Airport information
Where you can drop someone off, pick someone up, wait or meet at Belfast International Airport, according to the official sources. Each spot lists only the verified actions; anything missing is unknown.
Picking someone up
Where someone can get in, where you can wait or meet inside, and when short-stay parking is needed.
Picking upPermittedIt is also the recommended option if you want to greet passengers in the arrivals hall.
Parking facts (walking time, height, charging, booking): Short Stay Car Park
Picking upPermittedIt is also convenient if you want to go to the arrivals hall to greet a returning passenger.
Parking facts (walking time, height, charging, booking): Main Car Park
Picking upPermittedIt can be used as a pick-up point within the same grace period.
Parking facts (walking time, height, charging, booking): Long Stay Car Park
Dropping someone off
Where someone can get out quickly, and where you park if you want to come inside.
Dropping offPermittedThe drop-off zone is directly opposite the terminal; a fee applies from the start, with additional charges for stays over 10 minutes. You pay on exit at the coin/card machine. Cars must not be left unattended at any time.
Dropping offPermittedThe Short Stay Car Park is intended for those who want to spend a little extra time with their departing passenger. It can always be used as a drop-off and pick-up area, and its prices reflect this.
Parking facts (walking time, height, charging, booking): Short Stay Car Park
Dropping offPermittedLike the Short Stay Car Park, the Main Car Park is suitable for those who want to spend a little extra time with their departing passenger.
Parking facts (walking time, height, charging, booking): Main Car Park
Dropping offPermittedThe Long Stay Car Park has a 15-minute grace period, so it can be used as a pick-up and drop-off point. After 15 minutes, standard gate rates apply.
Parking facts (walking time, height, charging, booking): Long Stay Car Park
This is a selection of verified information. Check the official sources for additional and current conditions.
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Rates and temporary rules change; the airport publishes them itself. We deliberately do not copy them.
