Flying from Belfast to Antwerp International Airport (ANR): What you need to know
Antwerp International Airport is located in Antwerp. The city follows the UTC+1 timezone and is one hour ahead of Belfast.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Belfast to ANR. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to skip the mad dash to your gate.
Popular months like June or other peak seasons mean longer queues and potential delays. Stay ahead of the crowds by arriving at the airport even earlier. Plan for at least four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Belfast
Belfast International Airport (BFS)
Located around 19 kilometres from the centre of Belfast, BFS can be reached in about 25 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport is roughly 45 minutes.
Planning to catch an early flight from Belfast to Antwerp International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and get a little more snooze time) by choosing one of these stays near Belfast International Airport:
68% of flights taking off from Belfast International Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)
BHD is around 5 kilometres from central Belfast. It takes 15 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 25 minutes.
Start your holiday early with an additional night away from home. Before catching your Belfast to ANR flight, unwind in one of these hotels near George Best Belfast City Airport:
George Best Belfast City Airport has an on-time performance rate of 69%. This figure shows how often flights that depart from this airport land on schedule.
About Antwerp International Airport (ANR)
Have a late flight from Belfast to Antwerp International Airport? Don't let it hijack your sleep schedule. Check in to one of these hotels near ANR and get cosy, quick:
Travel at your own pace with a Antwerp International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Thrifty, Hertz or Sixt and venture far and wide through Antwerp and beyond.
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your ride around one week ahead of your Belfast to Antwerp International Airport flight.
Getting from Antwerp International Airport (ANR) to central Antwerp
From Antwerp International Airport, central Antwerp is around 6 kilometres away. It takes about 15 minutes to get to the city centre by car.
Travelling on public transport will take you roughly 30 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Belfast to Antwerp International Airport (ANR)
Currently, 137 € is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Belfast to Antwerp International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is 408 €. Keep in mind fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap flights from Belfast to ANR, book ahead. Airlines typically offer lower prices when tickets are first released.
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The best time to fly from Belfast to Antwerp International Airport (ANR)
December is the quietest month for flights from Belfast to Antwerp International Airport (ANR), while October is the most popular. Choose the best time to visit Antwerp based on whether you like a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
When booking your Belfast to ANR plane ticket, consider the weather you're most comfortable in. July is the warmest month in Antwerp, with temperatures ranging from 11ºC (52ºF) to 27ºC (81ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from Belfast to Antwerp International Airport in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -2ºC (28ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF).
More about Antwerp
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Antwerp right here. Explore these options after you've booked your flight from Belfast to Antwerp International Airport:
There are so many things to discover in this city, it can be hard to figure out where to start. Cathedral of Our Lady, Vincent Van Goghplein and Antwerpen are major attractions which should feature on every Antwerp itinerary.
Explore more of Belgium
You've done Antwerp, now it's time to explore other parts of Belgium. Travel about 97 kilometres southeast to Liege to check off its leading attractions. From Cathedral de Liege (Liege Cathedral) to Saint Bartholomew's Church and Parc De La Citadelle, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Ostend is another standout destination in Belgium and is around 105 kilometres west of Antwerp. No trip is complete without seeing Belgian Coast, Church of Saint Peter and Saint Paul and The Crystal Ship.