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Belfast International Airport Guide (BFS)

Airport info
Code: BFS
Address:
Belfast BT29 4AB, United Kingdom
Location:

The airport is located 30km (18 miles) northwest of Belfast.

Number of terminals: 1
Telephone:
(028) 9448 4848.
Timezone: GMT +0:00
Belfast International Airport map

Here you'll find essential information on Belfast International Airport, including contact details, airport transfer facts, details of airport facilities, and how to get there.

Airport news: 

The airport has recently upgraded and expanded its duty-free shopping areas. A new express bus link now operates between Belfast International Airport and the city centre.

Information: 

The airport information desk (tel: (028) 9448 4848) located in the Arrivals hall provides information on flights, public transport and general enquiries. A tourist information desk is also located in Arrivals.

Email address: 
info.desk@bial.co.uk
Website: 
www.belfastairport.com
Driving directions: 

From Belfast, travel north on the M2 motorway, then turn off at junction 5. The airport is situated off the A57, 11km (7 miles) from junction 5. From the south and west, take the Moira junction on the M1 motorway, then the A26 and Nutts Corner junction.

Public Transport

Public transport rail: 

Rail: Trains to and from Belfast, Lisburn and Londonderry call at Antrim station, which is 10 km (6 miles) from the airport: Bus 109A and taxis link the airport with Antrim.

Public transport road: 

Bus: The new Airporter express service (tel: (028) 7126 9966; www.airporter.co.uk) connects the airport with central Belfast and George Best Belfast City Airport (journey time: 35 minutes).The Airport Express 300 (tel: (028) 9066 6630; www.translink.co.uk) service runs every 10 minutes between the airport and Belfast city centre (journey time: 30-40 minutes). The bus departs from the front of the terminal building and travels to Belfast Europa Buscentre; stopping at Templepatrick on request.

Coach: A service operated by Airporter (tel: (028) 7126 9996; www.airporter.co.uk) is also available to Derry/Londonderry.

Taxi: International Airport Taxis Company taxis (tel: (028) 9448 4353; www.belfastairporttaxis.com) leave from outside the terminal building.
 

Terminal facilities

Money: 

There are two bureaux de change offices and several ATMs throughout the terminal building. There are also postal facilities, telephones and Internet kiosks. Wireless Internet access is available.

Food: 

There is a café and bar in the main Departures lounge and a full range of food outlets in the food court.

Shopping: 

Shops include newsagents/bookshops, duty-free, a tax-free electronics store and a gift shop selling Irish gifts.

Luggage: 

Lost and found items can be collected or deposited at the information desk in the Arrivals hall.

Other: 

These include a children's play area, baby change facilities, a travel agency and a quiet room. There is an outside smoking area located after security, which is accessible for a £1 fee.

Airport facilities

Conference and business: 

The Business Lounge offers extensive business facilities, including Internet access, fax and photocopying facilities, television, newspapers and magazines, and refreshments. The lounge is available to any passenger using the airport. Ten conference and banqueting suites are also available at the Park Plaza Hotel Belfast International Airport (tel: (028) 9445 7000; www.parkplazabelfast.com).

Disabled facilities: 

Wheelchairs are available from individual airlines, as well as from airport staff until check-in. Passengers are, however, advised to book a wheelchair in advance from the airline when purchasing a ticket. Disabled toilets and telephones are also available. There is a Minicom unit at the airport information desk. Disabled car parking is available in the airport car parks; porters are on hand to assist with baggage. Staff at the airport information desk are trained in basic sign language and can provide assistance to passengers with special needs.

Car parking: 

More than 8,000 parking spaces are available in three parking areas: short-stay; the 'main car park' and the pre-bookable long-stay facility.

Car rental: 

Avis, Budget, Europcar, Hertz, National and Sixt are represented at the airport. Desks are situated in the Arrivals Hall.

Airport hotels

The Park Plaza Hotel Belfast International Airport is situated within walking distance of the main passenger terminal. The Dunadry Hotel & Country Club is a short drive from the airport and provides meeting rooms and conference facilities.

Dunadry Hotel & Country Club

The 4-star Dunadry Hotel & Country Club is located just 10 minutes' drive from Belfast International Airport. The hotel has conference facilities for up to 400 delegates, while other amenities include a restaurant, beauty salon, swimming pool and a steam room.

Telephone: (0)28 9443 4343.
Website:
www.dunadry.com
Park Plaza Hotel Belfast International Airport

Park Plaza Hotel Belfast International Airport hotel is a short walk from the airport. The 4-star hotel offers complimentary parking and free access to the local leisure centre. The hotel also has a conference room seating up to 250 people.

Telephone: (028) 9445 7000.
Website:
www.parkplazabelfast.com

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