Belfast City Hall
The city hall, in Baroque Revival style with a large green copper dome, stands in Donegall Square. Guided tours are available.
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Belfast: airports, things to do and where to stay
Belfast, the capital of Northern Ireland, is a city of Victorian brick and shipyards that built the Titanic. Today it combines recent history, murals, museums and a lively scene of pubs and restaurants.
Belfast airports
From the airport to central Belfast
Belfast International (BFS)
Belfast International airport is about 20 km from central Belfast.
Airport Express 300 (Translink)
A direct bus to central Belfast, stopping at Europa Buscentre. About 30-40 min depending on traffic.
Autobuses regionales
Translink and other operators run buses and coaches to other towns in Northern Ireland. Check timetables before you travel.
Taxi
Official rank outside the terminal. The ride to the city centre takes about 30 min depending on traffic.
From the airport to central Belfast
George Best Belfast City (BHD)
George Best Belfast City airport is about 4 km from central Belfast.
Sydenham Halt (NI Railways)
Sydenham Halt station, on the Belfast–Bangor line, is a few minutes' walk from the terminal. Trains reach central Belfast in about 10 min.
Autobuses de Translink
Translink runs buses between the airport and central Belfast. Check routes and timetables before you travel.
Taxi
Official rank outside the terminal. The ride to the city centre takes about 10 min depending on traffic.
Belfast
Things to do in Belfast
Titanic Belfast
A museum shaped like a ship's bow, on the old shipyard site where the Titanic was built. It tells the story of the ship and of the city.
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Crumlin Road Gaol
A former Victorian prison turned visitor attraction, with guided tours of its cells, the tunnel and the execution chamber.
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Cave Hill
A basalt escarpment above the city, with paths and views of Belfast and Belfast Lough. It is said to have inspired Jonathan Swift.
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Which airport serves Belfast?
Belfast is served by Belfast International (BFS) and George Best Belfast City (BHD).
How far is the airport from central Belfast?
Belfast International airport is about 20 km from central Belfast.
How do I get from the airport to central Belfast?
From Belfast International airport you can take Airport Express 300 (Translink) (bus), Autobuses regionales (bus), and Taxi. Pre-booked taxis and private transfers are also available.
What are the must-sees in Belfast?
Highlights of Belfast include Belfast City Hall, Titanic Belfast, Crumlin Road Gaol, and Cave Hill.
Photo credits
- Belfast City Hall: Simon Burchell, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Titanic Belfast: Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Crumlin Road Gaol: Z thomas, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Cave Hill: The original uploader was Tsumo9 at English Wikipedia., CC BY-SA 2.0, Wikimedia Commons