Belfast International Airport

BELFAST INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

Traveling onwards from Belfast International Airport, your options are the following:

1.       Bus/Coach

Airport Express 300
To / From Belfast

Airport Express 300 operates a 24 hour service between the airport and Belfast with buses departing every 15 minutes for the majority of the day on weekdays, with reduced frequencies at off peak times and weekends. The bus leaves from the bus stop located opposite the terminal exit.

From the Airport to Belfast: All coaches will travel from Belfast International Airport, stopping at Templepatrick, Royal Avenue, and the Belfast Europa Buscentre.

From Belfast to the Airport: From the Belfast Europa Buscentre stopping at Templepatrick and Belfast International Airport.

Approximate journey time 30-40 minutes subject to traffic conditions.Airport Express 300 Fares
Tickets are available from the tourist information desk in arrivals or from the driver.

Fares

Airport to Belfast: £7.00 (single) £10.00 (return)

Airport to Templepatrick: £4.10 (single) £7.40 (return)

Templepatrick to Belfast: £2.90 (single) £5.20 (return)

Airport to Belfast
Smartlink Multi-Journey Card (10 journeys) £45.00

Templepatrick to Belfast
Smartlink Multi-Journey Card (10 journeys) £22.00.

A discount is available when a through ticket including Airport Express 300 is obtained on Goldline Services. Fares subject to alteration

As from 18 May 2010 these fares are correct. 
Before you travel, please check timetables & fares here

2.       Taxi

International Airport Taxi Company

The International Airport Taxi Company, official taxi operator for the Belfast International Airport, are available for hire 24 hours a day 7 days a week outside the right hand door of the airport Exit lobby.

Only taxis approved by Belfast International Airport are permitted to use the taxi rank. A list of sample fares is displayed in the exit hall of the terminal building.

A taxi share scheme to Belfast is available for those who wish to use it.

For bookings, contact the Belfast International Airport Taxi Company on +44 (0)28 9448 4353.

For more information and to book online visit www.belfastairporttaxis.com.

3.       Rail

Services to/from Belfast, Lisburn and Derry operate from the nearby town of Antrim, which is just six miles from Belfast International Airport.  Passengers travelling to Dublin can connect with the high speed Enterprise train, which departs from Belfast Central Station.

Antrim train station can be reached via taxi or the 109A bus service which departs from outside the terminal building hourly and terminates at Antrim bus centre which is adjacent to the train station.

 

4.       Car Rental

Six car hire companies have outlets at Belfast International Airport, the majority of which are based in the arrivals hall. All are manned to meet arriving scheduled flights, and Car Hire may be booked in advance by phoning the following numbers or online at the links below:

HERTZ
Phone +44(0) 28 9442 2533

BUDGET
Phone +44 (0) 28 9442 3332 or 0500 933700

AVIS
Phone +44 (0) 8445446012

National Car Rental
Phone +44 (0) 28 9442 2285

SIXT
Phone +44(0) 28 9445 3588

Europcar
Phone +44 (0) 28 9442 2285


5.       By Car/Road

Belfast International Airport is situated just 18 miles north-west of Belfast and is easily accessed via the major road and motorway network.

From Belfast: Take the M2 northbound, turn off at Junction 5 and take the A57 for 7 miles until you reach Belfast International Airport.

From the north/north west/north east: Take the M2 southbound to junction 5, then the A57 for 7 miles until you reach Belfast International Airport.

From the south and west: Take the M1 motorway northbound in the direction of Moira, turn off at Junction 9 towards Antrim and proceed via the A26 through Nutts Corner to Belfast International Airport.

From Dublin: Follow the MI/EI northbound until Newry, at Newry take the Bypass and then continue onto the A1, at the M1 Motorway follow it westbound, turn off at Junction 9 and proceed via the A26 to Belfast International Airport.

Using Satellite Navigation Systems: The Airport's postcode is BT29 4AB - if directed to Crumlin, exit via the Nutts Corner Road and follow the signs to Belfast International Airport.

For up to date traffic information log on to the Roads Service website: www.trafficwatchni.com