Cheap Flights from Birmingham to Belfast City

Travelling from Birmingham International Airport (BHX) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD): what you need to know

• The average duration of a direct flight from Birmingham International Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport is 1 hour 15 minutes.

• Birmingham and Belfast follow the same timezone, UTC+0.

• Every week, there are 107 Birmingham International Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport flights. If you prefer to be on board early, jump on the 08:35 Aer Lingus flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before flying, the last departure is at 19:40 with Aer Lingus.

• To ensure you catch your BHX to BHD flight, allow plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.

• Flying during a peak time such as June? School holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.

• Aer Lingus is your gateway to exploring Belfast (and maybe even some other great parts of United Kingdom!). Check out the direct flights from Birmingham International Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport offered by this carrier.

• The airline that tops the list for bookings on this route is Aer Lingus.

• The carrier with the top on-time arrival performance for BHX to BHD flights is Aer Lingus.

• Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Birmingham International Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Here are some options between BHX and BHD:

  • Glasgow International Airport

  • Edinburgh Airport

  • Aberdeen International Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Birmingham International Airport (BHX) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)

• ر.ق.‏ 160 is currently the best price for a one-way Birmingham International Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport flight. A return flight starts at ر.ق.‏ 365. These fares may change depending on demand.

• Get cheap tickets from BHX to BHD by booking six months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.

• The cheapest month for flights from Birmingham International Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have a flexible travel schedule.

• Getting your hands on cheap flights from BHX to BHD is a breeze with Price Alerts. Simply create one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch when a new deal comes up.

• Select your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Birmingham International Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport.

Handy information about Birmingham International Airport (BHX)

• 65.48% of flights that depart Birmingham International Airport reach their destination on schedule.

• Central Birmingham to Birmingham International Airport is around 24 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 25 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.

• Planning to catch public transport? Expect a trip time of around 50 minutes.

• Get your trip off to a relaxed start by staying near BHX. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Birmingham International Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are perfect:

  • Travelodge Birmingham Sheldon

  • Holiday Inn Express Birmingham NEC

  • Travelodge Birmingham Yardley

Arriving at George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)

• Consider staying in a hotel close to BHD if you're taking a late Birmingham International Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport flight. Choose one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:

  • Leonardo Hotel Belfast

  • Ramada by Wyndham Belfast City Centre

  • Hilton Belfast

• Get your adventure underway by picking up a George Best Belfast City Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Budget, Sixt or Alamo to explore Belfast and beyond.

• To lock in the lowest price, book your ride from George Best Belfast City Airport around two weeks before you travel.

Getting from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to central Belfast

• George Best Belfast City Airport is approximately 8 kilometres from central Belfast. The drive time takes around 10 minutes.

• It'll take around 20 minutes if you're using public transport.

When to fly to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)

• July is the most popular month for flights from Birmingham International Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport. For smaller crowds, go to Belfast in February.

• Book your flight from Birmingham International Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport for July if you'd like to explore Belfast during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 10ºC and 19ºC.

• If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from BHX to BHD in January. Average temperatures are between 1ºC and 8ºC then.

Explore more of United Kingdom

• You've done Belfast, now it's time to explore other corners of United Kingdom. Journey around 354 kilometres south-east to Birmingham to tick off its popular sights. From Cadbury World to The Library of Birmingham and National Sea Life Centre, your itinerary will be busy.

• Bristol is another essential stop in United Kingdom and is around 418 kilometres south-east of Belfast. No journey is complete without experiencing Clifton Suspension Bridge, Cabot Tower and Brandon Hill Nature Park.