Belfast International Airport (IATA: BFS) is a key aviation hub serving Belfast and the wider United Kingdom region. The airport operates 2 passenger terminals, handling millions of passengers annually.
Train and metro offer the fastest connections (20–40 min). Buses and shared shuttles are the most affordable. Taxis and rideshare apps (Uber, Bolt) are ideal with luggage or in groups.
Belfast International Airport has 2 terminals with duty-free retail, restaurants, business lounges, family zones and prayer rooms. Free WiFi is available throughout.
Multiple lounges are accessible via Priority Pass, Amex Platinum, airline status or day-pass purchase. Amenities include complimentary food and drinks, fast WiFi and shower facilities.
Short-stay, long-stay and meet-and-greet options are available at Belfast International Airport. Pre-booking online saves 30–50% versus paying at the gate.
Top-rated tours and experiences in Belfast, ranked by traveller rating. Prices are per person and change with date and group size.
Nightly rates in Belfast for a sample two-night stay for two adults from 29 Sep 2026, cheapest first. Rates move with your dates — check availability for a live quote.
| Destination | Airline | Stops | Departs | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| London (LON) | easyJet | Direct | 7 Oct | €40 |
| Newcastle (NCL) | easyJet | Direct | 14 Oct | €45 |
| Nottingham (NQT) | Ryanair | Direct | 14 Oct | €52 |
| Edinburgh (EDI) | easyJet | Direct | 30 Aug | €72 |
| Malaga (AGP) | Ryanair Sun | Direct | 1 Sep | €76 |
| Barcelona (BCN) | easyJet | 1 stop | 6 Oct | €92 |
| Cork (ORK) | Ryanair Sun | 1 stop | 11 Oct | €100 |
| Alicante (ALC) | easyJet | Direct | 1 Sep | €105 |
| Faro (FAO) | Ryanair Sun | 1 stop | 1 Oct | €133 |
| Cardiff (CWL) | Aer Lingus | Direct | 5 Oct | €134 |
| Fuerteventura Island (FUE) | Jet2 | Direct | 14 Oct | €134 |
| Frankfurt (FRA) | Ryanair | 1 stop | 2 Sep | €150 |
Belfast International Airport has published nonstop service to 26 airports across 8 countries. The busiest are listed first, with straight-line distance from BFS.
| Destination | IATA | Country | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alicante | ALC | Spain | 1,870 km |
| Málaga | AGP | Spain | 2,003 km |
| Barcelona | BCN | Spain | 1,606 km |
| Faro | FAO | Portugal | 1,966 km |
| Newark | EWR | United States | 5,099 km |
| Palma de Mallorca | PMI | Spain | 1,807 km |
| San Bartolomé | ACE | Spain | 2,920 km |
| London | LHR | United Kingdom | 522 km |
| Tenerife | TFS | Spain | 3,075 km |
| Blackpool | BLK | United Kingdom | 229 km |
| Leeds, West Yorkshire | LBA | United Kingdom | 308 km |
| Amsterdam | AMS | Netherlands | 771 km |
| Bristol | BRS | United Kingdom | 432 km |
| Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | CDG | France | 869 km |
| Ingliston, Edinburgh | EDI | United Kingdom | 230 km |
| Glasgow | GLA | United Kingdom | 176 km |
| Balice | KRK | Poland | 1,825 km |
| London | LGW | United Kingdom | 561 km |
| Liverpool | LPL | United Kingdom | 264 km |
| Luton, Luton | LTN | United Kingdom | 496 km |
| Manchester, Greater Manchester | MAN | United Kingdom | 295 km |
| Valletta | MLA | Malta | 2,625 km |
| Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear | NCL | United Kingdom | 292 km |
| Southend-on-Sea, Essex | SEN | United Kingdom | 574 km |
5 carriers publish nonstop service at BFS, ranked by how many routes each one appears on. Counts include codeshares, so a carrier can be listed here while the aircraft is flown by a partner. Schedules change seasonally — check the operating carrier on your own dates before booking.
| Airline | Code | Type | Routes |
|---|---|---|---|
| easyJet | U2 | Budget | 38 |
| Aer Lingus | EI | Full Service | 14 |
| Jet2 | LS | Budget | 10 |
| Lufthansa | LH | Full Service | 2 |
| United Airlines | UA | Full Service | 2 |
General guidance rather than BFS-specific detail — terminal counts, lounge locations, desk opening hours and lost-property arrangements change often, so confirm those on the airport’s own site before you travel.
