How to find cheap flights to Belfast International Airport (BFS)
89 € is currently the cheapest price for a round-trip flight to Belfast International Airport. For a one-way plane ticket to BFS, the lowest fare is 43 €.
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Avoid leaving things to the last minute. You're more likely to get the lowest price on tickets to Belfast, where Belfast International Airport is located, if you book early. Airlines generally offer some great early bird discounts.
Expand your search for cheap flights to Belfast by clicking the 'Add nearby airports' option. This will let you compare prices for airports closest to your departure and destination points and could help you save.
Think about taking a flight with a stop, as indirect routes usually cost less. Simply uncheck the 'Direct flights' box when searching for your plane tickets to Belfast International Airport.
Best time to go to Belfast
You can typically catch the cheapest flight to Belfast in May.
To find the cheapest month or even day for flights to BFS, use the 'Whole month' tool. If you have flexible travel dates, search for the green prices on the calendar — they highlight the lowest available fares.
August is the most popular month for flights to BFS. It's the perfect time to see Belfast at its busiest and best.
February is the least busy time of year to travel if you prefer a slower pace. You'll generally find cheaper prices on plane tickets to Belfast then.
Check the weather before you go. July brings the warmest days in Belfast, averaging between 10ºC (50ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF).
Temperatures are at their lowest in January, when they range from 1ºC (34ºF) to 8ºC (46ºF).
January is when you're least likely to need an umbrella. With eight days of rain on average, this is the driest month in Belfast.
July brings the wettest conditions. You can expect around 11 days of rainfall if you're in town then.
Flying to Belfast International Airport (BFS): What you need to know
Offering direct flights to Belfast International Airport, these top airlines make getting to Belfast easy:
If you want to jet away with the carrier that leads the way for punctuality, book your BFS plane ticket with Ryanair. Up to 57% of its flights to this airport touch down on schedule.
BFS is located in the UTC+0 timezone.
Eager to get a good night's sleep after your flight to BFS? These hotels near Belfast International Airport offer the ideal place to relax and recharge:
Touch down and take off again in a car hire in BFS. Get behind the wheel with Budget, Drivalia or Dollar and experience the lesser-explored corners of Belfast.
Flights out of Belfast International Airport land as scheduled 68% of the time. This percentage shows how the airport performs overall in terms of punctuality.
Belfast International Airport is located in Belfast, Northern Ireland, the United Kingdom.
Getting to central Belfast from Belfast International Airport (BFS)
BFS is about 32 kilometres from central Belfast.
If you're planning to catch a cab after your flight to BFS, it'll take around 30 minutes to reach the centre.
Take public transport and you'll be there in roughly 2 hours.
Belfast comes with plenty of great places to check in. Here's a roundup of comfy hotels to keep in mind for your visit:
Belfast highlights
Hop off your flight to Belfast and go straight to these leading attractions:
Titanic Shipyard: The perfect place to start your sightseeing, this landmark is located around 2 kilometres north-east of the city centre.
Botanic Gardens: Find a spot to sit and take five here while exploring Belfast. You'll find this park roughly 2 kilometres south of the centre.
St Anne's Cathedral: Need another great reason to visit Belfast? This landmark brings in the crowds and is around 0.64 kilometres north of the city centre.
How to get to Craigavon from Belfast International Airport (BFS)
Heading straight for Craigavon? From BFS, it'll take around 40 minutes to drive there. The city is about 48 kilometres from the airport.
Public transport will take you to Craigavon in roughly 3 hours 35 minutes.
Travelling from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Newry
If Newry is where you're going, it's about 56 kilometres from Belfast International Airport.
Explore more of the United Kingdom
There's a whole lot more of the United Kingdom waiting to be explored. About 177 kilometres north-east of Belfast, set off for Glasgow. On the must-see list? Begin with Glasgow West End, Glasgow Cathedral and King's Theatre. The most conveniently located airport for this city is Glasgow International Airport (GLA).
Another city in the United Kingdom that has plenty going for it is Edinburgh. From Belfast, it's roughly 241 kilometres north-east and is home to attractions like Edinburgh Castle and Crown Jewels. Swing by Шотландия too. Edinburgh Airport (EDI) is the key arrival point for this city.
Roughly 290 kilometres south-east of Belfast, Manchester is worth a detour. A few great reasons to visit include Manchester United Museum and Stadium Tour, Royal Exchange Theatre and Manchester Christmas Market. Manchester Airport (MAN) is the easiest way to arrive here.