$400 Cheap flight deals from Washington (WAS) to Belfast (BFS)

The Best DC Airports

Before you call airlines looking for flights from Washington, DC, you should check with Orbitz.com. The two major airports in DC are Washington Dulles International Airport and Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport. Alaska Airlines, US Airways, and Frontier Airlines handle domestic flights from Ronald Reagan, while Virgin America, ExpressJet Airlines, and Colgan Air operate out of Washington Dulles. Ronald Reagan is only three miles from the downtown area, and Washington Dulles is 26 miles from downtown.

Long-Term Parking Options

The five parking lots at Ronald Reagan offer daily and hourly parking rates, and the airport charges $20 per day for parking in the long-term lots. The economy lot only charges $12 per day, but this lot is open and uncovered. Washington Dulles has two long-term parking lots that charge $17 per day and one economy lot that charges $10 per day. For $30, you can use valet parking.

Public Transportation Choices

The Metrorail and Metrobus make at least one stop at each airport every day. The stops are clearly marked around the city, and you can find maps that help you find the correct line. Taxis are not as low cost as the public transportation options because the drivers charge a pickup fee, baggage fee, fee per mile, and a fee for any time that the driver must wait.

Places to Eat

Both airports offer a range of dining options. Washington Dulles is home to Dulles to Go, Five Guys, Subway, and Wendy's, while Ronald Reagan has Dunkin' Donuts, Euro Cafe, and Jerry's Subs & Pizza. Once you have something to eat, you can browse through the sales at some of the shops surrounding the restaurants. If you want to enjoy your vacation, use Orbitz.com to look for flights from Washington DC.

Belfast Airport Information

Orbitz.com can help you find cheap flights to Belfast, which is the capital of Northern Ireland and is situated at the mouth of River Lagan on Belfast Lough. Visitors to Belfast fly into one of the area's two airports. George Best Belfast City Airport is a single-runway airport situated adjacent to the Port of Belfast, approximately three miles from the city center. It offers flights through British Airways, Flybe and Manx2. Belfast International Airport, also known as Aldergrove Airport, is located approximately 13 miles northwest of the city. Aer Lingus, easyJet, Jet2.com, Thomas Cook Airlines, Thomson Airways and United Airlines fly to this airport.

Belfast Airport Ground Transportation Options

Travelers arriving at Belfast International Airport can take the Translink bus service to the Europa bus center in central Belfast. The trip takes about 45 minutes and costs approximately £7 per person. Taxi service is also available and should cost no more than £30. Travelers arriving at George Best Belfast City Airport can take a 15-minute ride on the Metro 600 bus to the Europa bus center. The cost is £2 per person. The airport also operates a free shuttle that will take arriving travelers to the Sydenham train station, from which a ticket to Belfast Central costs £1.60. A taxi to points in the center of the city should cost no more than £10.

Weather Information for Belfast

Belfast's climate is temperate, with windy, rainy conditions throughout the year. Summer highs average approximately 65°F, while winter lows fall to an average of 35°F. The area typically gets very little snowfall.

Popular Attractions in the Belfast Area

Popular sights in Belfast include the Ormeau Baths Gallery, Saint Anne's Cathedral, Ulster Museum, Belfast Castle, An Chulturlann and the Grand Opera House. Orbitz.com can help you find deals on area attractions and book cheap flights to Belfast from domestic or international locations.