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Flying from Belfast to Edinburgh Airport (EDI): what you need to know
Kick off your journey at one of Belfast's main airports, Belfast International Airport (BFS) or George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD). Explore your options for booking a flight from Belfast to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) jetting off from either of these.
Hop on a direct flight from Belfast to Edinburgh Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 54 minutes.
Edinburgh Airport is located in Edinburgh. The city's timezone is UTC+0, which is the same as Belfast.
The busiest route is from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI), with 145 direct weekly services. If you want to get going as soon as possible, the earliest flight from BFS to EDI is the 06:00 Ryanair UK Ltd service. If you prefer to travel later, the final departure is at 23:55 with Ryanair UK Ltd.
To ensure you get on your flight from Belfast to EDI, allow plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
During popular months such as August, it's a good idea to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
Airports in Belfast
Belfast International Airport (BFS)
Belfast International Airport (BFS) provides a hassle-free way to reach your destination. Nonstop flights from Belfast to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) take off from this terminal.
When taking off from BFS, you can take a direct flight from Belfast to Edinburgh Airport with easyJet.
From the centre of Belfast, BFS is around 32 kilometres away. Use navigation apps or visit the official airport website to find the best way to reach the terminal.
Catching an early flight from Belfast to Edinburgh Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays close to Belfast International Airport:
George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)
Prefer to leave from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)? You can reserve a direct flight from Belfast to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) out of this busy hub.
EasyJet operates direct flights from Belfast to EDI out of BHD. Book your preferred window (or aisle) seat and arrive at your destination without any detours.
BHD is around 8 kilometres from central Belfast. It'll take 12 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 22 minutes.
You're going on holiday, so why not enjoy an extra night away from home? Consider checking in to one of these hotels near George Best Belfast City Airport the day before your flight from Belfast to EDI:
About Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Belfast to Edinburgh Airport. Reserve one of these accommodation options near EDI instead:
Getting from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to central Edinburgh
From Edinburgh Airport, Edinburgh is approximately 14 kilometres away. It takes around 31 minutes to reach the centre driving.
Getting to the centre on public transport typically takes 40 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Belfast to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
The best price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Belfast to Edinburgh Airport is ج.م. 940. The cheapest price for a return flight is ج.م. 1,879. Keep in mind fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Book 7 months before flying. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from Belfast to EDI.
You'll score the best savings on your tickets from Belfast to Edinburgh Airport if you travel in April. Go one step further and use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the cheapest day to fly.
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The best time to fly from Belfast to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
June is the most popular month for flights from Belfast to Edinburgh Airport. To avoid the crowds, head to Edinburgh in February when it's quieter.
The warmest month in Edinburgh is July, with the temperature ranging between 9ºC and 20ºC. Book your flights from Belfast to EDI in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
January sees average temperatures of between -1ºC and 7ºC. Search for cheap flights from Belfast to Edinburgh Airport sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Edinburgh
After locking in your flight from Belfast to Edinburgh Airport, think about where you'd like to stay in this city. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Edinburgh:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be tricky to work out where to begin. Edinburgh Castle, Arthur's Seat and National Museum of Scotland are popular attractions which should feature on any good Edinburgh itinerary.
Complete your Edinburgh trip with a car rental
After you've locked in your hotel and cheap flight from Belfast to Edinburgh Airport, the next task is choosing one of our car rentals in Edinburgh. Explore the offers and instantly compare your options on price, fuel policies, and more.
