BHD Airport Live Departures
Checking in at Belfast City Airport
There are three different ways to check in for your flight from Belfast City Airport (BHD): online, from the automatic machines or from the check-in desks. To save time in the airport, you can check in for your flight online, usually 24 to 48 hours before your flight’s departure time. If you’re travelling with carry-on luggage only, using the automatic machines in Belfast Airport departures will also save you from queueing at the desks. Alternatively, if you need to check your luggage, you can walk to your airline’s desk in the airport and check-in for your flight directly.
Belfast Airport Departures –
The check-in desks are located on the left-hand side of the main terminal building. Security can be found between WH Smiths and Costa Coffee.
When to arrive at Belfast City Airport?
Belfast City Airport suggests arriving at least 2 hours before your scheduled flight time, to give yourself enough time to check in and pass through security. However, for exact arrival times, it’s important to check with your airline or travel agent directly. To keep an eye on your Belfast City Airport departures today and tomorrow, you can use our life Belfast City Airport Departures Tracker above.
What’s next?
Once you have your electronic or printed boarding pass, you will head to security. Before entering, a member of staff will ask to see your boarding pass and ID, so be sure to have these on hand. You will then join the queues for the security process. When it’s your turn, you will be asked to place all of your personal belongings in the bins provided on the conveyor belt. Be sure to empty your pockets of all items including change, wallets, keys, and phones. At this point, you may only pass with liquids under 100 ml; if any liquids are over this amount, you will need to put them in your checked luggage before security or discard them.
You will then walk through the body scanners and collect your personal belongings on the other side. As you enter the Belfast City Airport Departures Hall, you will see large screens displaying your flight’s gate number and departure time.
*You can purchase a Fast Track Security Pass for departures from Belfast City Airport. The dedicated fast-track lane can be found to the left of WH Smiths, next to the check-in desks.
What to do in Departures at Belfast City Airport?
There are plenty of modern amenities and activities in departures at Belfast City Airport to keep everyone entertained. For last-minute gifts or travel essentials, you can visit the Belfast City Airport departures Duty-Free, WH Smiths or curi.o.city. When it comes to Belfast City Airport departures food, you have quite a few options. You can enjoy a quick bite and a coffee at Caffe Nero, or a sit-down meal at The Artisan. There’s also a dedicated Belfast City Airport departures smoking area and a luxury airport lounge to help you relax and unwind before your flight.
*For more information on departures from Belfast City Airport and a full list of things to do throughout the terminal, check out our complete Belfast City Airport Guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to get to Belfast City Airport?
Getting to Belfast City Airport from the city centre couldn’t be easier. You can take the A600 public bus and reach the airport in 10 minutes, or take the train to Sydenham Train Station in just 8 minutes. Alternatively, you can use a local taxi or book a private transfer directly from your hotel and reach the airport in just 10 minutes.
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