Flying from London to Belfast: what you need to know
Your next great adventure starts at one of London's main airports, London Heathrow Airport (LHR) or London Gatwick Airport (LGW). Explore your options for booking a flight from London to Belfast taking off from either of these.
When it comes to touching down in Belfast, Belfast International Airport (BFS) is a primary hub. Another is George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD).
Hop on a direct London to Belfast flight and you'll be travelling for an average of 1 hour 20 minutes.
London and Belfast share the same timezone, UTC+0.
With 42 flights a week between the two airports, London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) is the busiest route. Board the earliest flight from London to Belfast with British Airways at 06:05. If you'd like to get more out of your day before you fly, the last flight from LHR to BHD is with British Airways at 19:20.
To ensure you catch your London to Belfast flight, allow plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
You can expect bigger queues during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will give you plenty of time for security and boarding.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Belfast
At the moment, 17 € is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from London to Belfast. The cheapest price for a return flight is 34 €. Keep in mind fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Book eight months before you travel. Research into pricing trends suggests this is the ideal window for finding cheap London to Belfast flights.
The best month for landing cheap plane tickets from London to Belfast is November. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare flight prices, then choose the dates with the lowest fares.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from London to Belfast by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when a special offer becomes available.
Tailor your flights using filters. Pick your departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' London to Belfast flights.
Flying from London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
You can get a direct flight from London to Belfast leaving from London Heathrow Airport (LHR). Begin your journey at LHR and land at George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD).
British Airways is a popular carrier that offers direct London to Belfast plane tickets leaving from LHR.
LHR is about 26 kilometres from central London. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 55 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the trip time to be around 1 hour.
Planning to catch an early flight from London to Belfast? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels near London Heathrow Airport:
68.18% of flights that leave from London Heathrow Airport make it to their destination on time.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Direct flights from London to Belfast are available at London Gatwick Airport (LGW), so consider taking off from this hub. LGW offers nonstop services to Belfast International Airport (BFS) and George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD).
You can book a direct London to Belfast plane ticket with easyJet. This is one of the main carriers that operates this route out of LGW.
LGW is about 40 kilometres from central London. It'll take you 1 hour 20 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 30 minutes.
Get a head start on your holiday with an extra night away from home. Before catching your flight from London to Belfast, unwind in one of these hotels near London Gatwick Airport:
London Gatwick Airport has an on-time performance rate of 69%. This figure highlights how frequently flights departing from this airport arrive on time.
Stansted Airport (STN)
Stansted Airport (STN) offers nonstop flights from London to Belfast. Your trip from STN will have you disembarking at Belfast International Airport (BFS).
easyJet is one airline that offers direct London to Belfast plane tickets from STN.
From the centre of London, STN is around 48 kilometres away. It takes roughly 1 hour to get to the airport by car and 1 hour 25 minutes or so if you use public transport.
Make taking an early London to Belfast flight one of the easiest parts of your trip. Stay at one of these accommodation options near Stansted Airport and get to the check-in counter with time to spare:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that monitors how often flights arrive at their destinations without delays. At STN, that figure is 64.73%.
Arriving in Belfast
Belfast International Airport (BFS)
The distance from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to central Belfast is approximately 19 kilometres. It'll take you around 30 minutes to reach the centre driving.
It usually takes 2 hours to get there on public transport.
Reserve a hotel close to BFS if you have a late flight from London to Belfast. Choose one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Grab a Belfast International Airport rental car and explore Belfast and beyond with your own wheels. Budget, Drivalia and Dollar are top providers you can book with here.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Belfast International Airport about three weeks before your trip.
George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)
Central Belfast is around 5 kilometres from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD). As soon as your flight from London to Belfast has landed and you've made your way through the terminal, expect a drive of around 10 minutes.
If you're travelling on public transport, it'll take about 20 minutes.
You'll find some great places ready to welcome you near BHD. Kick back after your London to Belfast flight at one of these well-located options:
The quickest way to get to where you're going is with a George Best Belfast City Airport rental car. Collect a set of wheels from Budget, Sixt or Alamo and make a speedy getaway.
Call dibs on the best options. Booking your ride from BHD two weeks in advance often means better prices and a greater range of vehicles.
Best time to go to Belfast
It's time to pick your dates for your flight from London to Belfast. August is the most popular month to travel to Belfast. If you want a more relaxed vibe, go in January.
Book a London to Belfast ticket departing in July if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Belfast to range from 10ºC (50ºF) to 19ºC (66ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap flight from London to Belfast in January when temperatures average between 1ºC (34ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF).
More about Belfast
Start your Belfast trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from London to Belfast, explore our selection of accommodation options including:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be difficult to know where to start. Titanic Belfast, Crumlin Road Gaol Visitor Attraction and Conference Centre and Botanic Gardens are highlights which should be on any good Belfast itinerary.
Explore more of United Kingdom
You've done Belfast, now it's time to explore other corners of United Kingdom. Travel around 354 kilometres south-east to Birmingham to tick off its leading sights. From Cadbury World to The Library of Birmingham and National Sea Life Centre, your itinerary will be busy.
Bristol is another essential stop in United Kingdom and is around 418 kilometres south-east of Belfast. No trip is complete without visiting Clifton Suspension Bridge, Cabot Tower and Brandon Hill Nature Park.