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. Ballycastle deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Ballycastle

Ballycastle in October
Estimated hotel price
$106
1 night at 3-star hotel
Ballycastle in October
Estimated hotel price
$106
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 the United States departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 26h 20m.

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 GREEN MOTION and Turo, 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 the United States departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 26h 20m.

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 GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in Edinburgh.

Airports near Ballycastle

PIKGlasgow Prestwick
BFSBelfast Intl
BHDBelfast City

Airlines serving Ballycastle

KLM
Good (1,553 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,153 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,504 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,638 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,740 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,459 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,973 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,921 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,691 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,892 reviews)
China Southern
Good (170 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (1,079 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (318 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,883 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (694 reviews)
Jet2
Excellent (195 reviews)
Loganair
Excellent (26 reviews)
Show more

Where to stay in popular areas of Ballycastle

Most booked hotels in Ballycastle

See all
Ballycastle/The Fullerton Arms
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 1239 reviews)
$112+
View
Marine Hotel Ballycastle
3 stars
Excellent (8, 1113 reviews)
$173+
View

Renting a car in Ballycastle

Expect to pay $7.84 per gallon in Ballycastle (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $94.03 and $125.37.

Expect to pay $7.84 per gallon in Ballycastle (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $94.03 and $125.37.