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Good to know
- IATA code
- BFS
- ICAO code
- EGAA
- Terminals
- 1
- To city centre
- 12 mi
- Main road
- M2
- Transport to the centre
- Bus
- Time zone
- Europe/London
- Currency
- GBP
- Driving side
- Left-hand traffic
- Rental offices
- 8
- Rental companies
- 5
- Off-airport offices
- 1
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At Belfast International Airport
Belfast International Airport sits 11.5 nautical miles northwest of Belfast, near the village of Aldergrove in County Antrim. Belfast International Airport has 1 terminal. Belfast is 12 mi away, by the M2; there is also a bus.
Picking up and returning
Shuttles at the airport
The long-stay car park has an on-demand courtesy bus, and Park and Fly, the off-site car park just before the main entrance, has a courtesy bus of its own.
Driving to the airport
The airport runs four car parks: three on site and an off-site one called Park and Fly, which lies just before the main entrance.
Public transport into town
The airport has no railway station of its own; the nearest is Antrim, whose bus station stands next to its railway station and is reached by Ulsterbus 109A. Trains from Antrim run to Belfast and Derry, among other places.
Other airports near Belfast
Belfast has 1 more airport: George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD).
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Rules of the road in the United Kingdom
- Speed limits
- 30 / 60 / 70 mph
- Alcohol limit
- 0.8 ‰
- Motorway tolls
- tolls on some motorways
What kind of car do you need?
Typical capacity for the category — the exact model is confirmed by the rental company at booking.
Frequently asked questions
United Kingdom: which side of the road do they drive on?
On the left. If you are used to the right, allow yourself a little time at the start — junctions and roundabouts catch people out, not the straight roads.
Which currency will I be charged in?
Prices are usually set in GBP. The rental company sets both the price and the deposit, and shows them before you book.
Can I drive the car into another country?
Sometimes, but only if the rental company allows it, and it often costs extra. Check the terms before you book.
How far is Belfast from the airport?
12 mi.
Do I need an International Driving Permit?
An EU or EEA licence is enough.
What are the speed limits in United Kingdom?
30 mph in towns, 60 mph on open roads, 70 mph on motorways.
Are the motorways tolled?
Some motorways charge at the barrier, others are free.
Which car rental companies serve Belfast International Airport?
At the airport: Budget, Europcar, Hertz and Avis. Outside the airport, nearby: Sixt.