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Private Transfer from Killiney to Belfast City Airport (BHD)

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Private Transfer from Killiney to Belfast City Airport (BHD)

About

Killiney is one of south Dublin’s most striking spots - the bay view from Killiney Hill, with its sweep of sand and the Wicklow Mountains behind, is the kind of thing that makes visitors understand why people here pay a premium to live by the coast. When it’s time to leave and you’ve got a flight from Belfast City Airport (BHD), this private transfer gives you a direct, comfortable run north without any fuss.

Your driver meets you at your hotel reception or private address in Killiney. The journey to BHD takes around 2 hours 25 minutes in a premium car or minivan, with room for up to 6 passengers. All taxes, VAT, parking, airport tolls, and tips are covered - there’s nothing extra to pay at the other end.

What’s Included

  • All taxes and VAT
  • Meet and greet service
  • Any parking and/or airport tolls
  • Private one-way transfer
  • Tips and gratuities

What’s Not Included

  • Excess luggage charges: each passenger is allowed one standard suitcase (46x69x29cm / 18x27x11in). Oversized or extra bags will incur an additional fee.

Good to Know

Your driver meets you at your hotel reception or private address. Infant seats are available, and infants and small children can travel in a pram or stroller. Suitable for all fitness levels. Price is per person. This is a private transfer.

Local Tips

Killiney sits on the DART line just south of Dalkey, about 14 kilometres from Dublin city centre. Before you head north to the airport, it’s worth knowing that the coast road through Dun Laoghaire and Booterstown can be slow in the morning, so your driver will likely take the M50 ring road to pick up the M1 northbound - a quicker route once you’re clear of the southern suburbs.

The drive from Killiney to Belfast City Airport is just over 2 hours 25 minutes under normal conditions, heading north on the M1 through Drogheda and Newry before crossing into Northern Ireland. The border is invisible on the road - no stops, no checkpoints - but you’ll notice the road signage switching to miles and the speed limits changing to mph, so it’s worth being aware of that if you’re renting and self-driving at any point.

Belfast City Airport (BHD) is compact and close to the city, which means check-in and security tend to move faster than at the larger Belfast International (BFS). Most flights from BHD serve UK regional and some European routes. It’s worth checking your boarding pass carefully - both Belfast airports serve different airlines and different destinations, so make sure you’re heading to the right one.

Allow some extra time on the drive if you’re departing on a Friday afternoon or Sunday evening, when traffic heading north on the M1 is consistently heavier. Departing Killiney before midday on those days is the most reliable way to keep the journey predictable.

Nearby on IrelandMe

  • Killiney Hill Park - A short walk from most Killiney addresses, the hill summit gives you one of the finest views in the Dublin area, taking in the bay, the mountains, and on clear days, the Welsh coast.
  • Dalkey Village and Castle - Killiney’s neighbouring village, Dalkey, has a medieval castle, good restaurants, and a strong claim to being one of the most liveable spots on the south Dublin coast.
  • Bray Coastal Walk - A few stops south on the DART, Bray’s seafront promenade and the cliff walk to Greystones offer a full afternoon of easy coastal walking with great views back towards Killiney Bay.