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Pittsburgh International Airport

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Approximate Flight Duration

6 hour 50 min

Approximate Travel Distance

5501 Km

Transportation to Airport from Belfast City Center

Belfast International Airport

To get to the airport from Belfast city center you can take advantage of the taxi services in the city that are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Taking a taxi to the airport is extremely fast and practical. Belfast International Airport is also accessible by bus and rental car. If you have your own car then you can easily drive to the airport by simply following the Belfast International Airport signposts.

Bus

Airport Express 300 buses provide transportation to Belfast International Airport from the city center. These buses are the most affordable transportation alternative to get to the airport from the city center. Buses depart from the city center and pass through parts of the city like Belfast Europa Buscentre, Royal Avenue and Templepatrick. The fare for the bus to the airport is extremely low. If you are going to take the bus to the airport, keep in mind the weight of your suitcases. If you have excess luggage you can always take a taxi to the closest bus stop and transfer to the bus from there. This way you can enjoy a more comfortable and affordable ride to the airport.

Car

Belfast International Airport is easily accessible by car from the historic city center. All you have to do is drive along road M2 and transfer to the A57. It takes about 35 minutes to get to Belfast International Airport from the city center by car. If you’re not very familiar with the city we recommend getting a map of the area before leaving or using the navigation on your cell phone.

Taxi

One of the most suitable transportation alternatives to get to the airport from the city center, especially for first time visitors, is by taxi. Taxis in the city operate 24 hours a day. You can easily find a taxi in the city or ask the hotel you are staying at to help arrange one for you.

It takes about 30-35 minutes to get to the airport from the city center by taxi. If you’re going to the airport during peak hours then it can take as long as an hour. So keep in mind the varying traffic conditions and add in extra travel time accordingly.

A taxi from the city center to the airport costs around 30-40 pounds. If you’re traveling to the airport from Ballymena or Lisburn then the total fare should be around 30 pounds.

Rental Car

There are many rental car offices located in the city center. It takes no more than 40 minutes to get to the airport from the city center by rental car under normal traffic conditions. International rental car companies that you can choose from include Hertz, Europcar, Budget, Hertz, and Alamo. When you are booking your vehicle you can also arrange to drop it off at Belfast International Airport before your departure.

Airport Information

Belfast International Airport offers passengers an exceptionally relaxed and convenient environment with services aimed at meeting their pre-flight and post-flight needs. The airport features places where passengers can relax before their flight or after they land and a rich selection of venues where passengers can get a bite to eat or something to drink. There are short-term and long-term parking areas that passengers can utilize. If you have any questions then just head to the airport information counters for assistance.  

The Causeway Lounge is a great option for those looking for a more comfortable experience at Belfast International Airport. The lounge offers passengers complimentary treats and a relaxing environment where they can read newspapers and magazines. Passengers can enjoy tea, coffee, cold beverages, and computer units at the lounge, which is open every day from 5 am to 9:15 pm.

Belfast International Airport features free wireless internet, allowing you to surf the net on your phone or computer. The airport contains a variety of shops that sell a rich selection of goods. Places where you can go shopping for souvenirs or other goods include Aelia Duty Free, WH Smith, and Traveller. Passengers who want a bite to eat or something to drink can enjoy popular venues such as Lagan Bar, Burger King, Fed and Watered and Starbucks.

Transportation to Pittsburgh City Center from Airport

Allegheny County Airport

Pittsburgh is a cosmopolitan American city with rich underground resources that embrace three rivers with five-hundred bridges. Pittsburgh, which has been developed economically for many years by the processing of steel extracted from the steel mines of Allegheny Mountain, is now developing rapidly in the fields of electronics production, banking and tourism. The city, where more than twenty ethnic races including German, Italian, Spanish, African descent and Mexicans, is among the safest cities with low crime rates in America. In some parts of the city, besides the suburban buildings, the giant skyscrapers add a difference to the city center.

Pittsburgh is referred to as 'Bridge City' due to the 446 bridges in the city. Bridges and tunnels connect the city's separate parts. In addition to motorways, metro is being used intensively.

Buses carry a heavy burden both in urban transport and in access to American cities from Pittsburgh. There are many alternatives in the city, which has one of the oldest and most common rail networks in the world, from railway lines to suburban trains, to metro which provides faster transportation. It is also possible to make intercity trips with trains. Pittsburgh Port is one of the largest cargo centers in the country. Pittsburgh Airport offers different alternatives for passengers to get to the city center.

Shuttles, car and luxury limousine rental services are available in the city. Buses and taxis are preferred by more passengers since they are more affordable.

Taxi

If you think that the public transport to Pittsburg, which is a big city, is going to different directions, you can choose the taxi to avoid getting lost. At the airport, where Checker, Cranberry and Yellow companies are competing, taxis wait for their passengers 24 hours a day for a comfortable and fast transportation.

Bus

At Pittsburgh Airport, buses pick up passengers at stops located in front of the sixth door of the terminal building. The West Busway Company’s buses operate between 05:30 in the morning and midnight, departing every 30 minutes. You can pay for wheelchair-friendly vehicles with cash, credit card or pre-paid tickets.

Shuttle

The best alternative for those who are travelling with a group or family is the shuttle service. To make an economical and comfortable journey, you can rent a transfer vehicle from the airport at SuperShuttle Pittsburgh company with a driver.

Car Rental

If you want to travel with a car, you may prefer one of the eight car rental companies (Alamo, Avis, Budget, Dollar, Enterprise, Hertz, National, Payless) serving at the lower floor of the parking lot at the airport. We recommend that you go through a few companies to get ideas about different alternatives and price options.

Limousine Rental

Limousine rental companies are promising passengers at the height of luxury and comfort. If you prefer this option, which is more expensive than other alternatives to get to the city center, you can contact one of these three companies: Limousine, Tortoice, All Star.


Pittsburgh International Airport

Pittsburgh Airport offers different alternatives to its passengers to get to the city center. Shuttle services, car and luxury limousine rental services are also available. The passengers mostly prefer bus and taxi because they offer low cost travel. Considering that Pittsburgh is a big city and the public transport vehicles go in different directions, you can prefer to take a taxi in order not to get lost. The three different companies named as Checker, Cranberry and Yellow provide taxi service at the airport and you can take the advantage of a comfortable and fast travel for 24 hours.

Bus

The buses pick up passengers at the stops located in front of the sixth entrance gate of the terminal building at Pittsburgh Airport. The West Busway company starts its service at 5:30 o’clock in the morning and its buses departs every 30 minutes until 12 o’clock in the night. You can pay for wheelchair-friendly vehicles for the disabled individuals with cash, credit card or pre-paid tickets.

Shuttle Services

For groups and family travels, the best alternative is the shuttle service. If you want to plan an economical and comfortable journey, you can rent a transfer vehicle with a driver from the SuperShuttle Pittsburgh Company at the airport.

Rent a car

If you want to rent a car, you may prefer one of the 8 different car rental companies (Alamo, Avis, Budget, Dollar, Enterprise, Hertz, National, Payless) that are located on the lower floor of the parking garage at the airport. We recommend you to walk around a few companies and get information to find out different alternatives and price options.

Limo Rental

Limousine rental companies promise exclusive luxury and comfort for their customers. If you prefer this option, which is more expensive but flashy than other alternatives to reach the city center, you can contact Limousine, Tortoice or All Star, the three companies at the airport.

Weather in Pittsburgh

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