How To Get From Belfast City Airport To Belfast City Centre
Belfast has two major airports - Belfast City Airport (officially called George Best Belfast City Airport) and Belfast International Airport. This article will outline the best ways to get to Belfast City Centre from Belfast City Airport.
Belfast City Airport is roughly 3 miles (5km) from the city centre of Belfast, making it the ideal airport to fly into for your visit to Belfast.
Thankfully, the airport is well-connected to the city centre by public transport and road connections, making it easy to get to your accommodation once you land.
So, here’s our rundown of the best ways to get into Belfast City Centre once you land at Belfast City Airport.
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The easiest way to get to Belfast City Centre:
Booking a cheap private transfer for ~£20 from Belfast City Airport!
George Best Belfast City Airport Terminal
Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Belfast City Centre by Car
Getting into the centre of Belfast by car from Belfast City Airport is relatively straightforward and stress-free. Exiting the airport, you want to head along the Sydenham Bypass (A2 road) towards the city centre.
The A2 will take you from the airport in East Belfast into the city's centre. Once you cross the bridge over the Lagan, you are pretty much in the centre of Belfast already.
The journey should be around 4 miles (6.4km) and take between 10-15 minutes depending on the traffic.
Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Belfast City Centre by Taxi
There is a dedicated taxi stand directly outside the terminal building at Belfast City Airport, with several taxis available for every arrival at the airport.
There is no need to book in advance, so visit the dedicated taxi stand (operated by Value Cabs - an official partner of Belfast City Airport) and ask them to take you directly to your location.
Obviously, the fare is going to vary depending on where in the city centre you are heading, but in general, you will be expected to pay around £10-20. You can get a better estimate from the dedicated taxi booking desk inside the airport terminal.
Belfast City Airport Taxi Rank
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Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Belfast City Centre by Bus
A dedicated bus, the Airport Express 600, serves Belfast City Airport. The bus takes you from the airport into the city centre of Belfast, terminating in front of the Europa Bus Station in town.
To buy a ticket for the bus, you have several options:
Buy a ticket from the tourist information desk inside the terminal building.
Purchase a ticket from the machine inside the airport terminal.
Pay the driver directly on the bus.
Pay using contactless - tap your card once when you get on the bus.
The fare should be around £2.10, and the journey into the city centre will take around 20 minutes.
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Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Belfast City Centre by Private Transfer
The easiest and least stressful way of getting from Belfast City Airport to the city centre is to book a private transfer.
Once you land, you collect your luggage, and your driver will be waiting for you in the arrival terminal. The driver can then take you directly to your hotel doors, anywhere in the Belfast area.
Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Belfast City Centre by Train
The final option for travelling from Belfast City Airport to Belfast City Centre is to jump on the train.
NI Railways connects Belfast City Airport to two train stations in Belfast - Belfast Central Station and Great Victoria Street Station. Both stations are conveniently located in the city centre, making it easy to get to your destination.
Something to note: the station closest to the airport is called Sydenham Rail Halt
There we have it, folks, a conclusive round-up of all your options for travelling from Belfast City Airport to the centre of Belfast. Thankfully, the airport is very conveniently located, and getting into the centre of Belfast is relatively stress-free.
Getting from Belfast International Airport to Belfast city centre is equally as straightforward, making it super simple to get around Northern Ireland’s vibrant capital city.
Arriving in Belfast soon? Then we’d recommend reading the best travel books about Belfast and Northern Ireland before you arrive to get a sense of what is in store!
Belfast Travel Tips
Here are some links to articles that we think will come in handy for your upcoming trip to Belfast.
Belfast Travel Tips - all of our Belfast travel advice wrapped up in one place!
Titanic Museum Guide - everything you need to know about visiting Titanic Belfast
How to visit Belfast Castle - step-by-step guide on how to get to Belfast Castle in North Belfast
Best Tours in Belfast - embarking on a tour is the best way to discover everything Belfast has to offer
Best cheap hostels in Belfast - brilliant affordable accommodation recommendations in Belfast
