Travelling from Toronto to Belfast: what you need to know
When looking for a flight from Toronto to Belfast, there's a nice range of airports you can jet off from. Pearson International Airport (YYZ), Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ) and Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF) are among Toronto's main terminals.
When it comes to working out where to land in Belfast, Belfast International Airport (BFS) and George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) are the chief entry points.
Belfast is four hours ahead of Toronto and is in the UTC+0 timezone.
Leave enough time to catch your Toronto to Belfast flight. Generally, it's best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak month such as August? Public holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
How to find the cheapest flights from Toronto to Belfast
To pick up cheap Toronto to Belfast flights, book as early as you can. Airlines usually offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
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Flying from Toronto
Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
YYZ is around 19 kilometres from central Toronto. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're using public transport, expect the journey time to be around 50 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to Pearson International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Toronto to Belfast, these stays will have you moments from your departure gate:
When it comes to Pearson International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 63.97% of flights complete their journey on time.
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ)
YTZ is about 3 kilometres from central Toronto. It'll take you 35 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 40 minutes.
Get a head start on your vacation with an extra night away from home. Before catching your flight from Toronto to Belfast, take it easy in one of these hotels near Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport:
62.09% of flights out of Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF)
The journey to YKF from central Toronto is around 4 hours 5 minutes by public transport. If you prefer to travel by car, it'll take you about 1 hour 15 minutes to cover the 80 kilometres or so.
Skip the rush on your departure day — stay close to Region of Waterloo International Airport and know you'll make it to your boarding gate with time to spare. Get settled at one of these hotels the day before if you've booked an early Toronto to Belfast flight:
Flights departing from YKF land at their destination within the scheduled time frame 63.64% of the time.
Arriving in Belfast
Belfast International Airport (BFS)
Belfast International Airport (BFS) to central Belfast takes around 30 minutes by car. The centre is roughly 19 kilometres away.
It typically takes 2 hours to get there on public transport.
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Toronto to Belfast. Check in to one of these accommodation options near BFS instead:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Belfast International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Budget, Drivalia or Dollar and explore beyond Belfast's usual tourist stops.
Get the best deal by reserving your vehicle from Belfast International Airport about three weeks ahead of your trip.
George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)
The centre of Belfast is located around 5 kilometres from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD). Once your flight from Toronto to Belfast has hit the runway and you've navigated your way to arrivals, the drive should take about 10 minutes.
If you choose to travel on public transport, the journey will take you 20 minutes or so.
After your flight from Toronto to Belfast, kick back at a hotel near BHD. These are some great options that'll help you get into relaxation mode:
Budget, Sixt and Alamo make collecting a George Best Belfast City Airport rental car quick and easy. These providers are located around or in the terminal and will have you on the road before long.
Avoid paying extra. Booking your ride two weeks before your arrival at BHD will help you save.
Best time to go to Belfast
August is the busiest month for flights from Toronto to Belfast. To travel when it's less crowded, visit Belfast in January.
Before locking in your Toronto to Belfast tickets, think about what kind of weather you prefer. July is the warmest month in Belfast, with temperatures ranging from 10ºC (50ºF) to 19ºC (66ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 1ºC (34ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF). Search for cheap flights from Toronto to Belfast around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Belfast
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Belfast right here. Explore these options once you've booked your flight from Toronto to Belfast:
Titanic Belfast and Crumlin Road Gaol Visitor Attraction and Conference Centre are just two of the leading attractions to put on your Belfast to-do list. Keep the momentum going by heading to Botanic Gardens.
Explore more of United Kingdom
Belfast will leave a lasting impression, but there are so many other corners of United Kingdom just waiting to be discovered. Around 354 kilometres south-east of Belfast, a trip to Birmingham will keep you on the move. Don't miss top attractions 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. Start your sightseeing at Clifton Suspension Bridge, Cabot Tower and Brandon Hill Nature Park.