Flying from Belfast to London Heathrow Airport (LHR): 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). Check out your options for booking a flight from Belfast to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) departing from either of these.
London's timezone is UTC+0, which is the same as Belfast. London Heathrow Airport is located in London.
For hassle-free travel, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably catch your flight from Belfast to LHR.
With more travellers during peak seasons, it's wise to get to your terminal earlier than usual. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international journeys will help you deal with longer queues.
Airports in Belfast
Belfast International Airport (BFS)
Located around 32 kilometres from the centre of Belfast, BFS can be reached in about 30 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport is roughly 2 hours.
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When it comes to Belfast International Airport's on-time performance, 67.55% of flights complete their journey on time.
George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)
Planning to leave from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)? Direct Belfast to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) flight tickets can be booked from here.
From BHD, direct flights from Belfast to LHR can be booked with British Airways.
British Airways has the largest share of bookings on the BHD to LHR route.
The top on-time carrier is British Airways. Its George Best Belfast City Airport to London Heathrow Airport flights arrive without delay 70.32% of the time.
With public transport, you can travel from central Belfast to BHD in about 20 minutes. The terminal is roughly 8 kilometres away, and getting there by car takes approximately 10 minutes.
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68.3% of flights out of George Best Belfast City Airport stick to their scheduled arrival time.
About London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
If you have a late flight from Belfast to London Heathrow Airport, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these options near LHR:
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Secure the lowest price by booking your ride around one week before your Belfast to London Heathrow Airport flight.
Getting from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to central London
London Heathrow Airport to central London is around 26 kilometres. If you're renting a car or taking a cab, plan ahead to make your trip as smooth as possible. Journey times may vary based on traffic and the time of day.
Travelling on public transport will take you roughly 1 hour.
How to find the cheapest flights from Belfast to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
$77 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Belfast to London Heathrow Airport. Return flights start at $158. These prices can change based on availability.
Snap up cheap flights from Belfast to LHR by booking seven months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for bagging a bargain.
December is when you're most likely to find a fantastic deal on a Belfast to London Heathrow Airport ticket. If you need to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for each month.
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The best time to fly from Belfast to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
It's time to figure out your travel dates for your flight from Belfast to London Heathrow Airport (LHR). July is when most people visit London. If you like things a bit more low-key, think about going in February.
Before locking in your Belfast to LHR flight ticket, consider the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in London, with temperatures ranging from 11ºC (52ºF) to 26ºC (79ºF).
January has temperatures of between 0ºC (32ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Belfast to London Heathrow Airport around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about London
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best places to stay in London right here. Browse these hotels after locking in your flight from Belfast to London Heathrow Airport:
There are plenty of terrific things to do in London when you're ready to go sightseeing. Kick things off at The British Museum followed by Westminster Abbey and Big Ben.
Explore more of the United Kingdom
You've done London, now it's time to explore other corners of the United Kingdom. Travel around 153 kilometres north-west to Birmingham to tick off its leading attractions. From The Windsor Castle to Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery and Birmingham Hippodrome Theatre, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Around 145 kilometres west of London, Bristol is another favourite stop in the United Kingdom. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Banksey, Banksy's You Don't Need Planning Permission to Build Castles in the Sky and Clifton Suspension Bridge.