Edinburgh to Belfast flights
Flights from Edinburgh (EDI) to Belfast (BHD) cover 217 km. 4,972 flights flew between them in the last 12 months of UK Civil Aviation Authority figures; 73% were on time across 2 airlines.
Both directions together. On time means within 15 minutes of schedule, counted over every scheduled flight to and from the UK airport, including cancelled ones (the CAA's definition).
Airlines on this route
| Airline | Flights | On time | Cancelled | Average delay |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aer Lingus | 4,039 | 73% | 2.7% | 19 min |
| easyJet | 932 | 73% | 0.1% | 15 min |
Month by month
Over the last 24 months, Edinburgh and Belfast ran best in February 2026 (86.6% on time) and worst in August 2025 (57%).
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| Month | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 57% | 8.5% | 142 |
| August 2025 | 60% | 8.5% | 142 |
| September 2025 | 66% | 2.7% | 148 |
| September 2025 | 68% | 2.7% | 148 |
| October 2025 | 77% | 4.6% | 130 |
| October 2025 | 78% | 5.4% | 130 |
| November 2025 | 71% | 0% | 194 |
| November 2025 | 69% | 0.5% | 194 |
| December 2025 | 70% | 7.7% | 194 |
| December 2025 | 70% | 7.2% | 194 |
| January 2026 | 79% | 3.6% | 222 |
| January 2026 | 80% | 4.1% | 221 |
| February 2026 | 87% | 1.5% | 201 |
| February 2026 | 85% | 1.5% | 201 |
| March 2026 | 73% | 1.8% | 226 |
| March 2026 | 75% | 2.2% | 223 |
| April 2026 | 79% | 0% | 256 |
| April 2026 | 80% | 0% | 258 |
| May 2026 | 77% | 0% | 284 |
| May 2026 | 77% | 0% | 284 |
| June 2026 | 62% | 0% | 258 |
| June 2026 | 61% | 0% | 257 |
| July 2026 | 66% | 0.9% | 232 |
| July 2026 | 67% | 0.9% | 233 |
Source: UK Civil Aviation Authority punctuality statistics, August 2025 to July 2026. Contains UK Civil Aviation Authority data. Figures describe the past and do not predict a future flight.
Questions and answers
- How often are flights between Edinburgh and Belfast on time?
- 72.7% of 4,972 flights were on time (within 15 minutes) over the last 12 months of UK Civil Aviation Authority figures, and 2.2% were cancelled.
- Which airline is most punctual between Edinburgh and Belfast?
- easyJet, with 72.7% on time. Aer Lingus was the least punctual at 72.6%.
- What is the best month to fly between Edinburgh and Belfast?
- Over the last 24 months, Edinburgh and Belfast ran best in February 2026 (86.6% on time) and worst in August 2025 (57%).
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