Belfast International Airport (BFS)

Overview

Belfast International Airport (BFS) is situated just 11 miles (18km) north-west of Northern Ireland's capital city. A city with a troubled history, Belfast is working hard to try and establish itself as a tourist destination. The chief way in which this is happening is through popular low-cost airlines such as Thomson Airways, Jet2.com, easyJet, Thomas Cook Airlines and Aer Lingus - these carriers offer cheap flights to Belfast, and have ensured that more and more visitors are being turned on to the city's considerable charms. Belfast International still shares its runways with the Royal Air Force's base at Aldergrove, and lucky visitors to the airport will catch a glimpse of the impressive military planes during take-off and landing.

Location

The airport is situated 18 miles (29km) north west 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 cost is approximately £25 and 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).

Contacts

Tel: +44 (0)28 9448 4848.

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 cost is approximately £25 and the journey takes around 25 minutes.

Transfer between terminals

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 cost is approximately £25 and the journey from the Airport to Belfast 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 starts at £1 for the first 30 minutes, £2 for 60 minutes, and £33.70 for the day. The Main Car Park starts at £3.40 for the first hour, and goes up to £13.20 per day. The Long Stay Car Park charges £9 for the first day. The pick-up and drop-off zones cost £1 for a 10-minute stay.

Departure Tax

None.

Website

www.belfastairport.com

Airlines

Airlines offering flights to Belfast International Airport include bmiBaby, Aer Lingus, Wizz Air, Zoom Airlines, Jet2.com, easyJet and Continental. Many airlines, such as Air Europa, BH Air, Austrian Airlines and Sky Wings offer seasonal flight services to Belfast.

Internet

Wi-Fi internet access is available throughout the terminal, provided by BT Openzone.

Business Lounges

The airport's Business Lounge has complimentary internet access, snacks and refreshments available. Note that you'll have to pay a £15 entry fee, and that children under 12 years of age will not be allowed in. The airport terminal does not have conference facilities, but the nearby Fitzwilliam International Hotel has an extensive range of facilities available.

Belfast International Airport Taxis: the taxi fares above are intended as a guideline only.