Flying from City of Derry Airport (LDY) to Glasgow International Airport (GLA): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from City of Derry Airport to Glasgow International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 50 minutes.
Derry and Glasgow are in the same timezone, UTC+0.
You can choose from three weekly City of Derry Airport to Glasgow International Airport flights. The 10:45 departure with Loganair is the earliest flight you can take. Loganair operates the last service of the day at 20:35.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your LDY to GLA flight. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll likely experience longer lines during popular months like February. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Flying into Glasgow (and then seeing more of United Kingdom!) is a cinch with Loganair. This popular airline offers direct flights from City of Derry Airport to Glasgow International Airport.
The majority of passengers choose to fly with Loganair on this route.
If you'd love to check out a new city along the way, look for a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from City of Derry Airport to Glasgow International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' London Heathrow Airport is a well-known stop between LDY and GLA.
How to find the cheapest flights from City of Derry Airport (LDY) to Glasgow International Airport (GLA)
Right now, £67 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way City of Derry Airport to Glasgow International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is £135. Remember that fares could change due to availability when booking.
Get cheap tickets from LDY to GLA by booking at least ten months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.
Organise your trip for September. That's the cheapest month for flights from City of Derry Airport to Glasgow International Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across each month.
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Tailor your flights using filters. Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from City of Derry Airport to Glasgow International Airport.
Handy information about City of Derry Airport (LDY)
Central Derry to City of Derry Airport is around 8 miles. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 15 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
Planning to take public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 40 minutes.
Get your break off to a stress-free start by staying near LDY. Whether you're taking an early flight from City of Derry Airport to Glasgow International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays have you covered:
Arriving at Glasgow International Airport (GLA)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a City of Derry Airport to Glasgow International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near GLA instead:
Go where the road takes you with a Glasgow International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Green Motion, Drivalia or Alamo and discover more of Glasgow and beyond.
Booking your ride from Glasgow International Airport around three weeks in advance gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
Getting from Glasgow International Airport (GLA) to central Glasgow
From Glasgow International Airport, Glasgow is approximately 9 miles away. It takes around 15 minutes to reach the centre driving.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey of roughly 35 minutes.
When to fly to Glasgow International Airport (GLA)
The quietest month for a flight from City of Derry Airport to Glasgow International Airport is April, while June is the most popular. Pick the ideal time to go to Glasgow based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
Lock in your flight from City of Derry Airport to Glasgow International Airport for July if you want to visit Glasgow during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 9ºC (48ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from LDY to GLA in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -1ºC (30ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF) on average.
Explore more of United Kingdom
Glasgow has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of United Kingdom just waiting to be discovered. About 250 miles south-east of Glasgow, a visit to Birmingham will keep you on the go. Start with attractions like Cadbury World, The Library of Birmingham and National Sea Life Centre.
If you're looking to explore another major stop in United Kingdom, head for Edinburgh, about 40 miles east of Glasgow. Edinburgh Castle, Arthur's Seat and National Museum of Scotland are among its highlights.