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Cheapest time to fly from Edinburgh to Belfast

If you’re planning to fly this route soon, keep in mind that the lowest fares are usually available in the middle of November. Take advantage of this period to save on your flight tickets and make the most of your trip. Please note that prices may change after your search.

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Flight Duration50 minutesFlights between Edinburgh and Belfast take, on average, 50 minutes minutes, but the time can vary according to other factors

Cheapest flight£11Cheapest price for a flight between Edinburgh and Belfast found by our customers in the last 72 hours

Origin airportEdinburgh AirportWhen flying from Edinburgh to Belfast

Destination airportsBelfast International Airport, George Best Belfast City AirportWhen travelling from Edinburgh to Belfast

High seasonMarchAccording to search data from our customers, March is the busiest time to fly from Edinburgh to Belfast

Airlines flying this routeRyanair UK, Easyjet, Aer LingusAirline(s) with flights between Edinburgh to Belfast

One-way average Price£44The average price for a flight Edinburgh - Belfast at Opodo is £44, based on the price of last 6 months

Best time to bookDecemberAccording to real data November is the most popular time to book a flight to Belfast when departing from Edinburgh

Airlines that fly from Edinburgh to Belfast

Distance: 143 mi

Edinburgh airports

Edinburgh Airport (EDI)How far from city centre: 6 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

Find cheap flights from Edinburgh to Belfast

Direct flights link Edinburgh and Belfast, often in less than an hour. easyJet and Ryanair are the main carriers on the route, flying from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Belfast International Airport (BFS). George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD), just three miles from the centre, is the city's second airport.

Departing from Edinburgh: airports and terminals

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) has a single terminal. From the city centre, the Airlink 100 express bus and the Edinburgh Trams both run frequently to the terminal entrance.

British Airways, Loganair and KLM also operate from the airport.

Arriving in Belfast: from the airport to the city

Belfast is accessible via two main hubs: Belfast International Airport (BFS) and George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD). Travel times into the city differ significantly between the two. Belfast City Airport is just three miles from the centre, allowing for a swift 10-minute journey by taxi or the Airport Express 600 bus.

Belfast International Airport sits further out, approximately 18 miles north-west of the city. The Airport Express 300 bus service runs frequently from outside the terminal, taking around 30 to 40 minutes to reach the central Europa Buscentre. Taxis are also available at the rank for a direct transfer to your accommodation.

Things to do in Belfast

Belfast is known for its mural-lined streets and the lively Cathedral Quarter. Titanic Belfast, an award-winning museum at the shipyard where the vessel was built, tells the story of its conception and history.

Visitors can also explore the historic Crumlin Road Gaol or walk through the Victorian-era Palm House at the Botanic Gardens. Beyond the city, many travellers use Belfast as a base for a day trip to the basalt columns of the Giant's Causeway.

Frequently asked questions about flights from Edinburgh to Belfast

On average, how much is the price of a flight from Edinburgh to Belfast?

When you fly from Edinburgh to Belfast the average price is £44. 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 Edinburgh to Belfast at Opodo?

The cheapest price for a flight from Edinburgh to Belfast is 11 £. At Opodo we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the best option available, considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys.

When is the best time to book a flight from Edinburgh to Belfast?

The most popular months to book a flight from Edinburgh to Belfast are May, April and November, based on the searches of our customers.

When is the best time to travel from Edinburgh to Belfast?

The best time of the year to go to Belfast when flying from Edinburgh depends on several preference factors like climate, seasonality and, of course, price. When it comes to popularity, December is the top 1º month to fly to Belfast from Edinburgh in terms of searches from our customer, followed by September and July. If you prefer to avoid high peaks of turism, however, and escape a crowded period, April, May and January are the months with less volume of searchs for the route Edinburgh - Belfast.

How long does the flight take to go from Edinburgh to Belfast?

The total flight time between Edinburgh and Belfast is of around 50 minutes on average, considering an average distance of 142.89 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 Edinburgh?

While in Edinburgh 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 4º ºC average in Edinburgh.

Which airports have flights between Edinburgh and Belfast?

The main airport route flying between Edinburgh and Belfast is: Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Belfast International Airport(BFS). This route is covered by the following airline(s):

Which are the airlines with flights from Edinburgh to Belfast?

Airlines with direct flights departing from Edinburgh to Belfast are:

Ryanair UK.
Easyjet.
Aer Lingus.

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