Flying from New York to Belfast: what you need to know
Organising your flight from New York to Belfast begins with finding the right airport to start your journey. John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and LaGuardia Airport (LGA) are the main departure points in New York.
Belfast International Airport (BFS) and George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) are Belfast's major gateways.
The timezone in Belfast is UTC+0, which is four hours ahead of New York.
To ensure you don't miss your New York to Belfast flight, leave plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
During popular months like July, it's best to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're travelling during a peak period in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from New York to Belfast
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Flying from New York
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
Think about adding a stopover to potentially save on your New York to Belfast flight. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from John F. Kennedy International Airport. Take a pause at one of these airports:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Manchester Airport (MAN)
Travelling from central New York to JFK takes about 1 hour 20 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a cab, you'll cover the 19 kilometres in 50 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Searching for a handy hotel near John F. Kennedy International Airport? If you're boarding an early flight from New York to Belfast, these stays will put you moments from your departure gate:
When it comes to the on-time performance of John F. Kennedy International Airport, 74.1% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
JFK's address is JFK Airport.
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
Visit friends or family or just take a moment to recharge with a stopover. If you'd like to split up your New York to Belfast flight, check out these options when heading out from Newark Liberty International Airport:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
EWR is around 14 kilometres from central New York. It'll take 30 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour 10 minutes.
Get a head start on your holiday with an extra night away from home. Before your flight from New York to Belfast, stay in one of these hotels near Newark Liberty International Airport:
Newark Liberty International Airport has an on-time performance rate of 73%. This figure highlights how often flights that depart from this airport arrive on schedule.
The street address for EWR is Building 1, Conrad Road.
LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
LGA is around 13 kilometres from central New York. Driving from the city centre to the airport takes about 25 minutes. If you're considering public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour.
Make departure day worry-free — stay near LaGuardia Airport and know you'll reach the terminal with time to spare. Check in to one of these hotels the day before if you're catching an early New York to Belfast flight:
With 80.0% of its departing flights arriving on time, LGA is a dependable starting point for your adventure.
The street address of LaGuardia Airport is Hangar 7 Centre.
Arriving in Belfast
Belfast International Airport (BFS)
The distance from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to central Belfast is roughly 19 kilometres. It takes around 30 minutes to reach the centre driving.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 2 hours.
If you're coming in on a late flight from New York to Belfast, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these accommodation options near BFS:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Belfast International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Budget, Drivalia or Dollar and explore beyond Belfast's usual tourist stops.
Reserving your ride from Belfast International Airport around three weeks ahead can help you get the lowest rate.
George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)
After your flight from New York to Belfast has hit the runway, you can make your way to the city centre in about 10 minutes by car. Central Belfast is roughly 5 kilometres from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD).
You can expect the journey to take roughly 20 minutes on public transport.
There are some great places to call home for the night near BHD. Tuck yourself in after your New York to Belfast flight at one of these perfectly located options:
No need to worry about public transport schedules or long cab queues. Pick up a George Best Belfast City Airport rental car and blaze your own trail. Compare offers from Budget, Sixt and Alamo.
Avoid paying extra. Reserving your ride two weeks before your arrival at BHD will help you save.
Best time to go to Belfast
August is the most popular month for flights from New York to Belfast. To travel when it's less crowded, head to Belfast in January.
Book a New York to Belfast ticket departing in July if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Belfast to range from 10ºC (50ºF) to 19ºC (66ºF).
Search for cheap flights from New York to Belfast in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 1ºC (34ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF) on average.
More about Belfast
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best stays in Belfast right here. Explore these hotels as soon as you've booked your flight from New York to Belfast:
Every great journey has to include some sightseeing. Titanic Belfast, Crumlin Road Gaol Visitor Attraction and Conference Centre and Botanic Gardens are attractions you won't want to skip in Belfast.
Explore more of United Kingdom
You've done Belfast, now it's time to explore more of United Kingdom. Travel about 354 kilometres south-east to Birmingham to tick off its top sights. From Cadbury World to The Library of Birmingham and National Sea Life Centre, your itinerary will be busy.
Around 418 kilometres south-east of Belfast, Bristol is another favourite stop in United Kingdom. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Clifton Suspension Bridge, Cabot Tower and Brandon Hill Nature Park.