- Must visit
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Major university museum with classical sculptures, paintings, antiquities, and decorative arts. Strong choice for a broad first visit.
Flights from Belfast to Cambridge depart on average 31 times per day, taking around 1h 10m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at £19 if you book in advance.
There are 24 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 05:45, the last at 23:20. The fastest flight covers the 481 km distance in 1h 5m. February is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 481 km |
Average flight duration 1h 10m |
Cheapest ticket price £19 |
Flights per day 31 |
Direct flights 24 |
Fastest flight 1h 5m |
First flight 5:45 |
Last flight 23:20 |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sept |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Cheapest price
£22
Average price
£22
Fastest journey
1 h 20 m
Average duration
1 h 20 m
Flights per day
1
Distance
481 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Belfast to Cambridge is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Belfast to Cambridge will cost around £22 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap flight tickets today for only £22.
Of the 1 flights that leave Belfast for Cambridge every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct flights cover the 481 km distance in an average of 1 h 20 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 1 h 20 m .
The slowest flights will take 1 h 20 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.


Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Belfast to Cambridge among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from £19. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 10m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of £19, and a coach costs an average of £55.
Distance: 481 km
Most popular Flight | Coach |
|---|---|
£32 Average Price Cheapest | £55 Average Price |
4h 10m Average total duration Fastest 1h 10m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 19h 55m Average total duration 19h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
The table below shows live departures for Belfast to Cambridge flights for today, Saturday 15 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 23:10 Belfast | 1h20 | 0:30 Cambridge | 0 changesdirect | |
| Sunday 16 August | |||||
![]() | 5:45 Belfast | 1h20 | 7:05 Cambridge | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last flight of the day. | |||||
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Major university museum with classical sculptures, paintings, antiquities, and decorative arts. Strong choice for a broad first visit.
Contemporary art gallery in a former chapel, showing changing exhibitions by modern and international artists near the city centre.
Museum of Earth sciences with dinosaur skeletons, fossils, and minerals. Compact, family-friendly, and useful for a rainy day.
Riverside green linking college backs and open meadows. Ideal for walking, punting views, and classic Cambridge photographs.
Lively square and shopping area with the market, historic streets, and buskers. A practical starting point for exploring the old centre.
Historic lane of colleges, chapels, and gateways. A rewarding walk for architecture, student atmosphere, and easy access to central sights.
A Cambridge creation: a rich dessert of vanilla ice cream, raspberry sauce, whipped cream and meringue, long associated with Cambridge college dining.
A traditional Cambridgeshire farm dish of braised beef or mutton with onions and root vegetables, reflecting the county’s rural cooking heritage.
An old East Anglian fruit preserve made from windfall apples slowly cooked to a dark, tangy spread, once common in Cambridgeshire households.
Refined British tasting menus in an elegant, intimate setting just outside the city centre.
Long-running riverside restaurant known for modern European cooking and views over the Cam in a smart but relaxed room.
Popular city-centre pub serving cask ales and hearty British food in a lively, historic atmosphere.
Cambridge is pricier than many UK cities. Hotels and dining are above average, but walking and buses help keep transport costs manageable.
Service may be included in restaurants; otherwise tip around 10% for good service. Taxis are often rounded up or tipped 10%. Cafés usually do not expect tips.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Belfast to Cambridge by flight. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest flight, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Cambridge, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Belfast to Cambridge flights use the George Best Belfast City Airport to London Heathrow Airport airport pair. Use this guide to compare Belfast and Cambridge airports on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like airport facilities and services.
George Best Belfast City Airport is 3 km from Belfast city centre. Public transport options include:
George Best Belfast City Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lounge and Lost and Found Office.
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport. ATMs are located in the terminal.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at George Best Belfast City Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at George Best Belfast City Airport: Ramps, toilets.
Belfast International Airport is 4 km from Belfast city centre. Public transport options include:
Belfast International Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lounge and Lost and Found Office.
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport. ATMs are located in the arrivals and departures areas.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Belfast International Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Belfast International Airport: Ramps.
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