Flying from Belfast to London City Airport (LCY): What you need to know
Your travels get underway at Belfast's main airport, George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD). Explore the options for reserving a flight from Belfast to London City Airport (LCY) departing from this base.
London (where London City Airport is located) and Belfast share the UTC+0 timezone. Easily coordinate travel plans without worrying about time differences.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Belfast to LCY. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to skip the mad dash to your gate.
Be prepared for longer lines in popular months such as September and other peak periods. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
Airports in Belfast
Belfast International Airport (BFS)
Located around 19 kilometers from central Belfast, BFS can be reached in about 25 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport is roughly 45 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Belfast to London City Airport? Avoid the mad dash to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by staying at one of these hotels close to Belfast International Airport:
Belfast International Airport has a strong on-time record, reducing your chances of a delayed flight. Departures from BFS arrive on schedule 82% of the time.
George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)
You can book a direct Belfast to London City Airport (LCY) plane ticket with departures from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD). Decide if leaving from BHD is a better fit for your trip.
Take a direct flight from Belfast to LCY with British Airways. This is one of the top carriers operating this route out of BHD.
On the BHD to LCY route, British Airways is the go-to airline for most travelers.
Choose Aer Lingus if punctual service is a priority. Its flights between George Best Belfast City Airport and London City Airport land as scheduled 87.73% of the time.
BHD is about 5 kilometers from central Belfast. It'll take you 15 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city center. Public transport takes roughly 25 minutes.
Catching the earliest flight? Think about staying at one of these hotels near George Best Belfast City Airport the day before your Belfast to LCY flight:
George Best Belfast City Airport has earned its reputation for punctuality. 80% of flights taking off from here arrive right when they're supposed to.
About London City Airport (LCY)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Belfast to London City Airport. Stay at one of these accommodation options near LCY instead:
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Getting from London City Airport (LCY) to central London
London City Airport is around 11 kilometers from the center of London. It takes around 25 minutes or so to get to the city by car.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of about 25 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Belfast to London City Airport (LCY)
Currently, $125 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Belfast to London City Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $226. Remember fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
To score cheap flights from Belfast to LCY, book your ticket four months ahead of your departure date.
The best month for landing cheap Belfast to London City Airport tickets is September. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare flight prices, then select the dates with the lowest fares.
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The best time to fly from Belfast to London City Airport (LCY)
December is the quietest month for flights from Belfast to London City Airport (LCY), while September is the most popular. Find the ideal time to go to London based on whether you want a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
Lock in a Belfast to LCY plane ticket departing in July if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in London to range from 11ºC (52ºF) to 26ºC (79ºF).
January has temperatures of between 0ºC (32ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Belfast to London City Airport around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about London
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The British Museum and Westminster Abbey are a couple of big attractions to put on your London must-do list. Keep the momentum going by heading to Big Ben.
Explore more of the United Kingdom
You've done London, now it's time to discover other parts of the United Kingdom. Travel about 274 kilometers northwest to Manchester to tick off its top sights. From Manchester United Museum & Stadium Tour to The Homes of Football and Museum of Science and Industry, your itinerary will be busy.
If you're eager to discover another side of the United Kingdom, consider Birmingham, roughly 177 kilometers northwest of London. Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery, Birmingham Hippodrome Theatre and Bournville Experience are highlights.