Scheduled in 05:50:13'
Departure: Thu, Jun 4, 2026
Scheduled:
14:05
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Estimated:
14:15
Arrival: Thu, Jun 4, 2026
Scheduled:
14:55
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BA 8971 Flight Status & Schedule

Date Departure Arrival Status
Jun 04 14:05 14:55
Scheduled
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Jun 01 14:18 14:49
Landed
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May 31 14:03 14:32
Landed
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May 30 20:10 20:44
Landed
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May 29 14:20 14:53
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British Airways BA 8971 Glasgow to Belfast Flight Information

British Airways Flight BA8971 connects Glasgow, United Kingdom to Belfast, United Kingdom, taking off from Glasgow International Airport GLA and landing at Belfast City George Best Airport BHD.

How long is the BA8971 flight from Glasgow to Belfast?

The average flight time from Glasgow to Belfast is 32 minutes. The flight distance is 167 km / 104 miles and the average flight speed is 290 km/h / 180 mph.

How many BA8971 flights are operated per week?

5 flights per week. The flight BA8971 is operated on Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

What is the On-Time Performance (OTP) of British Airways Flight BA8971 Glasgow to Belfast?

The Airportia On-Time Performance Rating for British Airways Flight BA8971 is 4.9/5 stars. This metric is calculated using data from the past 10 flights.

When was the latest BA8971 flight?

The latest flight took off on Thursday, June 4th, 2026 with the flight status being Scheduled on 14:55.

How else can the flight BA8971 be referenced as?

This British Airways flight can also be referenced as BAW8971, BA 8971, BAW 8971.

How often is flight BA8971 delayed?

On average, 30% of all BA8971 flights are delayed. The average delay is 27 minutes.

Can I get compensation for my delayed or cancelled BA8971 flight or baggage issues?

If your BA8971 flight was cancelled, delayed, or if you experienced baggage issues such as delayed, damaged, or lost bags, you may be entitled to compensation. Compensation amounts and eligibility depend on various regulations, including EC 261/2004, UK261, CA Montreal Convention, US GoodWill, BR-ANAC, SA-GACA and TK-SHY.

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BA8971 and Glasgow GLA to Belfast BHD Flights

Other flights departing from Glasgow GLA: UA231, EI3629

Other flights arriving at Belfast BHD: EI3653, EI3629, U2801, U2645

All flights connecting Glasgow GLA to Belfast BHD.

BA8971 British Airways Flight: Glasgow to Belfast Route Map

BA8971 British Airways Flight Map: Glasgow to Belfast
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