Flying from City of Derry Airport (LDY) to Glasgow: what you need to know
Around 50 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from City of Derry Airport to Glasgow.
Glasgow's timezone is UTC+0, which is the same as Derry (the location of City of Derry Airport).
City of Derry Airport (LDY) to Glasgow International Airport (GLA) is the most traveled route, with 3 weekly departures to choose from. If you have things to do before leaving, the last flight from LDY to GLA is with Loganair at 20:35. Go for the first departure with Loganair at 10:45 if you want to get going early.
To ensure you catch your flight from LDY to Glasgow, leave enough time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Flying during a peak time such as August? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer lines at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
You can get a direct flight from City of Derry Airport to Glasgow. Start your journey at LDY and land at Glasgow International Airport (GLA).
Keep an eye out for deals with Loganair. This airline has direct flights from City of Derry Airport to Glasgow.
When flying within United Kingdom, you won't need a visa or passport. However, you'll have to present another form of identification, like an ID card or driver's licence. Once you've booked cheap tickets from City of Derry Airport to Glasgow, make sure your ID is up to date.
LDY is around 13 kilometres from central Derry. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 14 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the travel time to be around 41 minutes.
Booked an early flight from City of Derry Airport to Glasgow? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these stays close to LDY:
How to find the cheapest flights from City of Derry Airport (LDY) to Glasgow
Rs21,780 is the best price for a one-way ticket from City of Derry Airport to Glasgow. Return flights start from Rs50,198. These prices may change based on availability and demand.
Book 1 month before your departure date. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from LDY to Glasgow.
Schedule your trip for September. That's the cheapest month for tickets from City of Derry Airport to Glasgow. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across every month.
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Airports in Glasgow
Glasgow International Airport (GLA)
Glasgow International Airport (GLA) to the centre of Glasgow is around 15 minutes by car. It's approximately 14 kilometres away.
It takes around 33 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from City of Derry Airport to Glasgow. Stay at one of these accommodation options near GLA instead:
Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK)
Central Glasgow is located around 48 kilometres from Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK). After your flight from City of Derry Airport to Glasgow has landed and you've made your way to arrivals, the drive should be around 38 minutes.
The journey will take about 53 minutes on public transport.
There are some great places to rest your head close to PIK. Settle in and get cosy after your flight from LDY to Glasgow at one of these well-located options:
Best time to go to Glasgow
It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from City of Derry Airport to Glasgow. June is the busiest month to travel to Glasgow. If you like a quieter atmosphere, go in April.
Book your flight from City of Derry Airport to Glasgow for July to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 9ºC to 20ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between -1ºC and 7ºC. Look for cheap flights from LDY to Glasgow sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Glasgow
Start your Glasgow trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from City of Derry Airport to Glasgow, check out our selection of hotels including:
All great journeys should include a little sightseeing. Glasgow Cathedral, Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum and Riverside Museum are must-visits when exploring Glasgow.
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