Belfast airport (BFS)

Location details, contact information, airlines, departure and arrival flight status, transportation, facilities and services, parking, special passenger amenities, nearby hotels and answers to passengers' frequently asked questions.

 
 

  Passenger Guide

 

Belfast International Airport, also known as Aldergrove Airport and opened on October 28, 1963, is the largest in Northern Ireland and one of the busiest in the United Kingdom. It operates domestic flights and international destinations within Europe and the United States.

Official Website: belfastairport.com

Number of Terminals - 1 - Open 24 hours a day.

Airlines: EasyJet, Jet2.com (Tel +44 333 300 0042), Ryanair, TUI Airways (Tel +44 203 451 2688).

Annual passenger traffic: 4.8 million passengers went through it in 2022.

Tel: +44 289 448 4848 - FACEBOOK

Information and tourist desk in the Arrivals Hall, available Mondays through Fridays between 7:30 am and 7:00 pm, Saturdays from 7:30 am to 5:00 pm and Sundays from 8:00 am to 11:00 am.

 Location

The airport is situated 21 km (14 miles) to the northwest of Belfast.

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Car rental agencies

There are car rental desks in the Arrivals Hall.

  1. Avis (Tel +44 289 445 2642 - 5:30 am to 11:45 pm)
  2. Budget (Tel +44 289 442 3332 / 500 933 700 - Monday to Friday from 7:00 am to 11:00 pm, Saturday from 7:00 am to 9:30 pm, Sunday from 8:00 am to 11:00 pm)
  3. Enterprise/National/Alamo (Tel +44 289 445 1940 - 8:00 am to 9:00 pm)
  4. Europcar (Tel +44 289 445 9747 - weekdays from 7:00 am to 9:00 pm, Saturdays from 7:30 am to 3:30 pm, Sundays from 2:00 pm to 9:30 pm)
  5. Hertz (Tel +44 289 442 2533 - 7:00 am to 0:00 am)
 

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Parking services at Belfast airport (BFS)

Several parking areas are available within the grounds. Further information: Tel +44 289 448 4851. Prices

Drop Off Zone - Adjacent to the terminal, ideal for passenger boarding and alighting.
Main Car Park - Directly in front of the main building, with cameras and 24-hour security staff.
Long Stay Car Park - Long stay car park 6 minutes away. No charge for the first 15 min.
Short Stay Car Park - For short stays, 1-2 min. from the terminal.
Park and Fly - Monitored sector for short or long stays, low cost, connected to the main building by free shuttles, 24 hours a day, every 15 min.

Facilities for passengers with special needs

Passengers requiring special assistance should inform their airline of their particular needs at the time of booking or at least 48 hours in advance. There are lifts, adapted toilets and telephones, and designated parking spaces. More information: Tel +44 289 448 4957.

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Latest updates: April 24, 2023