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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Edinburgh to Belfast City? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Belfast.$148 per passenger.Departing Sat, 24 May, returning Sat, 31 May.Return flight with Aer Lingus.Outbound direct flight with Aer Lingus departs from Edinburgh on Sat, 24 May, arriving in Belfast City.Inbound direct flight with Aer Lingus departs from Belfast City on Sat, 31 May, arriving in Edinburgh.Price includes taxes and charges.From $148, select.
Belfast.$166 per passenger.Departing Thu, 12 Jun, returning Sat, 28 Jun.Return flight with Aer Lingus.Outbound direct flight with Aer Lingus departs from Edinburgh on Thu, 12 Jun, arriving in Belfast City.Inbound direct flight with Aer Lingus departs from Belfast City on Sat, 28 Jun, arriving in Edinburgh.Price includes taxes and charges.From $166, select.
Belfast.$166 per passenger.Departing Tue, 29 Apr, returning Wed, 30 Apr.Return flight with Aer Lingus.Outbound direct flight with Aer Lingus departs from Edinburgh on Tue, 29 Apr, arriving in Belfast City.Inbound direct flight with Aer Lingus departs from Belfast City on Wed, 30 Apr, arriving in Edinburgh.Price includes taxes and charges.From $166, select.
Belfast.$168 per passenger.Departing Wed, 30 Apr, returning Wed, 7 May.Return flight with Aer Lingus.Outbound direct flight with Aer Lingus departs from Edinburgh on Wed, 30 Apr, arriving in Belfast City.Inbound direct flight with Aer Lingus departs from Belfast City on Wed, 7 May, arriving in Edinburgh.Price includes taxes and charges.From $168, select.
Belfast.$177 per passenger.Departing Mon, 28 Apr, returning Tue, 24 Jun.Return flight with Aer Lingus.Outbound direct flight with Aer Lingus departs from Edinburgh on Mon, 28 Apr, arriving in Belfast City.Inbound direct flight with Aer Lingus departs from Belfast City on Tue, 24 Jun, arriving in Edinburgh.Price includes taxes and charges.From $177, select.
Belfast.$187 per passenger.Departing Wed, 28 May, returning Sun, 1 Jun.Return flight with Aer Lingus.Outbound direct flight with Aer Lingus departs from Edinburgh on Wed, 28 May, arriving in Belfast City.Inbound direct flight with Aer Lingus departs from Belfast City on Sun, 1 Jun, arriving in Edinburgh.Price includes taxes and charges.From $187, select.
Belfast.$217 per passenger.Departing Sun, 29 Jun, returning Wed, 2 Jul.Return flight with Aer Lingus.Outbound direct flight with Aer Lingus departs from Edinburgh on Sun, 29 Jun, arriving in Belfast City.Inbound direct flight with Aer Lingus departs from Belfast City on Wed, 2 Jul, arriving in Edinburgh.Price includes taxes and charges.From $217, select.
Belfast.$217 per passenger.Departing Sat, 8 Nov, returning Mon, 10 Nov.Return flight with Aer Lingus.Outbound direct flight with Aer Lingus departs from Edinburgh on Sat, 8 Nov, arriving in Belfast City.Inbound direct flight with Aer Lingus departs from Belfast City on Mon, 10 Nov, arriving in Edinburgh.Price includes taxes and charges.From $217, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Edinburgh to Belfast City

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Edinburgh to Belfast City flights are currently cheapest in May.
Apr
from $166
May
from $148
Jun
from $166
Jul
from $222
Aug
from $225
Sep
from $234
Oct
from $238
Nov
from $217
Dec
from $277
Jan
from $280
Feb
from $221
Mar
from $308

Direct flights from Edinburgh to Belfast City

Edinburgh to Belfast City: Alternative routes

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

Edinburgh to Belfast: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$148
Cheapest month to flyMay
Average flight time55 mins
Most popular airlineQatar Airways
Average flights per week116

Finding cheap flights from Edinburgh to Belfast City: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Edinburgh to Belfast City is $148. 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.
55 minutes is the average flight time from Edinburgh to Belfast City.
Qatar Airways, Aer Lingus and Emerald Airlines fly direct from Edinburgh to Belfast City.
As of April 2025, there are 116 flights per week flying from Edinburgh to Belfast City.
The cheapest month to fly from Edinburgh to Belfast City is usually April 2025.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Edinburgh Airport to Belfast City Airport on Saturday, 24 May 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 55 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.

Travelling from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD): what you need to know

  • Hop on a direct flight from Edinburgh Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 55 minutes.

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

  • Each week, there are 36 Edinburgh Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport flights. If you'd like to jet off early, opt for the 08:20 Aer Lingus flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before you fly, the last departure is at 20:15 with Aer Lingus.

  • Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your EDI to BHD flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.

  • During popular months like June, it's a good idea to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight when you travel during a peak period in general.

  • Aer Lingus has direct flights from Edinburgh 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 you have time.

  • The airline most travellers fly with on this route is Aer Lingus.

  • Among carriers operating EDI to BHD flights, Aer Lingus has the highest percentage of on-time landings.

  • Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Edinburgh Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Here are some options between EDI and BHD:

    • London Heathrow Airport

    • London City Airport

    • Bristol Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)

  • The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Edinburgh Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport flight is $79. A return ticket right now is $148. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.

  • To score cheap tickets from EDI to BHD, reserve your journey six months ahead of your departure.

  • The cheapest month for flights from Edinburgh Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have flexible travel dates.

  • You won't have to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from EDI to BHD.

  • Tailor your trip using filters. Select your preferred arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Edinburgh Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport.

Handy information about Edinburgh Airport (EDI)

  • When it comes to Edinburgh Airport's on-time performance, 67.94% of flights complete their journey on time.

  • Central Edinburgh to Edinburgh Airport is around 14 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 30 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.

  • The journey on public transport typically takes 40 minutes.

  • Get your holiday off to a stress-free start by staying near EDI. Whether you've booked an early flight from Edinburgh Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays have you covered:

Arriving at George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)

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

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

  • If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 20 minutes.

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

  • July is the busiest month for flights from Edinburgh Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport. To avoid the crowds, travel to Belfast in February.

  • The warmest month in Belfast is July, with temperatures ranging between 10ºC (50ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF). Lock in your flights from Edinburgh Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.

  • January sees average temperatures of between 1ºC (34ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF). Look for cheap tickets from EDI to BHD sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.

Explore more of United Kingdom

  • Belfast is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of United Kingdom waiting to be explored. Around 354 kilometres south-east of Belfast, a trip to Birmingham will keep your itinerary busy. Don't miss top attractions like Cadbury World, The Library of Birmingham and National Sea Life Centre.

  • If you want to check out another corner of United Kingdom, consider Bristol, roughly 418 kilometres south-east of Belfast. Clifton Suspension Bridge, Cabot Tower and Brandon Hill Nature Park are the start of reasons to visit.

Plan the rest of your trip from Edinburgh to Belfast

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