Flying from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR): what you need to know
Belfast and London are both in the UTC+0 timezone. That means you won't have to change your watch on arrival.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your BFS to LHR flight. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak time like August? Major public holidays and other popular periods can result in longer lines at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Belfast International Airport to London Heathrow Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Top stopovers between BFS and LHR include:
Edinburgh Airport
Manchester Airport
Jersey Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
$146 is currently the best price for a one-way Belfast International Airport to London Heathrow Airport flight. Return flights start from $364. These prices can change depending on availability.
To score cheap tickets from BFS to LHR, book ahead. Airlines generally offer the most competitive fares when flights are first released.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Belfast International Airport to London Heathrow Airport across the entire month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your trip dates aren't set in stone.
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Choose your ideal departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Belfast International Airport to London Heathrow Airport.
Handy information about Belfast International Airport (BFS)
Of the flights that depart from Belfast International Airport, 67.55% land on time at their destination.
To get to Belfast International Airport from central Belfast, it'll take about 30 minutes by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 32 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey on public transport takes roughly 2 hours.
Get your travels off to a hassle-free start by staying near BFS. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Belfast International Airport to London Heathrow Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Arriving at London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Consider booking a hotel near LHR if you're on a late Belfast International Airport to London Heathrow Airport flight. Settle into one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Travel at your own speed with a London Heathrow Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Surprice, U-Save or Green Motion and venture far and wide through London and beyond.
Get the best deal by reserving your vehicle from London Heathrow Airport about one week before your trip.
Getting from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to central London
London Heathrow Airport is roughly 31 kilometres from central London. Driving there takes about 55 minutes.
It'll take around 1 hour to get there by public transport.
When to fly to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
July is the busiest month for flights from Belfast International Airport to London Heathrow Airport. To skip the crowds, travel to London in February.
The warmest month in London is July, with the temperature ranging between 11ºC (52ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Lock in your flights from Belfast International Airport to London Heathrow Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
January sees average temperatures of between 0ºC (32ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF). Look for cheap tickets from BFS to LHR sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of United Kingdom
You've seen London, now it's time to explore other parts of United Kingdom. Travel about 161 kilometres north-west to Birmingham to check off its top sights. From Cadbury World to The Library of Birmingham and National Sea Life Centre, your itinerary will be busy.
Around 177 kilometres west of London, Bristol is another favourite stop in United Kingdom. Experience major highlights starting with Clifton Suspension Bridge, Cabot Tower and Brandon Hill Nature Park.