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.
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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.