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Flights to Hillsborough

Nestled in leafy County Down, Hillsborough is one of Northern Ireland’s most captivating historic villages. What’s more, this quaint country town is just a stone’s throw from not one, but two major airports.

So, with Belfast International and George Best Belfast City Airport just a few miles away, once your flight has landed it won’t take long before you’re soaking up the culture of this historic Georgian village.

Located just north of County Down, Belfast International Airport is about 20 miles from Hillsborough, on the gentle shores Lough Neagh, Northern Ireland’s largest freshwater lake. Positioned at the centre of the capital, George Best Belfast City Airport is even closer, meaning that Hillsborough is little more than a half hour’s drive away from each.

Flights to Hillsborough from the UK

If you’re booking a flight to Hillsborough from the UK, you should have no problems as Belfast International and Belfast City Airports serve over 70 different destinations between them. While this includes an impressive array of holiday destinations throughout Europe, the airports also receive flights from a large number of locations on the UK mainland.

Regular flights depart from major London airports such as Stansted, Gatwick, Luton and London City Airport, as well as flights from Leeds-Bradford, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Aberdeen, Exeter, Bristol, Southampton, Manchester Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, and even seasonal flights from Newquay.

Flights to Hillsborough for Business

As Hillsborough is well within Belfast’s commuter belt, it may be that you’re flying to Hillsborough for work and are looking for somewhere to stay a little outside the capital. If that’s the case, you can easily get to Hillsborough via the A1 and the M1, or along a more scenic route on the Ballinderry Road. Once you arrive, this sleepy town is ideal for taking country walks and ambling beside the lake, or in the lush forestland of Hillsborough Park, is a fantastic way to wind down after a day in the hustle and bustle of the big city?

Flying to Hillsborough in Winter

If you’re booking a flight to Hillsborough in winter, but aren’t keen on the frosty countryside, then why not make the most of the town’s impressive selection of cafes and gastro-pubs, located centrally near Lisburn Street and The Square? Once your flight lands and you arrive, prepare to delight at the delicacies that Northern Ireland has to offer, enjoying your meal in a pub that promises to be as toasty and warm as the hospitality.

Sporting Events in Hillsborough

In addition to being a historic village, Hillsborough is also home to the Lisnagarvey Hockey Club, Ireland’s most successful men’s hockey club. Perhaps you’re even flying to Hillsborough to compete! Even if you’re not here for the pro-hockey, there are plenty of outdoor activities you could try once your flight arrives, such as boating on the lakes, or paddle boarding on the crystal waters of the nearby Lough Henney.

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