Car Hire Belfast Airport - Mini guide to Belfast Airport

Situated 30 km northwest of Belfast, and serving over 3.7 million passengers a year, Belfast International Airport is the principal gateway to Northern Ireland. Among the airlines serving the airport is EasyJet, which offers low-cost flights Amsterdam and major centres in the UK. Trans-Atlantic charter flights to Florida are also available out of Belfast International.

There is just one terminal at the airport, with flights within the UK and charters to European and trans-Atlantic destinations all enjoying the centralised facilities. BIA offers a wide range of facilities to ensure journeys through the airport are relaxed and free of hassle.

Those needing to exchange currency will find a bureau de change in the terminal, while ATMs are positioned across the terminal. Further conveniences include postal facilities, telephones, a photo booth and a viewing gallery.

In the departures hall, you will find a number of gift shops and a newsagent. Duty and tax-free shop are also provided in the international departures lounge. Further facilities include a children's play area, a mother-and-baby room and a video games area.

The International Food Court, on the first floor of departures, opens from the time of the first check-in to the last departure. The International Bar is also situated in departures and is open 11:30-23:00. You will also find a bookshop and coffee shop located in arrivals. In the international departures pier, there is also a recently opened cafe/bar.

Airlines serving Belfast International Airport permit their business passengers to check in by telephone, use TimeSaver ticketing facilities, reserve seats and gain hotel privileges. Airlines at the airport also provide executive lounge facilities in the departure lounges, which can be used by executive club members.

Those with disabilities will find wheelchairs available from individual airlines, as well as from airport staff. Passengers are recommended however to book a wheelchair in advance when purchasing a ticket. In accordance with EU standards the airport is complete ‘disabled persons friendly’.

For any further information, refer to the airport information desk (tel: + 44 289 448 4848) positioned in the arrivals lounge.