Belfast to London flights

How long is the flight from Belfast to London?

The flight duration is just an hour and 20 minutes with direct flights from Belfast to London.

Is there a time change from Belfast to London?

Belfast is in the same time zone as London and so there'll be no need to reset your watch on these domestic flights.

What are the most important things to pack in my suitcase when travelling to London?

Although London has a reputation around the world for being wet, did you know that there's actually more annual rainfall in Rome than the English capital? Still, it's always a good idea to pack a raincoat just in case, especially when visiting outside of summer. Good walking shoes make sense too, as many of London's landmarks are within close reach of each other and the city is easily enjoyed by foot.

Several airlines provide cheap flights between Belfast and London, including:

• British Airways, the national operator with a focus on customer service
• Aer Lingus, an Irish airline that offers excellent value
• Ryanair, another popular budget airline known for cheap flights
• easyJet, famous for low-cost travel on city breaks
• KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, a global airline

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• August usually sees London bathed in sunshine, perfect for exploring its royal parks and indulging in a picnic.
• April is a good balance between value for money and pleasant weather. The winter weather is gone and you'll avoid the high season.
• September is usually quite warm, but most travellers have returned to school and work so you'll beat the crowds.
• December is ideal for trips to London's Christmas markets such as at the Southbank Centre, making for unforgettable festive holidays. Late winter to early spring is generally the cheapest time to go to London.

Belfast is serviced by two major airports: George Best Belfast City Airport and Belfast International.

Useful information about George Best Belfast City Airport

This airport is nearest to the city centre, and can be easily reached by any of the following means:

How to get to the airport:

• By train – you can catch the train to Sydenham railway station and then walk just seven minutes to the terminal.
• By taxi – it takes only 10 to 15 minutes from the centre of Belfast.
• By bus – on the Belfast City Airlink service, route 600 has services running every half an hour.

Services: the airport is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. You can make use of four hours of free Wi-Fi access, baby changing facilities and outdoor smoking areas. For refreshments, check out any of the numerous food outlets, cafés, shops and bars.

Useful information about Belfast International Airport

Belfast International Airport is approximately 15 miles west of the centre of town, located close to the shores of Lough Neagh.

How to get to the airport:

• By bus – hop on the 300 route, operating seven days a week, with four services per hour at peak times of the day.
• By taxi – it will take around 30 minutes from central Belfast.

Services: it's also open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. You can enjoy two hours of free Wi-Fi access, plus a designated smoking area outside next to Lagan Bar. There is also a wide range of food and drink outlets and shops.

London is served by five major airports, which include Heathrow, one of the world's major air hubs, plus Gatwick, Stansted, Luton and London City.

Useful information about Heathrow Airport

Located about 16 miles west of central London, there are many choices for how to arrive at the UK's largest airport.

How to get to the airport:

• By Tube – travel on the Piccadilly Line. There are four stops, Heathrow Terminals 2 and 3, Heathrow Terminal 4 and Heathrow Terminal 5. It takes approximately 45 minutes to an hour from central London.
• By train – the Heathrow Express is one of the fastest routes, taking between 15 and 30 minutes from Paddington Station depending on your terminal.
• By taxi – it takes around 30 or 40 minutes, although this can be much longer in rush hour, so be sure to leave enough time.
• By coach – from Victoria Coach Station you can choose from dozens of departures every day. The fastest journey time is around 35 minutes, although this also depends on traffic.

• See the world-famous Big Ben and Houses of Parliament
• Soar above the city in the London Eye, taking in panoramic views
• Discover the Crown Jewels at the Tower of London
• See the Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace