Cheap Flights from East Midlands to Belfast

Flight Information

Flybe airline offers daily direct flights from Nottingham to Belfast City. While British Airways also offers some flights with layovers, these tend to be more expensive than direct flights. Travellers looking for cheap flights from Nottingham to Belfast should book at least a month in advance. That way, you can compare fares and flight times. Because Belfast is part of the UK, passports are not required for British nationals. However, as with any flight, you must have government-issued photo ID.

Nottingham East Midlands Airport (EMA) has one terminal building. Domestic flights including those from Nottingham to Belfast leave from gates 1-5. Travellers looking for a quick bite to eat can purchase Grab and Fly meals in the Domestic Lounge. For even more of a break, East Midlands has a lounge near the international gates. In the main terminal area, shops such as Superdrug and Traveller have many of those last-minute essentials you may need.

Belfast has two major airports. Flights from Nottingham to Belfast always arrive at the regional George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD). This regional airport is approximately 20 miles away from Belfast International Airport (BFS). If you're making travel arrangements ahead of time, be sure to make them for the regional city airport.

Belfast City Airport receives all regional flights for the area, including flights from England. Near the entrance, you will find Costa Coffee, WHSmith, and Information services. This airport has car hire services available in the terminal to the left of the entrance. Just outside, you will find taxi and bus services. A short footbridge connects the airport to Sydenham train station where trains leave regularly for Belfast and beyond.

What to Expect Upon Arrival in Belfast

Flights from Nottingham to Belfast will bring you within walking distance of Belfast City. Depending on your destination, you might even be able to walk straight to your hotel or meeting. Chances are, however, you may want to arrange transport.

Weather in Belfast

Like Nottingham, Belfast has a temperate climate with seasonal variations. Because Belfast is closer to the ocean, winters and summers tend to be milder but not by much. This makes travel from Nottingham to Belfast a mildly pleasant shift at any time of year but not enough for a wardrobe change.

Belfast Prices

The cost of living in Belfast is somewhat lower than that of Nottingham but not by much. Travellers from Nottingham to Belfast on a budget may be able to stretch their coin a little further with a bit of careful planning. Restaurants in Belfast do tend to be slightly more expensive. Eating out a lot — as one tends to do while travelling — can quickly cancel out the difference. Note that because Belfast is part of the UK, British sterling is good here, and you will not need to change currency on arrival.

Belfast Time Zone

The time zone is the same in both cities, including Daylight Savings Time. Travellers taking cheap flights from Nottingham to Belfast will not have to worry about any jet lag or time differences.