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Belfast International Airport
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IATA BFS
ICAO EGAA
Large Airport
Scheduled Service
Location
Airport Information
City
Belfast
Country
Continent
EU
Coordinates
54,6575, -6,2158
Elevation
268 ft (82 m)
Runways
| Ident | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/25 | 9 121 ft (2 780 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 17/35 | 6 204 ft (1 891 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Departures
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CDG
Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise)
869 km
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AMS
Amsterdam
771 km
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LGW
London
562 km
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BCN
Barcelona
1 606 km
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EWR
Newark
5 099 km
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STN
London, Essex
528 km
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MAN
Manchester, Greater Manchester
295 km
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PMI
Palma de Mallorca
1 808 km
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AGP
Málaga
2 004 km
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ALC
Alicante
1 870 km
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NCE
Nice, Alpes-Maritimes
1 560 km
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EDI
Edinburgh
230 km
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LTN
Luton, Luton
497 km
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TFS
Tenerife
3 075 km
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BHX
Birmingham, West Midlands
383 km
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MLA
Valletta
2 625 km
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BRS
Bristol
433 km
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FAO
Faro
1 966 km
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GLA
Glasgow
176 km
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ACE
San Bartolomé
2 920 km
Nearby Airports
LHR
LGW
STN
MAN
EDI
LTN
BHX
BRS
GLA
EMA
London Heathrow Airport
London
London Gatwick Airport
London
London Stansted Airport
London, Essex
Manchester Airport
Manchester, Greater Manchester
Edinburgh Airport
Edinburgh
London Luton Airport
Luton, Luton
Birmingham Airport
Birmingham, West Midlands
Bristol Airport
Bristol
Glasgow Airport
Glasgow
East Midlands Airport
Nottingham, Leicestershire
Aviation Terms
Éclairage d'aérodrome (AGL: Airfield Lighting)
Catégorie d'aéroport (Airport Category)
Élévation de l'aéroport (ELEV: Airport Elevation)
Caserne de pompiers de l'aéroport (ARFF: Airport Fire Station)
Salon d'aéroport (Airport Lounge)
Point de référence de l'aéroport (ARP: Airport Reference Point)
Tablier (Apron)
Contrôle automatisé des passeports (APC: Automated Passport Control)
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get from Belfast International Airport to the city center?
The Airport Express 300 bus runs from Belfast International Airport to Belfast city center (Europa Bus Centre) in about 30-40 minutes for GBP 8 one-way. Buses depart every 15-30 minutes. Taxis cost approximately GBP 35-45 for the 30 km trip to the city center. The airport is located at Aldergrove, northwest of Belfast.
How many terminals does Belfast International Airport have?
BFS has one terminal building that handles both domestic UK flights and international services. The terminal has been modernized with improved facilities. Belfast also has a second, smaller airport: George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD), which is located much closer to the city center.
What is the difference between Belfast's two airports?
Belfast International (BFS) at Aldergrove is 30 km from the city and handles most budget carriers and longer routes. George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) is just 5 km from the city center and primarily serves Aer Lingus, British Airways, and Flybe routes to UK and some European destinations. BFS handles more passengers overall.
Is there free Wi-Fi at Belfast International Airport?
Yes, BFS offers free Wi-Fi throughout the terminal. The service provides adequate speeds for browsing and messaging. The terminal has shops, restaurants, and a bureau de change. As Northern Ireland uses the pound sterling, no currency exchange is needed for UK travelers.
Which airlines operate from Belfast International Airport?
easyJet has the largest presence at BFS with routes across Europe. Jet2.com operates holiday routes. TUI and other charter carriers serve seasonal leisure destinations. Ryanair provides budget European connections. The airport also handles transatlantic seasonal services and charter flights.