Airport information
Where you can drop someone off, pick someone up, wait or meet at George Best Belfast City 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 upPermittedYou can also use the Express Drop Off and Pick Up area for pick-ups (a fee applies). No-stopping zones are in effect and clearly signposted; anyone who stops in these zones will receive a parking charge.
Picking upPermittedFree within 10 minutes.Picking up works the same way. If you stay longer than 10 minutes, parking will be charged. If you exit the Long Stay Car Park and re-enter within 15 minutes, a minimum charge will automatically apply.
Parking facts (walking time, height, charging, booking): Long Stay Car Park
Picking upPermittedThere is time to surprise your loved one in the arrivals area. Blue Badge holders get up to 2 hours of free parking here to drop off or pick up passengers: present your entry ticket and valid Blue Badge at the Car Park Assistance Office.
Parking facts (walking time, height, charging, booking): Short Stay Car Park
Dropping someone off
Where someone can get out quickly, and where you park if you want to come inside.
Dropping offPermittedThe Express Drop Off and Pick Up area is located less than three minutes from the terminal. A minimum charge applies for the first ten minutes. It is ticketless: cameras read your license plate on entry, with payment taken at the exit using a contactless bank card or digital wallet, including Apple Pay or Google Pay.
Dropping offPermittedFree within 10 minutes.You get ten minutes of free drop-off and pick-up in the Long Stay Car Park. Take a ticket on entry and reinsert it at the exit barrier within 10 minutes to avoid a charge. You may use any unoccupied parking space while you drop off or pick up.
Parking facts (walking time, height, charging, booking): Long Stay Car Park
Dropping offPermittedIntended for longer goodbyes and reunions, the Short Stay Car Park is less than five minutes from the terminal. A minimum charge for up to one hour applies.
Parking facts (walking time, height, charging, booking): Short Stay Car Park
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