Flights to Belfast
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
Belfast is served by 4 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Belfast International Airport (BFS), 20 km (12 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,121 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD, 4 km), City of Derry Airport (LDY, 93 km), Campbeltown Airport (CAL, 95 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belfast International Airport | BFS | 20 km (12 mi) | 9,121 ft | 268 ft |
| George Best Belfast City Airport (regional) | BHD | 4 km (2 mi) | 6,001 ft | 15 ft |
| City of Derry Airport (regional) | LDY | 93 km (58 mi) | 6,460 ft | 22 ft |
| Campbeltown Airport (regional) | CAL | 95 km (59 mi) | 4,633 ft | 42 ft |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 9,121 ft, BFS handles short and medium-haul aircraft, so a long-haul trip will connect somewhere else first. The airport sits at 268 ft; that is low enough that altitude never restricts departures.
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Routes to and from Belfast
Straight-line distance and an estimated block time for the city pairs people search for most. Each opens a page with both ends’ airports, the time-zone shift and what changes on arrival.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belfast to London | United Kingdom | 518 km (322 mi) | about 1 h 25 min |
| Belfast to Berlin | Germany | 1,293 km (804 mi) | about 2 h 24 min |
| Belfast to Paris | France | 855 km (531 mi) | about 1 h 51 min |
| Belfast to Hamburg | Germany | 1,043 km (648 mi) | about 2 h 5 min |
| Belfast to Munich | Germany | 1,406 km (873 mi) | about 2 h 33 min |
| Belfast to Milan | Italy | 1,476 km (917 mi) | about 2 h 39 min |
| Belfast to Prague | Czechia | 1,464 km (910 mi) | about 2 h 38 min |
| Belfast to Birmingham | United Kingdom | 355 km (221 mi) | about 1 h 12 min |
| Belfast to Copenhagen | Denmark | 1,178 km (732 mi) | about 2 h 16 min |
| Belfast to Oslo | Norway | 1,159 km (720 mi) | about 2 h 14 min |
| Belfast to Köln | Germany | 955 km (594 mi) | about 1 h 58 min |
| Belfast to Brussels | Belgium | 806 km (501 mi) | about 1 h 47 min |
| Belfast to Marseille | France | 1,499 km (932 mi) | about 2 h 40 min |
| Belfast to Rotterdam | The Netherlands | 752 km (467 mi) | about 1 h 43 min |
| Belfast to Turin | Italy | 1,436 km (892 mi) | about 2 h 35 min |
| Belfast to Amsterdam | The Netherlands | 756 km (470 mi) | about 1 h 43 min |
| Belfast to Zaragoza | Spain | 1,486 km (923 mi) | about 2 h 39 min |
| Belfast to Frankfurt am Main | Germany | 1,107 km (688 mi) | about 2 h 10 min |
| Belfast to Glasgow | United Kingdom | 176 km (110 mi) | about 59 min |
| Belfast to Düsseldorf | Germany | 929 km (577 mi) | about 1 h 56 min |
| Belfast to Stuttgart | Germany | 1,222 km (759 mi) | about 2 h 19 min |
| Belfast to Gothenburg | Sweden | 1,157 km (719 mi) | about 2 h 14 min |
| Belfast to Istanbul | Turkey | 2,967 km (1,843 mi) | about 4 h 33 min |
| Belfast to Moscow | Russia | 2,722 km (1,692 mi) | about 4 h 14 min |
| Belfast to Harbin | China | 7,997 km (4,969 mi) | about 11 h |
| Belfast to Shenyang | China | 8,270 km (5,139 mi) | about 11 h 21 min |
| Belfast to New York City | United States | 5,107 km (3,173 mi) | about 7 h 18 min |
| Belfast to Changchun | China | 8,135 km (5,055 mi) | about 11 h 11 min |
| Belfast to Saint Petersburg | Russia | 2,227 km (1,384 mi) | about 3 h 36 min |
| Belfast to Ürümqi | China | 6,385 km (3,967 mi) | about 8 h 56 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
Common questions
Which airport should I fly into for Belfast?
Belfast International Airport (BFS) is the closest large airport at 20 km (12 mi). The others, BHD, LDY, CAL, are further out and worth it only when the fare or the airline makes them so.
How far is BFS from Belfast city centre?
20 km (12 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Belfast on this site?
Very soon: our airline partner is switching live fares on for this site. Hotels can be booked now.
How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.