Journey information
Overview: London to Belfast flight
Flights from London to Belfast depart on average 23 times per day, taking around 1h 22m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at €32 if you book in advance.
There are 21 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 05:45, the last at 23:30. The fastest flight covers the 517 km distance in 1h 15m. January is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 517 km |
Average flight duration 1h 22m |
Cheapest ticket price €32 |
Flights per day 23 |
Direct flights 21 |
Fastest flight 1h 15m |
Cheapest month to travel January |
First flight 05:45 |
Last flight 23:30 |
The cheapest and fastest flights from London to Belfast
Cheapest price
€97
Average price
€291
Fastest journey
1 h 15 m
Average duration
1 h 15 m
Flights per day
43
Distance
517 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from London to Belfast is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London to Belfast will cost around €291 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €97.
Of the 43 flights that leave London for Belfast onFri, Nov 07, 33 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Nov 07 the direct flights cover the 517 km distance in an average of 1 h 15 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 1 h 15 m .
On Fri, Nov 07 the longest flights will take 1 h 15 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from London to Belfast among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €59. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 22m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €59, and a flight costs an average of €32.
Distance: 517 km
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Live departures
London to Belfast flight times
The table below shows live departures for London to Belfast flights for tomorrow, Friday, November 7. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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BA1390 | 6:05 AM London Heathrow Airport | 1h25 | 7:30 AM George Best Belfast City Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
RK 159 | 6:05 AM London Stansted Airport | 1h20 | 7:25 AM Belfast International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
BA1300+ BA4025 | 6:40 AM London Heathrow Airport | 4h45 | 11:25 AM George Best Belfast City Airport | 1 transfer | |
U2629 | 7:00 AM London Luton Airport | 1h20 | 8:20 AM Belfast International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
U2823 | 7:00 AM London Gatwick Airport | 1h30 | 8:30 AM Belfast International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
BA1308+ BA4025 | 7:45 AM London Heathrow Airport | 3h40 | 11:25 AM George Best Belfast City Airport | 1 transfer | |
U238 | 7:50 AM London Stansted Airport | 1h20 | 9:10 AM Belfast International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
BA1360+ BA8903 | 8:05 AM London Heathrow Airport | 5h45 | 1:50 PM George Best Belfast City Airport | 1 transfer | |
U2819 | 8:40 AM London Gatwick Airport | 1h30 | 10:10 AM Belfast International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
BA1394 | 8:55 AM London Heathrow Airport | 1h25 | 10:20 AM George Best Belfast City Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
BA1478+ BA8881 | 9:20 AM London Heathrow Airport | 4h45 | 2:05 PM George Best Belfast City Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA8700+ BA8875 | 9:40 AM London City Airport | 3h15 | 12:55 PM George Best Belfast City Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA1492+ BA8881 | 10:20 AM London Gatwick Airport | 3h45 | 2:05 PM George Best Belfast City Airport | 1 transfer | |
U2631 | 10:55 AM London Luton Airport | 1h15 | 12:10 PM Belfast International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
U2889 | 12:05 PM London Gatwick Airport | 1h30 | 1:35 PM George Best Belfast City Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
EI8352 | 12:15 PM London City Airport | 1h15 | 1:30 PM George Best Belfast City Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
BA8752 | 12:15 PM London City Airport | 1h15 | 1:30 PM George Best Belfast City Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
BA1398 | 12:35 PM London Heathrow Airport | 1h25 | 2:00 PM George Best Belfast City Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
U2643 | 2:35 PM London Luton Airport | 1h15 | 3:50 PM George Best Belfast City Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
EI8356 | 3:00 PM London City Airport | 1h15 | 4:15 PM George Best Belfast City Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
BA8756 | 3:00 PM London City Airport | 1h15 | 4:15 PM George Best Belfast City Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
BA1402 | 3:10 PM London Heathrow Airport | 1h30 | 4:40 PM George Best Belfast City Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
BA8706+ BA8889 | 3:45 PM London City Airport | 5h25 | 9:10 PM George Best Belfast City Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA1454+ BA8889 | 4:10 PM London Heathrow Airport | 5h00 | 9:10 PM George Best Belfast City Airport | 1 transfer | |
RK 129 | 4:15 PM London Stansted Airport | 1h20 | 5:35 PM Belfast International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
U2821 | 4:20 PM London Gatwick Airport | 1h30 | 5:50 PM Belfast International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
BA1408 | 4:30 PM London Heathrow Airport | 1h30 | 6:00 PM George Best Belfast City Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
U242 | 4:30 PM London Stansted Airport | 1h20 | 5:50 PM Belfast International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
BA1456+ BA8889 | 5:15 PM London Heathrow Airport | 3h55 | 9:10 PM George Best Belfast City Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA1406 | 5:20 PM London Heathrow Airport | 1h30 | 6:50 PM George Best Belfast City Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
U244 | 5:35 PM London Stansted Airport | 1h20 | 6:55 PM Belfast International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
BA8708+ BA8889 | 6:05 PM London City Airport | 3h05 | 9:10 PM George Best Belfast City Airport | 1 transfer | |
U2801 | 6:10 PM London Gatwick Airport | 1h25 | 7:35 PM George Best Belfast City Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
U2633 | 6:15 PM London Luton Airport | 1h15 | 7:30 PM Belfast International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
EI8358 | 6:55 PM London City Airport | 1h15 | 8:10 PM George Best Belfast City Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
BA8758 | 6:55 PM London City Airport | 1h15 | 8:10 PM George Best Belfast City Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
BA1410 | 7:00 PM London Heathrow Airport | 1h30 | 8:30 PM George Best Belfast City Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
U2635 | 7:05 PM London Luton Airport | 1h15 | 8:20 PM Belfast International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
U2805 | 7:05 PM London Gatwick Airport | 1h25 | 8:30 PM George Best Belfast City Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
U2831 | 7:10 PM London Gatwick Airport | 1h30 | 8:40 PM Belfast International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
RK 131 | 7:45 PM London Stansted Airport | 1h20 | 9:05 PM Belfast International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
U246 | 8:15 PM London Stansted Airport | 1h20 | 9:35 PM Belfast International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
U2833 | 8:55 PM London Gatwick Airport | 1h25 | 10:20 PM Belfast International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Airlines: easyJet, British Airways, Cityflyer (British Airways 2), Aer Lingus, Ryanair from London to BelfastFind the best flights between London to Belfast with Omio's travel partners easyJet, British Airways, Cityflyer (British Airways 2), Aer Lingus, Ryanair from €32. We can find you the best deals, schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the best trip.
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Flights from London to Belfast
Hopping across the Irish Sea has never been simpler. Every day, flights leave numerous London airports for Belfast, putting the whole of Northern Ireland an hour or so away. And with budget airlines offering cut price fares, it can be an inexpensive trip as well.
Flights to Belfast from London run frequently. On average, there is approximately one flight running per hour. The average duration is 1h 20mins but can differ depending on which airline that you choose to fly with. There is also only a couple of airlines that fly the route between the locations, both of which offer great amenities and onboard facilities.
London to Belfast flight time: Daily Departures
On average, there is approximately 17 flights flying the routes per day and this is with either of the airlines, British Airways or easyJet. The first flights depart at 7:30 a.m. in the morning which can be found with both airlines, whereas the latest flight departs at 9:40 p.m. Passengers can find a number of possible flights are with easyJet than British Airways. There is no strict schedule that the airlines follow but those wanting to fly can still find frequent travel.
How long is the journey by flight from London to Belfast?
The average duration of a flight between London and Belfast is 1h 20min. Flights can differ from the duration of 1h 15min-1h 40min. Flight time can differ for factors like your departing airport when you choose to travel, and what airline that you choose to fly with. Passengers will have a selection of departing airports in London to choose from that serve the flights to Belfast. Your choice of airport will differ your duration of flight for no more than 10mins.
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What is the departure and arrival airport for flights from London to Belfast?
Departure airport: Passengers who are travelling to Belfast from London will have a large number of departing airports to choose from. These airports include Stansted Airport (STN), Luton Airport (LTN), London City (LCY), Gatwick Airport (LGW), and Heathrow Airport (LHR.) The airports are well located with good transport links. Passengers who are looking to travel to the airport from London Victoria can find the Gatwick Express running every 15min with a journey of only 30min. British Airways always tend to depart from London City (LCY) and Heathrow Airport (LHR), whereas easyJet departs from the other airports. These airports include popular facilities like currency exchange, duty-free shopping, eateries, along with much more.
Arrival airport:The arrival airport for passengers who are flying into Belfast will always find that their airline arrives at Belfast’s main and only airport, also known as George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD.) The airport is well located with good transportation links to take you to destinations around the city of your choosing. The city centre of Belfast lies just 5 miles (8 km) away from the airport. Consider taking public transport like the Bus 500 towards Belfast, disembarking at May Street City Hall. In addition, passengers will find useful facilities like eateries, duty-free shopping, currency exchange, toilet facilities, as well as much more.
Which airlines travel from London to Belfast?
Airlines flying directly into Belfast from London include British Airways, Aer Lingus, Flybe and Ryanair, as well as easyJet. easyJet runs daily services from London Stansted, Gatwick, and Luton to Belfast International Airport.
Passengers will find just two airlines that fly from London to Belfast and that is from the leading airlines of British Airways and the popular budget-friendly airline, easyJet. Although there are only two airlines, flights are frequent, meaning that cheap flights from London to Belfast are easy to source. The journey time between the two locations is short but you can usually travel quicker with easyJet during certain times of the day. British Airways offer a strict and punctual duration of always 1h 25min, whereas easyJet offers travel from as short as 1h 15min-1h 40min.
There are more flights to Belfast from London throughout the day with easyJet than there is British Airways. These airlines also differ in their departing airports. British Airways will always choose to depart from Heathrow Airport (LHR) and London City (LCY), whereas easyJet will always depart from Luton Airport (LTN), Gatwick Airport (LGW), and Stansted Airport (STN.)
easyJet flights from London to Belfast
easyJet offer a number of flights to Belfast from London per day. On average, the airline will fly to Belfast 11 times a day in a period of just over 9hrs from 7:30 a.m. - 9:40 p.m. The flight time between the two locations is only short, meaning that your flight duration won’t differ too much, but easyJet still offers flights that can range in duration. There is no strict schedule that the airline follows in their flights, but their quickest form or flight is 1h 15min, whereas their longest flight is 1h 45min. The quickest duration will always commonly be from Stansted Airport (STN) or Luton Airport (LTN.)
British Airways flights from London to Belfast
There are approximately six flights that fly to Belfast from London per day. Passengers can benefit from the fast and quick duration of direct flights with no possible changes needed. There is no strict schedule that the airline follows for their flight but passengers can find an approximate route with British Airways flying every 2-3h. They offer a duration of always 1h 25min from either of the airports, Heathrow Airport (LHR) or London City (LCY.) Neither airport will affect the duration of your flight but they could possibly influence the price of your ticket. Those on board can find great services onboard the flight.

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To Belfast by plane – travel tips
The exciting city of Belfast is gifted with lots of exciting attractions, landmarks, and venues, that is intriguing to every man, woman, and child alike. Belfast is known for its diverse offerings of attractions and is fitting for every person who comes to visit or reside in this city. Enjoy some of the top family-friendly attractions like Titanic Belfast, Ulster Museum, Belfast Castle, Belfast Zoo, Botanical Gardens, Grand Opera House, Let’s Go Hydro, as well as much more.
Alternatively, you might want to visit some of the top landmarks and attractions that contribute to the city’s exciting history. Consider visiting CS Lewis Square, The Big Fish, Belfast City Hall, and Saint Anne’s Cathedral. There is also a number of leading bars, restaurants, and clubs in Belfast that are enjoyable to any groups of friends or couples that might be wanting to visit. If this is the case then visit some of the top clubs like Ollie’s Belfast, Kremlin, Thompsons Garage, Fourteen Belfast, TIME Belfast, Boombox Belfast, and more.
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Services on Board
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No matter if you’re travelling with British Airways or the budget-friendly airline, easyJet, passengers will be a customer to great service onboard, as well as have access to some great amenities and facilities. Although the flight is only short-haul, passengers can still expect first-class services. easyJet offers Up Front seats that are seated directly in front of the plane, they include extra spacious legroom with an additional Speedy Boarding pass.
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Alternatively, those that flight first-class with British Airways can benefit from extra comfortable and luxurious seating, delicious beverages, a priority desk at their arrival’s airport for speedy checking, as well as the use of any British Airways exclusive lounges before and after their flight. Every passenger can take a small cabin bag per person on board. Alternatively, you may be at a charge to allow for further baggage. A cabin bag with British Airways must not weigh more than 50.7 lbs (23 kg). British Airways does not allow the use of in-cabin pets unless they are medically proved service animals. This restriction also occurs for easyJet flights.
How to find cheap flights from London to Belfast?
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There are a number of money-saving options that could let passengers be a customer to cheap flights from London to Belfast, you simply have to know the right tricks. One of the easiest ways to save a little bit of money for your flight is to book far in advance. Booking weeks or months in advance could be the difference in you saving yourself that little bit of extra money. Alternatively, a passenger should be flexible with their dates. Altering the dates with the difference of just a few days could influence the price of their ticket since specific days in the week fluctuate prices. It’s common that the prices of tickets increase on certain days of the week like Saturdays and Sundays. Alternatively, other factors could help you save money like the duration of your flight time and which airline that you choose to fly with. Sourcing your flights through Omio lets you easily source the prices of flights according to these specific factors.
FAQs: London to Belfast Flight
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London to Belfast by flight. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest flight, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Belfast, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Flights from London to Belfast generally leave from London Gatwick Airport and arrive in Belfast International Airport.
London Gatwick Airport is 46.6 km away from London city centre and Belfast International Airport is 32 km from Belfast city centre.
Typically, passengers are allowed one carry-on bag and one personal item (for example a purse, laptop bag, or backpack). Personal items must fit under the seat in front of you.
Budget Airlines (like Ryanair or Wizz Air) have stricter size and weight limits, often requiring fees for larger carry-ons. Full-Service Airlines have more lenient policies, sometimes including more spacious dimensions or higher weight limits depending on your ticket class.
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Popular airports from London to Belfast
- Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport for 90 minutes.
- Shops are located in both terminals, including Harrods and World Duty Free.
- Short stay parking available at both terminals, approximately 6€ (£5) for 30 minutes.
- Available outside the terminal.
- Assistance.
- Available throughout the airport, including accessible facilities.
- Yes
- Lounges available in both terminals, including No1 Lounge and Club Aspire.
- Located in the South Terminal, inquiries can be made online or in person.
- Train: Gatwick Express, Southern, Thameslink
- Bus: National Express, Metrobus
- Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport.
- Shops in the terminal, including WHSmith and Aelia Duty-Free.
- Short-term and long-term parking available, starting at approximately 4.2€ (£3.50) per hour.
- Available outside the terminal.
- Elevators, ramps.
- Available throughout the airport.
- Lounge available, including the First Class Lounge.
- Located in the terminal, contact information desk.
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- Bus 473
- Bus 474
- Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport for up to 4 hours.
- Shops are located throughout all terminals, including Harrods and World Duty Free.
- Short Stay parking available near each terminal, approximately 6.3€ (£5.30) for 30 minutes.
- Available outside the terminal.
- Assistance.
- Available throughout the airport, including accessible facilities.
- Yes
- Lounges available in all terminals, including British Airways and Plaza Premium lounges.
- Located at each terminal, contact Heathrow Airport Lost Property.
- Bus: 105, 111, 140, 285, 423
- Metro: Piccadilly Line
- Train: Heathrow Express, TfL Rail
- Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport.
- Shops available, including WHSmith and Aelia Duty Free.
- Short-term and long-term parking available, starting at approximately 9.6€ (£8) for the first hour.
- Available outside the terminal.
- Assistance.
- Available throughout the airport.
- Yes
- Aspire Lounge available, access for a fee.
- Located in the terminal, contact information desk.
- Bus: A1, A2, 757
- Train: Thameslink, East Midlands Railway
- Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport for 4 hours.
- Shops are located in the departure lounge, including WHSmith and Boots.
- Short-stay parking located near the terminal, approximately 9.6€ (£8) for the first hour.
- Available outside the terminal.
- Ramps, toilets.
- Available throughout the airport, including accessible facilities.
- Yes
- Lounges like the Escape Lounge offer amenities such as food, drinks, and showers.
- Located in the terminal, with services provided by Excess Baggage Company.
- Bus: National Express, Airport Bus Express
- Train: Stansted Express
- Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport.
- Shops available, including WHSmith and duty-free shops in the departure lounge.
- Short-term parking located near the terminal, approximately 3.6€ (£3) per hour.
- Available outside the terminal.
- Ramps, toilets.
- Available throughout the airport.
- Lounge available, Aspire Lounge with complimentary snacks and drinks.
- Located at the information desk.
- Bus: 600, 600A
- Train: Belfast City Airport Halt
- Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport.
- Shops are located in the departures area, includes WHSmith and Aelia Duty-Free.
- Short-term parking located near the terminal, approximately 3.6€ (£3) for the first hour.
- Available outside the terminal.
- Ramps.
- Available throughout the airport, including accessible facilities.
- Aspire Lounge available in the departures area, offers complimentary snacks and drinks.
- Located in the main terminal, contact information desk.
- Bus: 300, 109A
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