Flying from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from George Best Belfast City Airport to London Heathrow Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 1 hour 20 minutes.
Belfast and London follow the same timezone, UTC+0.
Flights from BHD to LHR start at 06:35 — the first with British Airways. The last service of the day is at 20:30 with British Airways. Overall, you can take your pick of 174 weekly George Best Belfast City Airport to London Heathrow Airport flights.
Leave enough time to catch your BHD to LHR flight. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're travelling during a peak period in general.
British Airways offers direct flights from George Best Belfast City Airport to London Heathrow Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to see the sights in London — and maybe even more of United Kingdom if your schedule allows.
The airline that tops the list for bookings on this route is British Airways.
British Airways is the most punctual carrier that operates BHD to LHR flights, with 70.32% of its services arriving as scheduled.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from George Best Belfast City Airport to London Heathrow Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Stopovers between BHD and LHR include:
Manchester Airport
Edinburgh Airport
Inverness Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
$124 is the best price for a one-way George Best Belfast City Airport to London Heathrow Airport flight. Return flights start from $199. These prices may change depending on demand.
Book one month before you want to fly. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from BHD to LHR.
Organise your trip for December. That's the cheapest month for flights from George Best Belfast City Airport to London Heathrow Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest price across every month.
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Handy information about George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)
When it comes to George Best Belfast City Airport's on-time performance, data shows 68.3% of flights complete their journey on time.
George Best Belfast City Airport is around 8 kilometres from central Belfast. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 10 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The trip when using public transport typically takes 20 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel near BHD? If you've booked an early flight from George Best Belfast City Airport to London Heathrow Airport, these stays will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
If you're getting in on a late George Best Belfast City Airport to London Heathrow Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these hotels near LHR:
Travel at your own pace with a London Heathrow Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Surprice, U-Save or Green Motion and find adventure across London and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from London Heathrow Airport about one week in advance gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
Getting from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to central London
From London Heathrow Airport, London is approximately 31 kilometres away. It takes around 55 minutes to reach the centre by car.
It takes around 1 hour if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
July is the busiest month for flights from George Best Belfast City Airport to London Heathrow Airport. To escape the crowds, head to London in February.
The warmest month in London is July, with the temperature ranging between 11ºC and 26ºC. Book your flights from George Best Belfast City Airport to London Heathrow Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from BHD to LHR in January. Temperatures average between 0ºC and 9ºC then.
Explore more of United Kingdom
You've seen London, now it's time to explore other corners of United Kingdom. Travel about 161 kilometres north-west to Birmingham to tick off its leading attractions. From Cadbury World to The Library of Birmingham and National Sea Life Centre, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
If you're looking to explore another great destination in United Kingdom, head for Bristol, roughly 177 kilometres west of London. Clifton Suspension Bridge, Cabot Tower and Brandon Hill Nature Park are among its highlights.