Belfast International
tbi acquired Belfast International airport in 1996, two years after its privatization. The airport, at its current location, opened its installations in 1963, transferring airport activity from the nearby Nutts Corner airport at Aldergrove, since the new one featured better weather conditions and had more available space to carry out future renovations.
Belfast International allows aircraft movements 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Approximately 80,000 air transport movements take place each year. It is estimated that in 2030 around 12 million passengers will pass through its installations.
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
More than 4,5 million passengers passed through the airport in 2009. Businesses, leisure, its historical and cultural links with Great Britain together with the emergence of low cost airlines, have all contributed to the airport’s growth over the last decade.
Main destinations:
- Amsterdam
- Liverpool
- London
- Edinburgh
- Glasgow
- Barcelona
- New York
The main companies operating in Belfast International are EasyJet. Other airlines with significant service include Aer Lingus, Jet2.com, Bmibaby and Continental Airlines. Operators such as Thomas Cook and TUI Travel also operate large number of charter flights throughout the year.
Belfast International
Located 25 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 a terminal with 24 aircraft stands, 18 for passenger use and 6 for cargo. There are a number of car parks located in the vicinity of the landing area, with 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.
