Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Ballycastle travel guide

Ballycastle Tourism | Ballycastle Guide

You're Going to Love Ballycastle

With a population of 5.566, Ballycastle is a must-see destination in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Ballycastle to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Ballycastle

Ballycastle in June
Estimated hotel price
C$ 91
1 night at 3-star hotel
Ballycastle in June
Estimated hotel price
C$ 91
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Ballycastle

Plane

Although Ballycastle doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Belfast Intl Airport (BFS), which is located 61 km from Ballycastle. The shortest flight to Ballycastle from Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 55h.

Car

Another option to get to Ballycastle is to pick up a car rental from Edinburgh, which is about 210 km from Ballycastle. You’ll find branches of DRIVALIA and Avis, among others, in Edinburgh.

Plane

Although Ballycastle doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Belfast Intl Airport (BFS), which is located 61 km from Ballycastle. The shortest flight to Ballycastle from Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 55h.

Car

Another option to get to Ballycastle is to pick up a car rental from Edinburgh, which is about 210 km from Ballycastle. You’ll find branches of DRIVALIA and Avis, among others, in Edinburgh.

Airports near Ballycastle

PIKGlasgow Prestwick
BFSBelfast Intl
BHDBelfast City

Airlines serving Ballycastle

KLM
Good (1,468 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,781 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,276 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,744 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,543 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,371 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,290 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,473 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,728 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,918 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,884 reviews)
China Southern
Good (142 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (296 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (680 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,414 reviews)
Jet2
Excellent (182 reviews)
Loganair
Excellent (23 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Ballycastle

Most booked hotels in Ballycastle

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Marine Hotel Ballycastle
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
C$ 140+
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Renting a car in Ballycastle

Expect to pay C$ 2.41 per litre in Ballycastle (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 28.84 and C$ 38.46.

Expect to pay C$ 2.41 per litre in Ballycastle (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 28.84 and C$ 38.46.