Belfast

Belfast International Airport (BFS)

Location

The airport is situated 14 miles (22km) northwest of Belfast.

Getting to the city

The Airport Express operates between the airport and the city centre every 10 minutes from outside the terminal building, 24 hours a day. The International Airport Taxi Company offer taxis outside the right hand door of the airport exit lobby with a list of fares displayed in the exit hall of the terminal. The journey takes around 25 minutes.

Time

Local time is GMT (GMT +1 between the last Sunday in March and the Saturday before the last Sunday in October).

Car rental

Car rental companies include Avis, Budget, Hertz, and National and can be found in the Arrivals hall.

Airport Taxis

International Airport Taxi Company offer taxis outside the right hand door of the airport exit lobby with a list of fares displayed in the exit hall of the terminal. The journey takes around 25 minutes.

Facilities

Facilities at the airport include bureaux de changes, ATMs, wifi, duty-free shopping, travel agent, business lounge, information desk, and a variety of shops and restaurants. Passengers with disabilities are well catered for.

Parking

There are three parking options at Belfast International Airport: short-stay parking, the main car park, and long-stay parking. The pick-up and drop-off zones are also charged for, costing about £1 for a 10-minute stay.

Departure tax

None. 2762.7

Website www.belfastairport.com

George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)

Location

The airport is situated five miles (8km) east of Belfast.

Getting to the city

Approved taxis are available outside the terminal building. The Airlink bus service departs every 30 minutes from the airport terminal to the Belfast Europa Bus Centre in the heart of the city. The service runs between 6am and 9.50pm daily at a fare of about £3 for a single journey. Buses also connect the airport to main railway stations.

Time

Local time is GMT (GMT +1 between the last Sunday in March and the Saturday before the last Sunday in October).

Car rental

Car rental companies include Avis, Budget, Hertz, Europcar, and National.

Facilities

Airport facilities include ATMs, bureau de change, wireless Internet, restaurants, and shops. Passengers with disabilities are well catered for.

Parking

Short-term and long-term parking is available at the airport. The long-term lot is a 10 minute walk from the terminal, but is connected to it by a shuttle bus.

Departure tax

None.

Website www.belfastcityairport.com