Flying from London to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD): What you need to know
Begin your travels at one of London's main airports, London Heathrow Airport (LHR) or London Gatwick Airport (LGW). Check out your options for booking a flight from London to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) leaving from either of these.
Take a direct London to George Best Belfast City Airport flight and you'll be travelling for around 1 hour 25 minutes.
George Best Belfast City Airport is located in Belfast. The city's timezone is UTC+0, which is the same as London.
The busiest route is from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD), with 43 direct services every week. If you're looking to take off without delay, the earliest flight from LHR to BHD is the 6:05am British Airways option. If you need some extra time before takeoff, the final departure is at 7:20pm with British Airways.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Show up at the airport on time to catch your flight from London to BHD.
You can expect longer lines during popular months such as July and other peak seasons. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Take the express route from London Heathrow Airport (LHR). Direct flights from London to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) are available from here.
Book your direct flight from London to George Best Belfast City Airport with British Airways. This well-known airline operates departures from LHR.
Most passengers choose to book seats with British Airways between LHR and BHD.
With an impressive 80.44% of services arriving as scheduled, British Airways leads the way in punctuality on this route.
LHR is around 24 kilometres from central London. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're taking public transport, expect the journey time to be around 25 minutes.
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Of the flights that depart from London Heathrow Airport, 78% land on time at their destination.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
You can book a direct London to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) plane ticket out of London Gatwick Airport (LGW). Work out whether departing from LGW makes the most sense for you.
EasyJet offers direct flights from London to BHD departing from LGW. Book your favourite seat and get to your destination in a single hop.
On the LGW to BHD route, easyJet is the go-to airline for most travellers.
Want the most on-time carrier? Go with easyJet. 87.62% of its flights between London Gatwick Airport and George Best Belfast City Airport touch down on schedule.
You can arrive at LGW from the centre of London in approximately 1 hour 5 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport will take roughly 1 hour 20 minutes to travel the 48 kilometres or so.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before your London to BHD flight? Check in to a hotel near London Gatwick Airport before your trip officially starts. These stays are expecting you:
Most flights that leave London Gatwick Airport make it to their destination on schedule. It maintains a strong on-time performance rate of 82%.
London Stansted Airport (STN)
STN is around 56 kilometres from central London. Driving from the city centre to the airport takes about 1 hour 5 minutes. If you're considering public transport, expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
Make catching an early London to George Best Belfast City Airport flight the easiest part of your journey. Stay at one of these hotels close to London Stansted Airport and get to your gate feeling relaxed and unhurried:
STN has an on-time performance rating of 80%. This means most of its flights land on schedule and your trip runs like clockwork.
About George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)
Consider staying in a hotel close to BHD if you're catching a late flight from London to George Best Belfast City Airport. Choose one of these accommodation options and be under the covers in no time flat:
Booking your ride around two weeks ahead of your London to George Best Belfast City Airport flight can help you find the best deal.
Getting from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to central Belfast
George Best Belfast City Airport is around 5 kilometres from the centre of Belfast. It takes around 15 minutes or so to get to the city by car.
Travelling by public transport will take you around 25 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)
Currently, ج.م. 1,788 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from London to George Best Belfast City Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is ج.م. 3,253. Keep in mind fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Lock in cheap flights from London to BHD by booking six months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for bagging a bargain.
The best month for landing cheap London to George Best Belfast City Airport tickets is November. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare prices, then choose the dates with the lowest fares.
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The best time to fly from London to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)
Think about the kind of holiday you want when deciding the best time to fly. January is the quietest month to visit Belfast. April is when most people book flights from London to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD), which may be ideal if you're chasing more excitement.
Lock in a London to BHD plane ticket departing in July if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Belfast to range from 9ºC to 19ºC.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from London to George Best Belfast City Airport in January when temperatures are between 1ºC and 8ºC.
More about Belfast
Start your Belfast trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. After booking your flight from London to George Best Belfast City Airport, explore our range of accommodation options including:
Titanic Shipyard and Titanic People are just the start of the major attractions to put on your Belfast travel itinerary. Keep the momentum going by heading to Titanic Belfast.
Explore more of the United Kingdom
You've seen Belfast, now it's time to explore other corners of the United Kingdom. Travel around 274 kilometres southeast to Manchester to tick off its must-visit sights. From Manchester United Museum & Stadium Tour to The Homes of Football and Museum of Science and Industry, your itinerary will be busy.
Glasgow is another must-experience destination in the United Kingdom and is around 177 kilometres northeast of Belfast. No trip is complete without experiencing Glasgow Cathedral, King's Theatre and Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum.
