Flying from Melbourne to Belfast: what you need to know
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) is Melbourne's main airport. Check out your options for reserving a flight from Melbourne to Belfast leaving from here.
Hop off your plane in Belfast at Belfast International Airport (BFS) or George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD).
To ensure you get on your flight from Melbourne to Belfast, leave plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
You'll likely experience longer queues during popular months like July and other peak periods. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
You won't need a visa for United Kingdom if you have a passport from Australia and are travelling for tourism purposes. Visa and travel documentation requirements are subject to change. So before locking in your cheap flights from Melbourne to Belfast, be sure to check with your airline and your destination country's local embassy or consulate for the latest rules.
Flying from Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Located around 24 kilometres from the centre of Melbourne, MEL can be reached in about 28 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport takes roughly 42 minutes.
After a stress-free start to your journey? Stay near Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Melbourne to Belfast or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving in Belfast
Belfast International Airport (BFS)
Belfast International Airport (BFS) is around 32 kilometres from the centre of Belfast. With a car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is around 31 minutes.
Getting there by public transport takes around 2 hours and 2 minutes.
If you're arriving on a late flight from Melbourne to Belfast, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these hotels near BFS:
George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)
George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) is about 8 kilometres from central Belfast. After your flight from Melbourne to Belfast, expect a drive time of approximately 12 minutes to get to the heart of the city.
The journey will take about 22 minutes on public transport.
You'll find some comfortable hotels to park your luggage (and yourself) near BHD. Kick back after your flight from Melbourne to Belfast at any of these perfectly located options:
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Belfast
Currently, P26,293 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Belfast. The cheapest price for a return flight is P67,703. Bear in mind fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from Melbourne to Belfast, book in advance. Airlines typically offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest tickets from Melbourne to Belfast throughout the entire month. It's a great way to find a bargain if your dates are flexible.
Log into your online account or use the app to create a Price Alert. You'll get notified straight away if there's a cheaper deal on this route. It doesn't take long, and it'll save you time checking for cheap tickets from Melbourne to Belfast every day.
Use filters to tailor your flights from Melbourne to Belfast. Enter your ideal departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals.
Best time to go to Belfast
It's time to figure out your travel dates for your flight from Melbourne to Belfast. August is the busiest month to visit Belfast. If you like a more relaxed atmosphere, go in February.
Before you book a flight from Melbourne to Belfast, think about the type of weather you like best. July is the warmest month in Belfast, with the temperature ranging from 10ºC to 19ºC.
January has average temperatures of between 1ºC and 8ºC. Look for cheap tickets from Melbourne to Belfast sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Belfast
Start your Belfast trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Melbourne to Belfast, check out our range of hotels including:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be tricky to know where to begin. Titanic Belfast, Crumlin Road Gaol Visitor Attraction and Conference Centre and Botanic Gardens are popular attractions which should be on any good Belfast itinerary.
Complete your Belfast trip with a car rental
Discover our lineup of car rentals once you've found your hotel and cheap flight from Melbourne to Belfast. Whether you're searching for a compact ride, spacious sedan or anything in between, you can easily compare companies in one go to find the best deal.