How far is it from Ballymena to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)?

The distance between Ballymena and George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) is 30 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Ballymena to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)?

The drive from Ballymena to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) takes approximately 45 min by car.

What is the best route from Ballymena to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)?

The fastest route from Ballymena to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) covers 30 mi with a driving time of approximately 45 min.

Which direction is George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) from Ballymena?

George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) lies roughly to the south-east of Ballymena.

Are there charging stations between Ballymena and George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Ballymena to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD), including Ballymena Road, Antrim (400 kW); B18 (350 kW); Kennedy Centre, Belfast (350 kW). Charging points on this route: 206.

Ballymena George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)

Distance: 30 miDuration: 45 min

Driving from Ballymena to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) takes about 45 min via M2. The distance is 30 mi. The straight-line distance is 24 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions29 · 30 mi

1 Depart onto Thomas Street 10 yd
2 Turn right onto Mount Street 1 mi
3 At end of road, turn left onto Ballymoney Road 1 mi
4 Turn slightly left onto George Street 97 yd
5 Turn straight onto Linenhall Street 1 mi
6 Turn right onto Larne Road Link 81 yd
7 Keep slightly left onto Bridge Street 106 yd
8 Continue slightly left onto Bridge Street 87 yd
9 Continue straight onto Henry Street 1 mi
10 Turn right onto Gilmore Street 129 yd
11 Turn left onto Queen Street 1 mi
12 Continue straight onto Antrim Road 1 mi
13 Enter rotary straight onto Lisnevenagh Road 132 yd

14 Exit rotary slightly left onto Lisnevenagh Road 3 mi
15 Continue straight onto The Line Bridge, Woodgreen 5 mi
16 Enter roundabout slightly left 89 yd
17 Exit roundabout straight 1 mi
18 Merge slightly right 18 mi
19 Continue straight 2 mi
20 Merge slightly left onto Sydenham Bypass 1 mi
21 Take exit slightly left 79 yd
22 At end of road, turn left onto Dee Street 51 yd
23 Enter roundabout straight onto Airport Road 93 yd
24 Exit roundabout slightly left onto Airport Road 2 mi
25 Turn right 1 mi
26 Enter roundabout left 13 yd
27 Exit roundabout straight 128 yd
28 Turn slightly right 1 mi
29 Arrive right

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The return trip from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Ballymena covers roughly the same distance, 30 mi.

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Charging points along the way

206 chargers

Ballymena Road, AntrimBallymena Road, Antrim, BT41 4LL400 kW
B18B18, Northern Ireland / Tuaisceart Éireann, BT41 3NJ350 kW
Kennedy Centre, BelfastKennedy Centre, Belfast350 kW
90 Sydenham Rd, Belfast90 Sydenham Rd, Belfast, BT3 9DJ320 kW
High Street, HolywoodHigh Street, Holywood, Northern Ireland, BT18 9AQ200 kW

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Stena Line Victoria Terminal 2
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George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) → Cliftonville, Belfast5 mi · 15 min George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) → Ballynure17 mi · 25 min George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) → Toomebridge31 mi · 40 min George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) → Tullymurry37 mi · 50 min George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) → Milltown, Antrim and Newtownabbey 230 mi · 40 min George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) → Chapeltown, Newry Mourne and Down33 mi · 1 h

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated 2 September 2026.

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How far is it from Ballymena to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)?: The distance between Ballymena and George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) is 30 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Ballymena to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)?: The drive from Ballymena to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) takes approximately 45 min by car.
What is the best route from Ballymena to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)?: The fastest route from Ballymena to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) covers 30 mi with a driving time of approximately 45 min.
Which direction is George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) from Ballymena?: George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) lies roughly to the south-east of Ballymena.
Which roads does the route from Ballymena to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) follow?: The drive from Ballymena to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) mainly follows M2.
Are there charging stations between Ballymena and George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Ballymena to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD), including Ballymena Road, Antrim (400 kW); B18 (350 kW); Kennedy Centre, Belfast (350 kW). Charging points on this route: 206.

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