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Belfast Airport & Getting Around

Belfast is served by two airports: George Best City Airport and Belfast International Airport.

- George Best Belfast City Airport -

George Best City Airport (BHD) was renamed in 2006 to commemorate the life of the famous footballer George Best who was born in Belfast. The airport deals mainly with short-haul flights and is used by the budget carrier Ryanair. It is situated only 2 miles from the city centre and is easily accessible by taxi, train or bus.

• The train service runs twice hourly and involves a short bus shuttle to the terminal building (approx. cost £1.20).
• The Airlink bus service runs every 20 minutes between the terminal building and the City Hall (approx. cost £2.20 return).

- Belfast International Airport -

Belfast International Airport (BFS) is located 21 km northwest of the city centre. As the name suggests, Belfast International Airport deals with most of the long-haul flights from Belfast with airlines such as Aer Lingus and Continental. It the airport used by the budget carrier Easyjet. The airport is accessible by taxi, train and bus.

• Taxis should cost about £25 for a single journey.
• Trains run between Belfast Central and Antrim (6 miles from the airport)
• Buses operate a 24 hour service with buses departing every 10 minutes during the day. (Airport Express 300 service).