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Plan your trip at Belfast International Airport

Belfast, United KingdomIATA: BFSICAO: EGAA
Current airport: BFS

Getting to and from Belfast International Airport: transport, parking, and where to pick someone up or drop them off. Every part links to the full information.

Transport

Where you board, with connections and frequency.

  • BusAirport Express 300Bus stops at the front of the terminal building (right by the terminal)Every 15 minutes (at peak times, Monday to Friday)
  • BusUlsterbus 109ABus stops at the front of the terminal building (right by the terminal)
  • BusAircoach 705XCoach Park behind the taxi stand
  • TaxiBelfast Airport TaxisTaxi stand outside the right-hand door of the airport exit lobby (right by the terminal)

All transport from Belfast International Airport

Parking

  • 5parking areas
  • 3–4min walk to the terminal
With shuttle
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All parking areas, with facts for each one

Picking someone up

Where someone gets in and where you can wait or meet.

  • Short Stay Car ParkPark and come inside
    Short Stay Car Park, a 3-minute walk to the terminal
    • Picking up: permittedIt is also the recommended option if you want to greet passengers in the arrivals hall.
  • Main Car ParkPark and come inside
    Main Car Park, directly in front of the terminal building
    • Picking up: permittedIt is also convenient if you want to go to the arrivals hall to greet a returning passenger.
  • Long Stay Car ParkPark and come inside
    Long Stay Car Park, a short 4-minute walk from the terminal
    • Picking up: permittedIt can be used as a pick-up point within the same grace period.

Each spot lists only the verified actions; anything missing is unknown.

All pickup rules

Dropping someone off

A quick drop-off, or park and come inside.

  • Drop-off zoneKiss & Ride
    Drop-off zone directly opposite the terminal
    • Dropping off: permittedThe 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.
  • Short Stay Car ParkPark and come inside
    Short Stay Car Park, a 3-minute walk to the terminal
    • Dropping off: permittedThe 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.
  • Main Car ParkPark and come inside
    Main Car Park, directly in front of the terminal building
    • Dropping off: permittedLike 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.
  • Long Stay Car ParkPark and come inside
    Long Stay Car Park, a short 4-minute walk from the terminal
    • Dropping off: permittedThe 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.

Each spot lists only the verified actions; anything missing is unknown.

All drop-off rules

This is a selection of verified information. Check the official sources for additional and current conditions.

SourcesWhere this comes fromChecked on the airport's official website on October 5, 2026.