What is the best route from Belfast City Centre to Belfast International Airport (BFS)?

The fastest route from Belfast City Centre to Belfast International Airport (BFS) covers 26 km with a driving time of approximately 30 min.

Which direction is Belfast International Airport (BFS) from Belfast City Centre?

Belfast International Airport (BFS) lies roughly to the west of Belfast City Centre.

Where can I find a 24h service station between Belfast City Centre and Belfast International Airport (BFS)?

Along the route from Belfast City Centre to Belfast International Airport (BFS) you can fill up at Go 24 Express (24/7), Maxol, Emo Express Filling Station (24/7). Stations marked 24/7 stay open around the clock.

Where can I camp between Belfast City Centre and Belfast International Airport (BFS)?

Along the route from Belfast City Centre to Belfast International Airport (BFS) you can stop for the night or service your van at Standing Stones Lodge Caravan Park.

Belfast City Centre Belfast International Airport (BFS)

Distance: 26 kmDrive time: 30 min

Driving from Belfast City Centre to Belfast International Airport (BFS) takes about 30 min via B38. The distance is 26 km. The straight-line distance is 20 km. Driving directions

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Driving directions26 · 26 km

1 Depart right onto Donegall Square South 95 m
2 Continue straight onto Howard Street 202 m
3 Continue straight onto Grosvenor Road 446 m
4 Take ramp slightly left 361 m
5 Merge slightly right onto Westlink 825 m
6 Continue straight 3 km
7 Take exit slightly left 370 m
8 Merge slightly right 4 m
9 Continue right 2 km
10 Enter roundabout slightly left onto Monagh By-Pass 30 m
11 Exit roundabout slightly left onto Monagh By-Pass 557 m
12 Keep slightly left onto Monagh By-Pass 484 m
13 Turn left onto Upper Springfield Road 5 km

14 Turn right onto Wheelers Road 942 m
15 Turn straight onto Tornagrough Road 940 m
16 Continue straight onto Quarterland Road 4 km
17 Continue straight onto Dundrod Road 3 km
18 Enter rotary left onto Tully Road 152 m
19 Exit rotary straight onto Tully Road 3 km
20 Continue left onto Tully Road 972 m
21 Turn left onto Killead Road 2 km
22 Turn right 97 m
23 Turn left 139 m
24 Turn right 115 m
25 Turn right 26 m
26 Arrive

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The return trip from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Belfast City Centre covers roughly the same distance, 26 km.

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How far is it from Belfast City Centre to Belfast International Airport (BFS)?: The distance between Belfast City Centre and Belfast International Airport (BFS) is 26 km by road.
How long does it take to drive from Belfast City Centre to Belfast International Airport (BFS)?: The drive from Belfast City Centre to Belfast International Airport (BFS) takes approximately 30 min by car.
What is the best route from Belfast City Centre to Belfast International Airport (BFS)?: The fastest route from Belfast City Centre to Belfast International Airport (BFS) covers 26 km with a driving time of approximately 30 min.
Which direction is Belfast International Airport (BFS) from Belfast City Centre?: Belfast International Airport (BFS) lies roughly to the west of Belfast City Centre.
Where can I find a 24h service station between Belfast City Centre and Belfast International Airport (BFS)?: Along the route from Belfast City Centre to Belfast International Airport (BFS) you can fill up at Go 24 Express (24/7), Maxol, Emo Express Filling Station (24/7). Stations marked 24/7 stay open around the clock.
Where can I camp between Belfast City Centre and Belfast International Airport (BFS)?: Along the route from Belfast City Centre to Belfast International Airport (BFS) you can stop for the night or service your van at Standing Stones Lodge Caravan Park.

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