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Belfast Airport InformationBack to Airport Information Indexget a quote for Belfast airport parking get a quote for airport hotels Belfast International AirportHistory :The first civil air service at Aldergrove started in 1933 with a Glasgow to Aldergrove route operated by Midland and Scottish Air Ferries. But it wasn't until 1966 that the airport ran its first regular jet service to Gatwick. Originally Aldergrove was selected to the Royal Flying Corps training establishment during World War I and remained open after the war for the Royal Air Force. In 1921 Aldergrove made television, when King George V and Queen Mary visited Northern Ireland, touching down at the airport. 1925 was the year Northern Ireland's own Special Reserve unit No 502 (Ulster) Squadron RAF made Aldergrove their home. During World War II it remained an airbase, but after the war, civil flights were moved back to Aldergrove. Today Belfast airport is the principal gateway to the north of Ireland. In October this year HRH Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother reopened Aldergrove as a civil airport and introduced the terminal building. Passengers :There are over 4 millions passengers that come through the airport each year traveling to 13 international destinations. Airlines :
Getting there :Belfast city centre is just 20 minutes away by car, whilst the historical city of Londonderry in the North West is approx 1hr 25 minutes away by car. Train - Services to/from Belfast, Lisburn and Londonderry operate from the nearby town of Antrim, just six miles from Belfast International Airport. Passengers travelling to Dublin can connect with the high speed Enterprise train, which departs from Belfast Central Station. Bus - To and from Belfast the Airport Express 300 operates a 24 hour service. Buses depart every 10 minutes throughout the day. From Belfast the bus departs from the Europa Buscentre and from the airport it leaves the bus stop located opposite the terminal exit. To and from Londonderry, the Airporter operate an hourly coach service between the north and north east. For current schedule information and fares contact Airporter on 028 7126 9996 or log on to www.airporter.co.uk Car - From Belfast, take the M2 northbound, turn off at Junction 5 and take the A57 for 7 miles until you reach the airport. From the north/north west/north east, take the M2 southbound to junction 5, then the A57 for 7 miles until you reach the airport. From the south and west, take the M1 motorway northbound, turn off at the Moira junction and proceed via the A26 and Nutts Corner to Belfast International Airport. Facilities :Postal services, cash machines, currency exchange, airport information, business lounge, baby change facilities and an excellent range of shops and restaurants and visitor desk. |
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