# BFS — Belfast International Airport > Machine-readable reference for BFS. Single-airport scope. Re-fetch when content_generated_at changes. Canonical: https://airport.flights/airport/bfs HTML page: https://airport.flights/airport/bfs Markdown alt: https://airport.flights/airport/bfs.md JSON: https://airport.flights/api/airport/BFS.json (includes live arrivals + weather) Sitemap: https://airport.flights/sitemap-airports.xml Last refreshed: 2026-06-14T07:19:47.361+00:00 --- ## Identity - Name: Belfast International Airport - IATA: BFS - ICAO: EGAA - City: Belfast - Country: GB (GB) - Timezone: Europe/London - Distance from city: 21.3 km (13.2 mi) northwest of Belfast - Runways: 1 - Terminals: 1 - Annual passengers: 4.3M - Hub for: easyJet - Official website: https://www.belfastairport.com/ ## Overview Welcome At Belfast International Airport, the charm lies in its functional simplicity rather than luxury. This airport operates as a busy regional outpost, primarily serving budget-conscious flyers on easyJet, Jet2.com, and Ryanair. Whether grabbing a pint at the Lagan Bar or grabbing a quick meal at Coco Diablo, everything you need is accessible within a few steps of each other in the compact layout of Terminal 1. But be prepared: between the late-night vending machines and early closures of cafés and pubs, timing can make or break your experience here. At a glance Belfast International Airport handles approximately 4.3 million passengers per year, making it a key player in the region. Its solo runway supports a mix of low-cost and traditional carriers, with easyJet using it as a hub. Located 21.3 km northwest of Belfast city center, the airport is about a 30-minute drive away. A modest selection of 6 shops and 8 eateries provide essentials, but operating hours vary—especially overnight. Terminals & layout The airport's single terminal—T1—is a two-level affair, ensuring that all the action is centralized. With all flights and amenities housed under one roof, moving from check-in t… ## Terminals (1) - **Belfast International Airport Terminal** — airlines: easyJet, Jet2.com, Ryanair, Wizz Air URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bfs/terminals/t1 ## Dining (8) - **Burger King** — T1 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bfs/restaurants/burger-king - **Caffe Ritazza** — T1 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bfs/restaurants/caffe-ritazza - **Coco Diablo** — T1 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bfs/restaurants/coco-diablo - **Fed & Watered** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bfs/restaurants/fed-watered - **Grain & Grill** — T1 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bfs/restaurants/grain-grill - **Northern Quarter** — T1 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bfs/restaurants/northern-quarter - **Sip & Stone** — T1 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bfs/restaurants/sip-stone - **The Lagan Bar** — T1 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bfs/restaurants/the-lagan-bar ## Lounges (2) - **Causeway Lounge** — T1 · access: Main Terminal, pay-per-use · day pass: .null · .null URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bfs/lounges/causeway-lounge - **Causeway Lounge** — T1 · access: All passengers · day pass: Available at the door, subject to availability · .null URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bfs/lounges/causeway-lounge-t1 ## Shops (6) - **Aelia Duty Free** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bfs/shops/aelia-duty-free - **Aelia Duty Free** — T1 · Duty Free URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bfs/shops/aelia-duty-free-t1 - **Boots** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bfs/shops/boots - **Boots** — T1 · Health & Beauty URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bfs/shops/boots-t1 - **WHSmith** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bfs/shops/whsmith - **WHSmith** — T1 · Books & Stationery URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bfs/shops/whsmith-t1 ## Parking (13) - **Accessible Parking** — £20.00/day, £3.00/hr, £140.00/week · next to terminal URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bfs/parking/accessible-parking - **EV Charging Parking** — Next to terminal URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bfs/parking/ev-charging - **Long Stay Car Park** — Long stay · £15.00/day, £2.50/hr, £100.00/week · 0.5 mi URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bfs/parking/long-stay-car-park - **Long Stay Parking** — Long stay · £60.00/day · 4 minutes by shuttle URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bfs/parking/long-stay-parking - **Main Car Park** — Short stay · £40.00/day · 3 minute walk from the terminal building URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bfs/parking/main-car-park - **Official Parking** — Short stay · 4 min walk or shuttle to terminal URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bfs/parking/official-parking - **Park & Fly** — Remote · £12.00/day, £80.00/week · 1 mi URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bfs/parking/park-and-fly - **Premium Car Park** — Valet · £25.00/day, £4.00/hr, £175.00/week · next to terminal URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bfs/parking/premium-car-park - **Premium Parking** — Valet · next to terminal URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bfs/parking/premium-parking - **Remote Car Park** — Remote · £10.00/day, £1.50/hr, £70.00/week · 1 mi URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bfs/parking/remote-car-park - **Remote Parking** — Remote · £30.00/day · 5 minutes by shuttle URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bfs/parking/remote-parking - **Short Stay Car Park** — Short stay · £20.00/day, £3.00/hr, £140.00/week · next to terminal URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bfs/parking/short-stay-car-park - **Valet Parking** — Valet · £70.00/day · Next to terminal URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bfs/parking/valet-parking ## Ground transport (6) - **Aircoach 705X** — Bus · 13 services daily URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bfs/transport/aircoach-705x - **Airport Express 300** — Bus · 15 min · Every 15 minutes at peak times URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bfs/transport/airport-express-300 - **Belfast Airport Taxis** — Taxi URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bfs/transport/belfast-airport-taxis - **Translink Bus** — Bus · 30-40 min · Every 30 minutes URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bfs/transport/belfast-bus - **Belfast Airport Taxi** — Taxi URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bfs/transport/belfast-taxi - **Ulsterbus 109A** — Bus URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bfs/transport/ulsterbus-109a ## Insider tips - _Insider_: For a quiet meal, the Grain & Grill at the Maldron Hotel is a short walk and offers more than the airport fare, especially for sit-down dining. - _Avoid_: Expect long security lines, especially around school holidays or when multiple departures cluster in the morning. - _Money_: If traveling overnight, plan ahead since cafés and bars close between 11pm and 4am, leaving only vending machines for dining. - _Time_: Causeway Lounge often escapes notice near Gates 16–17 and can be a calmer place during busy flight times. - _Local_: Northern Quarter is an under-the-radar gem for those craving more local coffee and breakfast options before their flight. - _Quiet_: Sip & Stone is favored for its comfortable seating and better food, especially compared to the fast-food outlets airside. --- ## Live data Live arrivals, departures, and weather are not in this static reference. Fetch: - https://airport.flights/api/airport/BFS.json — JSON with current live boards + weather (12h cache) - https://airport.flights/airport/bfs/arrivals — HTML page with live arrivals - https://airport.flights/airport/bfs/departures — HTML page with live departures