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Cheap flights from Belfast to Edinburgh from $20 BFS, BHD → EDI

Belfast International Airport (BFS), George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) → Edinburgh Airport (EDI)

The cheapest return found recently is $52 with Ryanair UK, 17 Dec – 20 Dec, found 2 days ago. The cheapest one-way found recently is $20 with easyJet, 17 Jan 2027, found 2 days ago.

Cheapest one-way found recently
$20, easyJet, found 2 days ago
Cheapest return found recently
$52, 17 Dec to 20 Dec
Usual return price
$55 to $71
Cheapest month to fly
December 2026, one-way fares from $19 found in the last 7 days
Airlines with nonstop flights
easyJet, Aer Lingus
Shortest nonstop flight found
55 min

Return

The cheapest return fare on each of 4 departure dates is usually $55 to $71.

Cheapest return found recently

$52

17 Dec – 20 Dec · Ryanair UK

Belfast International Airport (BFS) → Edinburgh Airport (EDI)

Leaves 3:05 p.m. · Return leaves 7:35 a.m. · 1 h 45 min of travel, both ways together

out nonstop, back nonstop

found 2 days ago

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Cheapest nonstop return

$52

17 Dec – 20 Dec · Ryanair UK

Belfast International Airport (BFS) → Edinburgh Airport (EDI)

Leaves 3:05 p.m. · Return leaves 7:35 a.m. · 1 h 45 min of travel, both ways together

out nonstop, back nonstop

found 2 days ago

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Found recently, and the cheapest we hold

Cheapest found recently $52 17 Dec – 20 Decfound 2 days agoSee prices for these dates

It is also the cheapest return we hold, of any age.

What have prices looked like?

Over 48 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest return we saw each day was $42 to $74.

$52, the cheapest return found recently, sits here in that range of $42 to $74.

Those were the prices on those days, not today's.

Is this a good return price?

Compared with the cheapest return fare on each of 4 departure dates from 1 Dec to 17 Dec, found by travelers' searches in the last 7 days (economy, the price the seller showed on Aviasales). The usual range is the middle half of those prices.

Could nearby dates be cheaper?

No. We hold 3-night return fares on 1 other departure date within 3 days of 17 Dec, and it is not cheaper.

Every date we hold

7 fares on 4 departure dates

1 Dec – 3 Dec: $56, found 6 days ago11 Dec – 14 Dec: $79, found 2 days ago16 Dec – 19 Dec: $68, found 2 days ago17 Dec – 20 Dec: $52, found 2 days agoDec
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The cheapest price seen for each departure date — per traveler in Economy.
DatesFromAirlineAirportsStopsFound
1 Dec – 3 Dec$56easyJetGeorge Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) → Edinburgh Airport (EDI)out nonstop, back nonstopfound 6 days agoSee prices for these dates
11 Dec – 14 Dec$79easyJetBelfast International Airport (BFS) → Edinburgh Airport (EDI)out nonstop, back nonstopfound 2 days agoSee prices for these dates
16 Dec – 19 Dec$68easyJetGeorge Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) → Edinburgh Airport (EDI)out nonstop, back nonstopfound 2 days agoSee prices for these dates
17 Dec – 20 Dec$52Ryanair UKBelfast International Airport (BFS) → Edinburgh Airport (EDI)out nonstop, back nonstopfound 2 days agoSee prices for these dates

One-way

The cheapest one-way fare on each of 14 departure dates is usually $22 to $42.

Cheapest one-way found recently

$20

17 Jan 2027 · easyJet

Belfast International Airport (BFS) → Edinburgh Airport (EDI)

Leaves 11:10 a.m. · 55 min trip

nonstop

found 2 days ago

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Cheapest nonstop one-way

$20

17 Jan 2027 · easyJet

Belfast International Airport (BFS) → Edinburgh Airport (EDI)

Leaves 11:10 a.m. · 55 min trip

nonstop

found 2 days ago

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Found recently, and the cheapest we hold

Cheapest found recently $20 17 Jan 2027found 2 days agoOpen this trip

Cheapest we hold, of any age $19 2 Decfound 3 days agoOpen this trip

What have prices looked like?

Over 49 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest one-way we saw each day was $19 to $21.

$20, the cheapest one-way found recently, sits here in that range of $19 to $21.

Those were the prices on those days, not today's.

Is this a good one-way price?

Compared with the cheapest one-way fare on each of 14 departure dates from 13 Nov to 12 Mar 2027, found by travelers' searches in the last 7 days (economy, the price the seller showed on Aviasales). The usual range is the middle half of those prices.

Could nearby dates be cheaper?

Yes. Among one-way fares leaving within 3 days of 17 Jan 2027, 18 Jan 2027 costs $19: $1 less than the cheapest found recently.

easyJet · Belfast International Airport (BFS) → Edinburgh Airport (EDI) · nonstop · found 3 days ago

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Every date we hold

19 fares on 14 departure dates

13 Nov: $40, found 4 days ago17 Nov: $47, found 2 days ago18 Nov: $56, found 2 days ago19 Nov: $43, found 5 days ago1 Dec: $27, found 5 days ago2 Dec: $19, found 3 days ago2 Jan 2027: $35, found 6 days ago5 Jan 2027: $26, found 5 days ago16 Jan 2027: $21, found 3 days ago17 Jan 2027: $20, found 2 days ago18 Jan 2027: $19, found 3 days ago20 Jan 2027: $49, found 2 days ago12 Feb 2027: $26, found 3 days ago12 Mar 2027: $39, found 2 days agoNovDecJanFebMar
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The cheapest price seen for each departure date — per traveler in Economy.
DatesFromAirlineAirportsStopsFound
13 Nov$40easyJetBelfast International Airport (BFS) → Edinburgh Airport (EDI)nonstopfound 4 days agoOpen this trip
17 Nov$47easyJetGeorge Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) → Edinburgh Airport (EDI)nonstopfound 2 days agoOpen this trip
18 Nov$56Aer LingusGeorge Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) → Edinburgh Airport (EDI)nonstopfound 2 days agoOpen this trip
19 Nov$43easyJetGeorge Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) → Edinburgh Airport (EDI)nonstopfound 5 days agoOpen this trip
1 Dec$27easyJetGeorge Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) → Edinburgh Airport (EDI)nonstopfound 5 days agoOpen this trip
2 Dec$19easyJetBelfast International Airport (BFS) → Edinburgh Airport (EDI)nonstopfound 3 days agoOpen this trip
2 Jan 2027$35easyJetBelfast International Airport (BFS) → Edinburgh Airport (EDI)nonstopfound 6 days agoOpen this trip
5 Jan 2027$26easyJetBelfast International Airport (BFS) → Edinburgh Airport (EDI)nonstopfound 5 days agoOpen this trip
16 Jan 2027$21easyJetGeorge Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) → Edinburgh Airport (EDI)nonstopfound 3 days agoOpen this trip
17 Jan 2027$20easyJetBelfast International Airport (BFS) → Edinburgh Airport (EDI)nonstopfound 2 days agoOpen this trip
18 Jan 2027$19easyJetBelfast International Airport (BFS) → Edinburgh Airport (EDI)nonstopfound 3 days agoOpen this trip
20 Jan 2027$49easyJetBelfast International Airport (BFS) → Edinburgh Airport (EDI)nonstopfound 2 days agoOpen this trip
12 Feb 2027$26easyJetGeorge Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) → Edinburgh Airport (EDI)nonstopfound 3 days agoOpen this trip
12 Mar 2027$39easyJetGeorge Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) → Edinburgh Airport (EDI)nonstopfound 2 days agoOpen this trip

Which month looks cheapest?

December 2026 is the cheapest month — from $19.

November 2026From $404 departure dates13 Nov · found 4 days agoOpen this trip
December 2026From $19Cheapest seen2 departure dates2 Dec · found 3 days agoOpen this trip
January 2027From $196 departure dates18 Jan 2027 · found 3 days agoOpen this trip
February 2027From $261 departure date12 Feb 2027 · found 3 days agoOpen this trip
March 2027From $391 departure date12 Mar 2027 · found 2 days agoOpen this trip

Premium cabin fares from Belfast to Edinburgh

We hold no premium economy, business or first-class fares for this route: we collect them for the busiest routes, and this one is not among them yet.

How far ahead were prices cheapest for Belfast to Edinburgh?

Return

Fares 30 to 59 days before departure were typically 29% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.

From the cheapest return each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (48 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.

Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.

Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.

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Typical price in each booking range — round trip, per traveler in Economy.
Booked ahead byTypical fareCheapest dayAbove the cheapestDays of prices
0–6 days$73$62+40%22
7–13 days$62$49+18%22
14–29 days$58$56+12%25
30–59 days$52$44Cheapest seen27
60–89 days$74$42+42%13
90–179 days$85$85+64%15
180+ days$77$76+48%22

One-way

The cheapest fares were 0 to 6 days before departure.

From the cheapest one-way each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (49 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.

Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.

Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.

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Typical price in each booking range — one way, per traveler in Economy.
Booked ahead byTypical fareCheapest dayAbove the cheapestDays of prices
0–6 days$21$19Cheapest seen46
7–13 days$21$19+0%48
14–29 days$21$19+0%48
30–59 days$21$19+0%45
60–89 days$25$19+19%40
90–179 days$27$26+29%37
180+ days$31$29+48%33

Could a nearby airport be cheaper?

A different airport at either end can change the fare — sometimes a lot.

Return

Dublin → Edinburgh

140 km from Belfast

$142

$90 more than flying from Belfast

30 Jul 2027 – 2 Aug 2027 · DUB → EDI · out nonstop, back nonstop

found 2 days ago

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Cheapest recent price on each route — round trip, per traveler in Economy. Distances are in a straight line.

One-way

Belfast → Newcastle

147 km from Edinburgh

$25

$5 more than flying to Edinburgh

1 Dec · BFS → NCL · nonstop

found 6 days ago

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Dublin → Edinburgh

140 km from Belfast

$30

$10 more than flying from Belfast

21 Sept 2027 · DUB → EDI · nonstop

found 2 days ago

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Cheapest recent price on each route — one way, per traveler in Economy. Distances are in a straight line.

Live price for these dates

The cheapest return found recently is for 17 Dec – 20 Dec. A live search on this page shows what those dates cost now, for one adult in economy.

Questions about this trip

How much is a return flight from Belfast to Edinburgh?

The cheapest return found recently is $52 with Ryanair UK, 17 Dec to 20 Dec, found 2 days ago. The cheapest return fare on each of 4 departure dates is usually $55 to $71.

How much is a one-way flight from Belfast to Edinburgh?

The cheapest one-way found recently is $20 with easyJet, 17 Jan 2027, found 2 days ago. The cheapest one-way we hold, of any age, is $19 with easyJet, 2 Dec, found 3 days ago. The cheapest one-way fare on each of 14 departure dates is usually $22 to $42.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Belfast to Edinburgh?

December 2026 is the cheapest month for a one-way, from $19, 2 Dec, found 3 days ago.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Belfast to Edinburgh?

In 48 days of prices between 24 Sept and 11 Nov, return fares 30 to 59 days before departure were typically 29% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure. In 49 days of prices between 24 Sept and 11 Nov, one-way fares were cheapest 0 to 6 days before departure.

Is there a direct flight from Belfast to Edinburgh?

Yes, the cheapest nonstop return found recently is $52 with Ryanair UK, 17 Dec to 20 Dec, found 2 days ago. The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently is $20 with easyJet, 17 Jan 2027, found 2 days ago.

How long is the flight from Belfast to Edinburgh?

The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently, with easyJet on 17 Jan 2027, takes 55 min from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI).

Which airlines have the cheapest flights from Belfast to Edinburgh?

Between 1 Dec and 17 Dec, easyJet has the cheapest return on 3 of the 4 departure dates we hold, and Ryanair UK on 1. Between 13 Nov and 12 Mar 2027, easyJet has the cheapest one-way on 13 of the 14 departure dates we hold, and Aer Lingus on 1.

Prices are what travelers' searches on Aviasales found in the last 7 days, in US dollars: the price the seller showed on Aviasales; bags may cost extra. Fares change, so check today's price before you book. How our prices work