Aurelia from Aberdeen runs to greet her granny at Belfast City Airport.

placeholder image — Aurelia from Aberdeen runs to greet her granny at Belfast City Airport.

Joyful pictures as loved ones fly home for Christmas in Northern Ireland

By Valerie Martin

Published 21st Dec 2024, 10:34 GMT

There are tears of joy all over Northern Ireland this weekend as families are reunited for the Christmas holidays.

These photos taken at Belfast City Airport show scenes of happiness as travellers are greeted by excited family and friends.

They show very special moments as loved ones meet up up again ahead of a family Christmas together.

This little girl is clearly excited to see family members waiting at Belfast City Airport.

5. Home for Christmas

This little girl is clearly excited to see family members waiting at Belfast City Airport. Photo: Matt Mackey / Press Eye

Travellers return home to Belfast City Airport for the Christmas holidays.

6. Home for Christmas

Travellers return home to Belfast City Airport for the Christmas holidays. Photo: Matt Mackey / Press Eye

Entertaining travellers at Belfast City AIrport on Friday.

7. Home for Christmas

Entertaining travellers at Belfast City AIrport on Friday. Photo: Matt Mackey / Press Eye

Bringing some seasonal cheer at Belfast City Airport.

8. Home for Christmas

Bringing some seasonal cheer at Belfast City Airport. Photo: Matt Mackey / Press Eye

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