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Belfast International Airport

También conocido como: Belfast Airport, BFS Airport. Antes Aldergrove Airport.

BFS · EGAA · Belfast

Datos del aeropuerto

Nombre
Belfast International Airport
Código IATA
BFS
Código OACI
EGAA
Ciudad
Belfast
País
Northern Ireland
Dirección
Belfast International Airport, Belfast BT29 4AB, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
Coordenadas
54.6575, -6.2158
Zona horaria
Europe/London
Terminales
One terminal on two levels: departures upstairs, arrivals on the ground floor

Sobre Belfast International Airport

Belfast International Airport (BFS) is the main airport for Northern Ireland, in the United Kingdom. It stands at Aldergrove in County Antrim, about 21 km (13 miles) northwest of Belfast city center, and is reached from the city on the M2 highway in about 25 to 35 minutes, depending on traffic.

easyJet is the largest airline here, with flights to London, other cities across Great Britain and destinations in Europe. Jet2.com, Ryanair and TUI Airways add vacation routes to Spain, Portugal, the Canary Islands, Greece and Turkey, and TUI flies seasonally to Cancún, Punta Cana and Orlando. The airport handled about 6.7 million passengers in 2024.

All flights use one terminal on two levels: check-in, security and the gates are upstairs, and arrivals, baggage claim and the car rental desks are on the ground floor.

From the airport, most travelers head into Belfast, to hotels in the city center, the Cathedral Quarter and the Titanic Quarter, or to nearby towns such as Antrim and Lisburn. Others go on to the north coast and the Causeway Coast. Belfast's second airport, George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD), is a separate airport near the harbor.

Operador, pistas y tráfico del aeropuerto

Operator

Vinci Airports

Passengers per year

About 6.7 million in 2024

Runways

Two: 07/25, 2,780 m, and 17/35, 1,891 m

Current terminal opened

1963

Consejos de llegada a Belfast International Airport

Flights from Great Britain and elsewhere in the Common Travel Area arrive without routine passport control. If you fly in from outside it, such as from Spain, France or Turkey, you go through UK passport control first; most visitors who do not need a visa must hold a UK Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) before they fly.

Belfast International has one terminal, so there is no terminal to choose. Arrivals, baggage claim and customs are on the ground floor, and you walk out into the arrivals hall, where pre-booked drivers wait and the car rental desks are.

For the city, the Airport Express 300 bus leaves from outside the terminal for Belfast Grand Central and runs 24 hours a day. The taxi stand is to the right as you leave the arrivals hall. If you are being collected by car, check the pickup point in the arrivals hall signage.

Northern Ireland uses the pound sterling and is on UK time.

Transporte terrestre

The Airport Express 300 is the simple way into Belfast; a taxi or pre-booked car is easier with luggage or for addresses outside the center.

  • Airport Express 300 bus to Belfast

    Translink's Airport Express 300 runs 24 hours a day to Belfast Grand Central, about every 15 minutes at busy times, taking about 30 to 40 minutes. It can be slower in rush-hour traffic.

  • Taxi from Belfast International Airport

    Metered taxis wait 24 hours at the taxi stand to the right of the arrivals hall exit and take about 30 minutes to the city center outside rush hour.

  • Car rental

    Avis, Budget, Europcar and Hertz have desks in the arrivals hall; some cars are collected from lots reached by courtesy bus.

  • Airporter to the northwest

    The Airporter coach links the airport with the northwest of Northern Ireland, an option for travelers not heading to Belfast.

  • Private transfer

    A pre-booked car meets you in the arrivals hall, useful for families, groups, late arrivals and trips beyond Belfast.

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Terminales

Main Terminal

The single terminal for all flights. Check-in, the security hall and the gates are on the upper floor; arrivals, baggage claim and the car rental desks are on the ground floor.

Aerolíneas y destinos

All airlines use the one terminal.

easyJet

Alicante, Amsterdam, Birmingham, Bristol, Edinburgh, Faro, Glasgow, Jersey, Liverpool, London Gatwick, London Luton, London Stansted, Málaga, Manchester, Paris Charles de Gaulle and more

Guía de la aerolínea

Jet2.com

Alicante, Antalya, Fuerteventura, Gran Canaria, Lanzarote, Málaga, Tenerife South, Dalaman (seasonal), Faro (seasonal), Ibiza (seasonal), Malta (seasonal), Palma de Mallorca (seasonal), Paphos (seasonal), Reykjavik (seasonal), Vienna (seasonal) and more

Ryanair

Alicante, East Midlands, Edinburgh, Faro, Kraków, Lanzarote, London Stansted, Málaga, Manchester, Milan Bergamo (seasonal), Palma de Mallorca (seasonal), Porto (seasonal) and more

Guía de la aerolínea

TUI Airways

Seasonal: Cancún, Corfu, Dalaman, Kos, Lanzarote, Larnaca, Orlando, Palma de Mallorca, Punta Cana, Reus, Salzburg, Tenerife South, Turin

Guía de la aerolínea

Servicios e instalaciones

  • Wi-Fi

    Free Wi-Fi is available in the terminal for up to two hours.

  • Security hall

    A new security hall opened in 2025; at its scanners, liquids and electronics can stay in your hand luggage.

  • Duty free and shops

    An Aelia Duty Free store opened airside in April 2025, alongside souvenir and travel-essentials shops.

  • Food and drink

    Cafés and a restaurant, including Costa Coffee, are on the upper floor.

  • Currency exchange

    A currency exchange counter is landside, before the escalators to security; its hours are limited.

  • Cash machines

    ATMs are on both levels of the terminal.

  • Baby changing

    Baby changing rooms are available landside and airside.

  • Car rental desks

    Avis, Budget, Europcar and Hertz have desks in the arrivals hall on the ground floor.

  • Water refill

    Water refill stations are in the departures area.

Salas VIP del aeropuerto

  • Causeway Lounge

    Airside after security, with food, drinks, Wi-Fi and runway views. Pay at the door or prebook; some lounge memberships are accepted.

Accesibilidad y asistencia al pasajero

  • Requesting assistance

    Request special assistance through your airline when you book, ideally at least 48 hours before you fly.

  • Reduced mobility

    Assistance staff can help from check-in to boarding and from the aircraft to the arrivals hall. Ramps, elevators, accessible restrooms and assistance call points are in the terminal.

Estacionamiento

Short stay

On-site parking beside the terminal for short visits.

Long stay

On-site parking with an on-demand courtesy bus to the terminal.

Park and Fly

An off-site parking lot linked to the terminal by courtesy bus.

Preguntas frecuentes

How far is Belfast International Airport from Belfast city center?

Belfast International Airport is about 21 km (13 miles) northwest of Belfast city center, at Aldergrove in County Antrim. The drive on the M2 highway usually takes 25 to 35 minutes, longer in rush-hour traffic. The Airport Express 300 bus takes about 30 to 40 minutes to Belfast Grand Central, and taxis wait outside the arrivals hall around the clock.

Is Belfast International the same as Belfast City Airport?

No. Belfast International Airport (BFS) is at Aldergrove, northwest of the city, while George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) is a separate airport close to the harbor and the city center. They have different airlines and are not connected, so check the airport code on your ticket before you book a ride or ask someone to collect you.

Is there a bus from Belfast International Airport to Belfast?

Yes. Translink's Airport Express 300 runs from outside the terminal to Belfast Grand Central, 24 hours a day. It leaves about every 15 minutes at busy times and takes about 30 to 40 minutes, depending on traffic. From Grand Central you can connect to trains and other buses across Northern Ireland.

Where is the taxi stand at Belfast International Airport?

The taxi stand is directly outside the terminal, to the right as you leave the arrivals hall. Metered taxis wait there 24 hours a day, and you do not need to book. The ride to Belfast city center takes about 30 minutes outside rush hour, and taxis also go to Antrim, Lisburn and the north coast.

How many terminals does Belfast International Airport have?

Belfast International has one terminal on two levels. Check-in, the security hall, the shops and the gates are upstairs, while arrivals, baggage claim, the car rental desks and the arrivals hall are on the ground floor. Every airline uses the same building, so there is no terminal to choose and no transfer between terminals.

Which airlines fly to Belfast International Airport?

easyJet is the largest airline at Belfast International, with flights to London Gatwick, Luton and Stansted, other cities in Great Britain and destinations in Europe. Jet2.com and Ryanair fly to Spain, Portugal, the Canary Islands and other vacation spots, and TUI Airways adds seasonal routes, including Cancún, Punta Cana and Orlando.

Do I need an ETA to fly into Belfast International Airport?

Most likely, if you are not British or Irish. Most visitors who do not need a visa for the UK, including EU, US and Canadian citizens, must hold a UK Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) before they fly, and airlines check it at boarding. British and Irish citizens do not need one. Check the rules for your nationality before you travel.

Is there passport control at Belfast International Airport?

It depends on where you fly from. Flights from Great Britain, the Channel Islands and elsewhere in the Common Travel Area arrive without routine passport control, though airlines ask for photo ID. Flights from outside it, such as from Spain or Turkey, go through UK passport control before baggage claim and customs.

Is there a train station at Belfast International Airport?

No. The airport has no railway station of its own. The nearest station is Antrim, about 10 km (6 miles) away, with trains to Belfast and the northwest. Most travelers headed to Belfast take the Airport Express 300 bus to Belfast Grand Central, where trains and buses leave for the rest of Northern Ireland.

Is there a lounge at Belfast International Airport?

Yes. The Causeway Lounge is airside, after security, with food, drinks, Wi-Fi and views of the runway. Passengers can pay at the door or prebook entry, and some lounge memberships and airline status levels are accepted. Check its opening hours before you fly, since they may not cover the first or last flights of the day.

Where can I rent a car at Belfast International Airport?

Avis, Budget, Europcar and Hertz have desks in the arrivals hall on the ground floor. After you collect your paperwork, some companies take you by courtesy bus to their parking lot near the terminal. Northern Ireland drives on the left, and the M2 highway leads from the airport toward Belfast.

Where can I park at Belfast International Airport?

The airport has short-stay and long-stay parking on site and a Park and Fly lot off site. The long-stay lot has an on-demand courtesy bus to the terminal, and the Park and Fly lot is linked by its own courtesy bus. You can book parking ahead on the airport's website.

What currency is used at Belfast International Airport?

Northern Ireland uses the pound sterling, the same currency as the rest of the UK. Cards and contactless payments are widely accepted in the terminal and in Belfast. A currency exchange counter is landside before the escalators to security, with limited hours, and ATMs are on both levels of the terminal.

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¿Cuántas personas caben en una van?

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¿Ofrecen sillas para bebé?

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¿Qué pasa si mi vuelo se retrasa?

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¿Puedo hacer paradas durante el trayecto?

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¿Los niños pagan distinto que los adultos?

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¿Mi reserva es reembolsable?

Sí. Cancela sin coste hasta 24 horas antes de tu recogida y se te reembolsa el importe completo. Las cancelaciones con menos de 24 horas de antelación no son reembolsables.

¿Los conductores hablan inglés?

Sí: aunque su inglés puede no ser de nivel nativo, los conductores tienen la capacidad de comunicarse con los pasajeros.

¿Las propinas son obligatorias?

Las propinas no son obligatorias, pero sí muy recomendables; los conductores las ganan gracias a la calidad de su servicio.

¿Qué monedas se aceptan?

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¿Se permiten mascotas?

Podemos transportar mascotas domésticas dentro de transportines que quepan en un vehículo normal.

¿Hay espacio para el equipaje?

Sí: hay espacio de sobra para una maleta y un equipaje de mano por persona.

¿Qué incluye el precio?

Todo traslado privado incluye un conductor profesional con licencia; un vehículo asegurado y en buen estado; seguimiento del vuelo en tiempo real; servicio de recepción a la llegada; y servicio puerta a puerta sin cargos ocultos añadidos después de reservar. Tu precio fijo cubre la ruta completa hasta tu destino.

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