Flying from Belfast to Stansted Airport (STN): What you need to know
The first chapter of your trip begins 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 Stansted Airport (STN) leaving from either of these.
The average time for a direct Belfast to Stansted Airport flight is 1 hour 20 minutes.
London's timezone is UTC+0, which is the same as Belfast. Stansted Airport is located in London.
With 34 direct weekly flights between the two airports, Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Stansted Airport (STN) is the most popular route. Ryanair UK operates the earliest flight at 5:45am. If you prefer to make the most of your day before leaving, the last departure from BFS to STN is with Ryanair UK at 11:30pm.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Belfast to STN. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.
Delays at security and check-in are likely if you're travelling during high season, so allow some extra breathing room. The recommendation for peak periods? Get there up to four hours early for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Belfast
Belfast International Airport (BFS)
Belfast International Airport (BFS) makes it easy to travel directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Belfast to Stansted Airport (STN) depart from this terminal.
You'll find a direct flight from Belfast to Stansted Airport with easyJet. This leading airline operates departures from BFS.
The most frequently booked airline between BFS and STN is easyJet.
Travelling from central Belfast to BFS takes around 2 hours by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a cab, you'll cover the 32 kilometres in 30 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Planning to catch an early flight from Belfast to Stansted Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by staying at one of these hotels near Belfast International Airport:
67.55% of flights that leave from Belfast International Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)
You can get to BHD from the centre of Belfast in about 10 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The ride on public transport takes roughly 20 minutes to cover the 8 kilometres or so.
Got a crack-of-dawn departure? Think about staying at one of these hotels near George Best Belfast City Airport the day before your Belfast to STN flight:
George Best Belfast City Airport has an on-time performance rate of 68.3%. This figure provides insight into how frequently flights that take off from this airport make it to their destination on schedule.
About Stansted Airport (STN)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Belfast to Stansted Airport. Make yourself comfy at one of these accommodation options near STN instead:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Stansted Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Green Motion, Drivalia or Europcar and experience the lesser-explored corners of London and beyond.
For the best deal, reserve your ride around four weeks ahead of your Belfast to Stansted Airport flight.
Getting from Stansted Airport (STN) to central London
Central London is around 64 kilometres from Stansted Airport and takes about 1 hour to reach by car. See what your options are for getting into town, whether that's with a car hire, cab or ride-share.
It takes roughly 1 hour 25 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Belfast to Stansted Airport (STN)
ر.ق. 73 is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from Belfast to Stansted Airport. A return flight starts from ر.ق. 148. These prices may change based on availability.
Get cheap flights from Belfast to STN by booking 11 months ahead. According to our research, that's the ideal time frame for picking up a bargain.
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The best time to fly from Belfast to Stansted Airport (STN)
It's time to figure out your travel dates for your flight from Belfast to Stansted Airport (STN). August is the most popular month to visit London. If crowds aren't your thing, head there in April.
When booking your Belfast to STN flight ticket, consider what kind of weather you prefer. July is the warmest month in London, with temperatures ranging from 11ºC to 26ºC.
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Belfast to Stansted Airport in January when temperatures are between 0ºC and 9ºC.
More about London
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best stays in London right here. Explore these hotels once you've booked your flight from Belfast to Stansted Airport:
There are so many things to explore in this city, it can be hard to work out where to start. The British Museum, Westminster Abbey and Big Ben are top attractions which should be on any good London itinerary.
Explore more of the United Kingdom
Birmingham is just one of the many places in the United Kingdom waiting to be explored once you've seen London. Around 161 kilometres away to the north-west, check out popular attractions including The Windsor Castle, Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery and Birmingham Hippodrome Theatre.
Bristol is another well-known destination in the United Kingdom and is around 193 kilometres west of London. No journey is complete without seeing Banksey, Banksy's You Don't Need Planning Permission to Build Castles in the Sky and Clifton Suspension Bridge.