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The terminal building seen from outside

Airport · Belfast, United Kingdom

Belfast International BFS

20 km from central Belfast. Live flights, getting to town, car rental and where to stay.

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About the airport

Belfast International Airport, at Aldergrove, is the busiest airport in Northern Ireland. It lies about 25 km north-west of the city, with flights across the UK, to Europe and to some destinations in North America.

Terminal

There is a single terminal, with check-in, security and boarding gates all in the same building.

Services

You’ll find restaurants and cafés, shops, duty free, free wifi, lounges, car rental and cash machines.

The terminal's arrivals entranceThe check-in desks

Official website

Getting to the city

  • 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.

Airport map

Terminal

A single terminal for all domestic and international flights. The bus and taxi stops are right outside the building.

Belfast

Things to do in Belfast

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 City Hall

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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Titanic 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

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

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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Frequently asked questions

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.

How many terminals does Belfast International airport have?

Belfast International has one terminal: Terminal.

Landing in Belfast?

Book your car and your stay before you arrive: more choice and better prices.

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