Summary

Formally known as Aldergrove, Belfast International airport began as a Royal Corps training ground in the 1st World War before opening as an RAF base. The first civil service flight took apart in 1933 from Glasgow to Aldergrove however the airport had to retract and become an RAF base once again due to the outbreak of the 2nd World War. When the war was over the airport reopened as a civil airport once again in 1963 and by 1969 the terminal had reached a landmark figure of 1 million passengers passing through the doors. In 1983 the airport changed its name from Aldergrove to Belfast International airport and up until this day flights from Belfast International airport sees around 4 million passengers. With excellent domestic connections within the UK and the introduction of low-cost airlines, passengers taking holidays from Belfast International airport have never found it easier especially with direct long haul flights departing weekly.

Belfast International airport flights are operated by scheduled charter and low-coast budget carriers making the rest of the world accessible from Northern Ireland. Top tour operators depart from the airport such as low-cost BMI EasyJet Wizz Aerlingus and charter First Choice Thomas Cook Balkan Airtours plus many more. Cheap flights from Belfast International airport are easy to come by just search and book online. Belfast connects Northern Ireland with countries all around the world fly to Spain France Lap Land Greece Italy the Balearics Canaries Portugal and even far away shores of New York and Florida.

Belfast International airport has great facilities with currency exchange available on site. There are eateries and places to drink for a pleasurable time whilst you wait for your flight. If you are looking to relax then why not book into the business lounge where you can find all office amenities and enjoy complementary snacks and drinks. There is a quiet room to take time to yourself or if you are a nervous flyer then take part in a fear of flying course to easy your anxiety. On site Belfast International airport parking is excellent with around 8000 parking spaces just out the front there’s sure to be a spot for you. The car parking tariffs are reasonably priced as there is a short stay car park and pick up and drop off point. If you are looking to park for a lengthy amount of time then call us to book car parking as an extra onto your holiday booking. Belfast International airport is within easy road access and very central to Northern Ireland and the bordering regions of the Republic of Ireland. There is an airport express bus service that runs 24 hours a day from Belfast centre and the airport. The nearest train station is 6 miles away at Antrium just a short taxi ride away.