Flying from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from London Heathrow Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport is 1 hour 20 minutes.
London and Belfast are in the UTC+0 timezone. That means there's no time difference to adjust for.
You can choose from 217 weekly London Heathrow Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport flights. The 06:05 departure with British Airways is the earliest flight available. British Airways operates the latest service of the day at 19:25.
Your LHR to BHD flight won't wait if you're late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
Travelling during a peak time such as July? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
British Airways offers direct flights from London Heathrow Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to discover the sights in Belfast — and maybe even more of United Kingdom if your schedule allows.
Most travellers choose to travel with British Airways on this route.
The most punctual carrier operating LHR to BHD flights is British Airways. Its services land as planned 72.31% of the time.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from London Heathrow Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or even explore someplace new along the way. Here's where you can stop between LHR and BHD:
Manchester Airport
Edinburgh Airport
Aberdeen International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way London Heathrow Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport flight is R 914. A return plane ticket right now is R 1,943. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from LHR to BHD if you book ahead. Airlines often have some great early bird deals.
The cheapest month for flights from London Heathrow Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport is November. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have a flexible travel schedule.
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Handy information about London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
When it comes to London Heathrow Airport's on-time performance, data shows 68.18% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
Central London to London Heathrow Airport is approximately 31 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 55 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
The journey on public transport takes about 1 hour.
Get your break off to a hassle-free start by staying near LHR. Whether you're boarding an early flight from London Heathrow Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays have you covered:
Arriving at George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)
If you're getting in on a late London Heathrow Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these hotels near BHD:
Pick up a George Best Belfast City Airport rental car and explore Belfast and beyond with your own wheels. Budget, Sixt and Alamo are top outlets you can book with here.
For the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from George Best Belfast City Airport about two weeks in advance.
Getting from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to central Belfast
George Best Belfast City Airport is approximately 8 kilometres from central Belfast. Driving there takes about 10 minutes.
Getting to the centre by public transport will take you roughly 20 minutes.
When to fly to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)
July is the most popular month for flights from London Heathrow Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport. To escape the crowds, go to Belfast in February.
The warmest month in Belfast is July, with the temperature ranging between 10ºC (50ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF). Book your flights from London Heathrow Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from LHR to BHD in January. Average temperatures are between 1ºC (34ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF) then.
Explore more of United Kingdom
Belfast is easy to fall in love with, 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 busy. Check out popular attractions like Cadbury World, The Library of Birmingham and National Sea Life Centre.
If you're looking to explore another side of United Kingdom, head for Bristol, roughly 418 kilometres south-east of Belfast. Clifton Suspension Bridge, Cabot Tower and Brandon Hill Nature Park are among its highlights.