Which airport should I fly into for Belfast?

For long-haul and international flights, Belfast International Airport (BFS) is the main gateway near Belfast. The closest airport, George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD), is the most convenient for transfers — weigh proximity against the breadth of flight connections.

How far is the airport from Belfast?

The nearest is about 2 mi (4 km) away. The table above shows the distance and an estimated transfer time for each airport within about 300 km.

How do I get from the airport into Belfast?

Most airports offer taxis and ride-hailing, and many add a rail, metro or bus link into the city. Tap any airport above for a full guide with ground-transport options, lounges and transit details.

Airports Near Belfast

The closest airports to Belfast, UK: IATA codes, names and distances, each with a full airport guide covering terminals, lounges and transit.

The nearest airport to Belfast, UK is George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD), about 2 mi (4 km) away — roughly 8 min by road. For long-haul flights, the main international gateway is Belfast International Airport (BFS).

Code	Airport	Distance	Transfer	Type
BHD	George Best Belfast City AirportBelfast, United Kingdom	2 mi / 4 km	8 min	Regional
BFS	Belfast International AirportBelfast, United Kingdom	12 mi / 20 km	42 min	International
BOL	Ballykelly AirportBallykelly, United Kingdom	54 mi / 87 km	1 hr 37 min	Regional
LDY	City of Derry AirportDerry, United Kingdom	58 mi / 93 km	1 hr 44 min	Regional
CAL	Campbeltown AirportCampbeltown, United Kingdom	59 mi / 95 km	1 hr 46 min	Regional
IOM	Isle of Man AirportCastletown, Isle of Man	63 mi / 102 km	1 hr 54 min	Regional
ENK	St Angelo AirportEnniskillen, United Kingdom	71 mi / 114 km	2 hr 7 min	Regional
LTR	Letterkenny AirportLetterkenny, Ireland	74 mi / 119 km	1 hr 43 min	Regional

Distances are straight-line; transfer times are road estimates. "Type" flags major/international gateways.

Which airport is best?

For the shortest transfer, George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) is the most convenient at about 2 mi out. If you're flying internationally or want the widest choice of routes, Belfast International Airport (BFS) (12 mi) is the bigger gateway — worth the extra distance for long-haul or cheaper fares.

Getting to and from the airport

Taxis and ride-hailing serve every airport here, and the larger ones usually add a rail, metro or bus link into Belfast. Allow extra time in peak traffic. For exact routes, times and fares, open the airport guide — start with BHD.

Hotels near the airport

For early departures or late arrivals, a hotel near BHD saves a stressful morning transfer.

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Travel tips

Compare the total door-to-door time, not just the airfare — a cheaper flight into a distant airport can cost more once you add the transfer. Check whether your airport has a direct train or metro before defaulting to a taxi, and for international arrivals, confirm any visa or transit rules in advance.

Frequently asked questions

The nearest airport to Belfast is George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD), about 2 mi (4 km) away — roughly 8 min by road.