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BA8861 Flight Status

According to Trip.com latest record on status for British Airways flight BA8861 from Nottingham to Belfast (EMA-BHD): Flight BA8861 has safely landed at Belfast City Airport (BHD) 11:50 (local time), about 2h late.
Fri, Oct 23
Sat, Oct 24
NQT-BFS

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Arrived
The flight has arrived on time
Nottingham(EMA)
08:40
Scheduled: 08:40, Oct 23
East Midlands Airport
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 1h 10m
Belfast(BHD)
09:50
Scheduled: 09:50, Oct 23
Belfast City Airport
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
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Arrival Gate
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Baggage
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Arrived
The flight arrived 2h late.
Nottingham(EMA)
10:41
Scheduled: 08:40, Oct 24
East Midlands Airport
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 1h 10m
Belfast(BHD)
11:50
Scheduled: 09:50, Oct 24
Belfast City Airport
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
5
Arrival Gate
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Baggage
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An updated wind warning is in effect for Belfast, revised to start and end earlier. Strong southerly winds developing Saturday morning will shift to stronger westerly winds later, persisting overnight into Sunday before easing Sunday morning. Widespread gusts of 50 to 60 mph are likely, with exposed and coastal areas potentially seeing 65 to 75 mph, accompanied by blustery heavy showers.

BA8861 Aircraft Specifications

According to Trip.com real-time data, the BA8861 flight from Nottingham to Belfast on 10/24/2026 is operated using the aircraft model Alenia ATR 72. This aircraft has been in service for 11y, 1m. The aircraft has 76 seats.
flight status
Alenia ATR 72
On-Time Departure
100 %
On-Time Arrival
100 %
Avg. Early
8 minutes
Aircraft Age
11y, 1m
Total Seats
76
Flight Distance
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BA8861 Flight History

Trip.com historical records show that the last BA8861 flight departed on Fri, Oct 23 from EMA at approximately 08:40. This flight is expected to arrrive in BHD at 09:50.
Date Airport Aircraft Model Departure Arrival Status
Departure Arrival
Sun, Oct 18 Nottingham (EMA) Belfast (BHD) AT76 08:50 09:52 Arrived
Mon, Oct 19 Nottingham (EMA) Belfast (BHD) AT72 08:35 09:36 Arrived
Tue, Oct 20 Nottingham (EMA) Belfast (BHD) AT72 08:50 09:49 Arrived
Wed, Oct 21 Nottingham (EMA) Belfast (BHD) AT72 08:34 09:37 Arrived
Thu, Oct 22 Nottingham (EMA) Belfast (BHD) AT76 08:46 09:40 Arrived
Fri, Oct 23 Nottingham (EMA) Belfast (BHD) AT72 08:40 09:50 Arrived
Sat, Oct 24 Nottingham (EMA) Belfast (BHD) AT72 10:41 11:50 Arrived

BA8861 On-Time Performance

Based on the average performance of this flight over the last 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of BA8861 is 100% (Early on average 0 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 100% (Early on average 8 minutes).

On-Time Departures
Punctuality
100 %
Early on average 0 minutes
Early
50 %
On time
50 %
30 mins late
0 %
60 mins late
0 %
90 mins late
0 %
Cancelled
0 %
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
100 %
Early on average 8 minutes
Early
83 %
On time
17 %
30 mins late
0 %
60 mins late
0 %
90 mins late
0 %
Cancelled
0 %

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Flight FAQs

  • What is the current status of flight ba8861?

    Flight ba8861 has arrived (status: Arrived). Actual arrival 11:50 (updated Oct 24, 2026).
  • Flight ba8861 has arrived (status: Arrived). Actual arrival was 11:50; follow airport screens for the baggage carousel.
  • Flight ba8861 is scheduled to depart at 08:40. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 10:41, and the current status is Arrived (updated Oct 24, 2026).
  • Flight ba8861 is scheduled to arrive at 09:50. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 11:50. Status is Arrived as of Oct 24, 2026.
  • Flight ba8861 is operated by British Airways from Nottingham (EMA) to Belfast (BHD). Typical flight time is about 1 hour 10 minutes; operating days may include Saturday.
  • Track flight ba8861 on this Trip.com status page for live departure, arrival, gate and baggage updates. For push alerts on the go, open the same flight in the Trip.com App and turn on flight notifications.
  • If ba8861 is delayed or canceled, first confirm the latest status here (Arrived, updated Oct 24, 2026). Contact British Airways or your booking channel for rebooking or refund options, and check Trip.com Manage Booking if you booked on Trip.com.
  • Flight ba8861 has already left Nottingham and completed its journey. Departure was 10:41; actual arrival 11:50.
  • Flight ba8861 usually flies a Alenia ATR 72 with seat layout 2-2. Layouts can differ by aircraft subtype and cabin product—confirm your seat map in Manage Booking after you purchase.

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Time on arrival: Nottingham 11:50 | Belfast 11:50

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