Belfast International Airport

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General information

Belfast International Airport is one of the two airports in Belfast, the other being Belfast City Airport. Unlike many other major European airports, the airport is operational 24 hours per day. Low cost airlines easyJet, Jet2 and Ryanair offer many flights from the airport. Maldron Hotel Belfast International Airport is an excellent accommodation opposite the terminal.

Where is Belfast International Airport situated?

The airport is situated northwest of Belfast and east of Lough Neagh, the largest lake in the British Isles. You can reach the busiest airport in Northern Ireland via the M2 motorway, get off at junction 5 and follow the A57 (Ballyrobin Road).

How many terminals does Belfast International Airport have?

Belfast International Airport has one terminal with two floors. The Arrivals hall and check-in desks are located on the ground floor, you can find the Departures hall on the first floor.

TIP: Tickets for the popular Titanic Belfast Experience with a visit to SS Nomadic can best be purchased in advance.

Transportation options and travel costs to/from the centre of Belfast

Fastest - Taxi
35 GBP / 30 min

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Cheapest - Public transport
8.50 GBP per person / 40 min

Bus

Door to Door - Taxi
35 GBP / 30 min

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Flexibility - Car rental
from € 19 per day

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A good alternative for flying to or from Belfast International Airport are the following airports, sorted by distance from the airport. You can also take a look at the complete list of airports in United Kingdom.

Airport
Distance
Belfast City Airport 23km
Dublin Airport (Ireland) 137km
Glasgow Prestwick Airport 139km
Glasgow Airport 175km
Ireland West Airport (Ireland) 188km

Which airlines fly from and to Belfast International Airport?

The main airlines at the airport are:
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    easyJet
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    Jet2
  • Ryanair brand logo
    Ryanair
  • TUI fly brand logo
    TUI Airways
Here you can find the complete list of airlines at Belfast International Airport.

Activities

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Belfast: A History of Terror Walking Tour

Take an inspiring journey through war and peace on a multi-award-winning city center walking tour of Belfast. Learn the history of The Troubles and the path to peace and reconciliation.
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Belfast: Full-Day Tour with Titanic Experience

Hop on the Enterprise Express train from Dublin to Belfast for a tour of the Northern Ireland capital, including a hop-on hop-off city tour, and visit to the Titanic visitor centre.
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Belfast: Political Conflict 3-Hour Walking Tour

Learn about Belfast's troubled history on a walking tour with both Republican and Loyalist ex-political prisoners. Explore their neighborhoods and hear their personal stories.
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