Flying from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to London: what you need to know
Around 1 hour 25 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from George Best Belfast City Airport to London.
London's timezone is UTC+0, which is the same as Belfast (the location of George Best Belfast City Airport).
George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is the most traveled route, with 42 departures a week to choose from. If you have things to do before heading off, the last flight from BHD to LHR is with British Airways at 20:25. Choose the first departure with British Airways at 06:30 if you want to get on your way earlier.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This leaves you with plenty of time to catch your BHD to London flight.
If you're travelling during a major holiday or another peak period, give yourself more time. A good general rule is two hours before domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Lines at check-in and security will be longer.
Begin your travels at BHD and go straight to London without any layovers. When booking a direct George Best Belfast City Airport to London ticket, here's where your plane could land:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
London Luton Airport (LTN)
Book your ticket with easyJet. This well-known carrier operates direct flights from George Best Belfast City Airport to London.
BHD is around 3 miles from central Belfast. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 10 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the travel time to be around 20 minutes.
Planning to catch an early flight from George Best Belfast City Airport to London? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels close to BHD:
Of all flights leaving George Best Belfast City Airport, 68.3% touch down on time at their destination.
How to find the cheapest flights from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to London
£18 is currently the lowest price for a one-way George Best Belfast City Airport to London flight. Return plane tickets start at £45. These fares may change depending on availability.
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Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to the centre of London takes about 55 minutes by car. The centre is roughly 19 miles away.
Getting to the centre on public transport will take you around 1 hour.
If you're arriving on a late flight from George Best Belfast City Airport to London, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these accommodation options near LHR:
Pick up a London Heathrow Airport rental car and discover London and beyond with your own wheels. Surprice, U-Save and Green Motion are popular outlets to choose from here.
For the best deal, book your ride from London Heathrow Airport around one week in advance of your flight from BHD to London.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
After your flight from George Best Belfast City Airport to London has arrived, you can make your way to the city centre in about 1 hour 20 minutes by car. Central London is roughly 50 miles from London Gatwick Airport (LGW).
You can expect the trip to take roughly 30 minutes on public transport.
You'll find some great places to drop your things at near LGW. Unwind and get cosy after your BHD to London flight at any of these well-located options:
The quickest way to reach your destination is with a London Gatwick Airport rental car. Collect your wheels from Green Motion, U-Save or Drivalia and set off in the blink of an eye.
Avoid paying extra. Securing your ride three weeks ahead of your arrival at LGW will help you save.
Stansted Airport (STN)
Stansted Airport (STN) is around 40 miles from the centre of London. It'll take you about 1 hour to get to the city centre by ride-share or cab once you've hopped off your flight from George Best Belfast City Airport to London.
If you go by public transport, expect a journey of about 1 hour 25 minutes.
If you don't want to travel to the centre, find a hotel near STN. Get settled at one of these stays after your BHD to London flight:
Begin your trip without stressing about how to reach your destination with a Stansted Airport rental car. You can book your wheels with trusted companies here like Green Motion, Drivalia and Europcar.
Plan ahead and pocket the savings. Book your ride from STN four weeks before your flight from George Best Belfast City Airport to London for the best deals.
Best time to go to London
Travel to London during high season if you prefer a lively atmosphere, but remember that hotel prices may be higher. Alternatively, book your flights from George Best Belfast City Airport to London in the off-season when prices are cheaper and it's not as busy.
The warmest month in London is July, with temperatures ranging between 11ºC (52ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Book your George Best Belfast City Airport to London plane ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
January sees average temperatures of between 0ºC (32ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF). Search for a cheap ticket from BHD to London around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about London
After booking your flight from George Best Belfast City Airport to London, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these options your base for exploring London:
All great holidays should include a little sightseeing. The British Museum, Big Ben and Buckingham Palace are must-do's during your London adventure.
Explore more of United Kingdom
Birmingham is just one of the many cities in United Kingdom waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of London. Around 100 miles away to the north-west, popular attractions include Cadbury World, The Library of Birmingham and National Sea Life Centre.
Bristol is another essential stop in United Kingdom and is around 110 miles west of London. No trip is complete without experiencing Clifton Suspension Bridge, Cabot Tower and Brandon Hill Nature Park.