How to find cheap flights from Belfast
₹ 1,540 is the cheapest price for a one-way flight from Belfast. It departs from Belfast International.
A round-trip ticket starts at ₹ 3,515.
The cheapest city you can fly to from Belfast is Manchester.
Where you take off from in Belfast can make a big difference to the fare. Belfast International Airport (BFS) and Belfast City Airport (BHD) are worth comparing for the best deal.
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Get the timing right when booking your plane tickets from Belfast. For domestic flights, try to secure your seats one to three months before flying, while international trips are often best booked two to six months in advance.
Choose 'Add nearby airports' at the start of your search to compare prices across airports in or around your destination. Even if you have a preference, checking out a neighboring airport could unlock much better flight options or lower fares.
Willing to go wherever the cheap flights are? Set 'Belfast' as your departure city and choose 'Explore everywhere' as your destination. Then sort by 'Cheapest flights' to find the best fares.
Flying from Belfast: what you need to know
All departures from Belfast use the local UTC+0 time zone.
Leading airlines flying from Belfast are listed below, each with one example of an airport they operate from:
EasyJet: Belfast International Airport (BFS)
Aer Lingus: Belfast City Airport (BHD)
British Airways: Belfast City Airport (BHD)
Know the entry rules before you go if you're visiting another country. They can vary depending on your passport and itinerary, so always check with reliable sources like your local embassy or airline.
Best time to fly from Belfast
Flights departing from Belfast are usually most affordable in August.
May is generally the busiest month to travel. You can expect more flight choices during busy periods like this, but you can also expect to pay more.
The quietest time to fly out of the city is March. Planes aren't as full, so airlines tend to drop prices to help fill seats.
One travel tip worth knowing: go midweek. Flights from Belfast leaving on Tuesdays and Wednesdays usually cost less than weekend departures.
Where to fly to from Belfast
Pack your bags and head off to Amsterdam, Alicante or Faro. They're among the most popular international destinations to fly to from Belfast.
London, Birmingham and Edinburgh are favourites if you'd rather stay closer to home.
Or broaden your travels to Spain, the Netherlands or Portugal. They're some of the most visited countries when flying from Belfast.
The shortest flight out of Belfast goes to Glasgow, which takes around 45 minutes.
Leaving from Belfast International Airport (BFS)
The majority of flights from Belfast depart from Belfast International Airport. BFS is around 19 kilometres from the city centre.
If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. The ride on public transport is roughly 45 minutes.
Set off with any of these top airlines that depart from Belfast International Airport:
Want a more relaxed start to your trip? Stay somewhere close to BFS, like Ballyrobin Hotel. Maldron Hotel Belfast International Airport is also a convenient option.
Flying out of Belfast City Airport (BHD)
When searching for flight tickets from Belfast, consider leaving from Belfast City Airport (BHD). You might find cheaper prices or more flight options. It's around 5 kilometres from the city centre.
It'll take 15 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the centre. Public transport takes roughly 25 minutes.
Get up and away with any of these airlines offering flights from BHD:
These hotels near Belfast City Airport will put you steps from the check-in counter ahead of your flight from Belfast: