Flying from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Belfast: what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from London Gatwick Airport to Belfast is 1 hour 30 minutes.
Belfast's timezone is UTC+0, which is the same as London (the location of London Gatwick Airport).
With 27 weekly flights between the two airports, London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Belfast International Airport (BFS) is the busiest route. EasyJet operates the earliest flight at 06:00. If you'd like to make the most of your day before flying, the last departure from LGW to BFS is with easyJet at 20:55.
Give yourself plenty of time to get on your LGW to Belfast flight. As a general rule, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a popular month like July? School holidays and other popular periods can mean longer queues at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
You can book a direct London Gatwick Airport to Belfast ticket. Start your trip at LGW and end it at Belfast International Airport (BFS).
EasyJet is a well-known airline that operates direct flights from London Gatwick Airport to Belfast.
LGW is about 40 kilometres from central London. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take you 1 hour 5 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the travel time to be around 1 hour 20 minutes.
Want a relaxed start to your travels? Stay near LGW. Whether you have an early flight from London Gatwick Airport to Belfast or just don't like being rushed, these hotels put convenience first:
82% of flights leaving London Gatwick Airport land at their destination on schedule. With its strong on-time performance, delays are unlikely when flying out of LGW.
How to find the cheapest flights from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Belfast
R 522 is currently the lowest price for a one-way London Gatwick Airport to Belfast flight. A return plane ticket starts from R 1,153. These fares may change based on demand and availability.
Book one month before travelling. Pricing trends show that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from LGW to Belfast.
Organise your trip for June. That's the best month for landing the biggest deals on London Gatwick Airport to Belfast tickets. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across every month.
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Airports in Belfast
Belfast International Airport (BFS)
Belfast International Airport (BFS) is around 19 kilometres from the centre of Belfast. If you're catching a taxi or a ride-share, the drive takes about 25 minutes.
It'll take around 45 minutes to get there using public transport.
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from London Gatwick Airport to Belfast. Book one of these accommodation options near BFS instead:
To get the best deal, reserve your ride from Belfast International Airport around three weeks ahead of your flight from LGW to Belfast.
George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)
Central Belfast is about 5 kilometres from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD). Once your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Belfast has hit the runway and you've made your way out of the airport, expect a drive of about 15 minutes.
If you're catching public transport, it'll take around 25 minutes.
Following your LGW to Belfast flight, unwind at a hotel close to BHD. These are some comfortable accommodation options that'll help you slip into relaxation mode:
Get first dibs on the best options. Reserving your ride from BHD two weeks in advance often means more savings and a bigger choice of vehicles.
Best time to go to Belfast
It's time to choose your trip dates for your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Belfast. September is the busiest month to visit Belfast. If you prefer a more relaxed atmosphere, go in January.
Before locking in your London Gatwick Airport to Belfast plane ticket, think about the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Belfast, with temperatures ranging from 9ºC (48ºF) to 19ºC (66ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from LGW to Belfast in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 1ºC (34ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF) on average.
More about Belfast
Start your Belfast trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Belfast, explore our selection of hotels including:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be hard to figure out where to begin. Titanic People, Titanic Shipyard and Titanic Belfast are leading attractions which should feature on every Belfast itinerary.
Explore more of the United Kingdom
Manchester is just one of the many places in the United Kingdom waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Belfast. Around 274 kilometres away to the southeast, top sights here include Manchester United Museum & Stadium Tour, The Homes of Football and Museum of Science and Industry.
Birmingham is another essential stop in the United Kingdom and is around 354 kilometres southeast of Belfast. No trip is complete without a visit to Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery, Birmingham Hippodrome Theatre and Bournville Experience.
