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Belfast International Airport (BFS)

Location: The airport is situated 18 miles (29km) north west of Belfast.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)

Location: The airport is situated a mile (3km) east of Belfast.
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 9093 9093.
Getting to the city: Approved taxis are available outside the terminal building, charging about £6 fare to the city centre. 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 £2 for a single journey. Buses also connect the airport to main railway stations.
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 parking is £2 for the first half hour up to £32 per day, and the long-term lot is charged at £19.80 per day and is a 5-10 minute walk from the terminal. A shuttle bus connects the long term parking to the terminal.
Departure Tax: None.
Website: www.belfastcityairport.com
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