Flying from London to Belfast: what you need to know
Begin your trip planning by checking out the ideal departure point for your flight from London to Belfast. Explore your options for setting off from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) or London Gatwick Airport (LGW), two of the city's main airports.
Belfast International Airport (BFS) and Belfast City Airport (BHD) are the chief entry points to Belfast.
The average time for a direct London to Belfast flight is 1 hour 20 minutes.
Belfast's timezone is UTC+0, which is the same as London.
London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Belfast City Airport (BHD) is the most traveled route between these two cities. There are 42 weekly flights to pick from. If you have things to do before leaving, the last flight from London to Belfast is with British Airways at 19:20. Go for the first LHR to BHD departure operated by British Airways at 06:05 to maximise your time in Belfast.
Leave plenty of time to make your London to Belfast flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for longer lines in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Belfast
Right now, Rs5,937 is the best price we've seen for a one-way ticket from London to Belfast. The cheapest price for a return flight is Rs11,874. Remember fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Book six months before your departure date. Research into pricing trends suggests this is the ideal window for finding cheap London to Belfast flights.
The best month for finding cheap plane tickets from London to Belfast is November. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare all available prices, then choose the dates that offer the lowest fares.
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Flying from London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
If you're looking for a direct flight from London to Belfast, you can depart from London Heathrow Airport (LHR). Get from LHR to Belfast City Airport (BHD) without making any stops.
Be on the lookout for promotions with British Airways. This carrier offers direct London to Belfast plane tickets out of LHR.
The journey from central London to LHR takes about 25 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a taxi, you'll cover the 26 kilometres in 45 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Looking for a handy hotel near London Heathrow Airport? If you're boarding an early flight from London to Belfast, these accommodation options will put you moments from check-in:
78% of flights leaving from London Heathrow Airport make it to their destination on time.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Searching for a direct flight from London to Belfast setting off from London Gatwick Airport (LGW)? Find your seat and fly straight from LGW to Belfast International Airport (BFS) and Belfast City Airport (BHD).
From LGW, you can lock in a direct London to Belfast plane ticket with easyJet.
You can get to LGW from the centre of London in about 1 hour 5 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport will take roughly 45 minutes to cover the 40 kilometres or so.
Start your holiday sooner with an additional night away from home. Before catching your flight from London to Belfast, take it easy in one of these hotels close to London Gatwick Airport:
London Gatwick Airport has a strong track record for reliability and timeliness. 83% of flights out of here make it to their final destination as planned.
London Stansted Airport (STN)
You can jump on a direct flight from London to Belfast setting off from London Stansted Airport (STN). Book your ticket from STN and head straight to Belfast International Airport (BFS).
Fly out of STN with Ryanair UK. This leading carrier offers direct London to Belfast plane tickets.
The journey time to STN from the centre of London is around 45 minutes on public transport. If you're going by car, it'll take you roughly 1 hour 5 minutes to cover the 48 kilometres or so.
Wake up, take it easy and still make your London to Belfast flight with plenty of time to spare. These hotels near London Stansted Airport make it a breeze to get to the terminal if you're flying out early:
With 80% of its departing flights arriving when they should, STN is a reliable starting point for your trip.
Arriving in Belfast
Belfast International Airport (BFS)
Belfast International Airport (BFS) is approximately 19 kilometres from central Belfast. If you're catching a taxi or a ride-share, the drive will take around 25 minutes.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 45 minutes.
If you have a late flight from London to Belfast, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these hotels near BFS:
Follow your own route with a Belfast International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Budget, Drivalia or Dollar and find adventure across Belfast and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your ride from Belfast International Airport around three weeks in advance of your trip.
Belfast City Airport (BHD)
The centre of Belfast is around 5 kilometres from Belfast City Airport (BHD). After your flight from London to Belfast has landed and you've made your way through the terminal, the drive should be around 15 minutes.
The journey will take roughly 25 minutes on public transport.
Hang the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and rest at a hotel close to BHD. Here are a few options where you can tuck yourself in after your flight from London to Belfast:
Forget about inconvenient public transport timetables or long taxi lines. Grab a Belfast City Airport rental car and go in any direction that inspires you. Check out the availability and rates from Budget, Sixt and Alamo.
Snap up the best price by booking your ride from BHD two weeks in advance. You'll also have access to a wider selection of vehicles.
Best time to go to Belfast
September is the busiest month for flights from London to Belfast. To steer clear of the crowds, go to Belfast in February.
When booking your London to Belfast tickets, consider the kind of weather forecast you're hoping for. July is the warmest month in Belfast, with temperatures ranging from 9ºC to 19ºC.
January has average temperatures of between 1ºC and 8ºC. Search for cheap flights from London to Belfast around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Belfast
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Belfast right here. Check out these options once you've booked your flight from London to Belfast:
All great journeys should include a little sightseeing. Titanic Belfast, St Anne’s Cathedral, Belfast and Grand Opera House are essential stops on your Belfast itinerary.
Explore more of the United Kingdom
Manchester is just one of the many cities in the United Kingdom waiting to be discovered after you've seen Belfast. Around 274 kilometres to the southeast, check out popular attractions including Manchester United Museum & Stadium Tour, The Homes of Football and Science and Industry Museum.
Birmingham is another well-known destination in the United Kingdom and is around 354 kilometres southeast of Belfast. No trip is complete without seeing Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery, Birmingham Hippodrome and Bournville Experience.