Travelling from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Belfast International Airport (BFS): what you need to know
Around 50 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Edinburgh Airport to Belfast International Airport.
Belfast's timezone is UTC+0, which is the same as Edinburgh.
Choose from 145 weekly Edinburgh Airport to Belfast International Airport flights. The 06:00 departure with easyJet is the earliest flight available. Ryanair UK operates the last service of the day at 22:40.
Your EDI to BFS flight won't wait if you're late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
Be prepared for longer queues during popular months like June. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
Ryanair UK has direct flights from Edinburgh Airport to Belfast International Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to discover the sights in Belfast — and maybe even more of United Kingdom if your schedule allows.
Most travellers choose to travel with Ryanair UK on this route.
If you want to explore another city along the way, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Edinburgh Airport to Belfast International Airport. These are the top stopovers between EDI and BFS:
Birmingham International Airport
London Luton Airport
Stansted Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Edinburgh Airport to Belfast International Airport flight is RM79. A return fare is currently RM156. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
Get cheap tickets from EDI to BFS by booking five months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
April is the cheapest month for flights from Edinburgh Airport to Belfast International Airport. If you want to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for each month.
Finding cheap flights from EDI to BFS is a piece of cake with Price Alerts. Simply set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you when fares go down.
Tailor your flights with filters. Select your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Edinburgh Airport to Belfast International Airport.
Handy information about Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Edinburgh Airport, data shows 67.94% of flights complete their journey on time.
Edinburgh Airport is around 14 kilometres from central Edinburgh. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a trip time of around 40 minutes.
Get your break off to a relaxed start by staying near EDI. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Edinburgh Airport to Belfast International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at Belfast International Airport (BFS)
If you're landing on a late Edinburgh Airport to Belfast International Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these options near BFS:
Grab a Belfast International Airport rental car and discover Belfast and beyond with your own wheels. Budget, Drivalia and Dollar are well-known companies to choose from here.
Secure the lowest price by booking your vehicle from Belfast International Airport about three weeks ahead of your departure.
Getting from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to central Belfast
Belfast International Airport to central Belfast has a drive time of about 30 minutes. It's approximately 32 kilometres away.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey of around 2 hours.
When to fly to Belfast International Airport (BFS)
August is the busiest month for flights from Edinburgh Airport to Belfast International Airport. To skip the crowds, travel to Belfast in January.
Lock in your flight from Edinburgh Airport to Belfast International Airport for July if you want to visit Belfast during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 10ºC (50ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from EDI to BFS in January. Average temperatures are between 1ºC (34ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF) then.
Explore more of United Kingdom
You've seen Belfast, now it's time to discover more of United Kingdom. Travel around 354 kilometres south-east to Birmingham to tick off its top attractions. From Cadbury World to The Library of Birmingham and National Sea Life Centre, your itinerary will be busy.
Around 418 kilometres south-east of Belfast, Bristol is another favourite stop in United Kingdom. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Clifton Suspension Bridge, Cabot Tower and Brandon Hill Nature Park.