Belfast City Airport (BHD)
Location details, contact information, airlines, departure and arrival flight status, transportation, facilities and services, parking, special passenger amenities, nearby hotels and answers to passengers' frequently asked questions.
Passenger Guide
George Best Belfast City Airport, opened on March 16, 1938, is one of Belfast's two air terminals and one of the largest in Northern Ireland. It operates numerous domestic destinations and some international flights within Europe.
Official Website: belfastcityairport.com
Number of Terminals - 1 - Open from 4:30 am to 10:00 pm.
Annual passenger traffic: 2.4 million passengers went through it in 2024.
Tel: +44 289 093 9093 - FACEBOOK
Information desk to the right of the main entrance. Across from the Arrivals doors, there is a tourist office, available Mondays through Fridays between 7:30 am and 7:00 pm, Saturdays from 7:30 am to 4:30 pm and Sundays from 11:00 am to 6:00 pm.
Location
The airport is located 5 km (3 miles) northeast of downtown Belfast.
Accommodation near Belfast City Airport (BHD)
A wide range of hotels is available in the city centre.
Ashfield Bed & Breakfast (0.7 km/0.4 miles)
The Green Room (1 km/0.6 miles)
Titanic Hotel Belfast (2.6 km/1.6 miles)
The Avenue Belfast (2.8 km/1.7 miles)
Titanic Boutique (2.9 km/1.8 miles)
Booking accommodation
Car rental agencies
There are car rental desks in the Arrivals area.
- Avis (Tel +44 844 544 6028 - 7:00 am to 9:30 pm)
- Budget (Tel +44 289 045 1111 - Monday to Friday from 7:30 am to 9:30 pm, Saturday from 8:00 am to 9:00 pm, Sunday from 11:00 am to 9:30 pm)
- Enterprise (Tel +44 289 009 8889 - weekdays from 8:00 am to 9:00 pm, Saturdays from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm, Sundays from 11:00 am to 7:00 pm)
- Europcar (Tel +44 371 384 1007 - Monday from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, Tuesday and Saturday from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm, Wednesday to Friday from 9:00 am to 7:00 pm, Sunday from 11:00 am to 7:00 pm)
- Hertz (Tel +44 289 073 2451 - 7:30 am to 9:30 pm)
- Sixt (Tel +44 330 002 2666 - Monday to Friday from 7:30 am to 6:30 pm, Saturday from 7:00 am to 5:00 pm, Sunday from 7:30 am to 7:00 pm)
Parking services at Belfast City Airport (BHD)
Four parking areas are available on the premises, with 24-hour security. Fares
Express Drop Off and Pick Up - Directly in front of the terminal, for passenger boarding and alighting.
Short Stay Car Park - For short stays, located 3-5 minutes away and connected to the terminal by a partially covered walkway.
Long Stay Car Park - Designed for long stays, 5-10 min. from the main building. The first 10 min. are free of charge.
Premier Car Park - Located adjacent to the passenger terminal, with free bicycle spaces. Includes a complimentary security pass for the fast lane.
Facilities for passengers with special needs
Passengers requiring special assistance should inform their airline or travel agent of their needs at least 48 hours in advance. Facilities include accessible counters, induction loops, ramps, lifts, adapted toilets and telephones, and designated parking spaces. More information: Tel +44 289 093 5247.
Latest updates: March 28, 2025
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