Cheap Flights from East Midlands to Belfast City

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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from East Midlands to Belfast City? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Find the cheapest month to fly from East Midlands to Belfast City

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like East Midlands to Belfast City flights are currently cheapest in October.

Direct flights from East Midlands to Belfast City

East Midlands to Belfast City: Alternative routes

Compare routes from East Midlands to Belfast below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Belfast City.

Nottingham to Belfast: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundج.م.‏ 2,009
Cheapest month to flyOctober
Average flight time1 hr, 15 mins
Most popular airlineAer Lingus
Average flights per week9

Finding cheap flights from East Midlands to Belfast City: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from East Midlands to Belfast City is ج.م.‏ 4,045. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
1 hour and 15 minutes is the average flight time from East Midlands to Belfast City.
Aer Lingus, Emerald Airlines and British Airways fly direct from East Midlands to Belfast City.
As of June 2025, there are 9 flights per week flying from East Midlands to Belfast City.
The cheapest month to fly from East Midlands to Belfast City is usually June 2025.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from East Midlands Airport to Belfast City Airport on Thursday, 7 August 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 1 hour and 15 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Belfast City but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Belfast is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Aer Lingus offers the cheapest flight tickets to Belfast City.

Flying from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD): what you need to know

  • The average length of a direct flight from East Midlands Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport is 1 hour 15 minutes.

  • Belfast's timezone is UTC+0, which is the same as Nottingham.

  • Take your pick of ten weekly East Midlands Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport flights. The 10:00 departure with Aer Lingus is the earliest you can take. Aer Lingus operates the last service of the day at 14:00.

  • Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your EMA to BHD flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.

  • Flying during a peak time such as August? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer queues and delays at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.

  • Aer Lingus offers direct flights from East Midlands Airport to George Best Belfast City 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 passengers choose to fly with Aer Lingus on this route.

  • The carrier with the most consistent on-time arrivals for EMA to BHD flights is Aer Lingus.

  • Pick a stopover if you prefer to break up your flight. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to see your options for tickets from East Midlands Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport. Alicante-Elche Airport is a popular stopover on the EMA to BHD route.

How to find the cheapest flights from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)

  • The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way East Midlands Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport flight is ج.م.‏ 2,022. A round-trip fare is currently ج.م.‏ 4,017. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.

  • To get cheap tickets from EMA to BHD, book your trip seven months before your departure date.

  • Organise your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from East Midlands Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest price across every month.

  • You won't have to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update the moment a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from EMA to BHD.

  • Pick your ideal departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from East Midlands Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport.

Handy information about East Midlands Airport (EMA)

  • 75.1% of flights departing from East Midlands Airport land at their destination on schedule.

  • Central Nottingham to East Midlands Airport is around 23 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 25 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.

  • Planning to catch public transport? Expect a trip time of around 50 minutes.

  • Catching an early flight from East Midlands Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays close to EMA:

Arriving at George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)

  • If you're landing on a late East Midlands Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these options near BHD:

  • Follow your own route with a George Best Belfast City Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Budget, Sixt or Alamo and find adventure across Belfast and beyond.

  • To get the lowest price, book your ride from George Best Belfast City Airport about two weeks ahead.

Getting from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to central Belfast

  • George Best Belfast City Airport is approximately 8 kilometres from the centre of Belfast. Driving there takes about 10 minutes.

  • It takes around 20 minutes to get there using public transport.

When to fly to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)

  • The quietest month for a flight from East Midlands Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport is February, while July is the most popular. Choose the ideal time to visit Belfast based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.

  • The warmest month in Belfast is July, with the temperature ranging between 10ºC and 19ºC. Lock in your flights from East Midlands Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.

  • For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from EMA to BHD in January. Average temperatures are between 1ºC and 8ºC then.

Explore more of United Kingdom

  • You've visited Belfast, now it's time to discover more of United Kingdom. Journey about 354 kilometres south-east to Birmingham to check off its leading attractions. From Cadbury World to The Library of Birmingham and National Sea Life Centre, there's plenty to keep you busy.

  • If you want to check out another major destination in United Kingdom, head for Bristol, about 418 kilometres south-east of Belfast. Clifton Suspension Bridge, Cabot Tower and Brandon Hill Nature Park are key reasons to visit.

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