Your ultimate guide to Belfast airports
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Major airports in Belfast
Discover Belfast International Airport
Belfast International Airport is an important low-cost airport. It provides travellers with an array of services and amenities to ensure smooth travel without breaking the bank.
Airport Code (IATA):
(BFS)
Location:
Belfast
Address:
Belfast International Airport Rd, Belfast BT29 4AB
Terminals:
1
Airlines:
easyJet, Jet2, Ryanair, TUI
Annual Passenger Traffic:
6,400,000
Brief History:
Scheduled passengeer traffic from Belfast International Airport started in 1933. Today, this is the main airport in the capital of Northern Ireland.
Discover George Best Belfast City Airport
The well-organised, simple George Best Belfast City Airport is Northern Ireland's main connection to the world.
Airport Code (IATA):
(BHD)
Location:
Belfast
Address:
Airport Road, Belfast BT3 9JH
Terminals:
1
Airlines:
Aer Lingus, British Airways, easyJet, KLM, Loganair, Lufthansa
Annual Passenger Traffic:
5,200,000
Brief History:
George Best Belfast City Airport opened in 1983. It's named after two things - the famous Northern Irish footballer George Best and its proximity to the city center.
Flights to and from Belfast
You can fly from Belfast’s airports with several major carriers, such as British Airways, KLM, easyJet and Lufthansa. Top destinations include London, Amsterdam, Edinburgh and Frankfurt.
Getting to and from the Airport
Belfast International Airport can be reached by car, Airpot Express 300, or Aircoach. There's also the possibility to rent a car at the airport and you can choose between providers like Budget, Europcar, Avis and Hertz. There's plety of parking at the airport and it costs £30 per day.
You can reach Belfast City Airport by bus, train and car, but you can also walk or cycle there. You can rent a car at the airport from world-famous providers, such as Hertz or Avis. Finally, booking a parking space at the airport costs around £45/day.
Belfast International Airport facilities and services
Lounges
Yes
Wi-FI
Yes
Dining
Yes
Duty-free Shopping
Yes
Currency Exchange
Yes
ATMs
Yes
Baggage Storage
No
Prayer room
Yes
Baby feeding facilities
Yes
George Best Belfast City Airport facilities and services
Lounges
Yes
Wi-FI
Yes
Dining
Yes
Duty-free Shopping
Yes
Currency Exchange
Yes
ATMs
Yes
Baggage Storage
No
Prayer room
Yes
Baby feeding facilities
Yes
Belfast airports currency exchange
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