Belfast is served by two main passenger airports: Belfast International Airport (BFS) and George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD). You can find cheap flights to Belfast from Southampton and cheap tickets to Belfast from Southampton with Opodo.
Airport information
Here's some useful information about the main passenger airports in Belfast:
Belfast International Airport (BFS)
Belfast International Airport is located approximately 11.5 nautical miles (21.3 km) northwest of Belfast city centre. It offers facilities such as cash machines, currency exchange, an airport information desk, a Business Lounge, baby change facilities, shops, and restaurants.
To reach the city centre, you can take the Airport Express 300 bus service, which runs every 30 minutes and takes approximately 30 minutes. Alternatively, a taxi will cost around £25-30 and take 20-25 minutes. If you prefer to drive, the airport is located just off the M2 motorway, and the journey to the city centre takes approximately 20-25 minutes.
George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)
George Best Belfast City Airport is conveniently located just 3 miles (4.8 km) from Belfast city centre. The airport offers facilities like bureaux de change, cash machines, shops, and dining options.
For transportation to the city centre, you can hop on the Airport Express 600 bus service, which runs every 15-20 minutes and takes approximately 10 minutes. Taxis are also readily available, costing around £10-15 for a 10-minute ride. If you plan on driving, the airport is located just off the A2 Sydenham Bypass, and the journey to the city centre takes approximately 10-15 minutes. Book your car hire in Belfast.