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Cheap flights from Belfast to Edinburgh from £20

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 20/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BHD — EDI
1 Apr — 8 Apr1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Belfast to Edinburgh Turnhouse are usually found in September or August, booked 59 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from Belfast to Edinburgh

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 27 March 2025.

Round-trip from

£35

One-way from

£20

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

£52
Ryanair
  • Ryanair
  • 23/4-23/4
  • Nonstop
  • 1h 45m total
  • Belfast to Edinburgh
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Ryanair
  • Ryanair
  • 20/8
  • Nonstop
  • 0h 55m total
  • Belfast to Edinburgh
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (£3 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£1 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest flights from Belfast to Edinburgh
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Belfast to Edinburgh. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 27 March 2025.

Wed 23/405:45BFS - EDI
Nonstop0h 55mRyanair
Wed 30/415:50EDI - BFS
Nonstop0h 50mRyanair
Deal found 26/3£35
Wed 28/511:55BFS - EDI
Nonstop0h 55measyJet
Fri 30/522:30EDI - BFS
Nonstop0h 50measyJet
Deal found 26/3£40
Thu 3/406:00BFS - EDI
Nonstop0h 55mRyanair
Mon 7/422:30EDI - BFS
Nonstop0h 50mRyanair
Deal found 26/3£50
Thu 3/415:20BHD - EDI
Nonstop0h 55mAer Lingus
Mon 7/420:15EDI - BHD
Nonstop0h 55mAer Lingus
Deal found 26/3£74
Fri 4/408:35BFS - EDI
Nonstop0h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sun 6/406:25EDI - BFS
Nonstop0h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/3£80
Wed 23/415:20BHD - EDI
Nonstop0h 55mMultiple Airlines
Wed 30/421:15EDI - BHD
1 stop11h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/3£119
Tue 27/518:15BHD - EDI
1 stop4h 25mBritish Airways
Fri 30/513:20EDI - BHD
1 stop6h 00mBritish Airways
Deal found 26/3£209
Thu 3/415:40BHD - EDI
1 stop6h 30measyJet
Mon 7/406:00EDI - BHD
1 stop7h 40measyJet
Deal found 26/3£239
Wed 13/813:25BHD - EDI
2 stops23h 05mLoganair
Fri 15/815:00EDI - BHD
2 stops26h 05mLoganair
Deal found 26/3£725

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Customise your flight search to find flights from Belfast to Edinburgh that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 27 March 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Belfast to Edinburgh that are best for you.

Fly from

Belfast

Fly to

Edinburgh

Route

Depart

Return

Price

BelfastEdinburgh

BFS - EDI

BFSEDI

Belfast Intl

Wed 23/4

05:45-06:40

Nonstop0h 55m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 23/4

15:50-16:40

Nonstop0h 50m

£35

BelfastEdinburgh

BFS - EDI

BFSEDI

Belfast Intl

Wed 28/5

11:55-12:50

Nonstop0h 55m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 30/5

22:30-23:20

Nonstop0h 50m

£40

BelfastEdinburgh

BHD - EDI

BHDEDI

Belfast City

Tue 22/4

06:55-07:50

Nonstop0h 55m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 29/4

16:45-17:40

Nonstop0h 55m

£74

BelfastEdinburgh

BFS - EDI

BFSEDI

Belfast Intl

Sun 4/5

07:45-08:35

Nonstop0h 50m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 9/5

10:15-18:15

1 stop8h 00m

£81

BelfastEdinburgh

BHD - EDI

BHDEDI

Belfast City

Tue 13/5

12:35-19:45

1 stop7h 10m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 26/5

20:15-21:10

Nonstop0h 55m

£109

BelfastEdinburgh

BHD - EDI

BHDEDI

Belfast City

Tue 27/5

18:15-22:40

1 stop4h 25m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 30/5

13:20-19:20

1 stop6h 00m

£209

BelfastEdinburgh

BFS - EDI

BFSEDI

Belfast Intl

Wed 20/8

05:45-06:40

Nonstop0h 55m

£20

BelfastEdinburgh

BFS - EDI

BFSEDI

Belfast Intl

Sun 1/6

07:45-08:35

Nonstop0h 50m

£27

BelfastEdinburgh

BFS - EDI

BFSEDI

Belfast Intl

Fri 18/7

08:35-09:30

Nonstop0h 55m

£28

BelfastEdinburgh

BHD - EDI

BHDEDI

Belfast City

Tue 15/4

10:20-11:15

Nonstop0h 55m

£36

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Best time to book a flight from Belfast to Edinburgh

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Edinburgh from Belfast with our price prediction graph.
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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?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Belfast to Edinburgh. Price data was last updated on 21 March 2025.

The best time to book flights from Belfast to Edinburgh is 59 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Belfast to Edinburgh (average of £78). Flying from Belfast to Edinburgh in June is currently the most expensive (average of £105). 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 27 March 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Belfast to Edinburgh in the afternoon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 15% on your trip compared to booking a flight at midday.

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 23 March 2025.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Belfast to Edinburgh flight should consider departing on Wednesday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday at midday flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Rainfall in Edinburgh by month

Plan your trip to Edinburgh by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Edinburgh ranges from 30.0 - 60.0 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 60.0 mm. April is typically the driest time to visit Edinburgh when rainfall is around 30.0 mm.

Temperature in Edinburgh by month

Plan your trip to Edinburgh by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Edinburgh, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 15.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 4.0 C).

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 27 March 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Aer Lingus, easyJet and Ryanair from Belfast to Edinburgh. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Aer Lingus
7.0
Good
1,062 reviews
Check prices

Crew

7.9

Food

6.4

Overall

7.0

Boarding

7.2

Comfort

7.0

Entertainment

6.7

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Tadhg,Mar 2025

DUB - MAN

Flew Man to BGI. Crew were poor. Both coffee or tea due to a "water issue". Business class meal for gluten free was disappointing. 1903 lounge was excellent.
Aer Lingus
7.0
Good
1,062 reviews
Aer Lingus
7.0
Good
1,062 reviews
Check prices

Crew

7.9

Food

6.4

Overall

7.0

Boarding

7.2

Comfort

7.0

Entertainment

6.7

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Tadhg,Mar 2025

DUB - MAN

Flew Man to BGI. Crew were poor. Both coffee or tea due to a "water issue". Business class meal for gluten free was disappointing. 1903 lounge was excellent.
easyJet
6.9
Okay
1,792 reviews
Aer Lingus
7.0
Good
1,062 reviews
Check prices

Crew

7.9

Food

6.4

Overall

7.0

Boarding

7.2

Comfort

7.0

Entertainment

6.7

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Tadhg,Mar 2025

DUB - MAN

Flew Man to BGI. Crew were poor. Both coffee or tea due to a "water issue". Business class meal for gluten free was disappointing. 1903 lounge was excellent.
Ryanair
6.8
Okay
5,004 reviews
Aer Lingus
7.0
Good
1,062 reviews
Check prices

Crew

7.9

Food

6.4

Overall

7.0

Boarding

7.2

Comfort

7.0

Entertainment

6.7

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Tadhg,Mar 2025

DUB - MAN

Flew Man to BGI. Crew were poor. Both coffee or tea due to a "water issue". Business class meal for gluten free was disappointing. 1903 lounge was excellent.
British Airways
6.6
Okay
6,712 reviews
Aer Lingus
7.0
Good
1,062 reviews
Check prices

Crew

7.9

Food

6.4

Overall

7.0

Boarding

7.2

Comfort

7.0

Entertainment

6.7

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Tadhg,Mar 2025

DUB - MAN

Flew Man to BGI. Crew were poor. Both coffee or tea due to a "water issue". Business class meal for gluten free was disappointing. 1903 lounge was excellent.
Ryanair
6.1
Okay
Aer Lingus
7.0
Good
1,062 reviews
Check prices

Crew

7.9

Food

6.4

Overall

7.0

Boarding

7.2

Comfort

7.0

Entertainment

6.7

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Tadhg,Mar 2025

DUB - MAN

Flew Man to BGI. Crew were poor. Both coffee or tea due to a "water issue". Business class meal for gluten free was disappointing. 1903 lounge was excellent.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Belfast to Edinburgh. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • 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. 5 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 1 inbound flight 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 £35 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are easyJet and Aer Lingus, starting at £40 and £74 round-trip. Ryanair is 32% 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 £20. Users have also found prices from £27 and £28 on easyJet and Ryanair, respectively.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Belfast to Edinburgh?

    The cheapest flight price from Belfast to Edinburgh is £17. On average you can expect to pay £41. The most popular route, (Belfast Intl - Edinburgh Turnhouse), can usually be booked for £30.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Belfast to Edinburgh that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Belfast to Edinburgh flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Belfast to Edinburgh?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Belfast to Edinburgh.

  • 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Belfast to Edinburgh (average of £78). Flying from Belfast to Edinburgh in June is currently the most expensive (average of £105). 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.

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RyanairCheapest£15Average£33FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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