Flying from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD): what you need to know
Expect to be in the air for around 1 hour 25 minutes. On average, that's the time it takes for a direct flight from London Gatwick Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport. Belfast and London have the same timezone — UTC+0.
Each week, there are 70 flights from London Gatwick Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport. If you'd like to be on board as soon as possible, select the 07:00 easyJet flight. If you'd rather make the most of your day before flying, the last flight from LGW to BHD is 20:45 with easyJet.
During popular months such as August, it's a good idea to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
easyJet runs 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 — plus maybe even more of United Kingdom if your schedule allows.
If you'd like a stopover for your flight from London Gatwick Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport, just deselect 'Direct flights only' and explore your options. Here are the top stopovers between LGW and BHD:
Edinburgh Airport
Glasgow International Airport
Aberdeen International Airport
For a domestic flight within United Kingdom, you won't need a passport or visa. However, you'll have to bring another form of identification, like a driver's license or ID card. As soon as you've booked your cheap ticket from LGW to BHD, make sure your ID is valid before you take to the skies.
How to find the cheapest flights from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)
The best price we've seen for a one-way ticket from London Gatwick Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport is C$38. The cheapest price for a return flight is C$65. Bear in mind that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Book 10 months before your departure date. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap flight tickets from LGW to BHD.
Plan your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flight tickets from London Gatwick Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfare across each month.
Log into your online account or use the app to set up a Price Alert. You'll be notified right away if there's a cheaper deal on this route. It's simple to do, and it'll save you the hassle of looking for cheap flight tickets from LGW to BHD every day.
Take advantage of filters to find the ideal trip for you. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from London Gatwick Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.
Handy information about London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Located around 80 kilometres from central London, London Gatwick Airport can be reached in about 1 hour and 19 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport will take roughly 1 hour and 26 minutes.
After a leisurely start to your trip? Stay near LGW. Whether you're taking an early flight from London Gatwick Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays are just the thing:
Arriving at George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from London Gatwick Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options near BHD instead:
Getting from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to central Belfast
George Best Belfast City Airport to central Belfast takes about 12 minutes in a car. It's approximately 8 kilometres away. Find out what options are available, such as car rentals, cabs or ride-sharing.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 22 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 visit Belfast. If you prefer a quieter vibe, go in February.
When reserving your flight from London Gatwick Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Belfast, with the temperature ranging from 10ºC to 19ºC.
January has average temperatures of between 1ºC and 8ºC. Look for cheap flight tickets from LGW to BHD sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Belfast
After locking in your flights from LGW to BHD, you'll need to find a hotel in Belfast. Make one of these options your base for exploring this exciting destination:
Every great adventure has to include some sightseeing. Titanic Belfast, Crumlin Road Gaol Visitor Attraction and Conference Centre and Botanic Gardens are among the things you can't miss in Belfast.
There's more than one way to get to and from Belfast. Belfast International Airport (BFS) is another choice. Check out your options for flying in or out of this domestic airport.
Complete your Belfast trip with hotels and a car rental
You've got your cheap ticket to George Best Belfast City Airport — next up is finding a great place to stay, and maybe even a set of wheels. We've compared prices across hundreds of companies to bring you the best hotels and car rental deals in Belfast.