Travelling from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 25 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from London Gatwick Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport.
Belfast's timezone is UTC+0, which is the same as London.
Choose from 70 weekly London Gatwick Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport flights. The 07:50 departure with easyJet is the earliest available. EasyJet operates the last service of the day at 19:25.
To ensure you catch your LGW to BHD flight, leave enough time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Travelling during a peak time like August? School holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer queues and delays at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
EasyJet has direct flights from London Gatwick Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to see the sights in Belfast — and maybe even more of United Kingdom if time allows.
The airline that passengers book most often on this route is easyJet.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from London Gatwick Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Top stopovers between LGW and BHD include:
Glasgow International Airport
Aberdeen International Airport
Edinburgh Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)
R 463 is the best price for a one-way London Gatwick Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport flight. Return flights start at R 791. These prices can change based on demand and availability.
Score cheap tickets from LGW to BHD by booking at least seven months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for landing a bargain.
Schedule your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from London Gatwick Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across each month.
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Find the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from London Gatwick Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.
Handy information about London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Of the departures from London Gatwick Airport, 69.26% arrive on time at their destination.
To reach London Gatwick Airport from central London, it'll take around 1 hour 20 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 80 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour 25 minutes on public transport.
Get your break off to a relaxed start by staying near LGW. Whether you have an early flight from London Gatwick Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Arriving at George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)
Book a hotel close to BHD if you have a late London Gatwick Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
Say yes to new adventures 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.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your vehicle from George Best Belfast City Airport about two weeks in advance of your trip.
Getting from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to central Belfast
From George Best Belfast City Airport, Belfast is approximately 8 kilometres away. It takes around 10 minutes to drive to the centre.
Travelling by public transport takes roughly 20 minutes.
When to fly to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)
It's time to plan your travel dates for your flight from London Gatwick Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport. July is the busiest month to head to Belfast. If you'd like a more laid-back vibe, go in February.
Lock in your flight from London Gatwick Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport for July if you'd like to go to Belfast during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 10ºC (50ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 1ºC (34ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF). Look for cheap tickets from LGW to BHD around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of United Kingdom
Belfast has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of United Kingdom just waiting to be explored. Around 354 kilometres south-east of Belfast, a trip to Birmingham will keep your itinerary packed. Start with popular sights like Cadbury World, The Library of Birmingham and National Sea Life Centre.
Around 418 kilometres south-east of Belfast, Bristol is another favourite stop in United Kingdom. Experience major highlights starting with Clifton Suspension Bridge, Cabot Tower and Brandon Hill Nature Park.
