Can I fly direct from Belfast to Edinburgh?

Yes, direct flights are commonly available for the Belfast to Edinburgh route. Historically, approximately 65% of all flights on this route have been direct. For journeys that do include a stopover, travelers typically experience one stop. This indicates that a significant majority of travelers can find a non-stop option for their trip.

How long is the flight from Belfast to Edinburgh?

The direct flight from Belfast to Edinburgh typically takes about 0 hours and 55 minutes. This short duration covers a distance of approximately 230 kilometers. If your journey includes one stop, the median flight time increases significantly to about 7 hours and 15 minutes. Therefore, opting for a direct flight will considerably reduce your travel time.

How often do cheap flights from Belfast to Edinburgh come up?

Cheap flights from Belfast to Edinburgh are considered frequent. This route consistently offers opportunities for travelers to find good value fares. The frequency of these deals has been observed across the trailing 30 days, indicating a regular availability of competitive prices. Travelers can often find favorable pricing for this particular route.

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Belfast to Edinburgh: Overview

Insights for flights from Belfast to Edinburgh

Right now, only 7% of recent fares from Belfast to Edinburgh are classified as a good price. When looking for cheap flights from Belfast to Edinburgh, you'll find that fares typically range from $39–$243, with a median of $90. Current fares are significantly above the typical level, suggesting higher prices than usual for this route. New deals for this route appear almost daily, offering frequent opportunities to find better prices.

For travelers wondering when is the cheapest time to fly from Belfast to Edinburgh, the data indicates that September is typically the most affordable month, with a median fare of just $37. Following closely, July also offers competitive pricing, with a median fare of $41. Another good option is October, where the median fare stands at $45.

A typical journey from Belfast to Edinburgh takes approximately 0h 55m, including connections. This route has a mixed direct flight share, meaning a meaningful share of itineraries are non-stop, while the rest typically connect once. For non-stop flights, the median duration is also 0h 55m, whereas connecting flights have a significantly longer median duration of 7h 55m.

The distance between Belfast and Edinburgh is approximately 230 kilometers, classifying this as a short-haul route. This short distance contributes to the quick flight times, especially for direct services.

How much is a round trip from Belfast to Edinburgh

Regular price: £45 - £100

Prices are currently below the regular range for flights from Belfast to Edinburgh.

The regular price range for flights from Belfast to Edinburgh is typically between 45 GBP and 100 GBP. The current lowest deal is 30 GBP with easyJet UK, for travel from Sep 7-Sep 25.

now £30

Low £45

High £100

The cheapest time to fly from Belfast to Edinburgh

The cheapest month to fly from Belfast Intl to Edinburgh is September, with a median price of $43. The most expensive month is August, with a median price of $178. Prices are generally lower from January to November.

September

Cheapest

Flights from £43

August

Most Expensive

Flights from £178

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Belfast to Edinburgh

Ryanair

Last-minute flights going from Belfast to Edinburgh

Tue, Aug 4

⌛ Last-Minute

BFS - Edinburgh

Belfast (BFS) - Edinburgh (EDI)

Ryanair

£126

£31

One-way

Tue, Aug 4

⌛ Last-Minute

BFS - Edinburgh

Belfast (BFS) - Edinburgh (EDI)

Ryanair

£91

£31

One-way

Tue, Aug 11

⌛ Last-Minute

BFS - Edinburgh

Belfast (BFS) - Edinburgh (EDI)

Ryanair

£99

£31

One-way

Tue, Aug 11

⌛ Last-Minute

BFS - Edinburgh

Belfast (BFS) - Edinburgh (EDI)

Ryanair

£81

£32

One-way

Thu, Aug 13

⌛ Last-Minute

BFS - Edinburgh

Belfast (BFS) - Edinburgh (EDI)

Ryanair

£85

£32

One-way

Thu, Aug 13

⌛ Last-Minute

BFS - Edinburgh

Belfast (BFS) - Edinburgh (EDI)

easyJet UK

£73

£35

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Belfast to Edinburgh

1 night

Aug 11 - Aug 12

£127 → £31

76%

4 nights

Aug 21 - Aug 25

£95 → £44

54%

2 nights

Sep 28 - Sep 30

£74 → £30

60%

2 nights

Sep 24 - Sep 26

£74 → £30

60%

Popular Airports to fly from Belfast to Edinburgh

Belfast - Edinburgh route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares from Belfast to Edinburgh are above the typical level at $243.

📅 Best time to fly

September is historically cheapest at $43

Fly in September for the cheapest fares, historically around $43.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 0h 55m

Direct flights from Belfast to Edinburgh typically average 0h 55m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

65% of recent flights are direct

65% of recent flights from Belfast to Edinburgh are direct.

🏆 Airline highlight

Ryanair offers direct flights

Ryanair is an airline offering direct flights on this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals on flights from Belfast to Edinburgh are frequent, appearing often.

Belfast main airports to depart from

Belfast International (BFS)

Cheapest

Belfast International Airport offers a convenient option for flights from Belfast to Edinburgh.

📍 ~20 km from Belfast city center (reachable by car or bus)

💸 Flights from ~£30

George Best Belfast City (BHD)

George Best Belfast City Airport is another choice for travelers flying from Belfast to Edinburgh.

📍 ~4 km from Belfast city center (reachable by car or bus)

💸 Flights from ~£45

Edinburgh main airports to arrive at

Edinburgh Airport (EDI)

Cheapest

Edinburgh Airport is a convenient arrival choice for flights from Belfast to Edinburgh.

📍 ~11 km from city center (reachable by car, bus, tram).

💸 Flights from ~£30

Airports nearby Edinburgh used as alternative

Glasgow (GLA)

Glasgow Airport is a major international hub with a comparable route network to Edinburgh.

📍 ~70 km from Edinburgh (reachable by car, rail, or bus)

💸 Flights from ~£32

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Edinburgh

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Best Elite deals to Edinburgh

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From BHD

Elite

Nov 06

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

49% AI deal score

$1,881

$1,383

Save $498

KLM

Business Class

From BHD

Elite

Aug 25

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

49% AI deal score

$2,190

$1,589

Save $601

KLM

Business Class

From BHD

Elite

Aug 25

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

49% AI deal score

$2,134

$1,589

Save $545

KLM

Business Class

From BHD

Elite

Aug 18

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

49% AI deal score

$2,397

$1,776

Save $621

KLM

Business Class

From BHD

Elite

Nov 30

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

48% AI deal score

$1,791

$1,385

Save $406

KLM

Business Class

From BHD

Elite

Aug 25

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

48% AI deal score

$2,067

$1,589

Save $478

KLM

Business Class

From BHD

Elite

Aug 21

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

48% AI deal score

$2,322

$1,776

Save $546

KLM

Business Class

From BHD

Elite

Aug 25

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

48% AI deal score

$2,241

$1,776

Save $465

KLM

Business Class

From BHD

Elite

Aug 17

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

32% AI deal score

$6,888

KLM, +1

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Edinburgh

Historically, the sweet spot for booking flights from Belfast to Edinburgh to secure the lowest prices is typically 7-13 days before departure. During this window, the average price for a ticket is around $83. Booking too early, such as 60+ days out, could see prices rise to an average of $148. Similarly, waiting until the last minute (0-6 days before departure) often results in a higher average price of $111.

A good deal for a flight from Belfast to Edinburgh is considered to be $39 or less. This threshold is based on historical pricing data observed across the trailing quarter. The median price for this route has been $90, while prices can go as high as $243 or more for the upper quartile of fares. Keeping an eye out for prices at or below $39 will help you identify a particularly favorable offer.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Belfast to Edinburgh are September, with a median price of $37, and July, with a median price of $41. October also offers relatively low prices, with a median of $45. The annual median price for this route is $90, indicating that these months provide significant savings compared to the yearly average. Travelers looking for the best value should consider planning their trips during these periods.

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Belfast to Edinburgh: Overview

Insights for flights from Belfast to Edinburgh

How much is a round trip from Belfast to Edinburgh

Regular price: £45 - £100

Prices are currently below the regular range for flights from Belfast to Edinburgh.

The regular price range for flights from Belfast to Edinburgh is typically between 45 GBP and 100 GBP. The current lowest deal is 30 GBP with easyJet UK, for travel from Sep 7-Sep 25.

now £30

Low £45

High £100

The cheapest time to fly from Belfast to Edinburgh

September

Cheapest

Flights from £43

August

Most Expensive

Flights from £178

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Belfast to Edinburgh

Ryanair

Last-minute flights going from Belfast to Edinburgh

Tue, Aug 4

⌛ Last-Minute

BFS - Edinburgh

Belfast (BFS) - Edinburgh (EDI)

Ryanair

£126

£31

One-way

Tue, Aug 4

⌛ Last-Minute

BFS - Edinburgh

Belfast (BFS) - Edinburgh (EDI)

Ryanair

£91

£31

One-way

Tue, Aug 11

⌛ Last-Minute

BFS - Edinburgh

Belfast (BFS) - Edinburgh (EDI)

Ryanair

£99

£31

One-way

Tue, Aug 11

⌛ Last-Minute

BFS - Edinburgh

Belfast (BFS) - Edinburgh (EDI)

Ryanair

£81

£32

One-way

Thu, Aug 13

⌛ Last-Minute

BFS - Edinburgh

Belfast (BFS) - Edinburgh (EDI)

Ryanair

£85

£32

One-way

Thu, Aug 13

⌛ Last-Minute

BFS - Edinburgh

Belfast (BFS) - Edinburgh (EDI)

easyJet UK

£73

£35

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Belfast to Edinburgh

1 night

Aug 11 - Aug 12

£127 → £31

76%

4 nights

Aug 21 - Aug 25

£95 → £44

54%

2 nights

Sep 28 - Sep 30

£74 → £30

60%

2 nights

Sep 24 - Sep 26

£74 → £30

60%

Popular Airports to fly from Belfast to Edinburgh

Belfast - Edinburgh route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares from Belfast to Edinburgh are above the typical level at $243.

📅 Best time to fly

September is historically cheapest at $43

Fly in September for the cheapest fares, historically around $43.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 0h 55m

Direct flights from Belfast to Edinburgh typically average 0h 55m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

65% of recent flights are direct

65% of recent flights from Belfast to Edinburgh are direct.

🏆 Airline highlight

Ryanair offers direct flights

Ryanair is an airline offering direct flights on this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals on flights from Belfast to Edinburgh are frequent, appearing often.

Belfast main airports to depart from

Belfast International (BFS)

Cheapest

Belfast International Airport offers a convenient option for flights from Belfast to Edinburgh.

📍 ~20 km from Belfast city center (reachable by car or bus)

💸 Flights from ~£30

George Best Belfast City (BHD)

George Best Belfast City Airport is another choice for travelers flying from Belfast to Edinburgh.

📍 ~4 km from Belfast city center (reachable by car or bus)

💸 Flights from ~£45

Edinburgh main airports to arrive at

Edinburgh Airport (EDI)

Cheapest

Edinburgh Airport is a convenient arrival choice for flights from Belfast to Edinburgh.

📍 ~11 km from city center (reachable by car, bus, tram).

💸 Flights from ~£30

Airports nearby Edinburgh used as alternative

Glasgow (GLA)

Glasgow Airport is a major international hub with a comparable route network to Edinburgh.

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

32% AI deal score

$6,888

KLM, +1

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Edinburgh

Cheap Flights from Belfast to Edinburgh

Today’s best flight deals from Belfast to Edinburgh

Belfast to Edinburgh: Overview

Insights for flights from Belfast to Edinburgh

How much is a round trip from Belfast to Edinburgh

The cheapest time to fly from Belfast to Edinburgh

Direct flights from Belfast to Edinburgh

Last-minute flights going from Belfast to Edinburgh

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Belfast to Edinburgh

Popular Airports to fly from Belfast to Edinburgh

Belfast - Edinburgh route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

September is historically cheapest at $43

Direct flights average 0h 55m

65% of recent flights are direct

Ryanair offers direct flights

Deals are frequent on this route

Belfast main airports to depart from

Edinburgh main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Edinburgh used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Edinburgh

Best Elite deals to Edinburgh

Nov 06

Aug 25

Aug 25

Aug 18

Nov 30

Aug 25

Aug 21

Aug 25

Aug 17

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Edinburgh

How early should I book Belfast to Edinburgh flights to get the cheapest price?

How do I know if a Belfast to Edinburgh flight is a good deal?

When is the cheapest time of year to fly from Belfast to Edinburgh?

Can I fly direct from Belfast to Edinburgh?

How long is the flight from Belfast to Edinburgh?

How often do cheap flights from Belfast to Edinburgh come up?

Related routes

More routes from Belfast

Flights to Edinburgh from other cities

Belfast to Edinburgh: Overview

Insights for flights from Belfast to Edinburgh

How much is a round trip from Belfast to Edinburgh

The cheapest time to fly from Belfast to Edinburgh

Direct flights from Belfast to Edinburgh

Last-minute flights going from Belfast to Edinburgh

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Belfast to Edinburgh

Popular Airports to fly from Belfast to Edinburgh

Belfast - Edinburgh route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

September is historically cheapest at $43

Direct flights average 0h 55m

65% of recent flights are direct

Ryanair offers direct flights

Deals are frequent on this route

Belfast main airports to depart from

Edinburgh main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Edinburgh used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Edinburgh

Best Elite deals to Edinburgh

Nov 06

Aug 25

Aug 25

Aug 18

Nov 30

Aug 25

Aug 21

Aug 25

Aug 17

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Edinburgh

How early should I book Belfast to Edinburgh flights to get the cheapest price?

How do I know if a Belfast to Edinburgh flight is a good deal?

When is the cheapest time of year to fly from Belfast to Edinburgh?

Can I fly direct from Belfast to Edinburgh?

How long is the flight from Belfast to Edinburgh?

How often do cheap flights from Belfast to Edinburgh come up?

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More routes from Belfast

Flights to Edinburgh from other cities