Flying high: First Minister and Deputy First Minister officially open terminal extension to Belfast International Airport

Belfast International Airport has officially opened the first phase of its ambitious £100 million five-year investment programme, marking a major milestone in transforming Northern Ireland’s busiest airport.

The £25 million terminal extension includes a state-of-the-art security hall using Next Generation security equipment, an immersive new Duty- Free experience as well as enhancements to the Arrivals experience including a new external forecourt area. 

Joined by Northern Ireland’s First Minister and deputy First Minister, Michelle O’Neill and Emma Little-Pengelly, Pierre Anjolras, CEO of VINCI and Nicolas Notebaert, CEO of Concessions at VINCI and President of VINCI Airports outlined ongoing investment plans, which were designed since VINCI Airports’ investment in Belfast International Airport in 2018.

With further investment committed over the next three years, Belfast International Airport is expected to record another record year building on the success of 2024.