Flying from Melbourne to Belfast International Airport (BFS): What you need to know
The timezone in Belfast is UTC+0, which is 11 hours behind Melbourne. Belfast International Airport is located in Belfast.
To ensure you catch your flight from Melbourne to BFS, leave enough time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
You can expect longer lines during popular months such as December and other peak seasons. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
MEL is about 24 kilometres from central Melbourne. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're taking public transport, expect the travel time to be around 35 minutes.
Want a relaxed start to your trip? Stay near Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. Whether you're catching an early flight from Melbourne to Belfast International Airport or prefer not to rush, these hotels are just the thing:
Of all flights leaving Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, 68% land on schedule at their destination.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
On public transport, you can travel from central Melbourne to AVV in around 1 hour 20 minutes. The airport is roughly 56 kilometres away, and making the trip by car will take approximately 1 hour 5 minutes.
Getting to the airport on time before your Melbourne to BFS flight is so much easier when you stay near Avalon Airport. If you have an early departure, Corio Bay Motel will put you just a short drive away.
Avalon Airport has earned its reputation for punctuality. 80% of flights departing here keep to their planned arrival schedule.
About Belfast International Airport (BFS)
Consider staying in a hotel close to BFS if you're catching a late flight from Melbourne to Belfast International Airport. Check in to one of these options and be under the covers in no time flat:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Belfast International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Budget, Drivalia or Dollar and explore beyond Belfast's main sights.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your ride around three weeks before your Melbourne to Belfast International Airport flight.
Getting from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to central Belfast
Central Belfast is around 19 kilometres from Belfast International Airport and takes about 25 minutes to reach by car. See what your options are for making the trip into the city, whether that's with a taxi, car hire or ride-share.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey of roughly 45 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Belfast International Airport (BFS)
526 € is the best price for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Belfast International Airport. Return flights start from 1.097 €. These fares can change depending on demand.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from Melbourne to BFS if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some great early bird deals.
Affordable Melbourne to Belfast International Airport tickets are easier to find if your travel dates are flexible. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to compare fares across the month and then fly out on the cheapest day.
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Find a cheap flight from Melbourne to Belfast International Airport by using the search filters. Choose your preferred duration, number of stops and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
The best time to fly from Melbourne to Belfast International Airport (BFS)
Think about the kind of experience you want when deciding your trip dates. September is the quietest month to visit Belfast. June is when most people book flights from Melbourne to Belfast International Airport (BFS), which may be perfect if you enjoy travelling when it's busier.
The warmest month in Belfast is July, with temperatures ranging between 10ºC (50ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF). Book your Melbourne to BFS plane ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
January has temperatures of between 1ºC (34ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Melbourne to Belfast International Airport around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Belfast
Start your Belfast trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Melbourne to Belfast International Airport, explore our selection of accommodation options including:
Titanic Shipyard and Titanic People are just the start of the leading attractions to add to your Belfast travel itinerary. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Titanic Belfast.
Explore more of the United Kingdom
Belfast has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of the United Kingdom just waiting to be discovered. Around 177 kilometres northeast of Belfast, a visit to Glasgow will keep you on the go. Start with attractions like West End, Glasgow Cathedral and King's Theatre.
Edinburgh is another must-experience destination in the United Kingdom and is around 241 kilometres northeast of Belfast. No trip is complete without dropping by Royal Mile, Edinburgh Castle and Castle Rock.
