Belfast International Airport Guide (BFS)

Belfast International Airport

Belfast BT29 4AB, UK

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(028) 9448 4848

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infodesk@bfs.aero

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

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.

The short term and pick-up car parks are situated within easy walking distance of the terminal building, and a courtesy bus operates to and from the long term car park. For more parking information, visit the airport’s website or call Q-Park (tel: 0870 195 9689; website: www.bpconline.co.uk).

Car hire companies include Avis, Budget, Europcar, Hertz and National Car Rental, with desks located in the Arrivals hall.

Road: Bus: The Airport Express 300 (tel: (028) 9066 6630; website: 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; website: www.airporter.co.uk) is also available to Derry/Londonderry.
Taxi: International Airport Taxis Company taxis (tel: (028) 9448 4353) leave from outside the terminal building.

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 the Arrivals hall.

Money and communications: 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.
Eating and drinking: 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 facilities: These include a children’s play area, baby change facilities, a travel agency and a quiet room.

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; website: www.parkplazabelfast.com).

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.

The Park Plaza Hotel Belfast International Airport (tel: (028) 9445 7000; website: www.parkplazabelfast.com) is situated within walking distance of the main passenger terminal. The Dunadry Hotel & Country Club (tel: (0)28 9443 4343; website: www.dunadry.com) is a short drive from the airport and provides meeting rooms and conference facilities.