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Belfast is served by two airports: George Best Belfast City Airport and Belfast International Airport. George Best Belfast City Airport is located just 5km from Belfast City Centre and, as of February 2024, six airlines operate 30 routes across the UK and Europe. These airlines include British Airways, Aer Lingus, easyJet, and KLM. Belfast International Airport, on the other hand, is the main airport for the city of Belfast and is located 13.2 miles northwest of the city. This airport is served by airlines such as easyJet, Ryanair, and Virgin Atlantic.
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| Name | George Best Belfast City Airport |
| IATA Code | BHD |
| ICAO Code | EGAC |
| Location | County Down, Northern Ireland |
| Distance from Belfast City Centre | 3 miles (5 kilometres) |
| Runway Length | 6,000 feet (1,800 metres) |
| Airlines | Aer Lingus Regional, British Airways, easyJet, KLM, Loganair, Flybe (ceased operations in 2020), Eastern Airways, Ryanair (base closed in 2010), Bmibaby (ceased operations in 2012), Brussels Airlines (ceased operations in 2017), Vueling (summer-seasonal flights in 2015), BA CityFlyer |
| Destinations | London, Glasgow, Inverness, Aberdeen, Dundee, Cardiff, Southampton, Isle of Man, Amsterdam, Barcelona, Brussels, Manchester |
| Passenger Traffic | 2.3 million passengers in 2024 (peak of 2.7 million in 2010) |
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What You'll Learn
- Airlines that currently operate from Belfast City Airport
- Airlines that previously operated from Belfast City Airport
- Airlines that have expanded their routes from Belfast City Airport
- Airlines that have reduced their operations from Belfast City Airport
- Airlines that have ceased operations from Belfast City Airport
Airlines that currently operate from Belfast City Airport
As of February 2024, 6 airlines operate out of Belfast City Airport, officially known as George Best Belfast City Airport. The airport is an international airport in Belfast, Northern Ireland, situated in County Down, just 3 miles from Belfast City Centre.
The airport has a CAA public use aerodrome licence that allows flights for the public transport of passengers or for flying instruction. Airlines that currently operate from Belfast City Airport include British Airways, who offer flights to London and Glasgow; Aer Lingus, who operate flights to several UK destinations; and easyJet, the largest airline in Northern Ireland. Scottish airline Loganair also operates flights to Aberdeen, Glasgow, and Inverness, while Eastern Airways offers flights to Cardiff and Southampton. Dutch carrier KLM launched daily flights to Amsterdam in 2015, and other airlines that have operated from the airport include Ryanair, Brussels Airlines, and Flybe, which ceased operations in 2020.
Belfast City Airport began commercial operations in 1983 as Belfast Harbour Airport, and was renamed in 2006 to honour Northern Irish footballer George Best. The airport has seen several airlines come and go over the years, with new routes and services being added or discontinued. In 2024, the airport handled over 2.3 million passengers, a significant number, though it had peaked at 2.7 million in 2010.
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Airlines that previously operated from Belfast City Airport
The following is a list of airlines that previously operated from Belfast City Airport, with a focus on their history and operations at the airport:
Flybe
Flybe, previously known as Jersey European, began operations at Belfast City Airport in 1988. At its peak, the airline operated 80% of flights at the airport and carried over 1.6 million passengers across 14 routes. However, Flybe ceased operations in March 2020.
Ryanair
Ryanair established its 23rd base at Belfast City Airport in October 2007, operating five routes and carrying 800,000 passengers annually. However, the airline closed its base in 2010 due to delays in the planned runway extension. Ryanair had stated that they would fly to European destinations from the airport if the runway was extended.
Bmibaby
In January 2011, Bmibaby moved its Belfast base to Belfast City Airport to consolidate its operations with sister airline BMI. However, Bmibaby ceased operations from the airport in June 2012.
Aer Lingus
Aer Lingus moved its services from Belfast International Airport to Belfast City Airport in October 2012, initially launching flights to five destinations. However, they have since reduced their operations to just one route.
Vueling
Spanish carrier Vueling launched summer-seasonal flights to Barcelona in May 2015, but the route was cancelled later that year.
Brussels Airlines
Brussels Airlines offered flights to Brussels from Belfast City Airport starting in 2016 but axed the route in 2017.
Eastern Airways
Eastern Airways commenced flights to the Isle of Man in early 2017, following the end of Citywing's operations. However, Eastern Airways also discontinued this route in 2018.
Other Airlines
Other airlines that have previously served Belfast City Airport include Virgin Atlantic, which offered weekly services to Orlando, and Norwegian Air Shuttle, which operated long-haul services to Newburgh and Providence in 2017 and 2018.
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Airlines that have expanded their routes from Belfast City Airport
Belfast City Airport, officially George Best Belfast City Airport, is an international airport in Belfast, Northern Ireland. The airport began commercial operations in 1983, and was known as "Belfast City Airport" until it was renamed in 2006 in memory of George Best, the professional footballer from Belfast. As of February 2024, 6 airlines operate 30 routes across the UK and Europe from Belfast City Airport.
Several airlines have expanded their routes from Belfast City Airport over the years. In 2011, Bmibaby moved its Belfast base to the airport, but ceased operations from there in June 2012. In October 2012, Aer Lingus moved its services from Belfast International to the airport, launching flights to five destinations. In May 2015, Spanish carrier Vueling launched summer-seasonal flights to Barcelona, although the route was cancelled in late 2015. That same year, Dutch carrier KLM launched daily flights to Amsterdam, operated by KLM Cityhopper. In 2016, Brussels Airlines launched flights to Brussels, but the route was axed in 2017. In 2017, Eastern Airways commenced flights to the Isle of Man, but the route was cancelled in 2018.
In 2019 and 2020, Scottish airline Loganair commenced operations to Carlisle, Dundee, Aberdeen, Glasgow, and Inverness. In 2020, British Airways subsidiary BA CityFlyer commenced flights to London City, and Aer Lingus and British Airways commenced flights to several UK destinations previously served by Aer Lingus Regional.
Other airlines that have served Belfast City Airport include Ryanair, which operated five routes from 2007 to 2010, and Flybe, which operated 14 routes until it ceased operations in March 2020.
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Airlines that have reduced their operations from Belfast City Airport
In addition, several airlines have ceased operations from Belfast City Airport entirely, including Bmibaby, which operated from the airport from 2011 to 2012, and Flybe, which operated 80% of flights at the airport until its demise in March 2020.
Belfast City Airport, officially George Best Belfast City Airport, is an international airport in Belfast, Northern Ireland. The airport began commercial operations in 1983 and currently serves 6 airlines operating 30 routes across the UK and Europe. The airport handled over 2.3 million passengers in 2024, with a peak of 2.7 million in 2010.
Airlines that currently operate from Belfast City Airport include Aer Lingus Regional, British Airways, easyJet, KLM, and Loganair, offering flights to destinations across the UK and Europe.
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Airlines that have ceased operations from Belfast City Airport
Airlines that currently operate from Belfast City Airport include Aer Lingus, British Airways, easyJet, KLM, Loganair, and charter partners Royal Caribbean, Travel Solutions, TUI, and Top Flight for School.
Several airlines have ceased operations from Belfast City Airport over the years. Here is a list of those airlines and a brief overview of their time at the airport:
Ryanair
Ryanair established its 23rd base at Belfast City Airport in 2007, operating five routes and carrying 800,000 passengers annually. However, the airline closed its base in 2010 due to delays in the planned runway extension.
Bmibaby
Bmibaby moved its Belfast base to Belfast City Airport in January 2011 to consolidate its operations with its sister airline, BMI. However, the airline ceased operations from the airport in June 2012.
Brussels Airlines
Brussels Airlines launched flights to Brussels from Belfast City Airport in 2016 but axed the route just a year later in 2017.
Eastern Airways
Eastern Airways commenced flights to the Isle of Man in 2017 after the demise of Citywing but cancelled the route in 2018.
Flybe
Flybe, which operated as Jersey European when it began operations at the airport in 1988, was a significant presence at Belfast City Airport, operating 80% of flights and carrying over 1.6 million passengers across 14 routes. However, the airline ceased operations in March 2020. The new Flybe, which established a base at the airport in 2022, also ceased operations in January 2023 when the airline went into administration.
Aer Lingus Regional
Aer Lingus Regional, a subsidiary of Aer Lingus, established a base at Belfast City Airport in August 2020, operating five aircraft to six UK destinations. However, the operator Stobart Air ceased operations in June 2021, leading to the cancellation of all Aer Lingus Regional flights.
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Frequently asked questions
As of February 2024, 6 airlines operate flights from Belfast City Airport, including Aer Lingus, British Airways, easyJet, KLM, and Loganair.
Some airlines that previously operated from Belfast City Airport include Flybe, Ryanair, and Eastern Airways.
The official name of the airport is George Best Belfast City Airport, named after the professional footballer from Belfast.
