A complete guide to Belfast International Airport (BIA/Aldergrove) — terminal information, airlines, facilities, and the best ways to transfer to Belfast and beyond.
Belfast International Airport (IATA: BFS) — also known as Aldergrove Airport — is Northern Ireland's largest airport, located 18 miles northwest of Belfast city centre. It handles significantly more passengers than Belfast City Airport and offers a wider range of routes.
Key Facts - IATA Code: BFS - Also known as: Aldergrove Airport - Distance from Belfast city centre: 18 miles / 30–40 minutes - Distance from Antrim Town: 8 miles / 15–20 minutes - Distance from Londonderry: 48 miles / 1 hour - Annual passengers: Approximately 6 million
Airlines at Belfast International Airport Belfast International is served by a wide range of carriers: - easyJet: Multiple European and UK destinations, plus transatlantic routes - Ryanair: Extensive European network - British Airways: London Heathrow and other UK/European routes - Aer Lingus: Dublin, European destinations - TUI: Package holiday destinations - United Airlines: New York Newark (seasonal) - Various charter airlines
Facilities Belfast International has a modern terminal building with: - Duty-free shopping (Lagardère, WHSmith, WH Smith) - Bars and restaurants (JD Wetherspoons, Caffe Nero, various) - No. 1 Business Lounge (pay-per-entry) - Car hire (major providers in terminal) - Extensive parking (short, mid, and long-stay)
How to Get from Belfast International Airport to Belfast City Centre 1. Private Transfer (Recommended): £35 fixed price, door-to-door, meet & greet, 30–40 minutes. 2. Airport Express 300 Bus: £8.50, every 10–30 minutes, terminates at Belfast Europa Bus Centre. Journey 35–60 minutes depending on traffic. 3. Taxi: Approximately £40–60, metered.
Transfers Beyond Belfast From Belfast International Airport, we also provide private transfers to: - Giant's Causeway: £95 - Londonderry: £80 - Portrush: £90 - Dublin Airport: from £220 (cross-border transfer available) - All Northern Ireland towns: see online quote
Why Choose a Private Transfer? - Fixed price — know exactly what you'll pay - Meet & greet — driver in arrivals with name board - Flight delay monitoring — we track your flight at no extra cost - Door-to-door — all Northern Ireland destinations, not just Belfast - 24/7 — all flight times covered
Book your Belfast International Airport transfer at Airporttransfersni@gmail.com.