Belfast International
TBI acquired the Belfast International airport in 1996, two years after its privatisation. The airport in its present site, opened in 1963, moving activity from nearby Nutts Corner airfield to Aldergrove, as it benefited from better weather conditions and had ample space for future expansion.
Belfast International allows aircraft movement 24 hours a day, 365 days with year with approximately 80,000 air transport movements each year. It is estimated that by 2030 around 12 million passengers will pass through its doors.
How to get there
Belfast International Airport is located centrally within Northern Ireland and is also convenient to the border regions of the Republic of Ireland. Belfast city centre is just 20 minutes away by car, whilst the historical city of Londonderry in the North West is approx 1hr 25 minutes away by car.
Car hire is advisable for visitors who wish to travel around Northern Ireland, and there are five car hire desks located in the arrivals hall, all of which are open for all inbound flights.
Contact
Belfast International AirportTel:(+44) 2894 484848
E-mail: info.desk@bfs.aero
Web: www.belfastairport.com
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Belfast International
Although the population of Northern Ireland is less than 1.7 million, more than 5 million passengers passed through the airport in 2007. Strong business, leisure, historical and cultural links with Great Britain coupled with the emergence of low cost airlines has driven growth within the airport over the past decade.
Main destinations:
- Amsterdam
- Liverpool
- London (Luton, Gatwick, Stansted)
- Edinburgh
- Glasgow
- Barcelona
- New York
The main airline operating from Belfast International is easyJet. Other airlines with significant service include Aer Lingus, Jet2.com, bmibaby and Continental Airlines. Tour operators Thomas Cook and TUI Travel have significant charter operations all year round.
Belfast International
Located 15 kilometres from the city of Belfast, the airport has two runways, one of 2,780 metres and another of 1,950 metres. Belfast International has one terminal with 23 aircraft stands, 18 for passenger use and 5 for freight use. Various car parks are situated on the aircraft site with a capacity of 8,000 spaces. 40 check-in desks as well as airline ticket desks are situated at the front of the building. Several top high street retail and catering outlets are available within the airport.
Whether you're travelling for business or pleasure, The Business Lounge in association with Bank of Ireland has been designed with the discerning traveller in mind. If you're travelling on business, why not make the most of your time at the airport and take advantage of a range of business facilities including fax, photocopying and internet access points.
Or just unwind, with a cup of freshly brewed coffee or a choice of complimentary alcoholic refreshments, and enjoy a range of snacks specially chosen from the Café Paul Rankin menu.
