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Flights from Derry to Belfast

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Flight Duration4 h and 45 mFlights between Derry and Belfast take, on average, 4 h and 45 m minutes, but the time can vary according to other factors
Origin airportEglinton AirportWhen flying from Derry to Belfast
Destination airportsBelfast International Airport, George Best Belfast City AirportWhen travelling from Derry to Belfast
High seasonMarchAccording to search data from our customers, March is the busiest time to fly from Derry to Belfast
One-way average Price£250The average price for a flight Derry - Belfast at Opodo is £250, based on the price of last 6 months
Best time to bookSeptemberAccording to real data November is the most popular time to book a flight to Belfast when departing from Derry
Distance: 58 mi
Derry airports
Eglinton Airport (LDY)How far from city centre: 0 mi
Belfast airports
Belfast International Airport (BFS)How far from city centre: 13 mi
George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)How far from city centre: 2 mi

Book your Derry to Belfast flight

Search direct and connecting flights from Derry to Belfast (United Kingdom) with Opodo. When your results appear, sort them by timing or fare and book whichever option fits your plans best.

Flying non-stop from Derry to Belfast takes roughly 1 h and 50 m, whereas journeys with a layover will take longer.

Airports and airlines on the Derry–Belfast route

Plan your trip with confidence by checking the relevant airports and comparing the airlines that fly this route.

  • Departure airport: Eglinton Airport (LDY)
  • Arrival airport: Belfast International Airport (BFS)

The weather in Belfast

The best time to go may come down to the kind of weather you most enjoy. In Belfast, temperatures average around 19ºC in the warmest months and roughly 2ºC in the coldest. Bear this in mind when deciding what to pack and planning time outdoors.

  • Highs: up to 20ºC
  • Lows: down to 2ºC
  • Hottest month: July
  • Coldest month: February
  • Driest month: May
  • Wettest month: October

Tips for cheaper flights from Derry to Belfast

A few ways to bring down the cost of your flight from Derry to Belfast:

  • Flexible dates: check fares across two or three departure days. Going a day earlier or later can make a real difference to what you pay.
  • Baggage allowance: see what's included in each fare before booking, so you're not stung by unexpected charges at the airport.
  • Airports on your route: double-check which airports you'll fly from and into, particularly if the city has more than one. It makes it easier to plan transfers and work out the full cost of getting around.

After a bigger saving? Book a Flight + Hotel package to combine the two in a single booking and unlock exclusive discounts on your stay in Belfast. Adding car hire to the same booking can save you money too.

Frequently asked questions about flights from Derry to Belfast

On average, how much is the price of a flight from Derry to Belfast?
When you fly from Derry to Belfast the average price is £250. However, this price depends on many other factors such as seasonality or how far in advance the route has been booked.
How can I find cheap flights from Derry to Belfast at Opodo?
At Opodo we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the cheapest flight available from Derry to Belfast. Considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys, our search engine works to provides always the best price with the best conditions.
When is the best time to book a flight from Derry to Belfast?
The most popular months to book a flight from Derry to Belfast are November, July and December, based on the searches of our customers.
When is the best time to travel from Derry to Belfast?
The best time of the year to go to Belfast when flying from Derry depends on several preference factors like climate, seasonality and, of course, price. When it comes to popularity, August is the top 1º month to fly to Belfast from Derry in terms of searches from our customer, followed by July and September. If you prefer to avoid high peaks of turism, however, and escape a crowded period, June, November and October are the months with less volume of searchs for the route Derry - Belfast.
How long does the flight take to go from Derry to Belfast?
The total flight time between Derry and Belfast is of around 4 h and 45 m on average, considering an average distance of 57.76 mi, for both direct and indirect flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).
How is the weather in Belfast compared to Derry?
While in Derry temperatures can reach an average of 15º ºC in summer, Belfast can experience temperatures up to 15º ºC during the hot season. In winter, however, the weather shows around 5º ºC in Belfast, compared to the 5º ºC average in Derry.

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