Belfast International Airport

Airport Details

Airport Code

BFS

Full Airport name

Belfast International Airport

Address

Belfast BT29 4AB, United Kingdom

Country Dialing Prefix

44

Telephone

(028) 9448 4848.

Email Address

info.desk@bial.co.uk

Website

www.belfastairport.com

Number of Terminals

1

Time Zone

GMT (GMT + 1 from last Sunday in March to last Sunday in October)

Airport Information

Location

The airport is located 30km (18 miles) northwest of Belfast.

Airport News

The airport has recently upgraded and expanded its duty-free shopping areas. A new express bus link now operates between Belfast International Airport and the city center.

Driving Directions

From Belfast, travel north on the M2 motorway, then turn off at junction 5. The airport is situated off the A57, 11km (7 miles) from junction 5. From the south and west, take the Moira junction on the M1 motorway, then the A26 and Nutts Corner junction.

Car Hire

Avis, Budget, Europcar, Hertz, National and Sixt are represented at the airport. Desks are situated in the Arrivals Hall.

Public Transport

Bus: The new Airporter express service (tel: (028) 7126 9966; www.airporter.co.uk) connects the airport with central Belfast and George Best Belfast City Airport (journey time: 35 minutes).The Airport Express 300 (tel: (028) 9066 6630; www.translink.co.uk) service runs every 10 minutes between the airport and Belfast city center (journey time: 30-40 minutes). The bus departs from the front of the terminal building and travels to Belfast Europa Buscenter; stopping at Templepatrick on request. Coach: A service operated by Airporter (tel: (028) 7126 9996; www.airporter.co.uk) is also available to Derry/Londonderry. Taxi: International Airport Taxis Company taxis (tel: (028) 9448 4353; www.belfastairporttaxis.com) leave from outside the terminal building.

Rail: Trains to and from Belfast, Lisburn and Londonderry call at Antrim station, which is 10 km (6 miles) from the airport: Bus 109A and taxis link the airport with Antrim.

Car Parking

More than 8,000 parking spaces are available in three parking areas: short-stay; the 'main car park' and the pre-bookable long-stay facility.

Information and Help Desks

The airport information desk (tel: (028) 9448 4848) located in the Arrivals hall provides information on flights, public transport and general enquiries. A tourist information desk is also located in Arrivals.

Airport Facilities

Money and communications: There are two bureau de change offices and several ATMs throughout the terminal building. There are also postal facilities, telephones and Internet kiosks. Wireless Internet access is available.
Eating and drinking: There is a café and bar in the main Departures lounge and a full range of food outlets in the food court.
Shopping: Shops include newsagents/bookshops, duty-free, a tax-free electronics store and a gift shop selling Irish gifts.
Luggage: Lost and found items can be collected or deposited at the information desk in the Arrivals hall.
Other facilities: These include a children’s play area, baby change facilities, a travel agency and a quiet room.

Conference and Business Facilities

The Business Lounge offers extensive business facilities, including Internet access, fax and photocopying facilities, television, newspapers and magazines, and refreshments. The lounge is available to any passenger using the airport. Ten conference and banqueting suites are also available at the Park Plaza Hotel Belfast International Airport (tel: (028) 9445 7000; www.parkplazabelfast.com).

Facilities for Disabled Travelers

Wheelchairs are available from individual airlines, as well as from airport staff until check-in. Passengers are, however, advised to book a wheelchair in advance from the airline when purchasing a ticket. Disabled toilets and telephones are also available. There is a Minicom unit at the airport information desk. Disabled car parking is available in the airport car parks; porters are on hand to assist with baggage. Staff at the airport information desk are trained in basic sign language and can provide assistance to passengers with special needs.