How to Get Here

With three airports, direct sea crossings from Scotland and England and a direct rail link from Dublin, getting to Belfast and Northern Ireland has never been easier. And when you arrive, you’ll find it easier than almost any other leading European destination to reach the heart of the city.You can fly direct to Belfast from over twenty European cities as well as from a number of North American locations. Belfast is served by two airports, Belfast International Airport 17 miles north west of Belfast and the George Best Belfast City Airport, three miles east of the city centre.

Regular scheduled ferry services to Belfast Port and Larne Harbour in County Antrim (35 minutes drive north of Belfast) operate from Stranraer, Troon and Cairnryan in Scotland, Fleetwood and Birkenhead (Liverpool) in England and Douglas in The Isle of Man. An Enterprise service runs 8 times daily from Belfast to Dublin. There are a number of car hire companies with offices in Belfast. Most have depots at both the Belfast International and George Best Belfast City Airports.

Two customers at Belfast Welcome Centre

Belfast Welcome Centre

Make the Belfast Welcome Centre your first stop on coming to Belfast.

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Visitor Information

Visitor Information

Get some handy tips to keep you informed during your stay.

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Tours

Book tickets for the many tours around Belfast city.

1. The Belfast Music Tour Find out more » Buy Tickets »