Airport Guide for Belfast International Airport

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  February 10, 2012  

Belfast International Airport northwest of Belfast in Northern Ireland. It is also known as Aldergrove, after the village of that name lying immediately to the west of the airport. Belfast International shares its runways with the Royal Air Force base RAF Aldergrove, which otherwise has its own facilities.

Facilities:

Money and communications: There are two bureaux de change offices and several ATMs throughout the terminal building. There are also postal facilities, telephones and Internet kiosks. Wireless Internet access is available.
Eating and drinking: There is a café and bar in the main Departures lounge and a full range of food outlets in the food court.
Shopping: Shops include newsagents/bookshops, duty-free, a tax-free electronics store and a gift shop selling Irish gifts.
Luggage: Lost and found items can be collected or deposited at the information desk in the Arrivals hall.
Other facilities: These include a children’s play area, baby change facilities, a travel agency and a quiet room.

Getting to the city: The Airport Express operates between the airport and the city centre every 10 minutes from outside the terminal building, 24 hours a day. The International Airport Taxi Company offer taxis outside the right hand door of the airport Exit lobby with a list of fares displayed in the exit hall of the terminal. The cost is approximately £25 and the journey takes around 25 minutes.

Car Rental: Car rental companies include Avis, Budget, Hertz and National and can be found in the Arrivals hall.

Parking: The short term and pick-up car parks are situated within easy walking distance of the terminal building, and a courtesy bus operates to and from the long term car park. For more parking information, visit the airport’s website.