How many domestic flights are there per week in United Kingdom?

There are around 9,721 flights around United Kingdom each week.

When are domestic flights in United Kingdom the cheapest?

It looks like domestic flights in United Kingdom are currently cheapest in May, but fares can fluctuate a lot. Why not set up a Price Alert, so you can watch your preferred flight and book when it's cheapest?

Are domestic flights the best way to get around United Kingdom?

If you want to save time, yes. Whereas boats, trains or driving can take a full day or more, a flight across United Kingdom takes an hour or less.

Do I need a passport to take a domestic flight in United Kingdom?

No. Whilst travellers do need to present ID, you generally only need a passport if you are leaving United Kingdom. But it's best to check with your airline before you fly to make sure, as policies can differ.

If travelling within United Kingdom, when should I arrive at the airport for my flight?

It's important to allow enough time to drop any baggage and clear security just as you would if you were travelling somewhere outside of United Kingdom. So try to arrive at the airport at least two hours before your flight.

What's the cheapest destination I can fly to within United Kingdom?

Currently, flights from Edinburgh Airport to Belfast International Airport are the best value.

How much are domestic flights in United Kingdom?

The average price of United Kingdom domestic flights is around £93.

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Derry.£26 per passenger.Departing Sat, 11 May, returning Sat, 25 May.Return flight with Ryanair.Outbound direct flight with Ryanair departs from Birmingham on Sat, 11 May, arriving in Derry.Inbound direct flight with Ryanair departs from Derry on Sat, 25 May, arriving in Birmingham.Price includes taxes and charges.From £26, select.

Bournemouth.£26 per passenger.Departing Sat, 11 May, returning Tue, 14 May.Return flight with Ryanair.Outbound direct flight with Ryanair departs from Edinburgh on Sat, 11 May, arriving in Bournemouth.Inbound direct flight with Ryanair departs from Bournemouth on Tue, 14 May, arriving in Edinburgh.Price includes taxes and charges.From £26, select.

London.£26 per passenger.Departing Thu, 16 May, returning Sun, 19 May.Return flight with Ryanair.Outbound direct flight with Ryanair departs from Belfast International on Thu, 16 May, arriving in London Stansted.Inbound direct flight with Ryanair departs from London Stansted on Sun, 19 May, arriving in Belfast International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £26, select.

Nottingham.£26 per passenger.Departing Fri, 17 May, returning Wed, 29 May.Return flight with Ryanair.Outbound direct flight with Ryanair departs from Belfast International on Fri, 17 May, arriving in East Midlands.Inbound direct flight with Ryanair departs from East Midlands on Wed, 29 May, arriving in Belfast International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £26, select.

Birmingham.£26 per passenger.Departing Sat, 11 May, returning Wed, 29 May.Return flight with Ryanair.Outbound direct flight with Ryanair departs from Derry on Sat, 11 May, arriving in Birmingham.Inbound direct flight with Ryanair departs from Birmingham on Wed, 29 May, arriving in Derry.Price includes taxes and charges.From £26, select.

Edinburgh.£26 per passenger.Departing Sat, 11 May, returning Tue, 14 May.Return flight with Ryanair.Outbound direct flight with Ryanair departs from Belfast International on Sat, 11 May, arriving in Edinburgh.Inbound direct flight with Ryanair departs from Edinburgh on Tue, 14 May, arriving in Belfast International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £26, select.

Belfast.£26 per passenger.Departing Sat, 11 May, returning Sat, 11 May.Return flight with Ryanair.Outbound direct flight with Ryanair departs from Edinburgh on Sat, 11 May, arriving in Belfast International.Inbound direct flight with Ryanair departs from Belfast International on Sat, 11 May, arriving in Edinburgh.Price includes taxes and charges.From £26, select.

Newquay.£26 per passenger.Departing Thu, 16 May, returning Sun, 19 May.Return flight with Ryanair.Outbound direct flight with Ryanair departs from London Stansted on Thu, 16 May, arriving in Newquay.Inbound direct flight with Ryanair departs from Newquay on Sun, 19 May, arriving in London Stansted.Price includes taxes and charges.From £26, select.

Facts on the fly: domestic travel in United Kingdom

The things to know before you go.

Cheapest domestic flight found from Birmingham	Derry, £26
Cheapest month to fly	May
Most popular destination in United Kingdom	London
Most popular domestic airline	Ryanair

Finding cheap domestic flights in United Kingdom

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Fly with Ryanair

Currently, Ryanair offers the lowest priced flights around United Kingdom. The lowest price we found over the next 12 months is £26.

Stay loyal to your preferred airline

Many popular airlines offer loyalty programs, so if you travel on internal flights in United Kingdom a lot, take advantage! Each time you fly with them, you'll be awarded air miles or points to spend on later flights.

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Flex your dates for the best United Kingdom domestic rates

If you’re flexible on your departure dates, you can use Skyscanner's whole month tool to find the day of the year on which United Kingdom internal flights are cheapest.

Fly in May

We've crunched the flight calendar and it looks like fares around United Kingdom are currently lowest in May, and most expensive in April.

Catching domestic flights in United Kingdom: FAQs

: There are around 9,721 flights around United Kingdom each week.
: It looks like domestic flights in United Kingdom are currently cheapest in May, but fares can fluctuate a lot. Why not set up a Price Alert, so you can watch your preferred flight and book when it's cheapest?
: If you want to save time, yes. Whereas boats, trains or driving can take a full day or more, a flight across United Kingdom takes an hour or less.
: No. Whilst travellers do need to present ID, you generally only need a passport if you are leaving United Kingdom. But it's best to check with your airline before you fly to make sure, as policies can differ.
: It's important to allow enough time to drop any baggage and clear security just as you would if you were travelling somewhere outside of United Kingdom. So try to arrive at the airport at least two hours before your flight.
: Currently, flights from Edinburgh Airport to Belfast International Airport are the best value.
: The average price of United Kingdom domestic flights is around £93.