Belfast International Airport guide
Updated 2026-08-28Belfast International Airport sits 30 km northwest of Belfast city centre in Aldergrove, County Antrim. It is Northern Ireland's largest airport and the second busiest on the island of Ireland. The airport operates 24 hours a day and handled a record 6.7 million passengers in 2024, a 13% increase on the previous year.
Services at Belfast International Airport
6 of 6 available- 4optionsParkingBelfast International Airport, Cosmo Parking, McCausland Airport Parking and 1 moreView parking guide
- 12optionsCar RentalsHertz, Europcar, Budget and 9 moreView car rentals guide
- 3optionsHotelsMaldron Hotels, Ballyrobin Country Lodge, Keef Halla Country HouseView hotels guide
- 1optionLoungesBelfast International AirportView lounges guide
- 1optionShuttlesAircoachView shuttles guide
- 4routesPublic TransportTranslinkView public transport guide
Key facts
- Passengers6.7M6,700,000 in 2024
- Services25listed, all 6 types
- Movements60K60,480 flights a year
- Local timeLondon time
- IATABFSICAO EGAA
- Opened1963
- Runways2
- Terminals1mixed
Terminals
1 terminal- MAMixedMain TerminaleasyJet, Ryanair, Jet2, TUI, Loganair, Wizz Air
Nearby cities
straight-line distance- BelfastSoutheast of the airport30 km
- AntrimEast of the airport5 km
- BallymenaNortheast of the airport26 km
- LisburnSoutheast of the airport22 km
Questions
Answers drawn from the listings on this page.
What are the airport codes for Belfast International Airport?
Belfast International Airport uses the following codes: IATA: BFS, ICAO: EGAA. These codes are used by airlines, pilots, and travel systems to identify the airport.
Where is Belfast International Airport located?
Belfast International Airport is located in Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom. The airport coordinates are 54.6575°, -6.2158°.
What services are available at Belfast International Airport?
Belfast International Airport offers: 4 parking options, 12 car rental companies, 1 lounges, 3 nearby hotels, 1 shuttle services, public transport connections. Click on each service type above to view detailed information.
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