Everything you need to know about George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) — from airlines and facilities to the best ways to transfer to Belfast city centre.
George Best Belfast City Airport (IATA: BHD) — named after Northern Ireland's legendary footballer — is located just 3 miles from Belfast city centre on the eastern shore of Belfast Lough. It's the closer and more convenient of Belfast's two airports for city centre destinations.
Key Facts - IATA Code: BHD - Distance from Belfast city centre: 3 miles / 10–15 minutes - Distance from Titanic Quarter: 2.5 miles / 8–12 minutes - Distance from Holywood: 5 miles / 12 minutes - Annual passengers: Approximately 2 million - Terminal: Single terminal
Airlines at Belfast City Airport Belfast City Airport is served primarily by UK domestic routes: - Aer Lingus: Dublin - British Airways: London Heathrow, London Gatwick - Flybe/Regional airlines: Multiple UK city connections - LoganAir: Various Scottish island and mainland routes
Facilities - Landside: Check-in desks, security, departures lounge - Airside: Lounge (PREMIER INN LONDON CITY AIRPORT LOUNGE), duty-free, WH Smith, café bar - Car hire: Avis, Budget, Enterprise, Europcar, Hertz, Sixt - Car parking: Short, medium, and long-stay options - Important: Parking at BHD is relatively expensive for extended periods — private transfers are a cost-effective alternative for many travellers.
How to Get from Belfast City Airport to Belfast City Centre 1. Private Transfer (Recommended): £20 fixed price, door-to-door, meet & greet, 10–15 minutes. Book with Belfast Transfers and Tours. 2. Airport Express 600 Bus: £2.10, every 10 minutes during peak times, stops at various city centre points. 3. Taxi: Approximately £15–20, available from taxi rank outside terminal. Metered, no guaranteed price.
Holywood & Nearby Destinations Belfast City Airport's unique advantage is its proximity to east Belfast, Holywood, Bangor, and Newtownards — all served faster from BHD than from Belfast International Airport.
Private Transfer Booking Our private transfer service from George Best Belfast City Airport offers: - Meet & greet in arrivals - Fixed prices for all destinations - Flight monitoring — we track delays at no charge - Name board in arrivals hall - Luxury Mercedes V-Class - 24/7 service for all flight times
Book your Belfast City Airport transfer at Airporttransfersni@gmail.com or through our online booking system.