George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)
Airport Information
(Belfast, County Antrim, Northern Ireland, UK)
Next to the waterfront of the Belfast Lough and the Victoria Channel, George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) runs alongside Belfast International Airport in providing convenient flights to the city from many UK destinations. The airport now handles over two million passengers per year through its single terminal, flying to major cities across the UK, including London, Newcastle, Birmingham and Leeds. Belfast city's George Best Airport is conveniently located just a few miles to the north-east of the city centre and it has good transfer options.
A frequent shuttle bus service runs to the nearby Sydenham Station, from where trains connect to central Belfast and then travel to other Northern Ireland and Irish Republic destinations. A regular bus service also runs to the city from Sydenham Station.
There are bus links to the Belfast Europa Bus Centre, while the Airporter bus service runs coaches to Londonderry. Taxis from the airport to the city and its hotels are also in plentiful supply. Neighbouring towns close to Belfast city and the George Best Airport include Ballycastle, Downpatrick, Holywood and Newtownards.
About Belfast Tourism
Situated in the east of the country, Belfast is the capital and the largest city of Northern Ireland. Despite its troubled past, this city is a cosmopolitan urban centre that is loaded with culture and enticing city attractions for the whole family. These include the Odyssey Entertainment Complex on Queen's Quay, Waterfront Hall on Lanyon Place, and Belfast Castle on Antrim Road.
In recent years, Belfast has reinvented itself and is revered for its vibrancy and boasts an enviable collection of eateries and watering holes along Botanic Road and the famed Golden Mile. George Best Airport (BHD) offers convenient access to this part of Northern Ireland and many sights of interest lie close by, such as nearby Bangor Abbey, Castle Ward Mansion, Holywood Maypole and the Somme Heritage Centre.
Contact
George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD): |
Address: Belfast, County Antrim, BT3 9JH, Northern Ireland, UK |
Airport Code: BHD
Tel: +44 28 9093 9093
Fax: +44 28 9093 9094
Website: http://www.belfastcityairport.com |
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