Question 1

Do I need to use my passport to enter Ireland?

Accepted Answer

Ireland, along with the UK, is a member of the Common Travel Area. British citizens travelling from the UK will not require a passport when entering Ireland. However, Irish immigration officers will look at your ID when you arrive in Ireland and may ask to see your passport, especially if you were not born in the UK. If you hold British Citizenship and use your passport to enter Ireland, you do not require a visa. Just ensure that your passport will be valid for your entire stay in Ireland.

Question 2

Which flights to Ireland should I look at if I want to see the Cliffs of Moher?

Accepted Answer

The Cliffs of Moher are located on Ireland’s west coast, so you should look at flights to Ireland that fly to Shannon Airport, which is the primary airport serving the west coast and also the closest. From the airport, you can hire a car and drive approx. 1h, take a taxi, or travel by bus (approx. 2h 40min, the journey is not direct).

Question 3

Which flights to Ireland should I look at if I want to see the Rock of Cashel?

Accepted Answer

You should look at flights to Ireland that land in Shannon Airport, as it is the closest major international airport to Cashel (about 54 mi). From the airport, you can choose to rent a car and drive approx. 1h, take a taxi, or catch a bus (approx. 4h).

Question 4

Where can I see the Book of Kells?

Accepted Answer

The Book of Kells Exhibition is located in Trinity College Dublin, so the nearest airport is Dublin airport. Dublin airport offers a service known as Aircoach, most of which will travel through central Dublin, where Trinity College is located. This is the most convenient way to travel from the airport, but you can still choose to take a taxi or bus.

Question 5

How can I take my pet on board when travelling to Ireland?

Accepted Answer

Some of the popular airlines flying to Ireland are RyanAir, British Airways and Aer Lingus, and all of these airlines typically allow you to travel with your furry friends. Check the individual rules for each airline before you book to ensure you fit the guidebook.

Question 6

I am flying to Galway. What is the recommended airport to fly into?

Accepted Answer

When looking to find cheap flights to Ireland, specifically Galway, a recommended airport to fly into on a direct flight from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) is Shannon Airport. It is only around a 1 hour drive to Galway from the terminal.

Question 7

How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from the United Kingdom to Ireland?

Accepted Answer

KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from the United Kingdom to Ireland. <a href='/flight-routes/United-Kingdom-GB0/Ireland-IE0'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 8

How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from the United Kingdom to Ireland?

Accepted Answer

KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight from the United Kingdom to Ireland is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now. <a href='/flight-routes/United-Kingdom-GB0/Ireland-IE0'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 9

What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from the United Kingdom to Ireland?

Accepted Answer

Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly from the United Kingdom to Ireland with an airline and back with another airline. <a href='/flight-routes/United-Kingdom-GB0/Ireland-IE0'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 10

What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from the United Kingdom to Ireland?

Accepted Answer

Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying from the United Kingdom to Ireland up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best. <a href='/flight-routes/United-Kingdom-GB0/Ireland-IE0'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 11

Which airlines fly most frequently to Ireland?

Accepted Answer

United Kingdom and Ireland are connected by different airlines. The airlines that fly that route the most regularly are Ryanair (579 flights per week), British Airways (559 flights per week), and Aer Lingus (555 flights per week).

Question 12

How many airports are there in Ireland?

Accepted Answer

There are 6 airports in Ireland. The busiest airport is Dublin Airport (DUB), with 86% of all flights arriving there.

Question 13

Which is the cheapest airport to fly into in Ireland?

Accepted Answer

Prices will differ depending on the departure airport, but generally, the cheapest airport to fly to in Ireland is Knock Intl Airport (NOC), with an average flight price of £28.

Question 14

What is the cheapest day to fly to Ireland?

Accepted Answer

Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to Ireland is Friday when return tickets can be as cheap as £104. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Wednesday, when return prices are £227 on average.

Question 15

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Ireland?

Accepted Answer

The cheapest time of day to fly to Ireland is generally in the evening, when retur flights cost £142 on average. Morning departures are around 240% more expensive than evening flights, on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Ireland is generally in the morning, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is £483.

Question 16

What is the cheapest flight to Ireland?

Accepted Answer

The cheapest ticket to Ireland from the United Kingdom found in the last 72 hours was to Dublin, at £28 return. The most popular route is Birmingham (BHX) to Dublin (DUB) and the cheapest return airline ticket found on this route in the last 72 hours was £28.

Question 17

What is the cheapest month to fly from the United Kingdom to Ireland?

Accepted Answer

The cheapest month for flights from the United Kingdom to Ireland is November, when tickets cost £39 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are August and December, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is £86 and £83 respectively.

Question 18

How far in advance should I book a flight from the United Kingdom to Ireland?

Accepted Answer

To get a below-average price on a flight from the United Kingdom to Ireland, you should book around 5 weeks before departure, which saves you about 41% compared to booking last-minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 18 weeks before departure.

Question 19

How many cities have direct flights to Ireland?

Accepted Answer

From the United Kingdom, there are direct flights to Ireland from 16 cities. The city with the most direct flights is London, with 1,191 direct flights each week.

Question 20

How many direct flights to Ireland are there each day?

Accepted Answer

There are around 335 direct flights from within United Kingdom to Ireland every day. Most flights (44%) depart in the morning.

Question 21

How many direct flights to Ireland are there each week?

Accepted Answer

Each week there are around 2,342 direct flights from within United Kingdom to Ireland. The most common day for departures is Sunday, with 16% of flights taking off on this day.

Question 22

How long is the flight to Ireland?

Accepted Answer

An average direct flight from the United Kingdom to Ireland takes 2h 26m, covering a distance of 290 miles. The shortest route is Liverpool (LPL) to Dublin (DUB) with an average flight time of 0h 55m.

Question 23

How many long-haul flights are there to Ireland each week?

Accepted Answer

There aren’t any long-haul (6-12 hour flight duration) or medium-haul (3-6 hour flight duration) flights to Ireland. Instead, there are 2,342 short-haul flights (up to 3 hour flight duration), with the most arriving from London.

Question 24

What are the most popular destinations in Ireland?

Accepted Answer

Based on KAYAK flight searches, the most popular destination is Dublin (77% of total searches to Ireland). The next most popular destinations are Cork (11%) and Shannon (8%). Searches for flights to Knock (4%) and to Milltown (Kerry) (1%) are also popular.

Question 25

How much is a flight to Ireland?

Accepted Answer

A flight to Ireland costs £113 on average. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks was £15 for the route Manchester (MAN) to Dublin (DUB). The most popular routes on KAYAK are Bristol to Dublin which costs £98 on average, and London to Dublin, which costs £271 on average.

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