Birmingham to Belfast flights
Belfast lies 355 km (221 mi) north-west of Birmingham, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 12 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Birmingham | Belfast | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United Kingdom | United Kingdom |
| Population | 1.2 million | 348,005 |
| Elevation | 149 m (489 ft) | 7 m (23 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Europe/London) | UTC+1 (Europe/London) |
| Nearest large airport | BHX, 11 km out | BFS, 20 km out |
| Postal codes | B1–B99 | BT1–BT9 |
Airports at each end
Leaving Birmingham
Birmingham is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Birmingham Airport (BHX), 11 km (7 mi) from the centre, whose 10,013-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are East Midlands Airport (EMA, 55 km), Manchester Airport (MAN, 100 km).
Arriving in Belfast
Belfast is served by 4 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Belfast International Airport (BFS), 20 km (12 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,121 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD, 4 km), City of Derry Airport (LDY, 93 km), Campbeltown Airport (CAL, 95 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belfast International Airport | BFS | 20 km (12 mi) | 9,121 ft | 268 ft |
| George Best Belfast City Airport (regional) | BHD | 4 km (2 mi) | 6,001 ft | 15 ft |
| City of Derry Airport (regional) | LDY | 93 km (58 mi) | 6,460 ft | 22 ft |
| Campbeltown Airport (regional) | CAL | 95 km (59 mi) | 4,633 ft | 42 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Belfast from Birmingham?
355 km (221 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Birmingham.
How long does it take to get from Birmingham to Belfast by air?
About 1 h 12 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Birmingham and Belfast?
No, both are on Europe/London at the moment.
Which airports are used for Birmingham to Belfast flights?
Typically Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Belfast International Airport (BFS); Belfast also has BHD, LDY, CAL.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.