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Belfast International Airport

By Bernd Biege, About.com

Location of Belfast International Airport

Aldergrove

Contact Information for Belfast International Airport

Telephone +44-28-9448 4848 (international)
Telephone 048-9448 4848 (Republic of Ireland)
Belfast International Airport Website

What is Belfast International Airport Like?

Far away - the airport is not quite near Belfast but on the eastern shore of Lough Neagh. The driving distance to Belfast is between 30 and 60 minutes. Apart from this slight snag Belfast will satisfy most travelers' needs, being a modern, spacious and generally well laid-out airport. Passenger facilities include restaurants and shopping.

How to Get to Belfast International Airport

  • By Car
    Belfast International Airport is located centrally within Northern Ireland on the shores of Lough Neagh – signposted from Belfast and locally. Take M2 and A57 or (if coming from the west or south) M1 and A26.
  • By Bus
    Several bus services to Belfast International Airport are in operation.
  • By Train
    The nearest rail station is Antrim, six miles from the airport.

Destinations Served from Belfast International Airport

  • Europe – All major destinations in Great Britain and continental Europe are served, including London, Berlin, Prague, Rome, Warsaw, Paris and some Greek islands.
  • Long-Haul – New York, Orlando,Toronto and Vancouver served by scheduled flights, charter to Mexico, the Caribbean, the Canary Islands, North Africa and Turkey.

Why You Should Fly via Belfast International Airport

Convenient for the northern part of Ireland, Belfast should be your first choice if you are heading for Ulster.

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