Travelling from Blackpool to Belfast: what you need to know
The primary gateways to Belfast are Belfast International Airport (BFS) and George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD).
For a relaxed travel experience, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This leaves you with plenty of time to board your Blackpool to Belfast flight.
How to find the cheapest flights from Blackpool to Belfast
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Arriving in Belfast
Belfast International Airport (BFS)
Belfast International Airport (BFS) to central Belfast takes about 30 minutes by car. The centre is roughly 19 kilometres away.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of about 2 hours.
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Blackpool to Belfast. Check in to one of these accommodation options near BFS instead:
Grab a Belfast International Airport rental car and explore Belfast and beyond with your own set of wheels. Budget, Drivalia and Dollar are popular outlets you can book with here.
Booking your ride from Belfast International Airport around three weeks in advance increases your chances of getting a good deal.
George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)
George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) is around 5 kilometres from central Belfast. Following your flight from Blackpool to Belfast, it'll take you approximately 10 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
The journey will take approximately 20 minutes on public transport.
Hang up the 'Do not disturb' sign and unwind at a hotel close to BHD. Here are a few options where you can check in after your flight from Blackpool to Belfast:
No time to waste? The fastest way to get to where you're going is with a George Best Belfast City Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Budget, Sixt or Alamo and get going in the blink of an eye.
Get first dibs on the best options. Booking your ride from BHD two weeks in advance often means more savings and a greater selection of vehicles.
More about Belfast
After booking your flight from Blackpool to Belfast, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Belfast:
Titanic Belfast and Crumlin Road Gaol Visitor Attraction and Conference Centre are just two of the major attractions to add to your Belfast itinerary. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Botanic Gardens.
Explore more of United Kingdom
Belfast is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of United Kingdom waiting to be explored. About 354 kilometres south-east of Belfast, a visit to Birmingham will keep you busy. Start with leading attractions like Cadbury World, The Library of Birmingham and National Sea Life Centre.
Bristol is another must-experience destination in United Kingdom and is around 418 kilometres south-east of Belfast. No trip is complete without visiting Clifton Suspension Bridge, Cabot Tower and Brandon Hill Nature Park.
