Travelling from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to Belfast: what you need to know
Belfast is 5 hours 30 minutes behind New Delhi, where Indira Gandhi International Airport is located. Belfast operates on the UTC+0 timezone.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your flight from DEL to Belfast.
Be prepared for longer queues in popular months such as July and other peak periods. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will give you plenty of time for security and boarding.
We make it easy to find a flight from DEL to Belfast with a stopover. To see all your options, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to see the sights of your chosen city. Popular stopovers include:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Birmingham International Airport (BHX)
If you hold a passport from India, you'll need an embassy visa to enter United Kingdom. This applies when booking a cheap ticket from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Belfast for tourism purposes. The rules may be different if you're travelling for work or other reasons. Always check the visa rules before you book and definitely before flying.
DEL is about 11 kilometres from central New Delhi. If you're catching a cab, driving or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 24 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the journey time to be around 54 minutes.
After a stress-free start to your break? Stay near DEL. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Belfast or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are just the thing:
How to find the cheapest flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to Belfast
309 € is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Belfast. For a return flight on this route, the best price is 658 €. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares can change.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from DEL to Belfast, book as early as possible. Airlines generally offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.
If you can be flexible with your travel plans, check out the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll find the lowest price across every month when looking for a ticket from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Belfast.
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Airports in Belfast
Belfast International Airport (BFS)
Belfast International Airport (BFS) is around 32 kilometres from central Belfast. With your own car rental or if you take a cab, the drive is about 31 minutes.
Getting to the centre on public transport will take you around 2 hours and 2 minutes.
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Belfast. Stay at one of these accommodation options near BFS instead:
George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)
George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) is about 8 kilometres from central Belfast. After your flight from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Belfast, it'll take you around 12 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
You can also travel by public transport, which will take approximately 22 minutes.
After your flight from DEL to Belfast, settle in at a hotel near BHD. These are some comfortable options that'll help you slip into relaxation mode:
Best time to go to Belfast
It's time to pick your dates for your flight from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Belfast. August is the most popular month for a trip to Belfast. If you prefer a more low-key vibe, go in February.
The warmest month in Belfast is July, with the temperature ranging between 10ºC and 19ºC. Book your flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Belfast in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Search for cheap flights from DEL to Belfast in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 1ºC and 8ºC on average.
More about Belfast
Once you've booked your flight from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Belfast, think about where you'll stay in this city. Make one of these options your base for exploring Belfast:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be hard to figure out where to begin. Titanic Belfast, Crumlin Road Gaol Visitor Attraction and Conference Centre and Botanic Gardens are top attractions which should feature on every Belfast itinerary.
Complete your Belfast trip with a car rental
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