Belfast International

Belfast International Airport

Though Belfast International Airport isn't very big, it is still the principal gateway to Northern Ireland. It sees about 4 million passengers a year and is located 30 km. northwest of Belfast.

Terminals and facilities at Belfast airport

There is just one terminal at the airport that handles flights within the UK and charters to European and trans-Atlantic destinations.

Currency exchange booths are located inside the terminal, while ATMs are positioned across the terminal. Visitors can also find postal facilities, telephones, a photo booth, and a viewing gallery in the terminal. Further facilities include a children's play area, a mother-and-baby room, and a video games area.

In the departures hall, visitors are offered several gift shops and a newsagent. There is also a bookshop in arrivals. Duty and tax-free shops are also provided in the international departures lounge.

Business travelers are well catered for at the Belfast airport. Airlines serving Belfast International permit their business passengers to check in by telephone, use TimeSaver ticketing facilities, reserve seats, and gain hotel privileges. Airlines at the airport also provide executive lounge facilities in the departure lounges, which can be used by executive club members. For further business facilities, travelers can go to one of the nearby airport hotels. Belfast International airport hotels are a good place for an overnight stay as well. Book a Belfast airport hotel at a low rate here.

The International Food Court, on the first floor of departures, opens from the time of the first check-in to the last departure. The International Bar is also situated in departures. A couple of coffee shops and cafes are also on hand.

To hire a car from Belfast International airport, head to one of the many major car hire companies available near the terminal. You can save on Belfast airport car hire here.

Hotels at Belfast airport

If you don't feel like driving the 30 km. into the city center to find a hotel room, you can check-in to one of the many airport hotels located near Belfast International. Good deals on hotels at Belfast airport are available here.

Some of the airport hotel options available include Jurys Inn Belfast, Ramada Belfast, and Europa Hotel.

Transportation and parking at Belfast International Airport

An AIRBUS operates from the airport to Belfast city center. From the airport, the bus makes stops at Templepatrick, the Chimney Corner Inn, Sandyknowes Roundabout, Laganside Buscentre, and Central Railway Station, as well as Glengall Street (Europa Buscentre). Coach services are provided by Airporter, with frequent services from Coleraine and Londonderry, while the Royal Mail operates an evening return service to Enniskillen.

Antrim Airlink shuttle bus service runs between the airport and Antrim every hour if you'd rather take a shuttle. To take a taxi, head to the taxi stand located outside the arrivals building, which is served by officially approved taxis.

Airport parking at Belfast International is within walking distance of the passenger terminal. The Belfast airport has a short-term, a main-term, and a holiday car park. You can reserve airport parking in advance online. Click here to save on Belfast airport car parking.

Car hire at Belfast airport

From Belfast, you can get to the airport by driving north on the M2 motorway, and then turning off at junction 5. The airport is located off the A57, 7 miles from junction 5. Those arriving from the south and west can reach the airport by taking the Moira junction on the M1 motorway, and then the A26 at Nutts Corner junction.

If you would rather have a hire car than depend on public transport during your stay, you can head to one of the car hire counters at Belfast International. Savings on hire cars can be had online. Click here for good rates on hire cars from Belfast airport.

Northern Ireland has some very beautiful countryside. If you have the convenience of a hire car, you can explore it on your own time. A hire car is also an easier way to get around to see the different attractions both inside and around Belfast.

Website: www.belfastairport.com

Information: 028 9448 4848