Travelling from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Belfast International Airport (BFS): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from London Gatwick Airport to Belfast International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 1 hour 30 minutes.
London and Belfast are both in the UTC+0 timezone. This means you won't have to change your watch on arrival.
Each week, there are 23 London Gatwick Airport to Belfast International Airport flights. If you prefer to be on board early, take the 06:00 easyJet flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before you fly, the last flight is at 20:55 with easyJet.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to catch your LGW to BFS flight.
Be prepared for longer lines during popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
EasyJet offers direct flights from London Gatwick Airport to Belfast International Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to discover the sights in Belfast — and maybe even more of the United Kingdom if you have time.
The airline with the highest booking volume on this route is easyJet.
EasyJet tops the rankings as the most punctual carrier for LGW to BFS flights, with 86.11% of services reaching their destination on schedule.
If you'd like to explore another city along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from London Gatwick Airport to Belfast International Airport. Here are the top stopovers between LGW and BFS:
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
Edinburgh Airport
Glasgow Intl Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)
Currently, $32 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way London Gatwick Airport to Belfast International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $84. Remember that fares could change due to availability when booking.
Score cheap tickets from LGW to BFS by booking one month ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for bagging a bargain.
June is the cheapest month for flights from London Gatwick Airport to Belfast International Airport. If you want to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares for every month.
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Handy information about London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
London Gatwick Airport scores high marks for on-time performance. 82% of flights that depart LGW arrive at their destination on time.
Central London to London Gatwick Airport is approximately 48 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 1 hour 5 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving.
Catching public transport? Expect a trip time of around 45 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel close to LGW? If you're catching an early flight from London Gatwick Airport to Belfast International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Belfast International Airport (BFS)
Reserve a hotel near BFS if you're catching a late London Gatwick Airport to Belfast International Airport flight. Select one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
Grab a Belfast International Airport rental car and explore Belfast and beyond with your own set of wheels. Budget, Drivalia and Dollar are top outlets to choose from here.
Reserving your ride from Belfast International Airport around three weeks ahead can help you secure the lowest rate.
When to fly to Belfast International Airport (BFS)
September is the most popular month for flights from London Gatwick Airport to Belfast International Airport. To escape the crowds, travel to Belfast in February.
The warmest month in Belfast is July, with temperatures ranging between 9ºC (48ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF). Lock in your flights from London Gatwick Airport to Belfast International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
Look for cheap tickets from LGW to BFS in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 1ºC (34ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF) on average.
Explore more of the United Kingdom
You've done Belfast, now it's time to explore more of the United Kingdom. Travel about 274 kilometres south-east to Manchester to check off its leading sights. From Manchester United Museum & Stadium Tour to The Homes of Football and Museum of Science and Industry, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Around 354 kilometres south-east of Belfast, Birmingham is another essential stop in the United Kingdom. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery, Birmingham Hippodrome Theatre and Bournville Experience.
