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The city of Belfast is the capital of Northern Ireland and home to the devolved Stormont government. The doomed liner Titanic was built in Belfast's shipyards, and the new Titanic quarter of the city has become a popular international visitor attraction, featuring the Titanic Museum alongside hotels, entertainments complexes and a science centre. Belfast has two airports, Belfast International Airport and George Best Belfast City Airport, offering easy access to the historic city.

Which is the main airport in Belfast?

George Best Belfast City Airport is located next to the Port of Belfast and handles up to 2.7 million passengers each year. Most of the flights into George Best Airport are from UK destinations, and it is also the base for budget airline Flybe. Belfast International Airport is around 13 miles from the city center and is the major airport for Northern Ireland. Direct flights from the UK to Belfast take from one hour five minutes to one hour 30 minutes.

Which airlines offer flights to Belfast?

Some of the popular airlines offering flights to Belfast International and Belfast City Airports include Ryanair, Flybe, British Airways, TUI Airways, easyJet and Jet2. Popular and busy routes to Belfast depart from Birmingham International Airport, Manchester Airport, London Heathrow and Liverpool.

Why travel by plane to Belfast?

With travel times of around one hour from many major UK destinations, and affordable return flights offered by budget airlines, it's unsurprising that flying to Belfast is the preferred option for many travellers. Taking a plane from mainland UK to Belfast means it's easily possible to spend just a couple of days or a longer stay exploring this fascinating city and learning more about Northern Ireland and its culture.

Before you travel to Belfast by plane - good to know!

When planning a  trip to Belfast by plane, visitors coming from the UK should know that it's often far quicker to fly into George Best Belfast City Airport than Belfast International; direct flights from East Midlands Airport with Flybe to George Best take just one hour 5 minutes.  Some of the more unusual Belfast tourist activities include boat tours of the docks and River Lagan areas, music tours of the city, or hiring a bike or even a canoe to explore the delights of the pretty River Lagan.