Flying from Belfast City Airport (BHD) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Belfast City Airport to London Gatwick Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 1 hour 25 minutes.
London's timezone is UTC+0, which is the same as Belfast.
Choose from 16 weekly Belfast City Airport to London Gatwick Airport flights. The 07:00 departure with easyJet is the earliest you can take. EasyJet operates the latest service of the day at 20:15.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Show up at the airport on time to board your BHD to LGW flight.
Travelling during a peak time like May? School holidays and other high seasons can mean longer lines at security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Flying into London (and then discovering more of the United Kingdom!) is a breeze with easyJet. This popular carrier has direct flights from Belfast City Airport to London Gatwick Airport.
The airline with the highest booking volume on this route is easyJet.
EasyJet ranks as the leading on-time carrier for BHD to LGW flights, with 85.31% of its services landing on schedule.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Belfast City Airport to London Gatwick Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Stopovers between BHD and LGW include:
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
Edinburgh Airport
Glasgow Intl Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Belfast City Airport (BHD) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Right now, 26 € is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Belfast City Airport to London Gatwick Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is 49 €. Bear in mind that fares could change due to availability when booking.
To pick up cheap tickets from BHD to LGW, book your journey two months before your departure date.
Schedule your trip for July. That's the cheapest month for flights from Belfast City Airport to London Gatwick Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest airfare across every month.
There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from BHD to LGW.
Tailor your flights with filters. Choose your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Belfast City Airport to London Gatwick Airport.
Handy information about Belfast City Airport (BHD)
Belfast City Airport gets top marks for on-time performance. 80% of flights that depart BHD arrive at their destination on time.
Central Belfast to Belfast City Airport is around 5 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 15 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi.
The trip on public transport takes about 25 minutes.
Have an early flight from Belfast City Airport to London Gatwick Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these hotels near BHD:
Arriving at London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Consider booking a hotel near LGW if you have a late Belfast City Airport to London Gatwick Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Hit the road running by picking up a London Gatwick Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Green Motion, U-Save or Drivalia and experience the lesser-explored corners of London and beyond.
For the lowest price, reserve your ride from London Gatwick Airport about three weeks ahead.
Getting from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to central London
From London Gatwick Airport, London is approximately 48 kilometres away. It takes around 1 hour 5 minutes to get to the centre driving.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey of roughly 45 minutes.
When to fly to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
August is the busiest month for flights from Belfast City Airport to London Gatwick Airport. For a quieter experience, head to London in March.
The warmest month in London is July, with the temperature ranging between 11ºC (52ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Lock in your flights from Belfast City Airport to London Gatwick Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
January has average temperatures of between 0ºC (32ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF). Search for cheap tickets from BHD to LGW sometime then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of the United Kingdom
You've done London, now it's time to explore more of the United Kingdom. Travel around 257 kilometres north-west to Manchester to check off its top attractions. From Manchester United Museum & Stadium Tour to The Homes of Football and Museum of Science and Industry, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Birmingham is another must-experience destination in the United Kingdom and is around 161 kilometres north-west of London. No journey is complete without dropping by Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery, Birmingham Hippodrome Theatre and Bournville Experience.
