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Nearest Airport to Belfast: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Belfast is George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD), about 4.1 km (3 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Belfast International Airport (BFS), 20 km away.

Closest airport BHD George Best Belfast City Airport 4.1 km · 3 mi · ~5 min by car
Closest international BFS Belfast International Airport 20 km · 12 mi · ~21 min by car

Airports near Belfast

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    George Best Belfast City Airport Flag of United KingdomBelfast, United Kingdom · Regional Airports in United Kingdom Meet & Greet →
    BHD 4.1 km3 mi · ~5 min
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    Belfast International Airport Flag of United KingdomBelfast, United Kingdom · International Airports in United Kingdom Meet & Greet →
    BFS 20 km12 mi · ~21 min
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    City of Derry Airport Flag of United KingdomDerry, Derry and Strabane, United Kingdom · Regional Airports in United Kingdom
    LDY 93 km58 mi · ~1 h 40 min
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    Campbeltown Airport Flag of United KingdomCampbeltown, United Kingdom · Regional Airports in United Kingdom
    CAL 95 km59 mi · ~1 h 41 min
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    Isle of Man Airport Flag of Isle of ManCastletown, Rushen, Isle of Man · International Airports in Isle of Man Meet & Greet →
    IOM 102 km63 mi · ~1 h 49 min
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    Enniskillen/St Angelo Airport Flag of United KingdomEnniskillen, Fermanagh and Omagh, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
    ENK 114 km71 mi · ~2 h 02 min
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    Islay Airport Flag of United KingdomIsle of Islay, Argyll and Bute, United Kingdom · Regional Airports in United Kingdom
    ILY 123 km76 mi · ~2 h 11 min
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    Dublin Airport Flag of IrelandDublin, Ireland · International Airports in Ireland Meet & Greet →
    DUB 132 km82 mi · ~2 h 21 min
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    Glasgow Prestwick Airport Flag of United KingdomPrestwick, South Ayrshire, United Kingdom · International Airports in United Kingdom Meet & Greet →
    PIK 132 km82 mi · ~2 h 22 min
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    Weston Airport Flag of IrelandLeixlip, Ireland · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Ireland
    EIWT 143 km89 mi · ~2 h 34 min

Small airfields nearby

Distances are straight-line (great-circle) from the centre of Belfast; driving times are estimates. Airport data: OurAirports (public domain).

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Belfast?

The nearest airport to Belfast is George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD), about 4.1 km (3 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Belfast International Airport (BFS), 20 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Belfast?

Belfast International Airport (BFS) is 20 km from Belfast in a straight line — roughly 21 min by car.

What other airports are near Belfast?

Belfast International Airport (BFS) — 20 km, City of Derry Airport (LDY) — 93 km and Campbeltown Airport (CAL) — 95 km.

How long does it take to get from Belfast to George Best Belfast City Airport?

About 5 min by car for the 4.1 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.