Flying from London to Belfast International Airport (BFS): What you need to know
Begin planning your trip by looking up the best departure point for your flight from London to Belfast International Airport (BFS). Explore your options for leaving from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) or London Stansted Airport (STN), the city's main airports.
Belfast International Airport is located in Belfast. The city's timezone is UTC+0, which is the same as London.
Give yourself enough time to catch your flight from London to BFS. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight when you travel during peak periods in general.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Travelling from central London to LHR takes about 25 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a taxi, you'll cover the 24 kilometres in 45 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Searching for a comfortable hotel close to London Heathrow Airport? If you're catching an early flight from London to Belfast International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Of the flights that depart from London Heathrow Airport, 78% arrive on time at their destination.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Thinking of flying out of London Gatwick Airport (LGW)? Direct London to Belfast International Airport (BFS) plane tickets can be booked from this popular hub.
From LGW, direct flights from London to BFS are available with easyJet.
On the LGW to BFS route, easyJet is the airline most travellers rely on.
Looking for a carrier with a track record of punctuality? Your best bet is easyJet. 86.11% of its flights between London Gatwick Airport and Belfast International Airport arrive on schedule.
You can reach LGW from central London in about 1 hour 5 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions. The ride by public transport will take roughly 1 hour 20 minutes to travel the 48 kilometres or so.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before your London to BFS flight? Kick back in a hotel near London Gatwick Airport before your adventure officially begins. These stays have your key waiting:
London Gatwick Airport has a solid reputation for punctual service. 82% of flights departing here land when expected.
London Stansted Airport (STN)
Get there with one smooth ride from London Stansted Airport (STN). Direct flights from London to Belfast International Airport are available from here.
EasyJet is one well-known airline that offers direct London to BFS plane tickets from STN.
The majority of travellers prefer to fly with easyJet from STN to BFS.
EasyJet tops the rankings as the most punctual carrier on this route, with 80.21% of its services reaching their destination on schedule.
STN is roughly 56 kilometres from central London. The drive from the city centre to the terminal takes about 1 hour 5 minutes. If you're planning to take public transport, expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
Set yourself up for a smooth departure — stay close to London Stansted Airport and know you'll be at the terminal with time to spare. Settle in at one of these hotels the day before if you're catching an early London to Belfast International Airport flight:
STN has a stellar on-time arrivals rating of 80%, so you can count on your flight to stay on schedule and touch down when it should.
About Belfast International Airport (BFS)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from London to Belfast International Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options near BFS instead:
Booking your ride around three weeks ahead of your London to Belfast International Airport flight can help you get a cheaper deal.
Getting from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to central Belfast
Belfast International Airport is around 19 kilometres from central Belfast. It takes around 25 minutes or so to get to the city by car.
It takes around 45 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Belfast International Airport (BFS)
Rs5,670 is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from London to Belfast International Airport. Return flights start at Rs11,979. These prices may change based on availability and demand.
Book 11 months before flying. Pricing trends suggest that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from London to BFS.
The best month for finding cheap London to Belfast International Airport tickets is April. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare prices, then select the dates that offer the lowest fares.
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The best time to fly from London to Belfast International Airport (BFS)
Think about your travel style when deciding the best time to fly. January is the quietest month to visit Belfast. September is when most people book flights from London to Belfast International Airport (BFS), which may be ideal if you'd rather travel when it's busy.
Lock in a London to BFS plane ticket departing in July if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Belfast to range from 9ºC to 19ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from London to Belfast International Airport in January if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 1ºC and 8ºC.
More about Belfast
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best stays in Belfast right here. Check out these options after you've booked your flight from London to Belfast International Airport:
There are loads of awesome things to do in Belfast when you're ready to see the sights. Kick off your exploring at Titanic Shipyard followed by Titanic People and Titanic Belfast.
Explore more of the United Kingdom
You've seen Belfast, now it's time to discover other corners of the United Kingdom. Travel about 290 kilometres southeast to Manchester to check off its top sights. From Manchester United Museum & Stadium Tour to The Homes of Football and Museum of Science and Industry, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Glasgow is another standout destination in the United Kingdom and is around 177 kilometres northeast of Belfast. No journey is complete without seeing Glasgow Cathedral, King's Theatre and Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum.
