Does Belfast Have An International Airport?

Belfast International airport is Northern Ireland’s principal airport and the second largest gateway on the island of Ireland.

What is the difference between Belfast City Airport and Belfast International?

Belfast International Airport (BFS), is approximately 20 miles from Belfast city centre and handles both international and domestic flights. The other airport, George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) is situated 2 miles from the city centre and mainly handles domestic flights within Ireland and the UK.

How big is Belfast International Airport?

Belfast International Airport (IATA: BFS, ICAO: EGAA) is an airport 11.5 NM (21.3 km; 13.2 mi) northwest of Belfast in Northern Ireland, is the main airport for the city of Belfast. Until 1983, it was known as Aldergrove Airport, after the nearby village of Aldergrove.
Belfast International Airport.

Does Northern Ireland have an international airport?

Belfast International is Northern Ireland’s busiest airport and the principal gateway to Northern Ireland. Situated approximately 17 miles north west of Belfast City Centre (30 minutes away from Belfast city centre by car via the M2 motorway).

What countries can you fly to from Belfast?

Destination Map

• Austria. Salzburg.
• Bulgaria. Bourgas.
• Croatia. Dubrovnik.
• Cyprus. Paphos.
• Czech Republic. Prague.
• France. Bordeaux. Lyon. Nice. Paris Charles de Gaulle.
• Greece. Zante. Crete. Corfu. Rhodes. Kos.
• Iceland. Reykjavik.

How far is Belfast International Airport from Belfast?

31.5 km away
Belfast International Airport is located 31.5 km away from the city centre of Belfast. The journey from Belfast International Airport to the city centre will take around 30 minutes in a taxi or by private transfer and around 40 minutes if you take the Airport Express 300 bus.

How much is a taxi from Belfast International to Belfast city centre?

around £38.00
The quickest and most convenient transfer option is taking a Belfast City Airport taxi or private transfer, which takes about 10 minutes to reach the city centre and costs around £38.00 (€45.00).

Is Belfast more Catholic or Protestant?

These figures based on the 2021 census at district level mask wide variations on smaller scales. In the Belfast City Council and Derry and Strabane District Council areas, the figures at ward level vary from 99% Protestant to 92% Catholic.

Does Belfast International Airport have a train station?

Travelling to Belfast by car is a great option for most people. It’s worth noting that BFS doesn’t have its own train station and buses can be sparse so driving makes the most sense, for most people. If you have your own car there are plenty of cheap airport parking options to choose from.

Is Belfast a UK domestic flight?

If you are flying solely within the UK, including Northern Ireland, you do not need a passport but we advise that you carry photographic identification with you when travelling, such as your passport or driving licence. This may be requested at certain points in your journey.

What is the closest international airport to Belfast?

Belfast International Airport (BFS), is approximately 20 miles from Belfast city centre and handles both international and domestic flights. The other airport, George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) is situated 2 miles from the city centre and mainly handles domestic flights within Ireland and the UK.

Do you have to go through customs from Ireland to Northern Ireland?

This has the following practical implications for rules for trade in goods between Ireland, Northern Ireland and the EU: No customs declarations, tariffs or quantitative restrictions. No customs checks or controls on the island of Ireland.

Do you go through customs from Northern Ireland?

If you’re travelling from Northern Ireland to Great Britain (England, Wales or Scotland) you do not have to declare any goods. You’ll need to pay Import VAT on any goods you buy in Northern Ireland from shops that offer tax-free shopping under the VAT Retail Export Scheme.

Where in Europe can you fly from Belfast?

Alicante, Amsterdam, Antalya, Barcelona, Bodrum, Bourgas, Dalaman, Dubrovnik, Faro, Geneva, Grenoble, Heraklion, Ibiza, Krakow, Lanzarote, Lapland, Larnaca, Las Palmas, Lourdes, Malaga, Malta, Menorca, Murcia, Nice, Palma Majorca, Pisa, Reus, and Tenerife.

Do you need a test to fly from London to Belfast?

Travelling within the Common Travel Area (CTA)
There are no restrictions or testing requirements if you’re travelling from one region to another within the CTA (UK, Guernsey, Jersey, Isle of Man or the Republic of Ireland).

Where is the cheapest place to fly from Belfast?

• Alicante January 2024. from £49. Antalya November 2023. from £78. Faro November 2023. from £57.
• Fuerteventura February 2024. from £83. Gran Canaria January 2024. from £73. Lanzarote January 2024. from £90.
• Malaga November 2023. from £59. Paphos November 2023. from £113.
• Reykjavik March 2024. from £189. Tenerife November 2023. from £83.

Which airport is better in Belfast?

George Best Belfast City Airport is Belfast’s favourite airport, servicing a wide range of UK and European destinations. George Best Belfast City Airport flies almost three million passengers per year from the very heart of Belfast city to top cities in UK and Europe.

How long is the ferry ride from Belfast to England?

about 8 hours 0 minutes
There is currently just the 1 ferry route running between Northern Ireland and England operated by 1 ferry company – Stena Line. The Belfast to Liverpool Birkenhead ferry crossing operates Weekly with a scheduled sailing duration from about 8 hours 0 minutes.

Does Ryanair fly out of Belfast International?

Earlier this month, Ryanair announced its comeback to Belfast. The airline is returning to NI with 12 routes out of Belfast International Airport from summer 2023. The budget airline said they will base two planes at the airport and will run 115 flights a week.

Why is Belfast so cheap?

Belfast itself isn’t an expensive city to live in at all, and a big part of the attraction is the lower living cost compared to mainland Britain. Part of the lower cost is due to Northern Ireland maintaining the British pound as its currency, whereas the Republic of Ireland is part of the Eurozone.

How long does it take to get from Belfast International Airport to Belfast city centre?

The journey by car from the International Airport to the city centre will usually take around 30-45 minutes depending on traffic. This map shows the most straightforward route to the city centre. Belfast International Airport has a number of official car parks surrounding the terminal.