Mosque of West Kumanovo.