
Owned By: TBI plc
Address: Belfast International Airport Belfast BT29 4AB Telephone Number: +44 (0) 28 9448 4848
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Email: infodesk@bfs.aero
Website: www.belfastairport.com
Time Zone : GMT (+1 during daylight saving: last Sunday, March – last Sunday, October)
No. of Terminals: 1
Directions: The airport is situated approximately 29 km (18 miles) north-west of Belfast (Northern Ireland), close to Aldergrove village.
Approximate driving distances to: Antrim – 6.4 km (4 miles) Lisburn – 24 km (14.9 miles) Crumlin – 12.2 km (7.6 miles) Aldergrove – 5.8 km (3.6 miles) Newtownabbey – 20.2 km (12.6 miles) Londonderry – 52.6 km (32.7 miles)
The airport lies on the A57 motorway. Driving from Belfast or the north: take Junction 5, off the M2. From the south and west, take the M1 northbound, take Moira junction, the A26 to Nutts Corner, followed by the airport. From Dublin take the NI northbound, then take EI, N1, A1 (take the Newry Bypass at Newry), continue on the A1, then join the M1 motorway north, take Moira junction, A26 to Nutts Corner, followed by the airport.
Airporter coaches travel to Londonderry and Belfast City airport with fares approximately £17.50 per standard single journey. Booking is advised, tel: +44 (0) 28 7126 9996. The Airport Express 300 bus runs a 24 hour service to Belfast, leaving every 10 minutes. Average journey time is 40 minutes. A standard, single fare is approximately £7.00. The Ulsterbus (109A) travels between the airport, Lisburn Rail Station and Antrim Bus Station, running Monday – Saturday, 06h00 – 18h00.
Antrim has the nearest rail station, from which connections can be made to Belfast Central Railway station, Dublin and beyond.
Metered taxis charge an average of £25 to central Belfast. A taxi-share scheme is available.
Car hire counters are located within the terminal building.
Airport Parking: Short, medium and long duration parking is available and tariffs start at £1 for the first half hour (£3.20 per hour). The main car park is recommended for stays of up to a few days. Long duration parking can be pre-booked for cheaper rates (£9 per day). Car parks are within walking distance of the terminal and a free shuttle is provided to the long duration car park.
At The Airport: Banking and Money Exchange: There are banks and 3 ATMs within the terminal and currency exchange offices are located in arrivals and departures.
Food and Beverage: A cafe, fast-food outlet and bar provide meals, snacks and refreshments.
Shopping: General shopping includes books, magazines, newspapers, high street clothing brands, pharmaceuticals and souvenirs.
Duty Free: Tax and duty-free shopping includes international brand perfumes, beauty products, electrical goods, jewellery, fashion items, confectionery and alcoholic beverages.
Other Services: Additional services include baby-changing facilities, a nail boutique, and a gaming centre (age restriction: 18 years) as well as a bank of internet-linked computers operated via coin-slots and WiFi internet access throughout the terminal. A business lounge (£15 entry fee) offers snacks and refreshments, and a Quiet Room provides 24 hour access for quiet reflection.
Disabled Facilities: The airport is equipped for people with disabilities.
Airlines Flying To & From: Aer Lingus, bmibaby, British Airways, Continental Airlines, easyJet, flyglobespan, Jet2.com, Wizz Air, Zoom Airlines.
Departure Tax: An Air Passenger Duty is included in the ticket. Rates vary according to journey and ticket types – confirm costs with your ticketing agent.
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