About George Best Belfast City Airport
IATA code: BHD
Address: George Best Belfast City Airport, Belfast, Northern Ireland, BT3 9JH.
Telephone: 028 9093 9093
Email: info@belfastcityairport.com
George Best Belfast City Airport, formerly called Belfast City Airport (IATA airport code BDH), is one of the 20 busiest airports in the UK. It is located next to the Port of Belfast about 2 miles from the city centre. There is one main passenger terminal at the airport; this serves national and international flights to British and Irish destinations. George Best Belfast City Airport currently handles over 2 million passengers a year. The airport has put forward expansion plans but its close proximity to residential areas requires the observation of noise and traffic volume restrictions. A current proposal that is likely to go ahead is the construction of a hotel at the airport.
Belfast Airport Parking
The parking facilities at George Best Belfast City Airport include both a short stay and long stay car park. The short stay car park is close to the terminal building; stays of up to 10 minutes are free with charges applying thereafter. The long stay car park (main car park) is located beyond the terminal building. A free shuttle bus runs every 15 minutes between the car park and terminal. Disabled parking bays are provided in the short stay car park close to the terminal building; disabled badge holders are entitled to long stay parking rates while staying in this car park. Further information can be found at the airport's information desk.
Both car parks can be paid for by credit/debit card. To do this simply insert your card into the entry column on entering the car park and insert the same card into the exit column when exiting. This option is particularly handy for those who are in a hurry and who wish to avoid using the pay station.
Money can be saved on long stay car parking by pre-booking on the airports website.
Belfast Airport Facilities
George Best Belfast City Airport has facilities to cater for the needs and requirements of all visitors. Shopping facilities include an Alpha Airport Shopping outlet that provides a wide range of tax-free products such as fine fragrances and brand name beauty products. A World News outlet sells travel essentials such as newspapers, magazines, books, sweets, medicines and film. Whether you are visiting George Best Belfast City Airport to travel, or simply to meet friends and relatives who are, there is plenty of choice when it comes to finding a place to eat or drink. There are establishments to suit all tastes; from cafes to sandwich shops, a bar and a food court offering a wide range of hot meals cooked to order.
Cash machines (ATMs) can be found on the ground floor of the terminal building. British pounds are the only currency dispensed but there is a Bureau de Change close to the information desk should passengers need to change currency before they travel. A wireless LAN connection is available within certain areas of the airport allowing customers with laptops to access the Internet while waiting for their flight.
Families travelling with babies and small children will be pleased to know that family facilities are available within the terminal building. Baby changing areas are provided next to the toilets on the ground and first floors, and a children's play area is located on the first floor close to the business lounge and restaurant.
George Best Belfast City Airport has many accessibility features for disabled mobility impaired travellers. The car parks and pavements of the airport are wheel chair friendly, as are the ground floor and first floor of the main terminal building. Accessible lifts provide transport between the two floors. The information desk and check-in areas are fitted with induction loop systems for customers with impaired hearing, plus text phones are located within the airport. Easy access toilets for disabled customers are located on both the ground floor and first floor of the terminal building. As mentioned in the parking section, disabled travellers can park in the short stay car park on long stay parking rates. Further information for disabled travellers can be found by calling 028 9093 9093.
Belfast Airport Flights
George Best Belfast City Airport serves most major cities within the UK and a handful of European destinations; at present there are flights to over 25 scheduled and chartered locations with 5 different airlines. The airport is a major transport hub for Flybe, which is by far the largest operator here (and currently the only airline to fly to mainland European destinations from here). Ryanair and bmi provide flights from Belfast to the UK mainland, while smaller operators such as Aer Arann and MANX2 serve Cork and the Isle of Man. European destinations currently flown to from Belfast include Paris, Rennes, Salzburg, Geneva and Chambery.
Money can be saved on flights by booking direct from the George Best Belfast City Airport website.
Belfast Airport Hotels
There are proposals to build an on-site hotel at George Best Belfast City Airport but until then there are a range of hotels in the nearby city centre, which is about 2 miles away. The closest Belfast airport hotel is the Park Avenue Hotel just one mile away on Holyrood Road.
Belfast Airport Car Hire
Car hire is available inside the main terminal building; the car hire desks are located on the ground floor to the right of the entrance. Major companies such as Avis, Budget, Europcar, Hertz and National all have desks at the airport. Cars can be booked in advance via the websites of the individual companies. Advanced booking can save money with some of the firms, in some cases as much as 30% can be saved on the hire of a car. George Best Belfast City Airport is well connected to the local road network so continuing your journey in your hired car won't be a problem. The airport is situated on the A2 Belfast to Holywood road. The M1 and M2 are close by and connect Belfast with Lisburn and Newtownabbey.
Belfast Airport Transfers, Taxis, Trains
The airport is well integrated into the local transport network, so whether you are coming or going, the journey will be straightforward and stress-free. Passengers arriving by car will find the airport located on the A2 Belfast to Holywood road; the airport is well sign posted on the approach to Belfast (the signs read Belfast City Airport).
Train and bus services run regularly from the city centre to the airport. Trains run twice hourly from Belfast's Central and Victoria Street stations to Sydenham: a shuttle bus service continues on to the airport from this stop. Tickets between Sydenham and the Central station cost around £1.40. Passengers arriving in Belfast and wishing to continue their onward journey by train should travel to the Central station as connections to many destinations in Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland are available here.
Two convenient bus services operate between the airport and Belfast city centre. The Airport Express 600 runs every 20 minutes from the airport to the Belfast Europa Bus Centre. Tickets for the journey cost £1.50 for a single and £2.50 for a return. The Metrobus number 3 service runs every 20 minutes from Belfast City Hall to the Sydenham railway station.
It is easy to find a taxi in Belfast; a taxi ride between the city centre and airport should cost around £8.
Thursday, 20 August 2009
Belfast International Airport
About Belfast International Airport
Name: Belfast International Airport (BIA)
IATA code: BFS
Address: Belfast International Airport, Belfast, Northern Ireland, BT29 4AB
Telephone: 028 9448 4848
Email: infodesk@bfs.aero
Belfast International Airport (IATA airport code BFS), sometimes referred to as Aldergrove or simply BIA, is the second busiest airport on the Irish Isles. It lies 13 miles northwest of Belfast to the East of the village of Aldergrove. In 2007 the airport handled over 5 million passengers. Around 40% of the flights arriving/departing from Belfast International Airport travel to destinations on the UK mainland: the majority of the airports international traffic flies to destinations around Europe. Belfast international Airport is also a major air cargo hub; in fact it is one of the top three regional air cargo centres in the United Kingdom. The airport published proposals for redevelopment in 2006; the plans, to be put into action over the next 25 years, include the extension of the existing airport infrastructure plus the construction of a passenger rail connection and improved road links. The airport shares its two runways with the RAF Aldergrove Royal Air Force base.
Belfast International Airport Parking
There are plenty of parking options for all types of traveller at Belfast International Airport. There are over 8000 parking spaces close to the main terminal building: the car parks are manned 24 hours a day and reserved parking is available for frequent flyers. The short stay and pick up car park is closest to the terminal building and charges by the hour for stays up to 24 hours; this is ideal if you have come to Belfast International Airport to pick up or drop off friends or family. The main car park is a short walk away and is a good choice for short break and business travellers who wish to leave their car at the airport while they are away. The airports long stay car park is situated further from the terminal building; a shuttle bus provides free transport for customers parking here. The parking rates here are much cheaper if parking is booked in advance, as turn up and pay rates are the same as the main car park.
Car parking can be paid for by cash or credit/debit card. Pay machines can be found in and next to the main terminal building; they accept cash as well as all major debit/credit cards. Payment by card can also be made at the entrance and exits to the car parks. Parking can be booked in advance through the Belfast International Airport website.
Belfast International Airport Facilities
The passenger terminal at Belfast International Airport is spread over two floors. Recent developments and enhancements have created a thoroughly modern travel environment with excellent facilities to cater for all kinds of traveller. Cash points dispensing British currency can be found throughout the terminal building and postal services are provided for those wishing to send mail before they depart. Passengers wishing to change currency will find two foreign exchange outlets in the airport, one in the arrivals section and another on the departures concourse. An information desk is located in the arrivals hall to provide assistance travellers with their onward travel.
Customers travelling with babies and young children will find baby changing facilities on the departures concourse, in the arrivals hall and in the international departure lounge. The airport has a business lounge to cater for the needs of the modern business traveller; facilities include internet access points, photocopying and fax services. Customers requiring the internet will benefit from the mobile broadband available throughout the terminal building. Air travel can be a worry for some people, Belfast International Airport has a 'quiet room' that is open to anyone who needs a space to relax and gather their thoughts. Passengers with reduced mobility will find their needs taken into consideration throughout BIA. An assistance desk is located at the left hand side of the check-in hall and will help provide any assistance needed. Wheelchair friendly toilets, lifts and low-level text and telephones are located throughout the terminal building.
Those looking for last minute travel essentials will find plenty of choice amongst the shopping outlets located in the airport. Major high street names such as WHSmith, Boots and Dixons Tax Free can be found amongst clothing retailers and gift shops selling local giftware and produce. A wide range of eating and drinking establishments will have something for all appetites. From well-known names such as Starbucks and Burger King to O'Brien's Irish Sandwich Bar, Cafe Paul Rankin, Bar Des Voyageurs and more, Belfast International Airport has it all.
Belfast International Airport Flights
Belfast International Airport serves both national and international destinations. Around 40% of air traffic handled by the airport flies to and from destinations on the UK mainland; the majority of the international traffic flies to the European mainland but regular transatlantic journeys are becoming more established. Domestic services fly to most of the major cities in the UK as well as the Isle of Man, Jersey and Newquay in Cornwall, while scheduled and Charter flights travel to over 40 international destinations. Easyjet is the airline with the largest presence at BIA; in fact, around 20% of all Easyjet traffic passes through here. Easyjet flies regularly to cities on the UK mainland and 15 destinations in Europe including Krakow, Berlin, Amsterdam, Geneva and Barcelona. Aer Lingus and Jet2.com also have high presences at the airport and fly to a range of European destinations such as Toulouse, Malaga, Munich and Lourdes. Continental Airlines and Flyglobespan fly have scheduled transatlantic flights to Newark, and Toronto respectively. Charter airlines such as Thomas Cook Airlines and Thomson Airways fly to a variety of destinations including Cancun, Las Vegas, Dalaman, Las Palmas and Tenerife. Flights and hotels can be booked through the airports website, where money can be saved through special offers and seasonal promotions.
Belfast International Airport Hotels
Travellers catching an early flight or arriving late in the evening may consider staying in a Belfast International Airport hotel to get the best possible start to their trip. Belfast International Airport has a hotel, the Park Plaza Belfast, just 50 metres from the terminal building. The hotel offers excellent value and service and, due to BIAs distance from the centre of Belfast, is the ideal choice of hotel for those that need to stay close by. There are over 100 rooms and a range of options to suit all budgets; a bar and restaurant are on hand to provide refreshment and room service is available 24 hours a day. Early risers and those catching early flights will be pleased to know that breakfast is served from 5 am. Rooms at the hotel can be booked in advance via the airports main website. Special offers can be found by visiting the hotels own website. Those travelling to the airport by car should follow the same directions for the airport itself.
Belfast International Car Hire
Avis, Budget, Europcar, Hertz and National Car Rental all have desks at Belfast International Airport; they can be found in the arrivals hall of the terminal building. Cars can be booked in advance via the websites of the firms just mentioned. Booking this way can save money, up to 30% in some cases; just check the deals on offer. The airport is located about 13 miles northwest of Belfast city centre and is well connected to the local road network, so those hiring cars will find it easy to travel on to Belfast and other destinations in Northern Ireland. To reach Belfast from the airport, take the A57 for seven miles, join the M2 southbound at Junction 5 and continue on to the city. There are plans to improve the road links sometime in the near future.
Belfast International Airport Transfers, Taxis, Trains
Getting to and from Belfast International Airport is easy thanks to good transport links. The Airport Express 300 bus service runs between the Europa Buscentre in Belfast city centre and the airport 24 hours a day, everyday of the week. During the day, the service departs every 10 minutes; the journey takes around 30-40 minutes and cost £7 for a single and £10 for a return. Bus services for other destinations such as Londonderry, Lisburn and Antrim also operate from just outside the terminal building. The closest train station is Antrim, which is 6 miles from the airport. A bus service called the Antrim Airlink connects the station with the airport terminal building. There has been talk of building a rail link at the airport but a concrete proposal has yet to be put forward. Passengers arriving at the airport and wishing to travel on to Dublin by train will need to travel to Belfast Central train station in the city centre. Taxis are available from the taxi rank right outside the terminal building. The journey to or from the airport from central Belfast costs around £25.
Travellers arriving at the airport by car will find the airport well sign posted and easy to get to. From Belfast, the easiest way to reach the airport is to head up the M2 and turn off at Junction 5, taking the A57 westbound for 7 miles. This route also applies to those approaching from the north, northeast and northwest. If coming from the south or west, the best approach is to take the M1 northbound, exit at the Moira Junction and take the A26 to the airport. There is s drop-off area outside the entrance to the terminal building, but due to security restrictions, anyone coming to pick-up will need to use the short stay car park.
Name: Belfast International Airport (BIA)
IATA code: BFS
Address: Belfast International Airport, Belfast, Northern Ireland, BT29 4AB
Telephone: 028 9448 4848
Email: infodesk@bfs.aero
Belfast International Airport (IATA airport code BFS), sometimes referred to as Aldergrove or simply BIA, is the second busiest airport on the Irish Isles. It lies 13 miles northwest of Belfast to the East of the village of Aldergrove. In 2007 the airport handled over 5 million passengers. Around 40% of the flights arriving/departing from Belfast International Airport travel to destinations on the UK mainland: the majority of the airports international traffic flies to destinations around Europe. Belfast international Airport is also a major air cargo hub; in fact it is one of the top three regional air cargo centres in the United Kingdom. The airport published proposals for redevelopment in 2006; the plans, to be put into action over the next 25 years, include the extension of the existing airport infrastructure plus the construction of a passenger rail connection and improved road links. The airport shares its two runways with the RAF Aldergrove Royal Air Force base.
Belfast International Airport Parking
There are plenty of parking options for all types of traveller at Belfast International Airport. There are over 8000 parking spaces close to the main terminal building: the car parks are manned 24 hours a day and reserved parking is available for frequent flyers. The short stay and pick up car park is closest to the terminal building and charges by the hour for stays up to 24 hours; this is ideal if you have come to Belfast International Airport to pick up or drop off friends or family. The main car park is a short walk away and is a good choice for short break and business travellers who wish to leave their car at the airport while they are away. The airports long stay car park is situated further from the terminal building; a shuttle bus provides free transport for customers parking here. The parking rates here are much cheaper if parking is booked in advance, as turn up and pay rates are the same as the main car park.
Car parking can be paid for by cash or credit/debit card. Pay machines can be found in and next to the main terminal building; they accept cash as well as all major debit/credit cards. Payment by card can also be made at the entrance and exits to the car parks. Parking can be booked in advance through the Belfast International Airport website.
Belfast International Airport Facilities
The passenger terminal at Belfast International Airport is spread over two floors. Recent developments and enhancements have created a thoroughly modern travel environment with excellent facilities to cater for all kinds of traveller. Cash points dispensing British currency can be found throughout the terminal building and postal services are provided for those wishing to send mail before they depart. Passengers wishing to change currency will find two foreign exchange outlets in the airport, one in the arrivals section and another on the departures concourse. An information desk is located in the arrivals hall to provide assistance travellers with their onward travel.
Customers travelling with babies and young children will find baby changing facilities on the departures concourse, in the arrivals hall and in the international departure lounge. The airport has a business lounge to cater for the needs of the modern business traveller; facilities include internet access points, photocopying and fax services. Customers requiring the internet will benefit from the mobile broadband available throughout the terminal building. Air travel can be a worry for some people, Belfast International Airport has a 'quiet room' that is open to anyone who needs a space to relax and gather their thoughts. Passengers with reduced mobility will find their needs taken into consideration throughout BIA. An assistance desk is located at the left hand side of the check-in hall and will help provide any assistance needed. Wheelchair friendly toilets, lifts and low-level text and telephones are located throughout the terminal building.
Those looking for last minute travel essentials will find plenty of choice amongst the shopping outlets located in the airport. Major high street names such as WHSmith, Boots and Dixons Tax Free can be found amongst clothing retailers and gift shops selling local giftware and produce. A wide range of eating and drinking establishments will have something for all appetites. From well-known names such as Starbucks and Burger King to O'Brien's Irish Sandwich Bar, Cafe Paul Rankin, Bar Des Voyageurs and more, Belfast International Airport has it all.
Belfast International Airport Flights
Belfast International Airport serves both national and international destinations. Around 40% of air traffic handled by the airport flies to and from destinations on the UK mainland; the majority of the international traffic flies to the European mainland but regular transatlantic journeys are becoming more established. Domestic services fly to most of the major cities in the UK as well as the Isle of Man, Jersey and Newquay in Cornwall, while scheduled and Charter flights travel to over 40 international destinations. Easyjet is the airline with the largest presence at BIA; in fact, around 20% of all Easyjet traffic passes through here. Easyjet flies regularly to cities on the UK mainland and 15 destinations in Europe including Krakow, Berlin, Amsterdam, Geneva and Barcelona. Aer Lingus and Jet2.com also have high presences at the airport and fly to a range of European destinations such as Toulouse, Malaga, Munich and Lourdes. Continental Airlines and Flyglobespan fly have scheduled transatlantic flights to Newark, and Toronto respectively. Charter airlines such as Thomas Cook Airlines and Thomson Airways fly to a variety of destinations including Cancun, Las Vegas, Dalaman, Las Palmas and Tenerife. Flights and hotels can be booked through the airports website, where money can be saved through special offers and seasonal promotions.
Belfast International Airport Hotels
Travellers catching an early flight or arriving late in the evening may consider staying in a Belfast International Airport hotel to get the best possible start to their trip. Belfast International Airport has a hotel, the Park Plaza Belfast, just 50 metres from the terminal building. The hotel offers excellent value and service and, due to BIAs distance from the centre of Belfast, is the ideal choice of hotel for those that need to stay close by. There are over 100 rooms and a range of options to suit all budgets; a bar and restaurant are on hand to provide refreshment and room service is available 24 hours a day. Early risers and those catching early flights will be pleased to know that breakfast is served from 5 am. Rooms at the hotel can be booked in advance via the airports main website. Special offers can be found by visiting the hotels own website. Those travelling to the airport by car should follow the same directions for the airport itself.
Belfast International Car Hire
Avis, Budget, Europcar, Hertz and National Car Rental all have desks at Belfast International Airport; they can be found in the arrivals hall of the terminal building. Cars can be booked in advance via the websites of the firms just mentioned. Booking this way can save money, up to 30% in some cases; just check the deals on offer. The airport is located about 13 miles northwest of Belfast city centre and is well connected to the local road network, so those hiring cars will find it easy to travel on to Belfast and other destinations in Northern Ireland. To reach Belfast from the airport, take the A57 for seven miles, join the M2 southbound at Junction 5 and continue on to the city. There are plans to improve the road links sometime in the near future.
Belfast International Airport Transfers, Taxis, Trains
Getting to and from Belfast International Airport is easy thanks to good transport links. The Airport Express 300 bus service runs between the Europa Buscentre in Belfast city centre and the airport 24 hours a day, everyday of the week. During the day, the service departs every 10 minutes; the journey takes around 30-40 minutes and cost £7 for a single and £10 for a return. Bus services for other destinations such as Londonderry, Lisburn and Antrim also operate from just outside the terminal building. The closest train station is Antrim, which is 6 miles from the airport. A bus service called the Antrim Airlink connects the station with the airport terminal building. There has been talk of building a rail link at the airport but a concrete proposal has yet to be put forward. Passengers arriving at the airport and wishing to travel on to Dublin by train will need to travel to Belfast Central train station in the city centre. Taxis are available from the taxi rank right outside the terminal building. The journey to or from the airport from central Belfast costs around £25.
Travellers arriving at the airport by car will find the airport well sign posted and easy to get to. From Belfast, the easiest way to reach the airport is to head up the M2 and turn off at Junction 5, taking the A57 westbound for 7 miles. This route also applies to those approaching from the north, northeast and northwest. If coming from the south or west, the best approach is to take the M1 northbound, exit at the Moira Junction and take the A26 to the airport. There is s drop-off area outside the entrance to the terminal building, but due to security restrictions, anyone coming to pick-up will need to use the short stay car park.
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