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Northern Ireland · BFS

Belfast International Airport

Every figure here was read on the airport’s own website or a named official source.

Read on Belfast International’s own site · 27 Oct 2026

Independent guide, not run by or connected to Belfast International Airport. Not a taxi or booking site.

Facts below from belfastairport.com and other official sites, checked 6–31 Oct · How we check ›

Leave time

Quick answers

How much is parking?
Long Stay Car Park: One Day £30.00 … Each Day Thereafter + £10.00 per day.
Can you take liquids through security?
Liquids can stay in your hand luggage at security.
How early should you arrive?
2 hours before departure, or earlier if your airline says so.
Where are the car hire desks?
“We have five car hire companies at Belfast International Airport, based in the arrivals hall.”
Does it have a lounge?
“Causeway Lounge Enjoy a relaxing space away from the crowds.”
Is there a smoking area?
“Designated smoking areas are available outside the main terminal building before you enter and when you exit.”

Each answer links to its source below.

Also asked: food, shops and duty free (below) › · buses (its pages differ) › · security queue times (still checking)

Need assistance? Booking · Blue Badge

Before you go to Belfast International Airport

Belfast International Airport departures today

Belfast International Airport’s live departures board

Our planner: we build your leave time from the scheduled departure. If the flight is running late we show it, but we don’t move your leave time.

Belfast International Airport · Departures page · 7 Oct 2026

What is the airport code for Belfast International Airport?

BFS.

4 pages: Belfast International Airport, VINCI Airports · 6–7 Oct 2026
1 more: before you go

What’s changing, and is anything closed?

“Please be aware of the road closures due to take place on A57 Ballyrobin Road”

Belfast International Airport · Homepage · and 2 more pages · 7 Oct 2026

Still checking: opening hours, airlines and destinations

How to get to Belfast International Airport

How far is Belfast International Airport from the city centre?

“Belfast International Airport is located 18 miles north-west of Belfast city centre”

Belfast International Airport · Contact page · 7 Oct 2026

Is there a bus to Belfast International Airport?

“Regular bus and coach services are available from the front of the terminal building.” Pages differ

  • “Belfast International Airport (located at bus stop)”
Where the pages differ

Pages differBelfast International Airport’s pages differ:

  • “ticket offices at Antrim and all stations north of Antrim. Conductors and bus drivers on services 109a/109d. The Visit Belfast desk at Belfast International Airport.” Airlink page · 31 Oct 2026 or “airlink ticket is available from in station, from the driver on the 109A service and at a Ticket Vending Machine in the airport.” Airport services page · 31 Oct 2026
4 pages: Belfast International Airport, Translink · 6–31 Oct 2026

Where are the car hire desks?

“We have five car hire companies at Belfast International Airport, based in the arrivals hall.”

Belfast International Airport · Car hire page · 7 Oct 2026

2 more: getting there

Can you get to Belfast International Airport by train?

“The £2.20 airLink ticket allows rail passengers (north of Antrim) to also take our Ulsterbus Belfast International Airport service 109a.”

Pages differBelfast International Airport’s pages differ on 2 details:

  • “The ticket is an add-on ticket that is only available to or from Ballymena, Cullybackey, Ballymoney, Coleraine, University, Dhu Varren, Portrush, Castlerock, Bellarena and Derry~Londonderry.” Airport services page · 31 Oct 2026 or “Rail users canavailof the Ulsterbus 109A/D service with the‘airlink’ticket from Ballymena,Cullybackey, Ballymoney, Coleraine, Colerain University, Dhu Varren, Portrush, Castlerock,Ballymena and Derry~Londonderry.” By bus page · 31 Oct 2026
  • One more difference is on the pages linked below.

Translink · Airport services page · and 2 more pages · 7–31 Oct 2026

How do you drive to Belfast International Airport?

“Take the M2 northbound, turn off at Junction 5 and take the A57 for 7 miles”

Belfast International Airport · By car page · and 1 more page · 7 Oct 2026

Still checking: postcode

Parking at Belfast International Airport

Using the car parks at Belfast International Airport

“You can cancel or amend your booking at any period up to 24 hours before your booking is scheduled to commence at no extra charge.”

  • “You can pay for any additional parking time on your return. Normal gate rate charges apply.”

Belfast International Airport · Parking FAQs page · 11 Oct 2026

How much is Belfast International Airport parking?

Long Stay Car Park: One Day £30.00 … Each Day Thereafter + £10.00 per day.

Turn-up prices. No list of pre-booked prices.

The full price list and more detail
  • Short Stay Car Park: One Day £40.00, Two Days £75.00, Three Days £110.00, Each Day Thereafter + £35.00 per day.
  • Main Car Park: One Day £40.00, Two Days £60.00, Three Days £80.00, Each Day Thereafter + £20.00 per day.
8 Belfast International Airport pages · 6–31 Oct 2026

Can you change or cancel parking at Belfast International Airport?

“If you no longer need parking for your trip, we offer free cancellation 24 hours in advance.”

  • “You can cancel or amend your booking at any period up to 24 hours before your booking is scheduled to commence at no extra charge.”
2 Belfast International Airport pages · 7–11 Oct 2026

Dropping someone off at Belfast International Airport

Where do you drop off at Belfast International Airport?

“The drop off zone is directly opposite the terminal, it is £5 to park for 10 minutes.”

5 Belfast International Airport pages · 7 Oct 2026

How much is Belfast International Airport drop off?

“The drop off zone is directly opposite the terminal, it is £5 to park for 10 minutes.”

The full price list and more detail
  • Airport drop off zone: 0 - 10 minutes £5.00, 10 - 20 minutes £8.00, 20 - 60 minutes £13.00, Over 1 hour £60.00.
  • “0 - 10 minutes £5.00 10 - 20 minutes £6.00 20 - 30 minutes £6.50 30 - 60 minutes £7.00”
3 Belfast International Airport pages · 7–11 Oct 2026
1 more: dropping off

How do you pay the drop-off charge at Belfast International Airport?

“Payment is made using the coin bin/card machine on exit.”

Belfast International Airport · Pick-up and drop-off page · 7 Oct 2026

Collecting someone? It works differently here ›

Check-in and bags at Belfast International Airport

How early should you arrive at Belfast International Airport?

2 hours before departure, or earlier if your airline says so.

  • “We generally advise passengers to arrive 2 hours prior departure however some airlines may advise you to arrive earlier than this.”

Our planner: we aim to have you inside the terminal before a short-haul flight, 2 hours; before long-haul, 2½ hours (3 hours with a checked bag). Where Belfast International Airport's own website asks for longer than we usually allow, these use its figure. A planning figure, not a live queue; your airline’s own deadlines come first.

Belfast International Airport · FAQs · 27 Oct 2026
1 more: check-in and bags

What ID do you need to fly from Belfast International Airport?

“You can continue to use an Irish passport card to travel to the UK.”

UK government (GOV.UK) · Common travel area guidance page · national rule, same at every UK airport · 6 Oct 2026

Still checking: bag drop

Security at Belfast International Airport

Can you take liquids through security at Belfast International Airport?

Liquids can stay in your hand luggage at security.

2 pages: Belfast International Airport, VINCI Airports · 6–7 Oct 2026

Still checking: security queue times

Inside Belfast International Airport: food, shops and facilities

What food and shops are there at Belfast International Airport?

“Find a list of restaurants, cafes, bars and grab and go eateries in Belfast International Airport.”

2 Belfast International Airport pages · 7 Oct 2026

Does Belfast International Airport have a lounge?

“Causeway Lounge Enjoy a relaxing space away from the crowds.”

  • “Causeway Lounge Relax in the lounge before your departure”
2 Belfast International Airport pages · 6–7 Oct 2026
5 more: food, shops and facilities

Can you get cash or change money at Belfast International Airport?

“Travelex is in the airport to serve all your currency needs, situated before you go through security and in our arrivals hall.”

Belfast International Airport · Facilities page · 7 Oct 2026

Is there a smoking area?

“Designated smoking areas are available outside the main terminal building before you enter and when you exit.”

Belfast International Airport · Facilities page · 7 Oct 2026

Are there showers and water fountains at Belfast International Airport?

“We have two water fountains after you pass though security, one at Gate 14 and one down the International Pier heading to gate 21.”

Belfast International Airport · Facilities page · 7 Oct 2026

Is there a prayer room or quiet room at Belfast International Airport?

“Situated in the Check in, we have created a multi-faith room for an oasis of calm to enable quiet contemplation and prayer.”

Belfast International Airport · Facilities page · 7 Oct 2026

Can you take a dog into Belfast International Airport?

“If you are travelling through Belfast International Airport, dog toileting facilities will be made available on request.”

Belfast International Airport · Disabled passengers page · 7 Oct 2026

Special assistance and accessibility at Belfast International Airport

How do you book special assistance at Belfast International Airport?

“The hoist should always be pre-booked (subject to availability) at least 48hrs in advance of travel.”

2 Belfast International Airport pages · 7 Oct 2026

Blue Badge drop-off and parking at Belfast International Airport

“Blue Badge holders can get up to 30 minutes free in the Short Stay Car Park.”

2 Belfast International Airport pages · 7 Oct 2026

Contact and lost property at Belfast International Airport

Where do you report lost property at Belfast International Airport?

“Please note, Lost Property will be held at Belfast International Airport for a maximum of 30 days.”

2 Belfast International Airport pages · 7 Oct 2026

Hand luggage and liquids at Belfast International: the container size, whether you still need the clear bag, and what comes out of your bag, from Belfast International’s own pages.

How Belfast International compares on drop-off charges: what every airport we cover publishes about stopping at the terminal, every charge read from the airport’s own page and dated.