Belfast Hilton is within easy reach of George Best Belfast City Airport. The hotel has an on-site restaurant, bar, fitness club and a business centre.
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George Best Belfast City Airport Guide (BHD)
Airport info
Code:
BHD
Number of terminals:
1
Timezone:
GMT +1:00
Address:
Belfast BT3 9JH, United Kingdom
Location:
The airport is situated 3km (2 miles) east of Belfast.
Telephone:
(028) 9093 9093.
Here you'll find essential information on George Best Belfast City Airport, including contact details, airport transfer facts, details of airport facilities, and how to get there.
Airport news:
In mid-2010, the airport completed a £6 million refurbishment of its terminal facilities, including a new departures lounge, improved security procedures and parking upgrades. However, it received a blow in October 2010, when Ryanair withdrew its operations due to delays in runway extension plans.
Information:
The information desk (tel: (028) 9093 9093) is located on the main concourse, in the Arrivals area.
Website:
www.belfastcityairport.com Driving directions:
From the city centre, follow signs for City Airport/Bangor on the Sydenham Bypass (A2). From the west and south, take Westlink M3 towards Bangor and the airport is 3km (1 mile) on the left of the Sydenham Bypass (A2). From the north, take the M3 towards Bangor; the airport is 3km (1 mile) on the left of the Sydenham Bypass (A2).
Public Transport
Public transport rail:
Rail: Trains run to Belfast Central and Victoria Street stations (tel: (028) 9066 6630; www.translink.co.uk/NI-Railways). Trains leave from the Sydenham station adjacent to the airport, which can be reached by courtesy bus from the airport terminal (journey time: 6 minutes).
Public transport road:
Bus: The Airport Express bus service, route 600, (tel: (028) 9066 6630; www.translink.co.uk) operates from the terminal to Belfast Europa Bus Centre. Citybus 21 operates from Sydenham to City Hall; it is a five-minute walk to the bus stop (journey time: 15 minutes). An Airporter service (tel: (028) 7126 9996; www.airporter.co.uk) operates nine daily coaches to Derry/Londonderry.
Taxi: Airport approved taxis operate from a rank directly outside the terminal building.
Terminal facilities
Money:
There are ATMs, Internet kiosks and a post box in the Departures area. Telephones are situated in the Arrivals area and paid-for Wi-Fi Internet access is also available in the Departures Lounge and the restaurant/bar area.
Food:
There is a 'food village' and bar, as well as snack and coffee bars.
Shopping:
The airport has newsagents and gift shops.
Luggage:
There are no left-luggage facilities at the airport; trolleys are available.
Other:
A parenting room and first aid is available.
Airport facilities
Conference and business:
Conference and meeting rooms are available at the Conference Suite (tel: (028) 9093 5265) at the airport, where there are three conference rooms for up to 40 delegates and two meeting rooms for between two and eight delegates, as well as full presentation facilities, including audiovisual equipment, complimentary stationery, catering and a secretarial service. Fax and photocopying are also available.
Disabled facilities:
A special check-in desk is provided for disabled passengers and staff members are trained in basic signing. There are low-level kerbs at entrances and exits to the terminals. An induction loop can be fitted and a text phone can be provided on request from the information desk. Toilets and telephones are designed for disabled users; there are lifts and ramps to all areas and all taxis are wheelchair-friendly. Many staff are trained in first aid and porters can assist passengers from the car park to check-in desks (there are disabled parking spaces close to the airport entrance in the short-stay car park; disabled parkers are charged long-term rates). There are courtesy telephones in the car park to call for assistance. There are ambulifts to all aircraft if required. Assistance can be requested when booking the flight or by notifying security on arrival.
Car parking:
Executive, short- and long-term secure car parking is available. The short-term car park is situated immediately adjacent to the terminal; the long-stay car park is served by a courtesy shuttle service operating at 15-minute intervals.
Car rental:
Avis, Budget, Hertz and National are all represented, with desks in the Arrivals area.
Airport hotels
Europa
Europa is within easy reach of George Best Belfast City Airport. The hotel has a range of dining options and houses extensive conference, exhibition and meeting spaces.
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Holiday Inn Belfast
Holiday Inn Belfast is within easy reach of George Best Belfast City Airport. The hotel has a heated swimming pool, treatment rooms and a sauna.
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Jury's Inn
The 190-room Jury's Inn is located within reach of George Best Belfast City Airport. The hotel has a restaurant, bar, and six meeting rooms.
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Radisson Blu
The 120-room Radisson Blu is located within reach of George Best Belfast City Airport. Hotel facilities include five function rooms, complimentary high-speed internet, a restaurant and bar.
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