British Airways BA8979 Flight Status Today

Domestic flight British Airways BA8979 takes off from Cardiff (CWL) United Kingdom to Belfast (BHD) United Kingdom. It's operated by British Airways. The plane leaves Cardiff Airport at 08:35 12 February 2026 Europe/London. The flight is expected to land at George Best Belfast City Airport at 10:00 12 February 2026 Europe/London. The flight will last about 1 hours 25 minutes.

Current status of BA8979 is Scheduled On time Expected Depart in 3 hours, 23 minutes

BA8979 - BAW8979 British Airways (BA)
CWL Cardiff United Kingdom
Flight CWL to BHD
BHD Belfast United Kingdom
Scheduled On time Expected Depart in 3 hours, 23 minutes
Departure Cardiff Airport
IATA: CWLICAO: EGFF
Scheduled 08:35 12 February 2026
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Arrival George Best Belfast City Airport
IATA: BHDICAO: EGAC
Scheduled 10:00 12 February 2026
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BA8979 Detail
  • Type: Domestic Flight
  • Code Shares: EI 3621
  • Flight Duration: 1 hours 25 minutes
  • Flight Distance: 396 kms / 246 miles
Airline
  • British Airways
  • IATA: BA
  • ICAO: BAW
  • Operating Days: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Passenger Services
  • Service type: Normal passenger
  • Seats: 174
  • Freight capacity: 9.4 tons
  • Passenger classes: Economy
More Detail
  • Aircraft: ATR 72
  • Callsign: BAW8979
  • Departure Timezone: Europe/London
  • Arrival Timezone: Europe/London
  • Current Time in Cardiff: Thursday 2026-02-12 05:12 AM
  • Current Time in Belfast: Thursday 2026-02-12 05:12 AM

Flight routes similar to British Airways BA8979

Airline Flight no Departure Arrival
Aer Lingus EI3621
Aer Lingus 		12/02/2026
08:35 		1 hours 25 minutes
10:00
Tbilisi Airways TD836
Tbilisi Airways 		12/02/2026
16:30 		47 minutes
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British Airways Flight BA8979 FAQs

What is the scheduled flight duration for British Airways BA8979 flight?

On average, nonstop flight takes 1 hour(s) 25 minutes, with the flight distance of 396 km (246 miles).

What is the current status of British Airways BA8979 flight?

The current status of flight British Airways BA8979 is Scheduled On time.

What type of aircraft is used for the British Airways BA8979 flight?

All British Airways BA8979 flights are operated using ATR 72 aircraft.

How many British Airways BA8979 flights are operated a week?

6 flights per week. The Flight British Airways BA8979 is operated on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday.