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

Achill Island travel guide

Achill Island Tourism | Achill Island Guide

You're Going to Love Achill Island

Achill Island is a must-see destination in Mayo, Ireland. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Achill Island deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Achill Island

Achill Island in July
Estimated hotel price
£70
1 night at 3-star hotel
Achill Island in July
Estimated hotel price
£70
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Achill Island

Plane

Although Achill Island doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Knock Intl (NOC), which is located 48 miles from Achill Island. The shortest flight to Achill Island from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 1h 30m.

Car

Another option to get to Achill Island is to pick up a car hire from Dublin, which is about 158 miles from Achill Island. You’ll find branches of Easirent and Thrifty, among others, in Dublin.

Plane

Although Achill Island doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Knock Intl (NOC), which is located 48 miles from Achill Island. The shortest flight to Achill Island from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 1h 30m.

Car

Another option to get to Achill Island is to pick up a car hire from Dublin, which is about 158 miles from Achill Island. You’ll find branches of Easirent and Thrifty, among others, in Dublin.

Airports near Achill Island

SNNShannon
NOCKnock Intl
GWYGalway

Airlines serving Achill Island

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,837 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,936 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,244 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,053 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,922 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,076 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,162 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Achill Island

Hiring a car in Achill Island

Expect to pay £1.41 per litre in Achill Island (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £16.92 and £22.56.

Expect to pay £1.41 per litre in Achill Island (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £16.92 and £22.56.

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