Flying from Belfast to Stornoway Airport (SYY): what you need to know
Kick off your travels at one of Belfast's main airports, Belfast International Airport (BFS) or George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD). Explore your options for booking a flight from Belfast to Stornoway Airport (SYY) taking off from either of these.
Stornoway Airport is located in Stornoway. The city's timezone is UTC+0, which is the same as Belfast.
Give yourself enough time to get on your flight from Belfast to SYY. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like August, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight when you fly during peak periods in general.
Airports in Belfast
Belfast International Airport (BFS)
The distance from central Belfast to BFS is about 32 kilometres. Check out travel apps like Google Maps for the quickest way to get there, whether you plan to drive or take public transport.
After a leisurely start to your journey? Stay near Belfast International Airport. Whether you have an early flight from Belfast to Stornoway Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are just the thing:
George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)
You can arrive at BHD from central Belfast in approximately 12 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport will take roughly 22 minutes to travel the 8 kilometres or so.
Kick off your vacation early with an extra night away from home. Before your flight from Belfast to SYY, kick back in one of these hotels near George Best Belfast City Airport:
About Stornoway Airport (SYY)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Belfast to Stornoway Airport. Book one of these accommodation options near SYY instead:
Getting from Stornoway Airport (SYY) to central Stornoway
From Stornoway Airport, Stornoway is approximately 5 kilometres away. It takes around 8 minutes to get to the centre driving.
It takes roughly 18 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Belfast to Stornoway Airport (SYY)
For a one-way ticket from Belfast to Stornoway Airport, C$329 is the best price we've seen. You can also book a return flight from just C$677. These are the lowest fares right now and may vary based on availability.
To pick up flight tickets from Belfast to SYY, book in advance. Airlines usually offer lower prices when flights are first made available.
Take advantage of the 'Whole month' tool to compare the prices of tickets from Belfast to Stornoway Airport across the entire month. We've made the lowest fares green, making it easy to find a flight within your budget.
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The best time to fly from Belfast to Stornoway Airport (SYY)
It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from Belfast to Stornoway Airport. October is the busiest month to visit Stornoway. If you want a more low-key vibe, go in May.
The warmest month in Stornoway is July, with the temperature ranging between 9ºC and 16ºC. Lock in your flights from Belfast to SYY in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
Visit in February for cooler conditions. Temperatures average between 2ºC and 8ºC. However, this city promises a good time whenever you book your cheap flights from Belfast to Stornoway Airport.
More about Stornoway
Once you've booked your flight from Belfast to Stornoway Airport, think about where you want to stay in this city. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Stornoway:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be hard to work out where to begin. Stornoway Harbour, An Lanntair Gallery and Air An Lot are major attractions which should be on every Stornoway itinerary.
Complete your Stornoway trip with a car rental
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