Which airport should I fly into in Ireland?


Which airport should I fly into in Ireland? Flying into Dublin Airport puts you in the nation's capital and allows for exploration of County Wicklow, County Kildare and County Meath, whereas Cork Airport provides excellent access to County Cork, County Kerry and County Limerick.


Is Shannon near Cork?

Shannon Airport is a little over 90 minutes from Ireland's second largest city, Cork and can be taken in as part of the famous Wild Atlantic Way route.


What is the cheapest month to go to Ireland?

The low season from November to February is the best time for a cheap stay in Ireland.


What is the most beautiful airport in Ireland?

One of our favourite airports has been voted the most scenic in the world for the second year in a row. The Irish airport is, of course, Donegal airport! The airstrip at Carrickfinn on the west coast of Ireland finished ahead of Barra Airport in Scotland in the annual poll.


Is it better to fly into Shannon or Dublin?

For example, if you're concentrating most of your time in Dublin city and Northern Ireland, you should fly in and out of Dublin. If you really want to see the west or south west, Shannon will be a better fit. If your itinerary has you seeing a little bit of everything, fly into one airport and out of the other.


Is it cheaper to fly into Shannon or Dublin?

Most trans-Atlantic carriers that fly to Dublin, the capital, also fly to Shannon on the western side of the island. Dublin's bigger size often means it has cheaper fares.


Which airport is bigger Dublin or Shannon?

Dublin Airport is the largest airport in Ireland, and in 2018 was the 13th busiest airport in Europe. Ireland has four main airports: Cork, Dublin, Shannon and Knock.


Is Shannon Ireland worth visiting?

A beautiful town on Ireland's west coast, Shannon shines with swoon-worthy natural wonders, a bustling pub scene, and incredible ancient sites.


What is the best place to fly into in Ireland?

The most popular airport is Dublin Airport as this is where most international flights land and take off with over 40 airline companies offering daily services. These Airlines include British Airways, Air Canada, Air France, American Airlines, Emirates, and Qatar.


Which airport in Ireland is cheapest to fly into?

What's the cheapest city to fly into in Ireland? The cheapest city to fly into is Dublin, and the cheapest airport serving this city at the moment is Dublin.


How to get from Shannon Airport to Galway?

From Shannon airport to Galway you can take a bus with www.buseireann.ie and it lasts 1.5 hours. This bus service arrives into Ceant Station in the City Centre.


What is the best day of the week to fly to Ireland?

CheapAir.com's report found Tuesday and Wednesday to be the cheapest days of the week to fly, offering nearly $100 in savings compared to Sunday, the most expensive day to fly. Fridays and Saturdays are also busy, with Friday travel leaning toward business travelers and Saturday leaning toward leisure travelers.


Why is Shannon Airport famous?

Shannon Airport was the first airport in the world, outside of the Americas, to provide full US Preclearance facilities (5th August 2009), making arrival in the US easier and faster. This means visitors arriving in the US are considered to be domestic passengers.


What city is closest to Shannon Airport Ireland?

Shannon Aiport The airport takes its name from the River Shannon which is close by. The nearest cities are Limerick 15 miles to the south and Ennis 15 miles to the north.


Is Shannon Airport smaller than Dublin Airport?

On the other hand, Shannon Airport, where the concept of Duty Free Shopping started, is considerably smaller and far easier to navigate. Shannon is situated just outside Limerick on the west coast of Ireland and is ideally placed for trips around the west, south west or midlands.


What is the best month to go to Ireland?

The best time to visit Ireland is during the shoulder season (May, September and October). During these months, you'll find less crowds along with cheaper flight and accommodation prices. These months experience mild temperatures, plenty of dry spells and there's a packed festival calendar.