What are the most exciting events happening in Edinburgh?

The best events to attend in Edinburgh include: Edinburgh Festival Fringe, the world's largest arts festival featuring thousands of performances Edinburgh International Festival, a celebration of music, theatre, and dance from around the globe Beltane Fire Festival, a traditional Celtic festival marking the beginning of summer with fire displays and performances Edinburgh Christmas Market, a festive market offering crafts, food, and entertainment during the holiday season.

What are the best holidays to spend in Edinburgh?

The best holidays to experience in Edinburgh include: New Year’s Day, a time for traditional celebrations and fireworks Easter Monday, a public holiday with springtime events and family gatherings May Day, marking the arrival of spring with various local festivities August Bank Holiday, an opportunity to enjoy late summer activities and events.

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Overview: Belfast to Edinburgh flight

United Kingdom

Flights from Belfast to Edinburgh depart on average 19 times per day, taking around 57m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $26 (€21) if you book in advance.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.

Price information

Distance

143 miles (231 km)

Average flight duration

57m

Cheapest ticket price

$26 (€21)

Flights per day

Direct flights

Airlines

Fastest flight

50m

Cheapest month to travel

February

First flight

06:00

Last flight

21:20

Price information

The cheapest and fastest flights from Belfast to Edinburgh

Showing times and prices for Apr 30

Cheapest price

$28

Average price

$539

Fastest journey

50 m

Average duration

54 m

Flights per day

Distance

231 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Belfast to Edinburgh is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Belfast to Edinburgh will cost around $539 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $28.

Fast flights

Of the 24 flights that leave Belfast for Edinburgh every day 10 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Wed, Apr 30 the direct flights cover the 231 km distance in an average of 54 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 50 m .

The slowest flights will take 55 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.

RK 9450

05:05PM0h55

Belfast International Airport (BFS)

06:00PMEdinburgh Airport (EDI)

$281One-way

0 transfers

RK 178

05:45AM0h55

Belfast International Airport (BFS)

06:40AMEdinburgh Airport (EDI)

$281One-way

0 transfers

U2324

08:40AM0h50

Belfast International Airport (BFS)

09:30AMEdinburgh Airport (EDI)

$871One-way

0 transfers

U2326

11:55AM0h55

Belfast International Airport (BFS)

12:50PMEdinburgh Airport (EDI)

$871One-way

0 transfers

U2330

03:05PM0h55

Belfast International Airport (BFS)

04:00PMEdinburgh Airport (EDI)

$871One-way

0 transfers

Travel Information

Compare bus and flight for Belfast to Edinburgh

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Belfast to Edinburgh among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €61. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 57m.

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Most popular Flight	Bus
€72 Average price	€62 Average price Cheapest
3h 57m Average duration Fastest 57m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time*	10h 57m Average duration 10h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time*
Direct Options	Direct Options

Live departures

Belfast to Edinburgh flight times

Showing flights for today, Tuesday, April 29

Last updated at 12:17 PM

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Transfers
BA1413 · BA1460	12:40 PM George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)	6h00	6:40 PM Edinburgh Airport (EDI)	1 transfer
BA1413 · BA1452	12:40 PM George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)	4h45	5:25 PM Edinburgh Airport (EDI)	1 transfer
BA8757 · BA8710	1:35 PM George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)	5h50	7:25 PM Edinburgh Airport (EDI)	1 transfer
BA8757+BA1456	1:35 PM George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)	5h50	7:25 PM Edinburgh Airport (EDI)	1 transfer
BA8757 · BA8712	1:35 PM George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)	4h05	5:40 PM Edinburgh Airport (EDI)	1 transfer
EI3656	2:20 PM George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)	0h55	3:15 PM Edinburgh Airport (EDI)	0 transfersDirect
BA1417 · BA1440	3:25 PM George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)	6h15	9:40 PM Edinburgh Airport (EDI)	1 transfer
BA1417 · BA1450	3:25 PM George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)	5h00	8:25 PM Edinburgh Airport (EDI)	1 transfer
BA1417 · BA1456	3:25 PM George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)	4h00	7:25 PM Edinburgh Airport (EDI)	1 transfer
U2328	3:40 PM Belfast International Airport (BFS)	0h55	4:35 PM Edinburgh Airport (EDI)	0 transfersDirect
BA1419 · BA1440	5:15 PM George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)	4h25	9:40 PM Edinburgh Airport (EDI)	1 transfer
EI3658	5:50 PM George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)	0h55	6:45 PM Edinburgh Airport (EDI)	0 transfersDirect
U2322	9:25 PM Belfast International Airport (BFS)	0h50	10:15 PM Edinburgh Airport (EDI)	0 transfersDirect
RK 9450	9:55 PM Belfast International Airport (BFS)	0h55	10:50 PM Edinburgh Airport (EDI)	0 transfersDirect
Wednesday, April 30
RK 178	4:45 AM Belfast International Airport (BFS)	0h55	5:40 AM Edinburgh Airport (EDI)	0 transfersDirect
EI3650	5:55 AM George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)	0h55	6:50 AM Edinburgh Airport (EDI)	0 transfersDirect
U2324	7:40 AM Belfast International Airport (BFS)	0h50	8:30 AM Edinburgh Airport (EDI)	0 transfersDirect
BA1423 · BA1448	9:00 AM George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)	5h45	2:45 PM Edinburgh Airport (EDI)	1 transfer
BA1423 · BA1446	9:00 AM George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)	4h40	1:40 PM Edinburgh Airport (EDI)	1 transfer
EI3652	9:20 AM George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)	0h55	10:15 AM Edinburgh Airport (EDI)	0 transfersDirect
BA1421 · BA1448	10:30 AM George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)	4h15	2:45 PM Edinburgh Airport (EDI)	1 transfer
BA1421 · BA1444	10:30 AM George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)	4h55	3:25 PM Edinburgh Airport (EDI)	1 transfer
U2326	10:55 AM Belfast International Airport (BFS)	0h55	11:50 AM Edinburgh Airport (EDI)	0 transfersDirect
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How far in advance should I book flight tickets from Belfast to Edinburgh?

The best time to book your flight from Belfast to Edinburgh is 42 days before departure. See how prices for flights change on the Belfast to Edinburgh route.

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Airlines: EasyJet, Aer Lingus and British Airways flights from Belfast to Edinburgh

Find the best flights from Belfast to Edinburgh with Omio's travel partners easyJet, Aer Lingus and British Airways from $26 (€21). We can find you the best deals, schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the best journey.

EasyJet is a British multinational low-cost airline headquartered at London Luton Airport (LTN). It’s the largest UK-based carrier based on the number of passengers carried. EasyJet flies to over 150 destinations across Europe and North Africa, making it a popular budget airline for travelers. To keep fares as low as possible, easyJet tickets are non-refundable and no complimentary snacks are provided onboard. All fare types include allowance of one small personal bag, while additional fees apply for carry-on luggage and checked luggage.

Flight information from Belfast to Edinburgh with easyJet:

Average Duration: 50 min
Cheapest Price: $56

British Airways (BA) is the flag carrier airline of the United Kingdom with its headquarters in London near its main hub at London Heathrow Airport (LHR). Known as a full-service global airline, BA offers low fares year-round to destinations around the globe and flies to and from centrally-located airports. Its extensive global route network includes more than 170 destinations in nearly 80 countries throughout Europe, North America, South America, Asia, Africa and Australia. BA is also the second largest airline based in the UK in terms of its fleet size and number of passengers carried.

Belfast to Edinburgh flight information with British Airways:

Average Duration: 4 h 35 min
Cheapest Price: $117

Ryanair is one of the biggest and most popular low-cost airlines in Europe, headquartered in Ireland. Hopping on a plane and flying to popular European destinations quickly and affordably is made easy with Ryanair. This budget airline is known for operating direct flights to smaller or secondary airports usually outside major cities to keep costs down. A Ryanair plane ticket between Belfast and Edinburgh includes allowance of one small personal bag; additional fees tend to apply for cabin baggage and checked baggage.

Flight information from Belfast to Edinburgh with Ryanair:

Average Duration: 55 min
Cheapest Price: $26

FAQs: Belfast to Edinburgh Flight

FAQs: Take a flight from Belfast to Edinburgh hassle-free. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Belfast to Edinburgh.

Cheap plane tickets from Belfast to Edinburgh can start from as little as $26 (€21) when you book in advance. The average flight ticket price for Belfast to Edinburgh is $87 (€72); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

On average the Belfast to Edinburgh flight time is 50 min covering the 143 mile (231 km) long route, but the journey time can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.

The earliest flight from Belfast to Edinburgh leaves at 6: 00AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The latest flight from Belfast to Edinburgh leaves at 9: 20PM.

Yes, it is possible to travel from Belfast to Edinburgh without having to change trains with easyJet, Aer Lingus or Ryanair. There are 7 direct flights from Belfast to Edinburgh each day. There may be fewer direct services available on weekends or holidays.

For the trip from Belfast to Edinburgh you can take a flight with easyJet, Aer Lingus, British Airways, Ryanair or Bremer Straßenbahn AG. Be sure to check out all possible airlines that offer services between Belfast and Edinburgh on Omio to compare what amenities they may have.

Flights from Belfast to Edinburgh generally leave from Belfast International Airport and arrive in Edinburgh Airport.

Belfast International Airport is 32 km away from Belfast city centre and Edinburgh Airport is 13.5 km from Edinburgh city centre.

The cheapest month to travel from Belfast to Edinburgh by plane is February.

You have options as you can travel between Belfast and Edinburgh 2 different ways: bus or flight.

Since neither Belfast nor Edinburgh are in the Schengen Area, passport requirements depend on the specific immigration rules of United Kingdom and United Kingdom. Entry and visa requirements can be subject to change. For the latest information, check with your destination's embassy or consulate.

There is no time difference between Belfast and Edinburgh.

The best events to attend in Edinburgh include:

Edinburgh Festival Fringe, the world's largest arts festival featuring thousands of performances
Edinburgh International Festival, a celebration of music, theatre, and dance from around the globe
Beltane Fire Festival, a traditional Celtic festival marking the beginning of summer with fire displays and performances
Edinburgh Christmas Market, a festive market offering crafts, food, and entertainment during the holiday season.

The best holidays to experience in Edinburgh include:

New Year’s Day, a time for traditional celebrations and fireworks
Easter Monday, a public holiday with springtime events and family gatherings
May Day, marking the arrival of spring with various local festivities
August Bank Holiday, an opportunity to enjoy late summer activities and events.

The best seasons to visit Edinburgh are Spring or Summer. The best weather to explore Edinburgh is during May-June or September-October.

For domestic flights we recommend to arrive 1.5 to 2 hours before departure. Please check the website of your departure airport if in doubt. Some airports may offer booking time slots for security checks or offer additional information on when to get there based on time of day.

Most airlines permit carry-on bags that fit within specific dimensions (e. G. 22 x 14 x 9 inches or 56 x 36 x 23 cm), including handles and wheels. Bags must fit in the overhead bin or under the seat in front of you.

Many airlines impose weight limits, commonly ranging between 7 kg (15 lbs) and 12 kg (26 lbs).
Typically, passengers are allowed one carry-on bag and one personal item (for example a purse, laptop bag, or backpack). Personal items must fit under the seat in front of you.
Budget Airlines (like Ryanair or Wizz Air) have stricter size and weight limits, often requiring fees for larger carry-ons. Full-Service Airlines have more lenient policies, sometimes including more spacious dimensions or higher weight limits depending on your ticket class.

The list of items prohibited on an airplane varies by country and airline, but in general, the following items are not allowed in carry-on or checked baggage: Weapons and self-defence items, sharp objects, flammable materials, explosives, toxic substances, or liquids over 100ml (except for medications and baby essentials). In checked baggage, firearms (without authorization), explosives, large lithium batteries, and hazardous chemicals are prohibited. Electronic cigarettes must be in carry-on bags, while alcohol and dry ice have restrictions. Always check with your airline for specific regulations.

Popular airports from Belfast to Edinburgh

Belfast

Edinburgh

The major airport for departures in Belfast is Belfast International Airport. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Belfast International Airport for your trip from Belfast to Edinburgh.

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