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The terminal building seen from outside

Airport · Belfast, United Kingdom

George Best Belfast City BHD

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

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About the airport

George Best Belfast City Airport lies about 6 km east of central Belfast, beside Belfast Lough. It is Northern Ireland’s second airport and handles mostly flights to other UK cities and some European destinations. It is named after the Northern Irish footballer George Best.

Terminal

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

Services

You’ll find cafés and restaurants, shops, free wifi, car rental and cash machines. The railway station is a few minutes’ walk away.

Inside the terminalAircraft on the apron

Official website

Getting to the city

  • 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.

Airport map

Terminal

A single, compact terminal very close to the city centre. It handles mostly flights to other UK cities and some European destinations.

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?

George Best Belfast City airport is about 4 km from central Belfast.

How do I get from the airport to central Belfast?

From George Best Belfast City airport you can take Sydenham Halt (NI Railways) (train), Autobuses de Translink (bus), and Taxi. Pre-booked taxis and private transfers are also available.

How many terminals does George Best Belfast City airport have?

George Best Belfast City 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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