Airports around the Globe
Belfast International Airport
General information
Adress: Belfast International Airport, Belfast BT29 4AB, UK
Location: The airport is located 30km (18 miles) northwest of Belfast
Website: www.belfastairport.com
E-mail: info.desk@bial.co.uk
Telephone: (0)28 9448 4848
Country Code: 44
Time Zone: GMT (GMT+ 1 from the last Sunday in March to the last Sunday in October)
Number of Terminals: 1
Transfer between Terminals: -
Help desk
The airport information desk (tel: (0)28 9448 4848) located in the Arrivals hall provides information on flights, public transport and general enquiries.
Airport facilities
Money and communications: There are bureaux de change and several ATMs throughout the terminal building. There are also postal facilities, telephones and Internet kiosks. 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. Other facilities: These include a children's play area, baby change facilities, a travel agency and a quiet room.
Disabled facilities
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.
Conference facilities
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 Fitzwilliam International Hotel (tel: (0)28 9445 7000; website: www.fitzwilliaminternational.com).
Car rental
Car hire companies include Avis, Budget, Europcar, Hertz and National Car Rental, with desks located in the Arrivals hall.
Car parking
All car parks are situated within walking distance of the passenger terminal. The short-term car park is located closest to the terminal entrance. The long-term car park is recommended for people travelling for more than four days. For more parking information, visit the airport's website or call BCP (tel: (0)870 013 4747 or (0)870 013 4580; website: www.bpconline.co.uk).
Driving directions
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.
Public transport and taxis
Rail: The nearest railway station is 10km (6 miles) from the airport in Antrim, and is serviced by a bus link called the Antrim Airlink, which departs from in front of the terminal building, Monday-Friday only. Information on rail travel can be obtained by contacting Translink (tel: (0)28 9024 6485 or 906 6663; website: www.translink.co.uk). Road: Taxi: International Airport Taxis Company taxis (tel: (0)28 9448 4353) leave from outside the terminal building. Bus: An Airbus (tel: (0)28 9066 6630; website: www.translink.co.uk) service operates between the airport and Belfast city centre. The bus departs from the front of the terminal building and travels to Glengall street bus station; stopping at Templepatrick on request. Coach: A service operated by Airporter (tel: (0)28 7126 9996; website: www.airporter.co.uk) is also available to Derry/Londonderry.
Airport hotels
The Fitzwilliam International Hotel (tel: (0)28 9442 7000; website: www.fitzwilliaminternational.com) is situated within walking distance of the main passenger terminal. The Dunadry Hotel & Country Club (tel: (0)28 9443 4343) is a short drive from the airport and provides meeting rooms and conference facilities. Details of other hotels in the surrounding area can be obtained by contacting the Belfast Welcome Centre (tel: (0)28 9024 6609), which also provides a booking service for a small fee.
