George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) is one of the most convenient airports in the UK to park at. It is compact and single-terminal, all three car parks are run by the airport itself, and none is more than a short walk from the door. This is the full 2026 guide to your options, the real prices, and the cheapest way to park at Belfast City.
Your three car parks at Belfast City
Everything at BHD is official and on-airport. There are three car parks, and picking the right one for your trip is the whole game.
- Short Stay (the convenient choice). Closest to the terminal, and the first two hours are free, which makes it the one to use for drop-offs and pick-ups. Beyond that it is priced for hours, not days.
- Long Stay (the popular choice). The one to pre-book for a holiday. Cheapest per day, still an easy walk from the terminal.
- Premier (the premium choice). The nearest bays to the door at a premium rate, for when a two-minute walk matters more than the price.
Belfast City parking prices in 2026
| Car park | Typical 2026 rate |
|---|---|
| Short Stay , first 2 hours | Free |
| Short Stay , 24 hours | Around £47.50 |
| Long Stay , 24 hours | Around £36 |
| Drop-off zone | From £3.00 for 10 minutes |
Long Stay is comfortably the cheapest for any trip longer than a few hours, and pre-booking online is cheaper again than turning up on the day. All the car parks are open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Dropping off and picking up
Belfast City has a drop-off zone charged from £3.00 for up to 10 minutes. If you have a little longer, the smarter move is the Short Stay car park, which is free for the first two hours, so you can go inside, help with bags, and grab a coffee without paying a penny. That free two-hour window is genuinely one of the best pick-up deals at any UK airport.
Blue Badge and electric vehicles
There are designated Blue Badge spaces in all three car parks, so accessible parking is available whichever one suits your trip. For electric cars, the Short Stay car park has 12 EV charging bays, handy if you want a top-up before or after a flight.
The cheapest way to park at Belfast City
- Pre-book Long Stay for any holiday. It is the lowest daily rate and booking ahead beats the on-the-day price.
- Use Short Stay's free two hours for drop-offs and pick-ups rather than the paid drop-off zone.
- Book early. As with every UK airport, walk-up rates are the most expensive way to park.
Belfast City Airport parking FAQ
How much is parking at Belfast City Airport?
Long Stay is around £36 for 24 hours and Short Stay around £47.50, with the first two hours in Short Stay free. Pre-booking online is cheaper than the drive-up rate.
What is the cheapest car park at Belfast City?
Long Stay, pre-booked, for any trip of more than a few hours. For a quick pick-up, Short Stay's free two hours is cheaper than the drop-off zone.
How much is drop-off at Belfast City Airport?
The drop-off zone starts at £3.00 for 10 minutes. For anything longer, use the free two-hour Short Stay window instead.
Is there Blue Badge and EV parking?
Yes , Blue Badge spaces in all three car parks, and 12 EV charging bays in Short Stay.
Prices and availability change with demand and dates. See current parking at Belfast City Airport, and for how the drop-off charge compares across the UK, see our UK airport drop-off charges guide.