Flying from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI): what you need to know
Around 55 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Belfast International Airport to Edinburgh Airport.
Belfast and Edinburgh follow the same timezone, UTC+0.
You can choose from 28 weekly Belfast International Airport to Edinburgh Airport flights. The 05:45 departure with Ryanair UK is the earliest you can take. Ryanair UK operates the last service of the day at 22:55.
Leave enough time to catch your BFS to EDI flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect longer queues in popular months like September. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
EasyJet has direct flights from Belfast International Airport to Edinburgh Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to check out the sights in Edinburgh — and maybe even more of the United Kingdom if your schedule allows.
EasyJet is the airline with the highest passenger demand for this route.
With 79.3% of its services arriving as scheduled, easyJet is the most punctual carrier operating BFS to EDI flights.
If you'd like to include a stop along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Belfast International Airport to Edinburgh Airport. Here are the top stopovers between BFS and EDI:
London Stansted Airport
Birmingham Airport
Ronaldsway Airport
Handy information about Belfast International Airport (BFS)
Belfast International Airport has a strong on-time performance, so you're less likely to experience disruptions. Departures from BFS arrive at their destination as scheduled 82% of the time.
To reach Belfast International Airport from central Belfast, it takes around 25 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 19 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a journey time of around 45 minutes on public transport.
Have an early flight from Belfast International Airport to Edinburgh Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these stays close to BFS:
Arriving at Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
If you have a late Belfast International Airport to Edinburgh Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these hotels near EDI:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Edinburgh Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Green Motion, Drivalia or Hertz and explore beyond Edinburgh's usual tourist stops.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your ride from Edinburgh Airport about one week before your departure date.
Getting from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to central Edinburgh
From Edinburgh Airport, Edinburgh is approximately 13 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to get to the centre driving.
It takes around 35 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
It's time to plan your travel dates for your flight from Belfast International Airport to Edinburgh Airport. July is the most popular month to visit Edinburgh. If you'd like a more laid-back vibe, go in March.
Lock in your flight from Belfast International Airport to Edinburgh Airport for July if you'd like to explore Edinburgh during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 9ºC (48ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF).
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from BFS to EDI in January. Temperatures average between -1ºC (30ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF) then.
Explore more of the United Kingdom
Edinburgh has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of the United Kingdom waiting to be explored. About 290 kilometres south of Edinburgh, a visit to Manchester will keep you busy. Start with leading attractions like Manchester United Museum & Stadium Tour, The Homes of Football and Museum of Science and Industry.
If you're interested in discovering another major destination in the United Kingdom, consider Birmingham, roughly 402 kilometres south of Edinburgh. Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery, Birmingham Hippodrome Theatre and Bournville Experience are the start of reasons to visit.