George Best Belfast City Airport guide
Updated 2026-10-08George Best Belfast City Airport sits on the south shore of Belfast Lough in County Down, about 5 km from Belfast city centre and beside Belfast Harbour. The Sydenham railway halt stands across the A2 from the original terminal, which makes it one of the few UK airports with a rail stop on its doorstep.
Services at George Best Belfast City Airport
5 of 6 available- 1optionParkingGeorge Best Belfast City AirportView parking guide
- 4optionsCar RentalsEnterprise Rent-A-Car, Avis, Budget and 1 moreView car rentals guide
- 1optionHotelsPremier Inn Belfast Titanic QuarterView hotels guide
- 1optionLoungesAspire LoungeView lounges guide
- None listed yetShuttles
- 2routesPublic TransportTranslinkView public transport guide
Key facts
- Passengers2.4M2,400,000 in 2024
- Services9listed across 5 of 6 types
- Movements29K29,282 flights a year
- Local timeLondon time
- IATABHDICAO EGAC
- Opened1938
- Runways1
- Terminals1mixed
Terminals
1 terminal- MAMixedMain TerminalAer Lingus, British Airways, easyJet, KLM, Loganair
Nearby cities
straight-line distance- BelfastWest of the airport5 km
- HolywoodNortheast of the airport6 km
- BangorNortheast of the airport21 km
Questions
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What are the airport codes for George Best Belfast City Airport?
George Best Belfast City Airport uses the following codes: IATA: BHD, ICAO: EGAC. These codes are used by airlines, pilots, and travel systems to identify the airport.
Where is George Best Belfast City Airport located?
George Best Belfast City Airport is located in Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom. The airport coordinates are 54.6181°, -5.8725°.
What services are available at George Best Belfast City Airport?
George Best Belfast City Airport offers: 1 parking options, 4 car rental companies, 1 lounges, 1 nearby hotels, public transport connections. Click on each service type above to view detailed information.
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