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BHD George Best Belfast City Airport

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George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) serves Belfast, about 4 km northeast of Belfast. Below: trains and buses from the terminal, an estimated taxi fare to town and nearby cities, where you can fly from here, and hotels nearby.

IATABHD
ICAOEGAC
ServesBelfast
From centre4 km
Non-stop18
Airlines6
TimezoneEurope/London
Elevation5 m

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The airport in numbers

George Best Belfast City Airport — facts & history

We pulled George Best Belfast City Airport's numbers from the open aviation datasets — 1.7M passengers in 2022, against a peak of 2.7M in 2010.

Opened
1937
89 years ago
Passengers / year
1.7M
as of 2022
Peak traffic
2.7M
in 2010
Elevation
5 מ׳
above sea level
Operator
Ferrovial
Passengers per year, 1984–2022

Figures: Wikidata (CC0)

Airport to city

Getting from George Best Belfast City Airport to Belfast

The airport is about 4 km northeast of Belfast, about 12 minutes by road in normal traffic.

Train & bus: London: every airport (LHR, LGW, STN, LTN, LCY) has a train/express to the centre — the expresses are fast but pricey, Tube/standard rail far cheaper. Manchester, Edinburgh, Birmingham have a tram or train from the terminal.

Taxi & apps: A metered black cab, or a pre-booked minicab (never hailed). Uber and Bolt are legal in London and most cities. Estimated fare to the centre: £9–£14.

Tipping: 10% is usual in a licensed cab; not required.

Way inTime to centreCost
Train / bus~15 mincheapestCHEAPEST
Taxi~12 min£9–£14
Private transfer~12 minfixed upfront
Car rental~12 min + חניהfrom the terminal
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Which way suits you from George Best Belfast City Airport

Taxi

Cheapest for a short trip, one or two people. ~£9–£14 to the centre.

Private transfer

Fixed price upfront, driver with a sign. For a late arrival, bags, kids or a group.

Car rental

If you're touring the region. Desks in the terminal, booking ahead beats the counter.

Train or bus is usually the cheapest — details above.

Book your airport transfer in Belfast ahead, no terminal surprises.

Route network

Where you can fly from George Best Belfast City Airport

Non-stop flights to about 18 destinations, operated by 6 airlines. The busiest routes:

Airlines here: Flybe · Aer Lingus · American Airlines · British Airways · Iberia Airlines · Star1 Airlines

At the airport

Left luggage & lost and found at George Best Belfast City Airport

Most large airports offer left-luggage inside the terminal, usually by the hour or day and with a size limit. A common, cheaper alternative: in-city storage points near stations and sights — handy for an early arrival before check-in, or after check-out.

Something lost in the terminal is handled by the airport's lost-and-found office (usually near baggage claim); something left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Keep your flight details, seat number and a description of the item.

Sleep nearby

Hotels near George Best Belfast City Airport

For an early connection — a hotel by the terminal saves a taxi and a headache.

Rates in Belfast shift daily. See what your night costs now.

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

How do I get from George Best Belfast City Airport to the centre of Belfast?
London: every airport (LHR, LGW, STN, LTN, LCY) has a train/express to the centre — the expresses are fast but pricey, Tube/standard rail far cheaper. Manchester, Edinburgh, Birmingham have a tram or train from the terminal. The airport is about 4 km northeast of Belfast, about 12 minutes by road.
How much is a taxi from George Best Belfast City Airport to Belfast?
Roughly £9–£14 (at the local tariff). Many airports have a regulated flat fare — ask at the taxi desk.
Can I use a ride app from George Best Belfast City Airport?
A metered black cab, or a pre-booked minicab (never hailed). Uber and Bolt are legal in London and most cities.
What's the cheapest way from George Best Belfast City Airport to Belfast?
Train or bus, almost always — usually a fraction of the taxi fare. London: every airport (LHR, LGW, STN, LTN, LCY) has a train/express to the centre — the expresses are fast but pricey, Tube/standard rail far cheaper. Manchester, Edinburgh, Birmingham have a tram or train from the terminal.
Can I get from George Best Belfast City Airport into town without a car?
Yes. London: every airport (LHR, LGW, STN, LTN, LCY) has a train/express to the centre — the expresses are fast but pricey, Tube/standard rail far cheaper. Manchester, Edinburgh, Birmingham have a tram or train from the terminal. For a late arrival or a lot of bags, a pre-booked transfer is easier.
Where can I fly non-stop from George Best Belfast City Airport?
About 18 destinations, including London, Inverness, Isle Of Man, Aberdeen. 6 airlines operate here.
Can I leave luggage at the airport?
Most large airports have a left-luggage service, and there are also in-city storage points near stations and sights that are usually cheaper with no size limit.
Where is George Best Belfast City Airport's lost and found?
Items found in the terminal (not on the aircraft) are handled by the airport's lost-and-found office — usually near baggage claim or the information desks, sometimes one office per terminal. Anything left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Current contact details are on George Best Belfast City Airport's official site.
How do I know which terminal my flight leaves from at George Best Belfast City Airport?
The terminal is on your boarding pass and booking confirmation, and updates on the departure boards at the entrance. Rule of thumb: each airline works from a fixed terminal, and airlines in the same alliance are usually grouped together. With a connection, check whether you change terminals and how long that takes.
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Sources: Airport data: OpenFlights (ODbL) · Route network: OpenFlights routes · Getting-there notes: Around the World, checked 2026

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