Flying from London to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD): What you need to know
Your travel plans take shape at one of London's main airports, London Heathrow Airport (LHR) or London Gatwick Airport (LGW). Explore the options for booking a flight from London to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) jetting off from either of these.
Hop on a direct London to George Best Belfast City Airport flight and you'll be in the air for an average of 1 hour 25 minutes.
Belfast (where George Best Belfast City Airport is located) and London share the UTC+0 timezone. Easily coordinate travel plans without worrying about time differences.
With 42 direct weekly flights between the two airports, London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) is the most popular route. British Airways operates the earliest flight at 6:05am. If you're eager to make the most of your day before flying, the last departure from LHR to BHD is with British Airways at 7:20pm.
Your flight from London to BHD won't wait if you're late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
High season means busier airports, so be there even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for an international journey to keep to your schedule.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
You can find a direct flight from London to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) leaving from London Heathrow Airport (LHR).
You'll find a direct flight from London to George Best Belfast City Airport with British Airways. This top airline operates departures from LHR.
The most frequently booked airline between LHR and BHD is British Airways.
The top on-time carrier on this route is British Airways. Its services arrive as planned 72.31% of the time.
Travelling from central London to LHR takes around 1 hour by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a cab, you'll cover the 31 kilometres in 55 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Catching an early flight from London to George Best Belfast City Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by staying at one of these stays close to London Heathrow Airport:
68.18% of flights departing from London Heathrow Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Think about kicking off your journey from London Gatwick Airport (LGW). You can book a direct London to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) plane ticket from this hub.
Catch your direct flight from London to BHD with easyJet. This is one of the top airlines flying this route out of LGW.
easyJet is the most frequently booked airline flying from LGW to BHD.
LGW is around 80 kilometres from central London. It'll take 1 hour 20 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 30 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before boarding your London to BHD flight? Unwind in a hotel near London Gatwick Airport before your break officially starts. These stays have your key waiting:
69.26% of flights departing London Gatwick Airport arrive within the expected time frame.
Stansted Airport (STN)
STN is roughly 64 kilometres from central London. The drive from the city centre to the airport takes about 1 hour. If you're planning to take public transport, expect a journey of around 1 hour 25 minutes.
Rest a little longer, move a little slower, and still make your London to George Best Belfast City Airport flight with time to spare. These accommodation options near Stansted Airport make getting to the terminal a breeze if you're jetting off early:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that tracks how often flights arrive within the expected time frame. At STN, that rate is 64.73%.
About George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)
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Getting from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to central Belfast
George Best Belfast City Airport is around 5 kilometres from central Belfast. How long it'll take to get there in a cab or car hire depends on the time of day. Do a little research beforehand.
It takes around 20 minutes when travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)
At the moment, 24 € is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from London to George Best Belfast City Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is 40 €. Remember fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Score cheap flights from London to BHD by booking six months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.
Plan your trip for November. That's the best month for landing the biggest deals on London to George Best Belfast City Airport tickets. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across every month.
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The best time to fly from London to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)
July is the most popular month for flights from London to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD). Visit Belfast in February if you prefer a quieter experience.
The warmest month in Belfast is July, with temperatures ranging between 10ºC (50ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF). Book your London to BHD plane ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.
January sees temperatures of between 1ºC (34ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF). Look for cheap tickets from London to George Best Belfast City Airport around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Belfast
Start your Belfast trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from London to George Best Belfast City Airport, explore our selection of accommodation options including:
There are so many things to discover in this city, it can be tricky to know where to begin. Titanic Shipyard, Titanic People and St Anne's Cathedral are popular attractions which should be on every Belfast itinerary.
Explore more of the United Kingdom
Belfast is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of the United Kingdom waiting to be explored. About 177 kilometres north-east of Belfast, a trip to Glasgow will keep you on the go. Start with popular sights like Hogmanay, Glasgow West End and Glasgow Cathedral.
Edinburgh is another standout destination in the United Kingdom and is around 225 kilometres north-east of Belfast. No journey is complete without visiting Edinburgh Castle, Crown Jewels and Шотландия.
