Airport
Belfast International Airport (BFS)
Belfast International Airport is the main gateway to Belfast and Northern Ireland, located about 30 km northwest of the city centre. Compare transfer options to Belfast, Antrim, the Causeway Coastal Route and other destinations across the region.
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About Belfast International Airport
Belfast International Airport is the main international airport serving Belfast and Northern Ireland. Located near Aldergrove in County Antrim, it is about 30 km northwest of Belfast city centre and acts as the region's busiest gateway for domestic and international flights.
The airport operates from a single terminal building that handles both domestic and international travel. A major investment programme has recently upgraded the terminal, adding a modern security hall with next-generation screening equipment, a larger duty-free and retail area, and improved arrivals facilities.
Belfast International Airport is connected to Belfast by bus services such as the Airport Express 300 to Europa Buscentre, as well as taxis, car hire, private transfers and road links via the M2. The journey to the city centre typically takes around 30 to 45 minutes depending on traffic.
With a range of shops, food and drink outlets, lounges, free Wi-Fi and onward travel options, the airport provides a practical entry point for visitors travelling to Belfast, the Causeway Coastal Route and destinations across Northern Ireland.
Terminal Overview
Terminals
Belfast International Airport operates passenger services through a single terminal building. The terminal handles both domestic and international flights and is organised around a ground-floor check-in hall, a central security hall and departure gates.
Ground Transportation Services to and from Belfast International Airport
Transfers
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Hourly Chauffeur
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Car Rental
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Bus & Group Transfers
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