Travelling from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Belfast International Airport (BFS): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from East Midlands Airport to Belfast International Airport is 1 hour 5 minutes.
Nottingham and Belfast share the same timezone, UTC+0.
Flights from EMA to BFS start at 10:45 — the first with Ryanair UK. The latest departure is at 21:25 with Ryanair UK. Overall, you can choose from 11 weekly East Midlands Airport to Belfast International Airport flights.
To ensure you get on your EMA to BFS flight, leave enough time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Be prepared for bigger queues during popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Getting to Belfast (and then discovering more of United Kingdom!) is a breeze with Ryanair UK. This popular airline has direct flights from East Midlands Airport to Belfast International Airport.
The airline with the highest booking volume on this route is Ryanair UK.
If you'd like to include a stop along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from East Midlands Airport to Belfast International Airport. These are the top stopovers between EMA and BFS:
Vaclav Havel Airport Prague
Jersey Airport
J. Paul II International Airport Krakow-Balice
How to find the cheapest flights from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way East Midlands Airport to Belfast International Airport flight is 16 €. A return plane ticket is currently 32 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
To get cheap tickets from EMA to BFS, reserve your journey five months before your planned departure.
The cheapest month for flights from East Midlands Airport to Belfast International Airport is April. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have flexible dates.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from EMA to BFS by creating a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or notification through the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Tailor your flights using filters. Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from East Midlands Airport to Belfast International Airport.
Handy information about East Midlands Airport (EMA)
When it comes to the on-time performance of East Midlands Airport, 75.1% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Central Nottingham to East Midlands Airport is around 23 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 25 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Expect a trip time of about 50 minutes on public transport.
Catching an early flight from East Midlands Airport to Belfast International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels close to EMA:
Arriving at Belfast International Airport (BFS)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're landing late on an East Midlands Airport to Belfast International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near BFS instead:
Pick up a Belfast International Airport rental car and discover Belfast and beyond with your own wheels. Budget, Drivalia and Dollar are popular outlets to choose from here.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your ride from Belfast International Airport around three weeks ahead of your departure.
Getting from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to central Belfast
From Belfast International Airport, Belfast is approximately 32 kilometres away. It takes around 30 minutes to reach the centre by car.
Getting to the centre by public transport takes roughly 2 hours.
When to fly to Belfast International Airport (BFS)
It's time to pick your dates for your flight from East Midlands Airport to Belfast International Airport. August is the most popular month to visit Belfast. If you're after a quieter vibe, go in January.
When reserving your flight from East Midlands Airport to Belfast International Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Belfast, with the temperature ranging from 10ºC (50ºF) to 19ºC (66ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from EMA to BFS in January. Average temperatures are between 1ºC (34ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF) then.
Explore more of United Kingdom
You've visited Belfast, now it's time to explore other corners of United Kingdom. Journey about 354 kilometres south-east to Birmingham to tick off its leading sights. From Cadbury World to The Library of Birmingham and National Sea Life Centre, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Around 418 kilometres south-east of Belfast, Bristol is another essential stop in United Kingdom. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Clifton Suspension Bridge, Cabot Tower and Brandon Hill Nature Park.