Travelling from Toronto to Belfast: what you need to know
Planning your flight from Toronto to Belfast begins with finding the right airport to start your journey. Pearson International Airport (YYZ), Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ) and Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF) are the main departure points in Toronto.
Step off your plane in Belfast at Belfast International Airport (BFS) or George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD).
Belfast is four hours ahead of Toronto and is in the UTC+0 timezone.
Leave plenty of time to get on your Toronto to Belfast flight. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll likely experience bigger queues during popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
How to find the cheapest flights from Toronto to Belfast
To pick up cheap Toronto to Belfast flights, book as early as you can. Airlines usually offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
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Flying from Toronto
Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
YYZ is around 19 kilometres from central Toronto. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the trip time to be around 50 minutes.
Have an early flight from Toronto to Belfast? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels near Pearson International Airport:
63.97% of flights that depart Pearson International Airport land at their destination on time.
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ)
You can get to YTZ from the centre of Toronto in about 35 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport will take roughly 40 minutes to cover the 3 kilometres or so.
It's your holiday, so why not book an extra night away from home? Consider staying at one of these accommodation options near Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport the day before your flight from Toronto to Belfast:
As far as flight punctuality goes, Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 62%.
Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF)
YKF is around 80 kilometres from central Toronto. The drive from the city centre to the terminal takes about 1 hour 15 minutes. If you're thinking about taking public transport, expect a journey of around 4 hours 5 minutes.
Make taking an early Toronto to Belfast flight the easiest part of your journey. Stay at one of these accommodation options near Region of Waterloo International Airport and head to your check-in counter feeling relaxed and unhurried:
Flights departing from YKF arrive at their destination within the scheduled time frame 63.64% of the time.
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 typically takes 2 hours to get there when travelling by public transport.
If you have a late flight from Toronto to Belfast, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these hotels near BFS:
Grab a Belfast International Airport rental car and discover Belfast and beyond with your own wheels. Budget, Drivalia and Dollar are popular outlets you can book with here.
Reserving your ride from Belfast International Airport about three weeks in advance can help you get the best possible rate.
George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)
After your flight from Toronto to Belfast has hit the tarmac, you can get to the city centre in around 10 minutes by car. Central Belfast is approximately 5 kilometres from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD).
If you're travelling on public transport, it'll take around 20 minutes.
You'll find some great places to lay your head close to BHD. Tuck yourself in after your Toronto to Belfast flight at one of these perfectly located options:
The fastest way to get to where you're going is with a George Best Belfast City Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Budget, Sixt or Alamo and be off and running.
Get exactly what you want. Reserving your ride from BHD two weeks in advance often means better prices and a wider choice of vehicles.
Best time to go to Belfast
August is the busiest month for flights from Toronto to Belfast. To travel when it's less crowded, visit Belfast in January.
Before locking in your Toronto to Belfast tickets, think about what kind of weather you prefer. July is the warmest month in Belfast, with temperatures ranging from 10ºC (50ºF) to 19ºC (66ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 1ºC (34ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF). Search for cheap flights from Toronto to Belfast around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Belfast
Start your Belfast trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. After booking your flight from Toronto to Belfast, browse our selection of accommodation options including:
Titanic Belfast and Crumlin Road Gaol Visitor Attraction and Conference Centre are just the start of the popular attractions to add to your Belfast travel itinerary. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Botanic Gardens.
Explore more of United Kingdom
Belfast will leave a lasting impression, but there are so many other corners of United Kingdom just waiting to be discovered. Around 354 kilometres south-east of Belfast, a trip to Birmingham will keep you on the move. Don't miss top attractions like Cadbury World, The Library of Birmingham and National Sea Life Centre.
Around 418 kilometres south-east of Belfast, Bristol is another favourite stop in United Kingdom. Start your sightseeing at Clifton Suspension Bridge, Cabot Tower and Brandon Hill Nature Park.