Belfast City Airport was renamed George Best Belfast City Airport in May 2006 in memory of the late footballer. The smaller of Belfast's two airports, George Best Belfast City is closest to the city centre, located just 3km (2 miles) to the east. Five airlines fly from the airport to destinations in the UK and Ireland.
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Rail: Trains run to Belfast Central and Victoria Street stations. Trains leave from the Sydenham station adjacent to the airport, which can be reached by shuttle bus from the airport terminal.
Road: Taxi: Airport approved taxis operate from a rank directly outside the terminal building. Bus: A bus service operates from the terminal to Belfast Europa Bus Centre. Citybus no.21 operates from Sydenham to City Hall; it is a five-minute walk to the bus stop. An Airporter service operates six daily coaches to Londonderry.
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Executive, short- and long-term secure car parking is available. The short-term car park is situated immediately adjacent to the terminal; the long-stay car park is served by a courtesy shuttle service.
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Money and communications: There are ATMs in the Departures area, and also internet kiosks and a post box. Telephones are situated in the Arrivals area and wireless internet access is also available.
Eating and drinking: There is a restaurant, as well as snack and coffee bars.
Shopping: The airport has newsagents and gift shops.
Luggage: There are no left luggage facilities at the airport; trolleys are available.
Other facilities: A parenting room and first aid is available.
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The Belfast Hilton (tel: +44 (0)28 9027 7000) is situated about 2 miles (3km) from the airport. The Holiday Inn Express (tel: +44 (0)28 9031 1909) is located about 4 miles (6.5km) from the airport, whilst the Holiday Inn Belfast (tel: 0870 400 9005) is located in the city centre, within a ten-minute drive of the airport.
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A special check-in desk is provided for disabled passengers. There are low-level kerbs at entrances and exits to the terminals. Staff are trained in basic signing. An induction loop can be fitted and a text phone can be provided on request from the information desk. Toilets and telephones are designed for disabled users; there are lifts and ramps to all areas and all taxis are wheelchair-friendly. Many staff are trained in first aid and porters can assist passengers from the car park to check-in desks (there are disabled parking spaces close to the airport entrance in the short-stay car park; disabled parkers are charged long-term rates). There are courtesy telephones in the car park to call for assistance. There are ambulifts to all aircraft if required. Assistance can be requested when booking the flight or by notifying security on arrival.
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Conference and meeting rooms are available at the Conference Suite (tel: +44 (0)28 9093 5265) at the airport, where there are three conference rooms for up to 40 delegates and four meeting rooms for between two and eight delegates, as well as full presentation facilities, including audiovisual equipment, complimentary stationary, catering and a secretarial service. Fax and photocopying are also available.
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