The cheapest way to park at Belfast International is the Long Stay car park, reported at around £63 for 5 days when pre-booked online with a discount. Pre-booking through belfastairport.com is consistently cheaper than the drive-up gate rate across every car park. Prices checked August 2026.
The car parks
Belfast International has three main options plus a paid drop-off forecourt. The airport does not publish every turn-up rate centrally, and prices change often, so the figures below are the ones sources agree on and everything else is best confirmed on the official site when you book.
| Car park | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Long Stay | ~£63 for 5 days (pre-booked, discounted) | Cheapest option; shuttle or short walk to terminal |
| Short Stay | Gate tariff on entry boards | Closest for short waits; exact hourly rate not published centrally |
| Main / Multi-Storey | Premium daily rate | Closest proximity parking; confirm rate when booking |
| Drop-off forecourt | from ~£5 | Set-down only, see the drop-off page |
Pre-book versus turn up
Booking online ahead of time is the single biggest saving here. The Long Stay figure above reflects a pre-booked, discounted rate, and the drive-up price is higher. Short Stay and the Multi-Storey show their tariffs on the entry boards, so if you turn up without booking you pay the gate rate. If you know your dates, book online.
Blue Badge and short waits
Blue Badge holders get 30 minutes free in the Short Stay car park. If you are only collecting someone and want to avoid the forecourt charge, the Long Stay car park has a short free window of about 10 minutes, roughly 100 metres further to walk. The full detail, including the forecourt tariff, is on the drop-off and pick-up page.
Parking FAQs
What is the cheapest parking at Belfast International? The Long Stay car park, reported at around £63 for 5 days when pre-booked online with a discount. It is cheaper than turning up at the gate.
Is it cheaper to pre-book parking or pay at the gate? Pre-booking online through belfastairport.com is consistently cheaper than the drive-up rate across the car parks.
Do Blue Badge holders get free parking? Blue Badge holders get 30 minutes free in the Short Stay car park.
Where can I park for a short pick-up without paying the forecourt charge? Use the Long Stay car park's short free window of about 10 minutes, around 100 metres further to walk than the paid forecourt. See the drop-off page.
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Last verified August 2026 by the Belfast Airport Guide editorial team. Prices and timetables change, so confirm the specifics on the official Belfast International Airport website before you travel.