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Among airlines operating Edinburgh to Belfast flights:

• easyJet: offers free seat selection
• Ryanair: offers free seat selection
• Aer Lingus: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

3 airlines operate flights between Edinburgh and Belfast. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• easyJet
• Aer Lingus
• Ryanair

Flights from Edinburgh to Belfast usually depart from Edinburgh Turnhouse (EDI) and may arrive at several airports in Belfast area, including Belfast Intl (BFS) and Belfast City (BHD).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• easyJet: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Ryanair: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Aer Lingus: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Edinburgh to Belfast:

• Economy class
• Premium Economy Class

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £11–£74 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 23% on the Edinburgh to Belfast route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at £63 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at £81, a difference of £18. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on Edinburgh to Belfast flights, with 44% leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 34%, Evening flights for 22%, and Night flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Belfast are Cathedral Quarter, Waterfront Hall, and Queen's University of Belfast. These are among the most viewed places in Belfast on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Edinburgh to Belfast:

• Earliest: departs at 06:40 and lands at 07:33
• Latest: departs at 22:25 and lands at 23:18.

The flight takes about 0h 53m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 24% above the route average of £63. Book 5 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Edinburgh to Belfast takes 0h 53m, covering 137 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

One-way fares from Edinburgh to Belfast are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £29, which is 40% below the typical average for this route.

Since Belfast is served by multiple airports, car hire options and rates can vary depending on which one you fly into.
Near Belfast City Airport (BHD) – daily rates from around £9:

• Budget
• Sixt
• Enterprise Rent-A-Car
• Hertz
• Avis

Near Belfast Intl Airport (BFS) – daily rates from around £8:

• Budget
• DRIVALIA
• Sixt
• Alamo
• Hertz

Return flights from Edinburgh to Belfast range from £44 to £98, with an average of £63 over the past 12 months. Anything below £44 counts as a good deal.