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

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Flight Schedule 20 flights Verified 7h ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
U2323
U2 easyJet
320
7:00 AM
BST
7:50 AM
BST
0h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
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
M T W T F S S
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U2327
U2 easyJet
320
4:40 PM
BST
5:30 PM
BST
0h 50m
M T W T F S S
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RK179
RK Ryanair UK
73H
6:05 PM
BST
6:55 PM
BST
0h 50m
M T W T F S S
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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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RK5968
RK Ryanair UK
73H
6:55 AM
BST
7:50 AM
BST
0h 55m
M T W T F S S
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U2324
U2 easyJet
320
8:00 AM
BST
8:55 AM
BST
0h 55m
M T W T F S S
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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
M T W T F S S
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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
M T W T F S S
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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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Edinburgh to Belfast
2 carriers, 45 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 45 Flights/wk 143 mi 0h 35m nonstop 41 1-stop hubs

EDI–BFS is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. easyJet and Ryanair UK lead the route. The flight covers 143 miles in approximately 0h 35m. Beyond nonstop, 41 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop EDI–BFS service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
U2 easyJet 32 319, 320 0h50
RK Ryanair UK 13 73H 0h35-0h50
Aircraft on this route
319 Airbus A319 – U2
320 Airbus A320 – U2
73H Boeing 737-800 (Winglets) – RK
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: RK + U2 (45 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, EDI to BFS direction.
Mon
8
flights
Tue
6
flights
Wed
6
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
45
Outbound / wk
46
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for EDI to BFS.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
41
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~32h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,117
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 Belfast from Edinburgh

Nearby airports with service to Belfast International Airport.
Metric EDI→BFS GLA→BFS NCL→BFS
Distance from EDI 41 mi 91 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1 1
Weekly flights 45 28 19
Flight time 0h 35m 0h 45m 0h 55m
Airports within 200 miles of EDI with service to Belfast International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Edinburgh, it's 6:00 PM in Belfast.
Distance & Flight Time
143 mi / 230 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 35m to 0h 50m.

EDI–BFS Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Edinburgh to Belfast route.
Route details
Distance143 mi / 230 km
Flight time0h 35m to 0h 50m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights45 out / 46 return
1-stop connections41 hubs
Origin: EDI
IATA / ICAOEDI / EGPH
TimezoneEurope/London
Passengers/yr15.8M
Elevation135 ft / 41 m
Destination: BFS
IATA / ICAOBFS / EGAA
TimezoneEurope/London
Passengers/yr4.0M
Elevation268 ft / 82 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about EDI to BFS flights.
Nonstop flights from Edinburgh Airport to Belfast International Airport take approximately 0h 35m to 0h 50m. The route covers 143 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Ryanair UK and easyJet.
There are approximately 45 nonstop flights per week from EDI to BFS. The return direction has about 46 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through EMA, BVA, KEF, LYS, GVA, GDN, MXP, BUD, CFU, MLA, FNC, KGS, LCA, AMS, AYT, HRG, CDG, RAK, BCN, STN, LPA, DLM, OPO, REU, AGP, BHX, ALC, KRK, LTN, LGW, BRS, SOU, FAO, BGY, PMI, TFS, ACE, PRG, FUE, NBE and PFO. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from BFS to EDI are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include GLA and NCL. 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 EDI to BFS

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Belfast International Airport (BFS) are connected by nonstop service from Ryanair UK and easyJet. With 45 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

EDI to BFS Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from EDI to BFS ranges from 0 hours 35 minutes to 0 hours 50 minutes. The route covers a distance of 143 miles (230 km). There are approximately 45 weekly flights outbound and 46 return, totaling 91 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

41 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via EMA. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Glasgow (GLA) and Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear (NCL).