Belfast to Edinburgh (BFS–EDI) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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143 mi airlines 46/wk
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✈ Nonstop
RK5968
RK Ryanair UK
73H
6:55 AM
BST
7:50 AM
BST
0h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
U2324
U2 easyJet
320
8:00 AM
BST
8:55 AM
BST
0h 55m
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U255
U2 easyJet
320
1:45 PM
BST
2:40 PM
BST
0h 55m
M T W T F S S
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U2326
U2 easyJet
319
1:55 PM
BST
2:50 PM
BST
0h 55m
M T W T F S S
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U2330
U2 easyJet
320
3:25 PM
BST
4:20 PM
BST
0h 55m
M T W T F S S
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RK9450
RK Ryanair UK
73H
5:40 PM
BST
6:35 PM
BST
0h 55m
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U257
U2 easyJet
319
5:55 PM
BST
6:50 PM
BST
0h 55m
M T W T F S S
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U2328
U2 easyJet
320
6:00 PM
BST
6:55 PM
BST
0h 55m
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RK178
RK Ryanair UK
73H
7:20 PM
BST
8:15 PM
BST
0h 55m
M T W T F S S
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U259
U2 easyJet
320
8:30 PM
BST
9:25 PM
BST
0h 55m
M T W T F S S
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U2323
U2 easyJet
320
7:00 AM
BST
7:50 AM
BST
0h 50m
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RK5969
RK Ryanair UK
73H
7:13 AM
BST
7:48 AM
BST
0h 35m
M T W T F S S
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U2325
U2 easyJet
320
12:40 PM
BST
1:30 PM
BST
0h 50m
M T W T F S S
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U256
U2 easyJet
320
3:10 PM
BST
4:00 PM
BST
0h 50m
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U2327
U2 easyJet
320
4:40 PM
BST
5:30 PM
BST
0h 50m
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RK179
RK Ryanair UK
73H
6:05 PM
BST
6:55 PM
BST
0h 50m
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U260
U2 easyJet
319
6:10 PM
BST
7:00 PM
BST
0h 50m
M T W T F S S
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RK9451
RK Ryanair UK
73H
7:00 PM
BST
7:50 PM
BST
0h 50m
M T W T F S S
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U258
U2 easyJet
319
7:30 PM
BST
8:20 PM
BST
0h 50m
M T W T F S S
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U2329
U2 easyJet
320
7:55 PM
BST
8:45 PM
BST
0h 50m
M T W T F S S
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Belfast to Edinburgh
2 carriers, 46 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 46 Flights/wk 143 mi 0h 55m nonstop 42 1-stop hubs

BFS–EDI is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. easyJet and Ryanair UK lead the route. The flight covers 143 miles in approximately 0h 55m. Beyond nonstop, 42 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop BFS–EDI service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
U2 easyJet 33 319, 320 0h55
RK Ryanair UK 13 73H 0h55
Aircraft on this route
319 Airbus A319 – U2
320 Airbus A320 – U2
73H Boeing 737-800 (Winglets) – RK
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: RK + U2 (46 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, BFS to EDI direction.
Mon
8
flights
Tue
6
flights
Wed
7
flights
Thu
8
flights
Fri
7
flights
Sat
4
flights
Sun
6
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
10
Nonstop flights
46
Outbound / wk
45
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for BFS to EDI.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
42
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~31h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,089
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

Other ways to reach Edinburgh from Belfast

Nearby airports with service to Edinburgh Airport.
Metric BFS→EDI BHD→EDI LDY→EDI
Distance from BFS 14 mi 46 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 4 1
Weekly flights 46 48 2
Flight time 0h 55m 0h 50m 0h 50m
Airports within 200 miles of BFS with service to Edinburgh Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Edinburgh is 0 hours the same as Belfast.
BFS: BST · EDI: BST

When it's 6:00 PM in Belfast, it's 6:00 PM in Edinburgh.
Distance & Flight Time
143 mi / 230 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 55m.

BFS–EDI Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Belfast to Edinburgh route.
Route details
Distance143 mi / 230 km
Flight time0h 55m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights46 out / 45 return
1-stop connections42 hubs
Origin: BFS
IATA / ICAOBFS / EGAA
TimezoneEurope/London
Passengers/yr4.0M
Elevation268 ft / 82 m
Destination: EDI
IATA / ICAOEDI / EGPH
TimezoneEurope/London
Passengers/yr15.8M
Elevation135 ft / 41 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about BFS to EDI flights.
Nonstop flights from Belfast International Airport to Edinburgh Airport take approximately 0h 55m. The route covers 143 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Ryanair UK and easyJet.
There are approximately 46 nonstop flights per week from BFS to EDI. The return direction has about 45 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through BVA, GVA, KEF, KUN, BUD, MAH, DBV, FAO, MLA, EMA, FNC, KGS, SOU, BHX, LCA, BCN, HRG, PMI, OPO, LTN, LGW, BRS, ACE, STN, CFU, BGI, AMS, TFS, ALC, CDG, AYT, IBZ, BGY, DLM, NBE, RAK, AGP, PRG, KRK, LPA, FUE and RHO. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from EDI to BFS are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include BHD, LDY and IOM. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from BFS to EDI

Belfast International Airport (BFS) and Edinburgh Airport (EDI) are connected by nonstop service from Ryanair UK and easyJet. With 46 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

BFS to EDI Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from BFS to EDI ranges from 0 hours 55 minutes. The route covers a distance of 143 miles (230 km). There are approximately 46 weekly flights outbound and 45 return, totaling 91 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

42 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via BVA. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Belfast (BHD), Derry, Derry and Strabane (LDY) and Castletown (IOM).