Airport Guide • Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland Airports & Transfer Guide
This Northern Ireland Airports guide covers the main airports used by our passengers, including Belfast International Airport, Belfast City Airport, Dublin Airport and City of Derry Airport.
Compare airport locations, typical journey information and private transfer options before choosing the airport that best suits your trip to or from Northern Ireland.
Flying into Dublin from the United States?
Dublin Airport is a common arrival point for international visitors travelling onward to Belfast and Northern Ireland. A pre-booked private transfer allows you to travel directly north after your flight without hiring a car or changing between public transport services.
Read our Dublin Airport to Northern Ireland guide for US visitors →
Belfast International Airport
Belfast International Airport is one of the main gateways for passengers travelling into and out of Northern Ireland, with a wide range of UK, European and holiday routes.
NI Airport Transfers provides pre-booked private collections and drop-offs between BFS and Belfast, Bangor, Newtownards, North Down, the Ards Peninsula, the North Coast and other destinations throughout Northern Ireland.
Official Belfast International Airport website →
George Best Belfast City Airport
Belfast City Airport is located close to Belfast city centre and is particularly convenient for UK domestic flights, business travel and shorter journeys around Greater Belfast and North Down.
Private pickups and drop-offs can be arranged for Belfast, Bangor, Newtownards, Holywood, North Down and surrounding areas, as well as longer onward journeys across Northern Ireland.
Official Belfast City Airport website →
Dublin Airport
Dublin Airport is Ireland's main long-haul hub and is frequently used by visitors travelling onward to Belfast and Northern Ireland, particularly passengers arriving from North America.
Private cross-border transport can be arranged to Belfast, Bangor, Newtownards, Portrush, the Causeway Coast, Derry/Londonderry and other Northern Ireland destinations.
Official Dublin Airport website →
City of Derry Airport
City of Derry Airport can be convenient for passengers travelling to Derry/Londonderry, the North West and parts of Donegal, depending on the flight routes available for your journey.
Private transport can be arranged to or from the airport, including longer journeys across Northern Ireland. Passenger numbers, luggage requirements and any additional stops should be provided when requesting a quote.
Official City of Derry Airport website →
Which Northern Ireland Airport Should I Use?
The most suitable airport depends on your destination, available flights, journey origin and whether you are travelling within the UK, from Europe or from further afield. Dublin Airport can also be a useful option for Northern Ireland passengers and international visitors, particularly for long-haul travel.
Belfast International
Useful for a broad range of UK, European and holiday routes.
Belfast City
Particularly convenient for Belfast and many UK domestic journeys.
Dublin Airport
A major option for long-haul and transatlantic visitors travelling north.
City of Derry
Useful for parts of the North West and surrounding areas.
Private Airport Transfers in Northern Ireland
NI Airport Transfers provides private, pre-booked airport transport throughout Northern Ireland. For detailed service information, choose the appropriate Belfast or Dublin Airport transfer hub below.
Belfast Airport Transfers
Private transport to and from both Belfast International Airport (BFS) and Belfast City Airport (BHD), with fixed pricing, flight monitoring and door-to-door travel.
Dublin Airport Transfers
Private cross-border transfers between Dublin Airport and Belfast, Bangor, Newtownards, Portrush, the Causeway Coast and destinations throughout Northern Ireland.
Airport Transfer Routes & Travel Guides
Looking for information about a particular airport journey? Explore our dedicated transfer routes and travel guides.
Airport Transfers for Groups & Luggage
Private airport transport is available for individuals, couples, families and groups of up to eight passengers. Our Ford Tourneo Custom provides generous luggage capacity for normal airport journeys.
For journeys involving larger quantities of luggage, golf travel bags, bicycle boxes or other bulky equipment, an enclosed box trailer can provide additional luggage capacity where required.
Please provide accurate passenger and luggage details when requesting your quote so the appropriate transport arrangement can be confirmed before travel.
Northern Ireland Airports FAQs
Which Belfast airports do you provide transfers for?
NI Airport Transfers provides private pre-booked transport to and from both Belfast International Airport (BFS) and George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD).
Can I travel from Dublin Airport to Northern Ireland?
Yes. Private cross-border transfers can be pre-booked from Dublin Airport to Belfast and destinations throughout Northern Ireland.
Which airport is closest to Belfast city centre?
George Best Belfast City Airport is located close to Belfast city centre. Belfast International Airport is outside the city near Aldergrove.
Do you provide transfers to City of Derry Airport?
Yes. Private journeys to and from City of Derry Airport can be arranged subject to availability and your required route.
Can you carry groups and large amounts of luggage?
Yes. Passenger and luggage requirements should be provided when requesting a quote so the appropriate vehicle and, where necessary, enclosed luggage trailer can be allocated.
Do you monitor flights for airport collections?
Yes. Flight details can be monitored for pre-booked airport collections so the expected arrival time can be taken into account when planning your pickup.
Need a Private Airport Transfer?
Enter your journey details for a fixed-price quote, or view our dedicated Belfast and Dublin Airport transfer services for more information.