49 € Cheap Flights from Belfast City to Edinburgh

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Flight deals from Belfast City to Edinburgh

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Belfast City Airport to Edinburgh Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from 57 €. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Belfast City to Edinburgh

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Belfast City to Edinburgh flights are currently cheapest in September.

Direct flights from Belfast City to Edinburgh

Belfast City to Edinburgh: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Belfast City to Edinburgh below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Edinburgh.

Belfast to Edinburgh: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found49 €
Cheapest month to flySeptember
Average flight time53 mins
Most popular airlineAer Lingus
Average flights per week68

Finding cheap flights from Belfast City to Edinburgh: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Belfast City to Edinburgh is 49 €. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
53 minutes is the average flight time from Belfast City to Edinburgh.
Aer Lingus, British Airways and easyJet fly direct from Belfast City to Edinburgh.
As of June 2026, there are 68 flights per week flying from Belfast City to Edinburgh.
The cheapest month to fly from Belfast City to Edinburgh is usually September.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Belfast City Airport to Edinburgh Airport on Wednesday, 9 September 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 53 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Edinburgh but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Edinburgh is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Currently, easyJet offers the cheapest flight tickets to Edinburgh.

Travelling from Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI): what you need to know

  • The average length of a direct flight from Belfast City Airport to Edinburgh Airport is 55 minutes.

  • Belfast and Edinburgh are in the same timezone, UTC+0.

  • You can take your pick of 32 weekly Belfast City Airport to Edinburgh Airport flights.

  • Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your BHD to EDI flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.

  • Be prepared for longer lines during popular months such as May. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.

  • Flying into Edinburgh (and then seeing more of the United Kingdom!) is a snap with Aer Lingus. This popular airline has direct flights from Belfast City Airport to Edinburgh Airport.

  • Aer Lingus is the most frequently booked airline on this route.

  • The most punctual carrier that operates BHD to EDI flights is Aer Lingus. Its services arrive as planned 74.51% of the time.

  • If you'd like to explore another city along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Belfast City Airport to Edinburgh Airport. Here are the top stopovers between BHD and EDI:

    • London Heathrow Airport

    • London Luton Airport

    • Bristol Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)

  • Currently, 19 € is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Belfast City Airport to Edinburgh Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is 49 €. Remember that fares could change due to demand at the time of booking.

  • It's a good idea to book early if you're looking for cheap tickets from BHD to EDI. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.

  • The cheapest month for flights from Belfast City Airport to Edinburgh Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have flexible travel dates.

  • You don't need to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update the moment the price changes on cheap flights from BHD to EDI.

  • Tailor your flights with filters. Select your departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Belfast City Airport to Edinburgh Airport.

Handy information about Belfast City Airport (BHD)

  • Belfast City Airport maintains a strong on-time performance, so you're unlikely to face delays. Departures from BHD land at their destination as scheduled 80% of the time.

  • Belfast City Airport is about 5 kilometres from central Belfast. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.

  • The trip on public transport will take about 25 minutes.

  • Looking for a handy hotel close to BHD? If you've booked an early flight from Belfast City Airport to Edinburgh Airport, these stays will have you moments from your check-in counter:

Arriving at Edinburgh Airport (EDI)

  • The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Belfast City Airport to Edinburgh Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near EDI instead:

  • Say yes to new adventures 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.

  • To get the lowest price, book your ride from Edinburgh Airport about one week in advance.

Getting from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to central Edinburgh

  • Edinburgh Airport is roughly 13 kilometres from central Edinburgh. The drive time takes around 25 minutes.

  • Travelling to the centre by public transport takes roughly 35 minutes.

When to fly to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)

  • July is the busiest month for flights from Belfast City Airport to Edinburgh Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, visit Edinburgh in March.

  • The warmest month in Edinburgh is July, with the temperature ranging between 9ºC (48ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF). Book your flights from Belfast City Airport to Edinburgh Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.

  • January sees average temperatures of between -1ºC (30ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF). Search for cheap tickets from BHD to EDI sometime around then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.

Explore more of the United Kingdom

  • Manchester is just one of the many places in the United Kingdom waiting to be explored after you've experienced Edinburgh. Around 290 kilometres away to the south, well-known attractions include Manchester United Museum & Stadium Tour, The Homes of Football and Museum of Science and Industry.

  • If there's time to check out another well-known destination in the United Kingdom, consider Birmingham, about 402 kilometres south of Edinburgh. Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery, Birmingham Hippodrome Theatre and Bournville Experience are among the biggest draws.

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