Cheap flights from Belfast to Edinburgh

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Cheapest round-trip flights $41
Ryanair UK Nonstop 1 hr Thu, May 7 — Mon, May 11
The cheapest round-trip flight from Belfast to Edinburgh is currently $41
Cheapest one-way flight $21
Ryanair UK Nonstop 1 hr Wed, Apr 22
The cheapest one-way flight from Belfast to Edinburgh is currently $21
Last-minute weekend getaway $50
Ryanair UK Nonstop 1 hr Thu, Apr 16 — Mon, Apr 20
The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Belfast to Edinburgh is currently $50
Cheapest business class flights $767
British Airways 1 stop 13 hr Fri, Jun 5 — Mon, Jun 8
The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Belfast to Edinburgh is currently $767
Fastest flight 50 min The fastest nonstop flight from Belfast to Edinburgh takes 50 min
Nonstop flights Every day There are direct flights on this route every day.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Belfast to Edinburgh is typically January. The most expensive month to fly is typically December.
January
Cheapest
Typical prices: $40–80
December
Most expensive
Typical prices: $55–115

Popular airlines from Belfast to Edinburgh

  • easyJet
    Nonstop
    from $52
    Typical price: $45–105
    31 weekly nonstop flights
    BFS, BHD - EDI Every day
  • Aer Lingus
    Nonstop
    from $95
    Typical price: $105–165
    21 weekly nonstop flights
    BHD - EDI Every day
    28 weekly connecting flights
    BHD - EDI Every day
  • Ryanair UK
    Nonstop
    from $41
    Typical price: $40–100
    13 weekly nonstop flights
    BFS - EDI Every day
    82 weekly connecting flights
    BFS - EDI Every day
  • British Airways
    from $315
    Typical price: $305–315
    311 weekly connecting flights
    BHD - EDI Every day
  • Jet2
    40 weekly connecting flights
    BFS - EDI Every day
  • KLM
    from $487
    Typical price: $330–730
    28 weekly connecting flights
    BHD - EDI Every day

Popular airports near Belfast

  • Belfast International Airport (BFS)
    Belfast United Kingdom 30 min 12 mi
  • Belfast City Airport (BHD)
    Belfast United Kingdom 12 min 2 mi
  • Dublin Airport (DUB)
    Dublin Ireland 1 hr 44 min 82 mi
  • City of Derry Airport (LDY)
    Londonderry United Kingdom 1 hr 27 min 58 mi

Popular airports near Edinburgh

  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
    Edinburgh United Kingdom 30 min 7 mi
  • Manchester Airport (MAN)
    Manchester United Kingdom 4 hr 23 min 183 mi
  • Newcastle International Airport (NCL)
    Newcastle upon Tyne United Kingdom 2 hr 27 min 86 mi
  • Glasgow Airport (GLA)
    Glasgow United Kingdom 1 hr 21 min 48 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Belfast to Edinburgh

The cheapest flights from Belfast to Edinburgh are usually in January. Typical ticket prices in January range from $40 to $80.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Belfast to Edinburgh recently found on Google Flights was with Ryanair UK from $41. The cheapest one-way flight was with Ryanair UK from $21.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest easyJet flight from Belfast to Edinburgh is $52, flying from Apr 30 to May 3.
  • The cheapest Aer Lingus flight from Belfast to Edinburgh is $95, flying from Apr 23 to Apr 26.
  • The cheapest Ryanair UK flight from Belfast to Edinburgh is $41, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 8.
  • The cheapest British Airways flight from Belfast to Edinburgh is $315, flying from Apr 16 to Apr 19.
  • The cheapest KLM flight from Belfast to Edinburgh is $487, flying from May 8 to May 10.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Belfast to Edinburgh starts at $41 from Thu, May 7 to Mon, May 11. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $21 and departs on Wed, Apr 22.
50 min is the shortest flight time from Belfast to Edinburgh.
Most people visit May–Aug, when weather is mild and warm, and in Dec. Summer brings arts celebrations including the International Film Festival (Jun), Jazz and Blues Festival (Jul) and Art Festival (Jul-Aug). The city is packed in Aug for the popular Edinburgh International Festival and Edinburgh Festival Fringe, presenting new art, theatre, music and street performances. Key winter (Nov–Mar) events include Hogmanay (New Year’s Eve) and Burns Night (Jan 25). Winter days are short, cold and rainy.
It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Belfast to Edinburgh.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.
What counts as the best airline for your flights from Belfast to Edinburgh really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Belfast to Edinburgh.

In terms of nonstop flights, easyJet is the most popular. easyJet offers 31 nonstop flights per week. easyJet flies from Belfast International Airport (BFS) , Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) .

In terms of flights, British Airways is the most popular. British Airways offers 311 connecting flights per week. British Airways flies from Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) .

Other popular airlines flying from Belfast to Edinburgh are:
  • Aer Lingus offers 21 nonstop flights and 28 connecting flights per week. Aer Lingus flies from Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) .
  • Ryanair UK offers 13 nonstop flights and 82 connecting flights per week. Ryanair UK flies from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) .
  • Jet2 offers 40 connecting flights per week. Jet2 flies from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) .
  • KLM offers 28 connecting flights per week. KLM flies from Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) .
The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Belfast and Edinburgh.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Belfast to Edinburgh recently found on Google Flights was with Ryanair UK from $41. The cheapest one-way flight was with Ryanair UK from $21.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest easyJet flight from Belfast to Edinburgh is $52, flying from Apr 30 to May 3.
  • The cheapest Aer Lingus flight from Belfast to Edinburgh is $95, flying from Apr 23 to Apr 26.
  • The cheapest Ryanair UK flight from Belfast to Edinburgh is $41, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 8.
  • The cheapest British Airways flight from Belfast to Edinburgh is $315, flying from Apr 16 to Apr 19.
  • The cheapest KLM flight from Belfast to Edinburgh is $487, flying from May 8 to May 10.
easyJet, Ryanair UK and Aer Lingus fly direct from Belfast to Edinburgh.
  • There are 31 easyJet direct flights from Belfast to Edinburgh per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 21 Aer Lingus direct flights from Belfast to Edinburgh per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 13 Ryanair UK direct flights from Belfast to Edinburgh per week. Flights are available every day.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Belfast and Edinburgh at price $50 is offered by Ryanair UK from Thu, Apr 16 to Mon, Apr 20.
easyJet, Ryanair UK and Aer Lingus fly direct from Belfast to Edinburgh.
  • There are 31 easyJet direct flights from Belfast to Edinburgh per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 21 Aer Lingus direct flights from Belfast to Edinburgh per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 13 Ryanair UK direct flights from Belfast to Edinburgh per week. Flights are available every day.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
There are direct flights from Belfast to Edinburgh on a daily basis.
The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Belfast and Edinburgh start at $41 from Thu, May 7 to Mon, May 11 with Ryanair UK.
It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Belfast to Edinburgh, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.
The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Belfast and Edinburgh start at $767 from Fri, Jun 5 to Mon, Jun 8 with British Airways.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Belfast and Edinburgh start at $41 from Thu, May 7 to Mon, May 11.
To book business class trips from Belfast to Edinburgh, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.
The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Belfast and Edinburgh starts at $50 from Thu, Apr 16 to Mon, Apr 20 with Ryanair UK.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Belfast and Edinburgh at price $50 is offered by Ryanair UK from Thu, Apr 16 to Mon, Apr 20.
To find last-minute flight deals from Belfast to Edinburgh, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.

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