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Belfast

Belfast · United Kingdom · 54.62, -5.89

The central city of Northern Ireland, Belfast is known as the place where the Titanic was built. Its maritime heritage district attracts visitors, while the surrounding area offers views of Northern Ireland's coast.

Port highlights

About 340,000
Population
A west-coast oceanic climate with little temperature variation and high rainfall year-round.
Climate
English
Language
British pound (GBP)
Currency
May to September
Best time to visit
Local food

Ulster fry, soda bread, fish and chips, Irish stew

Sights
Titanic BelfastGiant's Causeway (outside the city)Belfast CastleQueen's UniversitySt. George's Market
Monthly average high / low temperatures
8°
3°Jan
9°
3°Feb
10°
3°Mar
13°
5°Apr
15°
7°May
18°
10°Jun
19°
12°Jul
19°
12°Aug
17°
10°Sep
14°
8°Oct
11°
5°Nov
8°
3°Dec

Unit: °C · Calculated from NOAA GHCN-Daily station observations · Period: 1991–2020 · Station: STORMONT CASTLE · about 4.3 km from port · elevation difference about 51 m · Last checked: Oct 3, 2026 · A guide for choosing your travel month.

Local prices for travelers
Much more expensive than Tokyo
Compared with Tokyo, Japan (median of items)240 (Tokyo = 100)

Compared with Tokyo, everything is somewhat more expensive.

£2.00
Water 500 ml
£3.33
Coffee
£10.95
Inexpensive meal
£4.10
Local beer
£5.49
Big Mac

Prices in Belfast. · Amounts in the recorded local currency. No currency conversion applied. · Last checked: Oct 2026 (partly estimated) · Sources: Shop and menu prices · The Economist, Big Mac Index (CC BY 4.0)

Getting there from Japan

BFS
Nearest airport
25–35 min
Airport to port (approx.)
C — Two or more connections
Ease of access

Access from Japan: A = direct flight / B = one connection / C = two or more connections (indicative)

Itineraries calling here

Sources

Source: Wikipedia “Port of Belfast” (CC BY-SA 4.0)