Travelling from Birmingham International Airport (BHX) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD): what you need to know
On average, direct flights from Birmingham International Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport take 1 hour 15 minutes. Belfast and Birmingham are in the same timezone (UTC+0), meaning you won't need to adjust your watch after you land.
You can choose from 107 weekly flights from Birmingham International Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport. The 06:50 departure with Aer Lingus is the earliest available between BHX and BHD. Aer Lingus operates the latest service of the day at 19:40 if you'd rather not get up at the crack of dawn.
Flying over a peak time like June? Public holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Travelling to Belfast (and discovering more of United Kingdom!) is simple with Aer Lingus. This popular airline has direct flights from Birmingham International Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport.
We make it a piece of cake to get a flight with a stopover. To see all the options for flights from Birmingham International Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Some popular stopovers between BHX and BHD are:
Aberdeen International Airport
Glasgow International Airport
Edinburgh Airport
Once you've booked cheap ticket from BHX to BHD, get your travel documents in order. A passport or visa isn't needed as you're travelling within United Kingdom. As long as you have another form of identification, like an ID card or driver's license, you're all set.
How to find the cheapest flights from Birmingham International Airport (BHX) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Birmingham International Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport is Rs14,732. For a return flight on this route, the best price is Rs27,641. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
Book 9 months before you want to fly. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap flights from BHX to BHD.
The cheapest month for tickets from Birmingham International Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have flexible dates.
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Handy information about Birmingham International Airport (BHX)
Birmingham International Airport is about 24 kilometres from central Birmingham. If you're catching a cab, driving or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 23 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the travel time to be around 48 minutes.
Want a stress-free start to your break? Stay near BHX. Whether you're on an early flight from Birmingham International Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays have you covered:
Arriving at George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Birmingham International Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these options near BHD:
Getting from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to central Belfast
George Best Belfast City Airport to the centre of Belfast takes about 12 minutes in a car. It's approximately 8 kilometres away. Discover what options are available, such as car rentals, cabs or ride-sharing.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 22 minutes.
When to fly to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)
July is the most popular month for flights from Birmingham International Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, travel to Belfast in February.
Lock in your flight from Birmingham International Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport for July if you'd like to explore Belfast during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 10ºC and 19ºC.
January has average temperatures of between 1ºC and 8ºC. Look for cheap flights from BHX to BHD sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Belfast
After booking your flights from BHX to BHD, you'll want to find a place to stay in Belfast. Make one of these options your base for exploring this city:
Titanic Belfast and Crumlin Road Gaol Visitor Attraction and Conference Centre are just two of the major attractions to put on your Belfast to-do list. Keep the momentum going by heading to Botanic Gardens.
Consider flying in or out of Belfast International Airport (BFS). This domestic airport is another choice for travelling to and from Belfast.
Complete your Belfast trip with hotels and a car rental
You've locked in your cheap ticket to George Best Belfast City Airport — next up is finding a great place to stay, and perhaps even your own set of wheels. We've compared prices across hundreds of companies to bring you the top hotels and car rental deals in Belfast.