Cheap Flights to Belfast International Airport
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Discover cheap flights to Belfast International Airport (BFS), Northern Ireland’s busiest airport and the region’s main gateway for both European and long-haul travel.
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Belfast International Airport is located about 18 to 21 kilometers northwest of Belfast, near the village of Aldergrove in County Antrim. Formerly known as Aldergrove Airport until 1983, the airport handled a record 6.7 million passengers in 2024, a 13% increase from the prior year, and is owned and operated by Vinci Airports.
Airport code
BFS (ICAO: EGAA)
Location
Aldergrove, County Antrim, Northern Ireland
Distance from city center
Approximately 18–21 km
Airlines serving
easyJet (focus city), Jet2 (focus city), Ryanair (focus city), TUI Airways (focus city)
Popular Routes to and from Belfast
easyJet dominates Belfast’s schedule with the largest network, while seasonal TUI routes extend as far as Mexico and the Caribbean.
Route Type
Popular Connections
Domestic
London, Manchester, Amsterdam, Alicante, Faro
Long-Haul (Seasonal)
Cancún, Orlando, Montego Bay
Best Time to Book Cheap Flights
Booking 6 to 10 weeks ahead generally offers good value on routes into Belfast. Summer is the busiest season for European leisure travel, and TUI’s seasonal long-haul routes see high demand around school holidays, so booking further ahead is recommended for travel during those periods.
What to See Near Belfast
Belfast is home to Titanic Belfast, an award-winning museum telling the story of the ill-fated ship built in the city’s shipyards. The airport also serves as a convenient gateway to the Causeway Coast, including the Giant’s Causeway, one of Northern Ireland’s most iconic natural landmarks.
Things to Know When Flying Into Belfast
Belfast International is not the same as George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD), a separate, smaller airport closer to the city center.
The airport has a single terminal spread over two floors, with departures upstairs and arrivals below.
The Airport Express 300 bus runs 24 hours a day between the airport and central Belfast, with buses every 15 minutes at peak times.
TUI’s long-haul seasonal routes make Belfast International one of the few airports in Northern Ireland with direct transatlantic access.
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FAQs — Flights to International Airport
Belfast International is a focus city for easyJet, Jet2, Ryanair, and TUI Airways, offering nonstop service to over 60 destinations across Europe and seasonal long-haul routes to North America and the Caribbean.
Belfast International Airport is located about 18 to 21 kilometers northwest of Belfast city center, roughly a 30 to 40 minute drive or bus ride.
No, Belfast International Airport (BFS) is a separate, larger airport from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD), which is located closer to the city center and handles a different mix of routes.
Yes, TUI Airways operates seasonal long-haul routes from Belfast International to destinations including Cancún, Orlando, and Montego Bay.
Booking 6 to 10 weeks ahead generally offers good value, with earlier booking recommended for the peak summer season and seasonal long-haul holiday routes.
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