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Airlines and airports

Northern Ireland has a wide range of air travel options available.

Airports are responsible for providing assistance to passengers to enable people with disabilities and others with reduced mobility to board, disembark and transfer between flights. Assistance on board an aircraft is the responsibility of the airline.

To allow both airlines and airports to make any necessary arrangements for your journey, you should give them as much notice as possible.  This usually means telling them about your particular needs when you are making your flight booking.

The main airports in Northern Ireland are:

Each of the airports above has further information for Passengers with Reduced Mobility (PRMs) available on their website. Each airport website also lists the current flight destinations offered.

The current airlines operating to and from Northern Ireland are:

Additional information

More information on air travel for people with reduced mobility can be found on the airport and airlines services section of nidirect.

The Consumer Council has produced additional information on air travel in their guide below:

The Inclusive Mobility Transport Advisory Committee (Imtac) has also produced a factsheet on travelling by air for people with disabilities.