Cheap flights from Birmingham to Belfast

December tends to be the cheapest month to book tickets between these two cities, once the busy autumn period has passed. The rest of the year shows fairly even pricing, with October through September all displaying available dates.

Weekdays often carry slightly lower fares than weekends on this domestic UK route. If you can flex your travel around school holidays or the Christmas period, you may find better deals outside those peak windows.

EasyJet and EasyJet Europe operate low-cost services on this route, keeping base fares light while charging extra for checked luggage and seat selection. Ryanair also flies here as a budget carrier with similar fare structures.

Aer Lingus, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, Air France, Loganair Limited, and Emerald Airlines offer full-service options that typically include baggage allowances and meals in the ticket price. HOP! and Air Dolomiti provide connecting flights through their respective hubs rather than direct service.

George Best City airport sits close to Belfast city centre, making transfers quick whether you take a taxi or public transport. The terminal is compact enough that walking distances are short and finding your way out takes little time.

Expect a ten-minute drive into central Belfast from the airport gates under normal traffic conditions. Buses run regularly toward the city, and taxis queue outside arrivals throughout the day.

Currency

GBP (£)

Power sockets

Type G · 230 V

Language

English

Emergency number

112, 999

Calling code

+44

Internet domain

.uk

Population of Belfast

345 k (2021)

Time zone

UTC+00 (Europe/London)

Country facts: Wikidata

• Check whether your UK passport or ID card meets entry requirements for Northern Ireland before you travel.
• Verify which terminal handles departures at Birmingham if multiple airports serve the region.
• Confirm baggage allowances with low-cost carriers since these are not included in base fares.
• Review connection times carefully when booking separate tickets with different airlines.
• Consider seasonality as prices shift between peak holiday periods and quieter weeks.