At just 5km from the city center, Belfast City Airport is one of the cheapest airports to reach your destination from. Everything is affordable here.
Complete price comparison
| Transport | Cost (GBP) | Cost (EUR) | Time | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Train (Sydenham) | £2.50 | ~€3 | 7 min (+ 5 min walk) | Budget travelers |
| Airport Express 600 | £3 | ~€3.50 | 15 min | Easiest public transport |
| Uber | £8-12 | ~€9-14 | 10 min | Door-to-door, cheap |
| Taxi | £10-15 | ~€12-17 | 10 min | Convenience |
| Pre-booked transfer | £20-35 | ~€23-41 | 10 min | Special needs only |
Everything is close and cheap
The key thing about BHD is that nothing costs much. The most expensive option (a transfer) is £20-35 — what you'd pay for a bus at some other airports. Here's what each option involves:
Train — £2.50
Walk 5 minutes to Sydenham station, take a 7-minute train to Belfast Central. Total journey: 12 minutes. Total cost: the price of a coffee.Bus — £3
Step outside, get on the Airport Express 600 bus. No walking to a station. 15 minutes to Europa Bus Centre. Easy and direct.Uber — £8-12
Order from the app, wait 3-5 minutes, door-to-door to your hotel. At this price, it's almost not worth figuring out public transport.Taxi — £10-15
Walk outside, get in a cab. Done. At 5km, this is one of the cheapest airport taxi rides you'll ever take.Transfer — £20-35
Honestly unnecessary for most people at BHD. A taxi does the same thing for half the price. The only reason to book a transfer is if you need a specific vehicle type or child car seat.Cost to specific destinations
| Destination | Taxi | Transfer |
|---|---|---|
| City center (City Hall area) | £10-14 | £20-30 |
| Titanic Quarter | £8-12 | £18-28 |
| Queen's Quarter / University | £12-16 | £22-32 |
| East Belfast (Stormont area) | £8-12 | £18-28 |
| South Belfast (Lisburn Road) | £12-16 | £22-32 |
| Belfast International Airport (BFS) | £35-50 | £40-60 |
The transfer between Belfast's two airports
If you need to connect between BHD and BFS (Belfast International):
- Taxi: £35-50, about 30-40 minutes
- Transfer: £40-60
- Public transport: Bus to city center, then Airport Express 300 to BFS — about £11 total but takes 90+ minutes
For this connection, a taxi or transfer is worth the money to save time.
Our honest recommendation
At 5km, just take a taxi for £10-15 unless you're on an extreme budget (in which case the £2.50 train is amazing). Don't overthink this — BHD is so close to the city that any option works and costs are minimal.