Cheapest airlines flights from Belfast to Edinburgh

You can choose from 3 airlines that fly from Belfast to Edinburgh, including easyJet, Ryanair UK, and Aer Lingus. Ryanair has lowest fares on this route.
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Ryanair UK logo Ryanair UK
Aer Lingus logo Aer Lingus
Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Belfast to Edinburgh according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Search for direct flights from Belfast to Edinburgh in the next 3 months. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data, one-way direct flights start at US$20, and round-trip direct flights start at US$40.

Displayed flight fares from Belfast to Edinburgh are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Belfast to Edinburgh Flight Details

The distance between Belfast and Edinburgh is about 221.5 km. The average flying time from Belfast to Edinburgh is around 54 minutes. Based on Trip.com's latest data, travel demand is highest in July. The off-season for travel is September.

Cheapest one-way flight priceUS$20
Cheapest return ticket priceUS$40
Cheapest monthSeptember
Peak season for travelJuly
Flight distance221.5 km
Average flight time54 minutes
Popular airlineeasyJet
Flight statistics for the Belfast–Edinburgh route are based on aggregated booking data from Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Trip.com Price Insights on Flights from Belfast to Edinburgh

Which month has the cheapest one-way flights from Belfast to Edinburgh?

Average monthly one-way flight prices from Belfast to Edinburgh, based on bookings made by Trip.com users over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data, the cheapest month for flights from Belfast to Edinburgh is March, with an average price of US$49; while the month with the highest flight price is usually July, with an average price of up to US$69.

US$69
US$59
US$49
US$39
    Cheapest
  • US$50
    Jun
  • US$69
    Jul
  • US$66
    Aug
  • US$56
    Sep
  • US$65
    Oct
  • US$51
    Nov
  • US$51
    Dec
  • US$51
    Jan
  • US$51
    Feb
  • US$49
    Mar
  • US$53
    Apr
  • US$56
    May

Which month has the cheapest round-trip flights from Belfast to Edinburgh?

The average price of round-trip flights from Belfast to Edinburgh purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months.

Based on data from Trip.com, the lowest prices for round-trip flights from Belfast to Edinburgh are found during February, with an average price of US$86. Conversely, the highest prices are found during October, with an average price of up to US$178.

US$178
US$132
US$86
US$40
    Cheapest
  • US$116
    Jun
  • US$168
    Jul
  • US$95
    Aug
  • US$115
    Sep
  • US$178
    Oct
  • US$125
    Nov
  • US$151
    Dec
  • US$112
    Jan
  • US$86
    Feb
  • US$106
    Mar
  • US$130
    Apr
  • US$123
    May

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are the cheapest flights from Belfast to Edinburgh (BFS-EDI)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Ryanair offers one-way fares as low as US$20 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. BFS to EDI on Wed, Aug 5), while Ryanair offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from US$40 departing on Wed, Jul 29 and returning on Sun, Aug 2.
  • At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Belfast to Edinburgh with the following airlines, including: easyJet Ryanair UK Aer Lingus Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • It takes about 54 minutes to fly from Belfast to Edinburgh.
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Belfast to Edinburgh is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 64 flight per week flying from Belfast to Edinburgh. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: easyJet: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- U2322 (12:14) Aer Lingus: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- EI3652 (13:58)
  • To find best deals on flights from Belfast to Edinburgh, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Wed, Aug 5, with one-way flights priced at just US$20.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Ryanair.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Edinburgh travel is around July.
    · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.
  • The cheapest months to fly from Belfast to Edinburgh is September, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our June flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Belfast to Edinburgh on June 22, 2026 with easyJet, with prices starting at US$17.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Edinburgh, with Belfast International Airport to Edinburgh Airport (BFS-EDI) is by far the most common option on this route: Edinburgh Airport (EDI).
  • The time difference between Edinburgh and Belfast is 0h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or canceled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.

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How to find cheap flights from Belfast to Edinburgh

There are a range of ways you can find cheap flights from Belfast to Edinburgh. Being flexible with travel dates and times, setting your browser to incognito when searching for flights, keeping an eye out for any discounts on offer and choosing to fly with budget airlines are just a few of our top tips.

Airlines that fly from Belfast to Edinburgh

You can book tickets from Belfast to Edinburgh with airlines including British Airways, easyJet, Ryanair.

Flight distance & Flight time from Belfast to Edinburgh

Located 143 miles from Belfast, you can fly to Edinburgh in around 1 hour 25 mins.

Departure from Belfast Airport to Edinburgh

Operating 7 days a week with services running every 15 to 20 minutes, the Airport Express 300 service is the most convenient way to get from Belfast city centre to Belfast International Airport. The journey takes approximately 30 to 40 minutes, with tickets costing £8.50 one way. You can also get a taxi, which will take around 30 minutes and cost approximately £38.

Trip.com Airline Insights on Flights from Belfast to Edinburgh

Which airline offers the cheapest direct flights from Belfast to Edinburgh?

Data is based on the average price of all nonstop flights from Belfast to Edinburgh on Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, Ryanair UK provides the lowest-priced direct flights from Belfast to Edinburgh, with fares starting at US$46.

US$3
US$46
US$89
US$132
US$175
Ryanair UK
US$46
Ryanair UK
easyJet
US$52
easyJet
Aer Lingus
US$101
Aer Lingus
British Airways
US$175
British Airways

Which airline operates the most flights from Belfast to Edinburgh?

Total flights from Belfast to Edinburgh across all airlines. (Based on Trip.com data from the past month)

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past month, easyJet operates the most frequent flights from Belfast to Edinburgh, with 33 flights per week.

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6
20
33
easyJet
33
easyJet
British Airways
27
British Airways
Aer Lingus
27
Aer Lingus
Ryanair UK
14
Ryanair UK
Qatar Airways
6
Qatar Airways

How many flights fly from Belfast to Edinburgh daily?

The data is based on the flight numbers for each day of the week from Belfast to Edinburgh within the Trip.com database over the past month.

Based on the past month's historical data from Trip.com, the number of flights from Belfast to Edinburgh is the highest on Friday and the lowest on Saturday.

77
66
54
43
Highest
64
Mon
57
Tue
57
Wed
61
Thu
77
Fri
54
Sat
61
Sun

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Change & Cancellation Policy

Trip.com shows the change and cancellation rules for each ticket during the booking process, including all related fees and conditions. Please refer to the following scenarios:
Voluntary cancellation/change:
To request a change or cancellation, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and flight segment, and submit your request. Please note that additional charges may apply based on the airline’s fare rules.
Cancellation/change due to a flight schedule change:
If your flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For full details of change and cancellation policies, please refer to the customer support pages.