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

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QR8102
QR Qatar
AT7
6:55 AM
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7:50 AM
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0h 55m
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BA8972
BA British
AT7
6:55 AM
GMT
7:50 AM
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0h 55m
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EI3650
EI Aer Lingus
AT7
6:55 AM
GMT
7:50 AM
GMT
0h 55m
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QR8108
QR Qatar
AT7
7:00 AM
GMT
7:55 AM
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0h 55m
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EI3652
EI Aer Lingus
AT7
10:35 AM
GMT
11:30 AM
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0h 55m
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QR8103
QR Qatar
AT7
10:35 AM
GMT
11:30 AM
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0h 55m
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U2322
U2 easyJet
320
5:00 PM
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5:50 PM
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0h 50m
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EI3656
EI Aer Lingus
AT7
5:20 PM
GMT
6:14 PM
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0h 54m
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U2344
U2 easyJet
320
5:55 PM
GMT T1
6:45 PM
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0h 50m
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EI3658
EI Aer Lingus
AT7
6:50 PM
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7:45 PM
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0h 55m
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EI3651
EI Aer Lingus
AT7
8:20 AM
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9:15 AM
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0h 55m
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QR8108
QR Qatar
AT7
8:20 AM
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9:15 AM
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0h 55m
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U2343
U2 easyJet
320
11:55 AM
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12:50 PM
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0h 55m
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EI3653
EI Aer Lingus
AT7
12:30 PM
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1:25 PM
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0h 55m
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EI3657
EI Aer Lingus
AT7
3:25 PM
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4:20 PM
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0h 55m
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EI3659
EI Aer Lingus
AT7
11:25 PM
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12:15 AM+1
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0h 50m
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Belfast to Edinburgh
4 carriers, 62 flights/week nonstop.
4 Airlines 62 Flights/wk 135 mi 0h 50m nonstop 8 1-stop hubs

BHD–EDI is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. Aer Lingus, Qatar Airways and easyJet lead the route. The flight covers 135 miles in approximately 0h 50m. Beyond nonstop, 8 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop BHD–EDI service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
EI Aer Lingus 28 AT7 0h54-0h55
QR Qatar Airways 15 AT7 0h55 Oneworld
U2 easyJet 12 320 0h50
BA British Airways 7 AT7 0h55 Oneworld
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – U2
AT7 Aerospatiale/Alenia ATR 72 – BA, EI, QR
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: EI + U2 (40 flights/wk, 65%)
Oneworld: BA + QR (22 flights/wk, 35%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, BHD to EDI direction.
Mon
9
flights
Tue
8
flights
Wed
9
flights
Thu
9
flights
Fri
9
flights
Sat
9
flights
Sun
9
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
10
Nonstop flights
62
Outbound / wk
38
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for BHD to EDI.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
8
Hubs
~11h
Fastest
~18h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
552
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 BHD→EDI BFS→EDI LDY→EDI
Distance from BHD 14 mi 59 mi
Nonstop airlines 4 2 1
Weekly flights 62 29 5
Flight time 0h 50m 0h 50m 0h 50m
Airports within 200 miles of BHD with service to Edinburgh Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Belfast, it's 6:00 PM in Edinburgh.
Distance & Flight Time
135 mi / 217 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 50m to 0h 55m.

BHD–EDI Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Belfast to Edinburgh route.
Route details
Distance135 mi / 217 km
Flight time0h 50m to 0h 55m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)4
Weekly flights62 out / 38 return
1-stop connections8 hubs
Origin: BHD
IATA / ICAOBHD / EGAC
TimezoneEurope/London
Elevation15 ft / 5 m
Destination: EDI
IATA / ICAOEDI / EGPH
TimezoneEurope/London
Passengers/yr15.8M
Elevation135 ft / 41 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about BHD to EDI flights.
Nonstop flights from George Best Belfast City Airport to Edinburgh Airport take approximately 0h 50m to 0h 55m. The route covers 135 miles.
4 airlines operate nonstop service: British Airways, Aer Lingus, Qatar Airways and easyJet.
There are approximately 62 nonstop flights per week from BHD to EDI. The return direction has about 38 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SOU, LCY, BHX, LHR, AMS, LGW, LTN and BRS. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from EDI to BHD are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include BFS, LDY and IOM. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from BHD to EDI

George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) and Edinburgh Airport (EDI) are connected by nonstop service from British Airways, Aer Lingus, Qatar Airways and easyJet. With 62 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

BHD to EDI Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from BHD to EDI ranges from 0 hours 50 minutes to 0 hours 55 minutes. The route covers a distance of 135 miles (217 km). There are approximately 62 weekly flights outbound and 38 return, totaling 100 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

8 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 11 hours via SOU. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Belfast (BFS), Derry, Derry and Strabane (LDY) and Castletown (IOM).