Direct Flights from New York to Belfast
Nonstop service from EWR to BFS on United. Here's the schedule at a glance — plus what to do once you land.
Airlines
United
Nonstop flights
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Distance
3,169 mi
Days operated
Schedule varies
About Belfast
Belfast is the capital city and main port of Northern Ireland, standing on the banks of the River Lagan and connected to the open sea through Belfast Lough and the North Channel. It is the largest city in Northern Ireland and the second-largest city in Ireland with a recorded population in 2021 of 345,418 and of 704,406 for the greater metropolitan area.
Top things to do in Belfast
- Hillsborough Castle is an official government residence in Northern Ireland. It is the official residence of the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, and the official residence in Northern Ireland of the British mona…
- Navan Fort is an ancient ceremonial monument near Armagh, Northern Ireland. According to tradition it was one of the great royal sites of pre-Christian Gaelic Ireland and the capital of the Ulaidh.
- SS Nomadic is a former tender of the White Star Line, launched on 25 April 1911 at Belfast, that is now on display in Belfast's Titanic Quarter.
- Belfast Castle is a mansion located in Cave Hill Country Park in Belfast, Northern Ireland, in a prominent position 400 feet (120 m) above sea level.
- Carrickfergus Castle is a Norman castle in Northern Ireland, situated in the town of Carrickfergus in County Antrim, on the northern shore of Belfast Lough.
- Botanic Gardens is a public garden in Belfast, Northern Ireland.
- Ravenhill Stadium is a rugby stadium located in Belfast, Northern Ireland. It is the home of Ulster Rugby.
- St. Patrick's Cathedral in Armagh, Northern Ireland is the seat of the Catholic Archbishop of Armagh, Primate of All Ireland.
- St Anne's Cathedral is a Romanesque-style Anglican cathedral in Donegall Street, Belfast, Northern Ireland. It is unusual in serving two separate dioceses. It is the focal point of Belfast's Cathedral Quarter.
- Saint Peter's Cathedral, Belfast, is the Catholic cathedral church for the Diocese of Down and Connor, and is therefore the episcopal seat of the Catholic Bishop of Down and Connor.
- Castle Ward is an 18th-century National Trust property located near the village of Strangford, in County Down, Northern Ireland, in the townland of the same name.
- HMS Caroline is a decommissioned C-class light cruiser of the Royal Navy that was the lead ship of her sub-class.
Attraction descriptions from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA); place data from Wikidata (CC0).
Planning a trip to Belfast
- Best time to visit
- The best time to visit Belfast is June–September, when daytime highs are a comfortable 63–68°F.
- How long to stay
- Belfast rewards a longer visit — a full week lets you explore its many sights, from Hillsborough Castle, Navan Fort, and SS Nomadic and beyond.
Frequently asked questions
- Is there a direct flight from New York to Belfast?
- Yes — you can fly nonstop from New York (EWR) to Belfast (BFS) on United.
- Which airlines fly nonstop from New York to Belfast?
- United flies nonstop between New York (EWR) and Belfast (BFS).
- How far is Belfast from New York?
- Belfast is about 3,169 miles from New York by air.
- What is there to do in Belfast?
- Popular things to do include Hillsborough Castle, Navan Fort, SS Nomadic, Belfast Castle, and more.
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