Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Belfast to Edinburgh Turnhouse are usually found in May or September, booked 27 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Monday and return on a Wednesday
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Belfast (BF1) to Edinburgh (EDI). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 25 September 2026.
Popular in
December
Cheapest in
May
Average price
£44
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 14% potential increase in price (£7 potential increase over avg. return price).
Best time to book a flight from Belfast to Edinburgh
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Belfast to Edinburgh
How far ahead should I book a flight from Belfast to Edinburgh?
The best time to book flights from Belfast to Edinburgh is 35 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Belfast to Edinburgh?
Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Belfast to Edinburgh (average of £48). Flying from Belfast to Edinburgh in December is currently the most expensive (average of £79). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.
What is the cheapest time of day to fly from BFS to EDI?
Find hourly flight availability from Belfast to Edinburgh. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 25 September 2026.
A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Belfast to Edinburgh in the evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 45% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.
What is the cheapest day to fly from Belfast to Edinburgh?
Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Belfast to Edinburgh. Price data was last updated on 19 September 2026.
Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Belfast to Edinburgh flight should consider departing on Wednesday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Tuesday at midday flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
Reviews of airlines servicing Edinburgh
Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Edinburgh. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Edinburgh. Reviews last updated 25 September 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Aer Lingus,easyJet, andRyanair from Belfast to Edinburgh by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Great experience. Crew was friendly, food was better than what I have experienced with some other airlines and seat pitch was adequate. I would fly Aer Lingus again.
Great experience. Crew was friendly, food was better than what I have experienced with some other airlines and seat pitch was adequate. I would fly Aer Lingus again.
Great experience. Crew was friendly, food was better than what I have experienced with some other airlines and seat pitch was adequate. I would fly Aer Lingus again.
Great experience. Crew was friendly, food was better than what I have experienced with some other airlines and seat pitch was adequate. I would fly Aer Lingus again.
Related info for your journey
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What airport do you fly into for flights to Edinburgh from Belfast?
Edinburgh Turnhouse (EDI), located 6.8 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from Belfast to Edinburgh. 3 airlines have flights to Turnhouse from Belfast on a regular basis. Booking flights from Belfast to Edinburgh Turnhouse should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 2 inbound flights from Belfast per day.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Belfast to Edinburgh round-trip?
Our cheapest airline available from Belfast to Edinburgh is Ryanair. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as £15 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are easyJet and Aer Lingus, starting at £24 and £41 round-trip. Ryanair is 72% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Belfast to Edinburgh one-way?
For one-way options, check prices for Ryanair. According to our data, you can fly for as low as £15. Users have also found prices from £16 and £35 on easyJet and Aer Lingus, respectively.
What are the cheapest flights from Belfast to Edinburgh?
The cheapest flight price from Belfast to Edinburgh is £13. On average you can expect to pay £44. The most popular route, (Belfast Intl - Edinburgh Turnhouse), can usually be booked for £29.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Belfast to Edinburgh?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Belfast to Edinburgh by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Belfast to Edinburgh?
Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Belfast to Edinburgh (average of £48). Flying from Belfast to Edinburgh in December is currently the most expensive (average of £79). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.
Explore flights to Edinburgh departing from other origins. Flights are based on user searches made on Cheapflights and were last updated on 25 September 2026.
Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Belfast to Edinburgh. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 7,457,451 searches. Data last updated 25 September 2026.
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