Belfast City Airport News

Royal Caribbean Launches Charter Services from Belfast City Airport to Barcelona and Bologna
Belfast City Airport has kicked off its highly anticipated charter services to Barcelona and Bologna in partnership with Royal Caribbean International, offering passengers direct routes to these vibrant European destinations and seamless connections to embark on cruises aboard Oasis and Explorer of the Seas this summer.

Belfast City Airport Earns Top Spot as UK’s Most Punctual Hub for 2023
Belfast City Airport proudly announces its recognition as the UK’s Most Punctual Airport for 2023, according to the latest data released by the Civil Aviation Authority. Analyzing both scheduled and chartered flights, the report reveals Belfast City Airport’s exceptional punctuality, surpassing 24 other UK airports surveyed. Mark Beattie, Chief Operating Officer, attributes this achievement to the team’s unwavering commitment to efficiency and passenger satisfaction.

Belfast City Airport Wins AOA Award for Commitment to Health and Safety
Belfast City Airport has been honored with the Airport Operators Association (AOA) Airport Health and Safety Week Award (Medium Size Airport) in recognition of its dedication to promoting a healthy workplace and passenger experience.

Belfast City Airport Unveils Luxurious Aspire Lounge After £1.2m Renovation
Belfast City Airport has introduced its upgraded Aspire Lounge following a £1.2 million investment, and it was inaugurated at an exclusive event attended by prominent figures from Northern Ireland’s business community and the aviation industry. The revamped lounge, which reopened over the summer, now has the capacity to accommodate 178 passengers, a 70-passenger increase from before.

Belfast City Airport Expands Sunshine Routes with New Alicante Flights in 2024
Belfast City Airport has announced plans to introduce new flights to Alicante in the summer of 2024, operated by easyJet. The service will commence on May 24, 2024, with flights scheduled for Thursdays and Sundays. The addition of this European summer destination marks significant growth for Belfast City Airport, which has been expanding its partnership with easyJet in recent years.

Belfast City Airport Expands Summer 2024 Schedule with New Charter Services
Belfast City Airport has announced the expansion of its summer 2024 schedule with three charter services to Menorca, Mallorca and Italy. The new services, facilitated by Northern Ireland’s leading tour operator, Travel Solutions, are available to book now.

Belfast City Airport Tops UK Punctuality Rankings for Q1 2023, Continuing its Record of Excellence
Belfast City Airport has been ranked the UK’s Most Punctual Airport for Q1 2023 according to data released by the Civil Aviation Authority.

easyJet Reaches 500,000 Passenger Milestone at Belfast City Airport
easyJet has marked a significant milestone at Belfast City Airport, warmly welcoming its 500,000th passenger since it launched operations in July 2021.

Royal Caribbean partners with Belfast City Airport
Royal Caribbean International has launched a British Airways charter for guests sailing on Wonder of the Seas this summer, in partnership with Belfast City Airport.