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Belfast International Airport

Belfast International Airport is the largest airport in Northern Ireland, located 14 miles north-west of Belfast city centre near Aldergrove. It serves the whole of Northern Irelan...

✈ 6.3 million (2023) passengers 🛫 1 runway 📅 Est. 1918 🏢 VINCI Airports
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About Belfast International Airport

Belfast International Airport is the largest airport in Northern Ireland, located 14 miles north-west of Belfast city centre near Aldergrove. It serves the whole of Northern Ireland and handles most of the major airline routes including London, European destinations and some transatlantic services.

Terminals

Single terminal (all airlines)

⚠️ One terminal. Note there are two Belfast airports — BFS (International) is 14 miles from the city and handles most flights including transatlantic. George Best City Airport (BHD) is closer to the city centre.

History

The site has military aviation origins dating to World War I. RAF Aldergrove was a major base through both world wars and into the Cold War. The civilian terminal opened in 1963 alongside the military operations. VINCI Airports took a majority stake in 2022. The airport has seen strong passenger growth since the easyJet and Ryanair expansion of the 2000s.

Fast facts

Largest NI airport
Bigger than George Best City Airport
Check-in advice
2 hours before departure
Two airports note
Make sure you're going to the right Belfast airport
Wi-Fi
Free throughout
📍 Nearby: Belfast city centre is 14 miles south-east. Antrim town is 5 miles north. Giant's Causeway is 60 miles north.
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Travelling with children: Belfast International has family-friendly facilities including baby changing rooms. Relatively straightforward layout. Families should factor in the 14-mile drive from Belfast city centre when planning.

Getting to Belfast Intl Airport

Airport Express 300 bus
Direct to Belfast city centre (Europa Buscentre). Around 30 minutes.
Taxi
City centre approx £25–35.
Airport info
IATA code BFS
City Belfast
Passengers 6.3 million (2023)
Runways 1 runway
Terminals 1
Founded 1918
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