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IATA: BHD · Belfast, United Kingdom

George Best Belfast City Airport Guide

CapitalLondon
Population68,265,209
CurrencyGBP £ British pound
LanguageEnglish
Time ZoneUTC+01:00 BST
AirportBHD
Distance—
Flight Time—
Visitors/yr~3,796,115

George Best Belfast City Airport (IATA: BHD) is a key aviation hub serving Belfast and the wider United Kingdom region. The airport operates 2 passenger terminals, handling millions of passengers annually.

Getting to Belfast from BHD

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.

Terminals & Facilities

George Best Belfast City Airport has 2 terminals with duty-free retail, restaurants, business lounges, family zones and prayer rooms. Free WiFi is available throughout.

Airport Lounges at BHD

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.

Parking

Short-stay, long-stay and meet-and-greet options are available at George Best Belfast City Airport. Pre-booking online saves 30–50% versus paying at the gate.

Frequently Asked Questions

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George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) at a glance

IATA / ICAO
BHD / EGAC
Serves
Belfast
Country
United Kingdom
Local time now
08:51 (BST)
Time zone
Europe/London
Currency
GBP (£)
Capital
London
Coordinates
54.6181, -5.8725

Alternative airports near BHD

Belfast International Airport · Belfast (BFS)23 km
Dublin Airport · Dublin (DUB)136 km
Glasgow International Airport · Glasgow (GLA)167 km
Edinburgh Airport · Edinburgh (EDI)217 km
Liverpool John Lennon Airport · Liverpool (LPL)244 km
Straight-line distance from BHD. A nearby airport is often materially cheaper on the same route — worth checking both before booking.

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Nonstop destinations from BHD

George Best Belfast City Airport has published nonstop service to 16 airports across 2 countries. The busiest are listed first, with straight-line distance from BHD.

DestinationIATACountryDistance
LondonLHRUnited Kingdom503 km
Exeter, DevonEXTUnited Kingdom462 km
AberdeenABZUnited Kingdom367 km
Birmingham, West MidlandsBHXUnited Kingdom363 km
CardiffCWLUnited Kingdom396 km
DundeeDNDUnited Kingdom271 km
Ingliston, EdinburghEDIUnited Kingdom216 km
Nottingham, LeicestershireEMAUnited Kingdom358 km
GlasgowGLAUnited Kingdom166 km
InvernessINVUnited Kingdom344 km
Leeds, West YorkshireLBAUnited Kingdom286 km
LondonLGWUnited Kingdom542 km
Manchester, Greater ManchesterMANUnited Kingdom274 km
Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and WearNCLUnited Kingdom271 km
SouthamptonSOUUnited Kingdom508 km
CastletownIOMIsle of Man100 km

Airlines serving BHD

3 carriers publish nonstop service at BHD, 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.

AirlineCodeTypeRoutes
American AirlinesAAFull Service2
British AirwaysBAFull Service2
Air FranceAFFull Service2

At the airport

General guidance rather than BHD-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.

SecurityAllow longer than you think at peak departure banks - typically early morning and late evening. Liquids and electronics rules still differ by airport even where scanners have been upgraded.
ImmigrationArriving passengers clear immigration at the first point of entry into a country, not at the final destination, which is what makes tight connections risky on separate tickets.
Terminal transfersWhere an airport has multiple terminals, allow for a shuttle or train between them. Airside transfers are faster, but a change of terminal often means re-clearing security.
Wi-FiFree Wi-Fi is now near-universal at scheduled-service airports, usually with a time limit or an email sign-in. Download boarding passes before you land in case sign-in fails.
Food and shopsMost retail sits airside, after security. Landside options before security are usually thinner and close earlier.
AccessibilityRequest assistance through your airline at least 48 hours ahead. It is a legal entitlement across the EU, UK and US, but only guaranteed when pre-booked.
CurrencyAirport exchange desks carry the widest spreads of anywhere in a country. An ATM in the arrivals hall, or a card with no foreign-transaction fee, is almost always cheaper.
Lost propertyItems left on the aircraft go to the airline; items left in the terminal go to the airport operator. They are separate systems, so report to the right one.