Are most flights from Belfast long-haul or short-haul?

Historically, flights from Belfast are quite varied in terms of distance. Long-haul flights typically account for 44% of the routes. Short-haul flights make up 26% of the connections, while medium-haul flights represent 30% of the routes, based on data from the trailing 90 days.

What are the cheapest international destinations from Belfast by country?

Historically, several international destinations from Belfast offer competitive prices. For example, flights to Kaunas in Lithuania typically have a median price of £62. Saint Helier in Jersey also shows a median price of £62. For those looking towards France, Paris has a median price of £86, and Fuerteventura in Spain is around £98, based on data from the trailing 90 days.

When are flights from Belfast at their lowest price?

Historically, April is typically the cheapest month to fly from Belfast, with an average price of $257. This represents a savings of 21% compared to the annual median average price of $326. September is also a historically affordable month, with an average price of $275.

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BFS
Paris
France • 2026-09-28
80% AI deal score
£52
£12
One-way
BFS
Málaga
Spain • 2026-10-06
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£67
£14
One-way
BFS
Edinburgh
United Kingdom • 2026-10-02
72% AI deal score
£38
£14
One-way
BFS
Manchester
United Kingdom • 2026-09-02
75% AI deal score
£50
£15
One-way
BFS
Nottingham
United Kingdom • 2026-09-04
77% AI deal score
£62
£15
One-way
BFS
London
United Kingdom • 2026-09-07
76% AI deal score
£47
£15
One-way
BFS
Glasgow
United Kingdom • 2026-10-01
73% AI deal score
£37
£15
One-way
BFS
Liverpool
United Kingdom • 2026-10-17
77% AI deal score
£34
£15
One-way
BFS
Palma, Majorca
Spain • 2026-09-21
88% AI deal score
£66
£16
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BFS
Milan
Italy • 2026-10-18
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£62
£17
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Flights from Belfast: Overview

Insights for flights from Belfast

Just 30.3% of recent fares from Belfast are for direct flights, indicating that connecting routes are more common for travelers departing from this origin. If you are looking for cheap flights from Belfast, you will often find that itineraries with one or more stops make up the majority of available options.

Right now, the cheapest fares from Belfast start at £27 to Paris, with flights to Edinburgh available from £28, and fares to Manchester starting at £30. These prices represent some of the most economical options for travelers planning trips from Belfast recently.

Travelers from Belfast have access to a wide array of destinations, with 231 unique cities reachable over the last 90 days. The United Kingdom dominates the recent fare volume, accounting for 68% of recent fares. Beyond the UK, popular international options include destinations in Spain and the Netherlands, each representing 5% of recent fares, offering routes to cities like Madrid, Barcelona, and Amsterdam.

Over the last 90 days, the most frequently discounted destination from Belfast is Edinburgh. Following closely in popularity are routes to Glasgow and Amsterdam, which also appear often in recent fare observations. These destinations consistently offer competitive prices for travelers departing from Belfast.

The flight distances from Belfast are quite varied: 44% of routes are long-haul, indicating a significant number of longer-distance international trips. Medium-haul flights make up 30% of the routes, while short-haul flights account for 26%. This distribution suggests a balanced mix of travel options, from quick regional hops to extensive international journeys.

Most popular airlines from Belfast

easyJet

Ryanair

British Airways

KLM

Air France

Lufthansa

Jet2.com

Turkish Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Belfast soon

Fri, Sep 4

⌛ Last-Minute

BFS - Rhodes

Belfast (BFS) - Rhodes (RHO)

Jet2.com

£235

£77

One-way

Sat, Aug 29

⌛ Last-Minute

BFS - Kos

Belfast (BFS) - Kos (KGS)

TUI Airways

£226

£80

One-way

Wed, Aug 26

⌛ Last-Minute

BFS - Paphos

Belfast (BFS) - Paphos (PFO)

Jet2.com

£222

£97

One-way

Thu, Aug 27

⌛ Last-Minute

BFS - Las Palmas

Belfast (BFS) - Las Palmas (LPA)

Jet2.com

£322

£100

One-way

Thu, Sep 3

⌛ Last-Minute

BFS - Larnaca

Belfast (BFS) - Larnaca (LCA)

easyJet UK

£229

£123

One-way

Sat, Sep 5

⌛ Last-Minute

BFS - Kochi

Belfast (BFS) - Kochi (COK)

easyJet UK

£648

£451

One-way

Most popular destinations to fly from Belfast

Hong Kong

TOP

Hong Kong • Nov 2026

from

£428

Sharm El Sheikh

TOP

Egypt • Dec 2026

from

£145

Rhodes

TOP

Greece • Sep 2026

from

£78

Dubai

TOP

United Arab Emirates • Nov 2026

from

£286

Paphos

TOP

Cyprus • Aug 2026

from

£97

Manila

TOP

Philippines • Sep 2026

from

£444

Biggest price drops on international destinations from Belfast

-35%

BHD - Harare

£1,037 → £675

-30%

BHD - Malé

£983 → £691

-40%

BFS - Hong Kong

£713 → £428

-30%

BHD - Ontario

£907 → £631

Popular Airports from Belfast

Belfast airport insights

🗓️ Best days to catch a deal

Fri - Wed - Sun

Flights from BFS are cheapest on Friday, with an average of 19 USD. Wednesday and Sunday also offer good deals.

💸 Cheapest deals found

From ~$12 direct / ~$27 roundtrip

Cheapest flights from BFS are to Paris, France, and other destinations in the United Kingdom.

✈️ Airlines to watch

Ryanair, easyJet, Jet2.com, Wizz Air UK

Low-cost carriers consistently offer the cheapest fares from Belfast.

⏱️ Best time to book

8+ months in advance

Booking 8+ months ahead can save you money, as prices tend to rise closer to departure.

📅 Cheapest travel period

May

Flights from Belfast tend to be lower in price in May.

🎯 Booking tip

Compare nearby airports first

Flights from BFS start at $19, but nearby BHD has fares from $26.

Belfast main airports to depart from

Belfast International (BFS)

Cheapest

Belfast International Airport is a good option for travelers seeking budget-friendly flights from Belfast.

📍 ~20 km from Belfast (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~£29

George Best Belfast City (BHD)

George Best Belfast City Airport is ideal for those prioritizing proximity to Belfast city center.

📍 ~4 km from Belfast (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~£32

Airports nearby Belfast used as alternative

Dublin (DUB)

Cheapest

Dublin offers a significantly larger route network and often more competitive pricing on long-haul and European flights.

📍 ~133 km from Belfast (reachable by bus or train)

💸 Flights from ~£25

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Booking Flights from Belfast: Frequently Asked Questions

Historically, travelers from Belfast can find numerous affordable flights under £100. Destinations such as London typically have a median price of £41, while Leeds is around £54. Other options include Kaunas and Saint Helier, both with median prices of £62. Even international cities like Paris can be found for a median price of £86, based on data from the trailing 90 days.

Belfast is historically connected to a wide network of destinations, with flights available to 231 unique cities across 75 countries. The United Kingdom accounts for the largest share of these connections, representing 68% of destinations. Other notable connections include Spain and the Netherlands, each making up 5% of the available routes, based on data from the trailing 90 days.

Historically, most flights from Belfast frequently go to destinations within the United Kingdom. Edinburgh is a particularly popular route, as is Glasgow. Beyond the UK, Amsterdam in the Netherlands also stands out as a commonly served destination, based on data from the trailing 90 days.

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Flights from Belfast: Overview

Insights for flights from Belfast

Most popular airlines from Belfast

easyJet

Ryanair

British Airways

KLM

Air France

Lufthansa

Jet2.com

Turkish Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Belfast soon

Fri, Sep 4

⌛ Last-Minute

BFS - Rhodes

Belfast (BFS) - Rhodes (RHO)

Jet2.com

£235

£77

One-way

Sat, Aug 29

⌛ Last-Minute

BFS - Kos

Belfast (BFS) - Kos (KGS)

TUI Airways

£226

£80

One-way

Wed, Aug 26

⌛ Last-Minute

BFS - Paphos

Belfast (BFS) - Paphos (PFO)

Jet2.com

£222

£97

One-way

Thu, Aug 27

⌛ Last-Minute

BFS - Las Palmas

Belfast (BFS) - Las Palmas (LPA)

Jet2.com

£322

£100

One-way

Thu, Sep 3

⌛ Last-Minute

BFS - Larnaca

Belfast (BFS) - Larnaca (LCA)

easyJet UK

£229

£123

One-way

Sat, Sep 5

⌛ Last-Minute

BFS - Kochi

Belfast (BFS) - Kochi (COK)

easyJet UK

£648

£451

One-way

Most popular destinations to fly from Belfast

Hong Kong

TOP

Hong Kong • Nov 2026

from

£428

Sharm El Sheikh

TOP

Egypt • Dec 2026

from

£145

Rhodes

TOP

Greece • Sep 2026

from

£78

Dubai

TOP

United Arab Emirates • Nov 2026

from

£286

Paphos

TOP

Cyprus • Aug 2026

from

£97

Manila

TOP

Philippines • Sep 2026

from

£444

Biggest price drops on international destinations from Belfast

-35%

BHD - Harare

£1,037 → £675

-30%

BHD - Malé

£983 → £691

-40%

BFS - Hong Kong

£713 → £428

-30%

BHD - Ontario

£907 → £631

Popular Airports from Belfast

Belfast airport insights

🗓️ Best days to catch a deal

Fri - Wed - Sun

Flights from BFS are cheapest on Friday, with an average of 19 USD. Wednesday and Sunday also offer good deals.

💸 Cheapest deals found

From ~$12 direct / ~$27 roundtrip

Cheapest flights from BFS are to Paris, France, and other destinations in the United Kingdom.

✈️ Airlines to watch

Ryanair, easyJet, Jet2.com, Wizz Air UK

Low-cost carriers consistently offer the cheapest fares from Belfast.

⏱️ Best time to book

8+ months in advance

Booking 8+ months ahead can save you money, as prices tend to rise closer to departure.

📅 Cheapest travel period

May

Flights from Belfast tend to be lower in price in May.

🎯 Booking tip

Compare nearby airports first

Flights from BFS start at $19, but nearby BHD has fares from $26.

Belfast main airports to depart from

Belfast International (BFS)

Cheapest

Belfast International Airport is a good option for travelers seeking budget-friendly flights from Belfast.

📍 ~20 km from Belfast (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~£29

George Best Belfast City (BHD)

George Best Belfast City Airport is ideal for those prioritizing proximity to Belfast city center.

📍 ~4 km from Belfast (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~£32

Airports nearby Belfast used as alternative

Dublin (DUB)

Cheapest

Dublin offers a significantly larger route network and often more competitive pricing on long-haul and European flights.

📍 ~133 km from Belfast (reachable by bus or train)

💸 Flights from ~£25

Business & First Class Flight Deals from Belfast

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Elite

Best Elite deals from Belfast

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From BHD

Elite

Marrakesh

Morocco • Dec 2026

76% AI deal score

$1,128

$834

Save $294

Air France, +1

Business Class

Booking Flights from Belfast: Frequently Asked Questions

Cheap Flights from Belfast

Today’s best flight deals from Belfast

Flights from Belfast: Overview

Insights for flights from Belfast

Most popular airlines from Belfast

Last-minute flights going from Belfast soon

Most popular destinations to fly from Belfast

Biggest price drops on international destinations from Belfast

Popular Airports from Belfast

Belfast airport insights

Fri - Wed - Sun

From ~$12 direct / ~$27 roundtrip

Ryanair, easyJet, Jet2.com, Wizz Air UK

8+ months in advance

May

Compare nearby airports first

Belfast main airports to depart from

Airports nearby Belfast used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals from Belfast

Best Elite deals from Belfast

Marrakesh

Booking Flights from Belfast: Frequently Asked Questions

What are the cheapest flights from Belfast under 100 GBP?

How many cities is Belfast connected to?

Where do most flights from Belfast go?

Are most flights from Belfast long-haul or short-haul?

What are the cheapest international destinations from Belfast by country?

When are flights from Belfast at their lowest price?

Explore More Destinations from Belfast

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Departing from nearby city?

Flights from Belfast: Overview

Insights for flights from Belfast

Most popular airlines from Belfast

Last-minute flights going from Belfast soon

Most popular destinations to fly from Belfast

Biggest price drops on international destinations from Belfast

Popular Airports from Belfast

Belfast airport insights

Fri - Wed - Sun

From ~$12 direct / ~$27 roundtrip

Ryanair, easyJet, Jet2.com, Wizz Air UK

8+ months in advance

May

Compare nearby airports first

Belfast main airports to depart from

Airports nearby Belfast used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals from Belfast

Best Elite deals from Belfast

Marrakesh

Booking Flights from Belfast: Frequently Asked Questions

What are the cheapest flights from Belfast under 100 GBP?

How many cities is Belfast connected to?

Where do most flights from Belfast go?

Are most flights from Belfast long-haul or short-haul?

What are the cheapest international destinations from Belfast by country?

When are flights from Belfast at their lowest price?

Explore More Destinations from Belfast

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