How To Get From Belfast International 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 International Airport.
Belfast International Airport has several air connections around the UK and Europe, so it is the most popular airport to fly into when visiting Belfast.
Belfast International Airport lies outside of Belfast, but thankfully, there are plenty of options for getting into the city centre.
So, here’s our rundown of the best ways to get into Belfast City Centre once you land at Belfast International Airport.
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Belfast International Airport - Check-in Desks
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Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Belfast City Centre by Car
Belfast International Airport is 18 miles (29km) Northwest of Belfast City centre and is well connected to the city. Driving from the airport is relatively straightforward, with the journey taking less than 30 minutes.
From Belfast International, take the A57 towards junction 5 (roughly 7 miles) before heading Southbound on the M2. The motorway takes you directly into the heart of Belfast, making it really easy to get to your destination.
Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Belfast City Centre by Taxi
A dedicated taxi rank is right outside the international airport terminal building operated by the International Airport Taxi Company.
Taxis are available to book online, or simply wander to the taxi rank and hop right in. Inside the terminal building, there is a list of sample fares for the Belfast area, so you should know what kind of fare is expected for your specific destination.
Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Belfast City Centre by Bus
Regular bus services operate between Belfast International Airport and the city centre. The Airport Express 300 departs outside the main terminal building and takes around 40-50 minutes to get to the central Europa Bus Station in Belfast.
A one-way journey from Belfast International to the city centre costs £8, and tickets can be bought at the tourist information desk inside the arrivals hall. Alternatively, it is possible to use contactless payment on the bus by simply tapping next to the driver.
You can view the full Airport Express 300 Timetable here.
Tourist Information and Translink Desk inside the arrivals terminal at Belfast International Airport
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Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Belfast City Centre by Private Transfer
For a hassle-free journey from Belfast International Airport to Belfast city centre, your best option is to book a private transfer.
Particularly when you’ve been travelling, there is no better feeling than arriving at an airport and knowing that you have a ride waiting for you, and this is precisely what happens when you have a private transfer to Belfast city centre.
There we have it, folks, a conclusive round-up of all your options for travelling from Belfast International Airport to the centre of Belfast. The airport has many connections around the world so getting into Belfast city centre couldn’t be any simpler.
Getting from Belfast City Airport to Belfast city centre is equally as straightforward, making it super simple to get around Northern Ireland’s brilliant capital city.
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