BFS
Belfast International Airport
Belfast · United KingdomICAO EGAA
Belfast International Airport (BFS) is an airport serving Belfast, United Kingdom, located in the Northern and Western hemispheres at coordinates 54° 39' 27.0" N, 6° 12' 57.0" W. The airport sits at an elevation of 268 feet (82 meters) above sea level. With 29 direct destinations served by 5 airlines, it is a regional hub for air travel. The local timezone is Europe/London (GMT+1).
Destinations
29
Airlines
5
Elevation ft
268/ 82m
Europe/London
GMT+1
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Airport Details
IATA Code
BFS
ICAO Code
EGAA
City
Belfast
Country
United Kingdom
Elevation
268 ft
Local Time
05:25 PM (GMT+1)
Coordinates
Latitude:54.6575°
Longitude:-6.2158°
Popular Routes from BFS
| Destination | City | Distance | Flight Time | Type | CO2 (Economy) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PMI | Palma de Mallorca, Spain | 1,124 mi | 2h 48m | medium-haul | 282 kg | View |
| AGP | Malaga, Spain | 1,245 mi | 3h 1m | medium-haul | 312 kg | View |
| ALC | Alicante, Spain | 1,162 mi | 2h 52m | medium-haul | 292 kg | View |
| EWR | Newark, United States | 3,177 mi | 6h 51m | long-haul | 767 kg | View |
| FAO | Faro, Portugal | 1,221 mi | 2h 59m | medium-haul | 307 kg | View |
| TFS | Tenerife, Spain | 1,909 mi | 4h 17m | medium-haul | 479 kg | View |
| ACE | Arrecife, Spain | 1,813 mi | 4h 6m | medium-haul | 455 kg | View |
| AMS | Amsterdam, Netherlands | 481 mi | 1h 25m | short-haul | 197 kg | View |
| BCN | Barcelona, Spain | 998 mi | 2h 33m | medium-haul | 251 kg | View |
| BHX | Birmingham, United Kingdom | 239 mi | 0h 57m | short-haul | 98 kg | View |
Airlines Operating at BFS
5 active airlines serving Belfast International Airport.
Jet2.com
LSUnited Kingdom
Lufthansa
LHGermany
Lufthansa Cargo
LHGermany
United Airlines
UAUnited States
easyJet
U2United Kingdom
CO2 Emissions Reference
Estimated carbon dioxide emissions per passenger for sample flight distances, based on DEFRA 2024 emission factors.
| Route Type | Distance | Economy | Premium Eco | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-haul | 800 km | 204 kg | 326 kg | 592 kg | 816 kg |
| Medium-haul | 3,000 km | 468 kg | 749 kg | 1357 kg | 1872 kg |
| Long-haul | 8,000 km | 1200 kg | 1920 kg | 3480 kg | 4800 kg |
Values are estimates based on average emission factors. Actual emissions vary by aircraft type, load factor, and routing.
Nearby Airports
Airports closest to Belfast International Airport that may serve as alternatives.
| Airport | IATA | City | Country | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Best Belfast City Airport | BHD | Belfast | United Kingdom | 23 km |
| Islay Airport | ILY | Islay | United Kingdom | 114 km |
| Dublin Airport | DUB | Dublin | Ireland | 138 km |
| Campbeltown Airport | CAL | Campbeltown | United Kingdom | 93 km |
| City of Derry Airport | LDY | Londonderry | United Kingdom | 74 km |
| Isle of Man Airport | IOM | Isle Of Man | Isle of Man | 122 km |
| Glasgow Prestwick Airport | PIK | Prestwick | United Kingdom | 141 km |
| Tiree Airport | TRE | Tiree | United Kingdom | 209 km |
Other Airports in United Kingdom
Aberdeen Dyce Airport
ABZAberdeen
Anglesey Airport
VLYAngelsey
Barra Airport
BRRBarra
George Best Belfast City Airport
BHDBelfast
Benbecula Airport
BEBBenbecula
Birmingham International Airport
BHXBirmingham
Blackpool International Airport
BLKBlackpool
Bournemouth Airport
BOHBournemouth
Bristol Airport
BRSBristol
Campbeltown Airport
CALCampbeltown
Cardiff International Airport
CWLCardiff
Robin Hood Doncaster Sheffield Airport
DSADoncaster, Sheffield
Geographic & Timezone Details
Position
- Latitude (DMS)
- 54° 39' 27.0" N
- Longitude (DMS)
- 6° 12' 57.0" W
- Latitude (Decimal)
- 54.657501
- Longitude (Decimal)
- -6.215830
- Hemisphere
- Northern / Western
Timezone
- IANA Timezone
- Europe/London
- UTC Offset
- GMT+1
- Current Local Time
- 05:25 PM
- Elevation (ft)
- 268 ft
- Elevation (m)
- 82 m
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the IATA code for Belfast International Airport?
The IATA code for Belfast International Airport is BFS, and its ICAO code is EGAA. The airport is located in Belfast, United Kingdom.
How many destinations can you fly to from BFS?
There are 29 direct destinations available from Belfast International Airport (BFS) in Belfast, United Kingdom.
What airlines fly from BFS?
There are 5 airlines operating from BFS, including Jet2.com, Lufthansa, Lufthansa Cargo, United Airlines, easyJet.
What timezone is Belfast International Airport in?
Belfast International Airport is in the Europe/London timezone (GMT+1). The airport is located in the Northern and Western hemispheres.
What is the elevation of Belfast International Airport?
Belfast International Airport sits at an elevation of 268 feet (82 meters) above sea level.
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