Dropping off your car at Belfast Airport Belfast Airport is situated just 18 miles north-west of Belfast and is easily accessed via the major road and motorway network. Our branch, which is located in Karl Business park nearby can be found signposted off the A57.
About Belfast Airport
- Nearly 4.4 million passengers travelled through the airport in 2015
- A newterminal and apron were built with the necessary passenger facilities and the complex was opened by Queen Elizabeth in 1963
- In 1971 Northern Ireland Airports Limited was formed to operate and develop the airport and its facilities
- In 2005, Continental Airlines launched the first ever nonstop scheduled service to Newark, which continues to operate under the United Airlines
Belfast Airport facilities
The passenger terminal at Belfast Airport is located on two floors – the upper floor for departing passengers and the lower floor for arriving passengers.
Facilities for departing passengers include cash machines, currency exchange, airport information, Business Lounge, baby change facilities and an excellent range of shops and restaurants for all your holiday extras.
A visitor information desk is located in the arrivals hall for all domestic and international arriving passengers, providing information on visitor attractions, onward travel and accommodation.
Currency exchange for international arriving passengers can be found in the international baggage reclaim area and car hire desks can also be found in the domestic arrivals area.
Internet Access at Belfast Airport
Free WIFI is available for all passengers at Belfast Airport in the main departure lounges.
To enjoy your free WIFI, simply log onto safe and secure WIFI for up to two hours, making it possible for you to post and Tweet before you board your flight. Check the weather in your destination right before you take off on our secure, free WIFI network!
Belfast Airport’s Toilets
The third phase of a major toilet refurbishment programme has been completed at the airport.
The new toilets and baby changing facilities, which are located airside convenient to retail and food outlets, cost close to half a million Pounds. The complete make-over lasted ten weeks.
There are six cubicles and six sinks installed in the female facility with four cubicles, six urinals and four sinks in the male toilets. Also included is a WC and baby changing area. The work included replacing the entire ventilation system.
Belfast Airport’s Shops
There is a vast number of retail outlet stores based in Belfast Airport available for you to browse for all your last minute holiday extras. Some of our stores include: WHSmith, Superdrug and Traveller.
WHSmith – For convenience on the move, including best-selling books, news and magazines, food and drink or even something to keep the kids amused, visit your WHSmith.
Superdrug – Superdrug offer a pre order service for baby milk. If you need ready to drink infant milk for your baby for your holiday, you can pre-order it before you travel and collect it from Superdrug after security, giving passengers greater space in their hand luggage for other essentials.
Traveller – Traveller is your one-stop holiday shop for all the key looks for your holiday wardrobe including fashionable clothing, footwear and accessories.
