Belfast International Airport transfer guide
Belfast International Airport is around 17–19 miles northwest of Belfast city centre, near Aldergrove, and is Northern Ireland's busiest airport. Given the distance, a pre-booked private hire transfer is a reliable way to plan the journey rather than relying on the bus alone. When arranging the journey, the most useful details are your exact pickup point, destination, date, time, passenger count and luggage needs. Giving those details clearly helps the booking process and reduces uncertainty on the day.
What to plan before travelling
- Confirm the exact pickup and destination.
- Allow sensible time for traffic, baggage and meeting points.
- Check passenger and luggage needs before selecting a vehicle.
- Use the related airport and station pages to plan onward travel.
Getting to and from Belfast International
By road via the M2 motorway, the journey into central Belfast typically takes 30 minutes in good traffic. The Airport Express 300 bus runs to the Europa Buscentre in around 40–55 minutes. Note that Belfast has two airports — this one and George Best Belfast City Airport, which is much closer to town — so it's worth double-checking which one your flight uses.
Airport, station and hotel connections
UK journeys often involve more than one transport point. You may travel from an airport to a city centre, from a railway station to a hotel, or between towns and airports. The related pages on this site help you move between these journey stages.
Booking guidance
Use the online booking form for the exact route and available vehicle choices. If the journey involves multiple stops, unusual luggage, accessibility requirements or a tight connection, contact the team before travel so the requirements can be discussed.