Flying from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Belfast International Airport (BFS): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from London Stansted Airport to Belfast International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 1 hour 20 minutes.
Belfast's timezone is UTC+0, which is the same as London.
Flights from STN to BFS start from 05:55 — the earliest with Ryanair UK. The last service of the day is at 22:10 with easyJet. Overall, you can take your pick of 34 weekly London Stansted Airport to Belfast International Airport flights.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Be at the airport on time to board your STN to BFS flight.
Flying during a peak time such as August? Major public holidays and other high seasons can result in longer lines at security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Ryanair UK Ltd is your gateway to exploring Belfast (and maybe even some other exciting corners of the United Kingdom!). Browse the direct flights from London Stansted Airport to Belfast International Airport offered by this popular airline.
The airline with the highest booking volume on this route is Ryanair UK Ltd.
EasyJet tops the rankings as the most punctual carrier for STN to BFS flights, with 80.21% of services arriving on schedule.
If you'd like to explore another city along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from London Stansted Airport to Belfast International Airport. Here are the top stopovers between STN and BFS:
Prague Airport
Nice Airport
Edinburgh Airport
Handy information about London Stansted Airport (STN)
80% of flights departing from London Stansted Airport touch down at their destination according to schedule. Given its strong on-time stats, you're unlikely to be delayed when jetting out of STN.
To reach London Stansted Airport from central London, it'll take about 1 hour 5 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 56 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip when using public transport will take about 45 minutes.
Get your break off to a stress-free start by staying near STN. Whether you've booked an early flight from London Stansted Airport to Belfast International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at Belfast International Airport (BFS)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a London Stansted Airport to Belfast International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near BFS instead:
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 usual tourist stops.
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your ride from Belfast International Airport about three weeks before your trip.
When to fly to Belfast International Airport (BFS)
It's time to choose your trip dates for your flight from London Stansted Airport to Belfast International Airport. September is the most popular month to head to Belfast. If you'd like a quieter vibe, go in February.
When booking your flight from London Stansted Airport to Belfast International Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Belfast, with the temperature ranging from 9ºC (48ºF) to 19ºC (66ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 1ºC (34ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF). Search for cheap tickets from STN to BFS sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of the United Kingdom
Belfast has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of the United Kingdom just waiting to be discovered. About 274 kilometres south-east of Belfast, a visit to Manchester will keep your itinerary packed. Don't miss top attractions like Manchester United Museum & Stadium Tour, The Homes of Football and Museum of Science and Industry.
Around 354 kilometres south-east of Belfast, Birmingham is another favourite stop in the United Kingdom. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery, Birmingham Hippodrome Theatre and Bournville Experience.