Why go
- Capital and largest city in Northern Ireland.
- 1 curated must-see attraction on record, including Hillsborough Castle and Gardens.
History
Belfast is the capital, largest city and main port of Northern Ireland. It stands on the banks of the river Lagan, and is connected to the open sea through Belfast Lough and the North Channel. The city is the most populous in Northern Ireland and the second-largest, after Dublin, on the island of Ireland, with a recorded population in 2021 of 345,418 and of 704,406 for the greater metropolitan area.
Must-see attractions
Restaurants & places to go
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Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 5 airlines, 29 direct destinations
- easyJet U2 (A319, A320) · 20 routes: Alicante, Amsterdam, Barcelona, Birmingham, Bristol, Edinburgh, Faro, Glasgow, Krakow, Liverpool, London, London, London, Malaga, Malta, Manchester, Newcastle, Nice, Palma de Mallorca, Paris
- Jet2.com LS (737-300) · 9 routes: Alicante, Arrecife, Dubrovnik, Faro, Malaga, Murcia, Palma de Mallorca, Reus, Tenerife
- Thomas Cook Airlines MT (A321) · 5 routes: Dalaman, Enfidha, Larnaca, Palma de Mallorca, Tenerife
- Lufthansa Cargo LH (757-200) · 1 route: Newark*
- United Airlines UA (757-200) · 1 route: Newark
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 6 airlines, 18 direct destinations
- Flybe BE (Dash 8-400, Embraer 175) · 12 routes: Aberdeen, Birmingham, Cardiff, East Midlands, Edinburgh, Exeter, Glasgow, Inverness, Leeds, Manchester, Newcastle, Southampton
- Aer Lingus EI (A320, A319) · 5 routes: Faro, London, London, Malaga, Palma de Mallorca
- American Airlines AA (A319) · 1 route: London*
- British Airways BA (A319) · 1 route: London
- Iberia Airlines IB (A319) · 1 route: London*
- Star1 Airlines V9 (L4T) · 1 route: Isle Of Man
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Getting there by ferry
Where things are
Photographs
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When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. We do not yet hold airport or rail details for Belfast, Northern Ireland — check the official tourism sources below for the best routes in. By water: 4 ferry terminals within 12 mi (nearest: Belfast Cruise Terminal, 2.5 mi); routes include Belfast - Cairnryan, Stena Line Ferry, Cairnryan => Belfast, Stena Line Ferry, Belfast => Cairnryan.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Belfast, Northern Ireland. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Trains & rail
Coaches & shuttles
Private aviation
On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.