Travelling from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Pearson International Airport (YYZ): what you need to know
Toronto's timezone is UTC-4, which makes Toronto four hours behind Belfast.
To ensure you get on your BFS to YYZ flight, leave enough time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
You'll likely experience longer lines during popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Belfast International Airport to Pearson International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Some great stopovers between BFS and YYZ include:
Edinburgh Airport
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Charles de Gaulle Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Currently, R 4,759 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Belfast International Airport to Pearson International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 9,373. Remember that fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from BFS to YYZ if you book ahead. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird rates.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Belfast International Airport to Pearson International Airport across the entire month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your dates are flexible.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from BFS to YYZ by creating a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or push notification on the app when a special offer becomes available.
Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Belfast International Airport to Pearson International Airport.
Handy information about Belfast International Airport (BFS)
When it comes to Belfast International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 67.55% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
Central Belfast to Belfast International Airport is around 32 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 30 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
The trip on public transport will take about 2 hours.
Need a handy hotel near BFS? If you're boarding an early flight from Belfast International Airport to Pearson International Airport, these stays will put you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
If you have a late Belfast International Airport to Pearson International Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these hotels near YYZ:
Pick up a Pearson International Airport rental car and discover Toronto and beyond with your own set of wheels. Routes Car Rentals, Green Motion and Thrifty are popular outlets you can book with here.
Lock in the best deal by booking your vehicle from Pearson International Airport about three weeks ahead of your departure.
Getting from Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to central Toronto
Pearson International Airport is roughly 27 kilometres from the centre of Toronto. The drive time takes around 25 minutes.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey of roughly 50 minutes.
When to fly to Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
August is the most popular month for flights from Belfast International Airport to Pearson International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, go to Toronto in February.
Book your flight from Belfast International Airport to Pearson International Airport for July if you want to explore Toronto during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 14ºC (57ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from BFS to YYZ in January. Average temperatures are between -12ºC (10ºF) and 1ºC (34ºF) then.
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