How many domestic flights are there per week in Ireland?

There are around 138 flights around Ireland each week.

When are domestic flights in Ireland the cheapest?

It looks like domestic flights in Ireland are currently cheapest in May, but fares can fluctuate a lot. Why not set up a Price Alert, so you can watch your preferred flight and book when it's cheapest?

Are domestic flights the best way to get around Ireland?

If you want to save time, yes. Whereas boats, trains or driving can take a full day or more, a flight across Ireland takes an hour or less.

Do I need a passport to take a domestic flight in Ireland?

No. Whilst travellers do need to present ID, you generally only need a passport if you are leaving Ireland. But it's best to check with your airline before you fly to make sure, as policies can differ.

If travelling within Ireland, when should I arrive at the airport for my flight?

It's important to allow enough time to drop any baggage and clear security just as you would if you were travelling somewhere outside of Ireland. So try to arrive at the airport at least two hours before your flight.

What's the cheapest destination I can fly to within Ireland?

Currently, flights from Dublin Airport to Kerry Airport are the best value.

How much are domestic flights in Ireland?

The average price of Ireland domestic flights is around 99 €.

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Dublin.40 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 9 May, returning Sat, 11 May.Return flight with Ryanair.Outbound direct flight with Ryanair departs from Kerry on Thu, 9 May, arriving in Dublin.Inbound direct flight with Ryanair departs from Dublin on Sat, 11 May, arriving in Kerry.Price includes taxes and charges.From 40 €, select.

Donegal.54 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 22 May, returning Wed, 29 May.Return flight with Aer Lingus.Outbound direct flight with Aer Lingus departs from Dublin on Wed, 22 May, arriving in Donegal.Inbound direct flight with Aer Lingus departs from Donegal on Wed, 29 May, arriving in Dublin.Price includes taxes and charges.From 54 €, select.

Cork.224 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 11 Jun, returning Tue, 18 Jun.Return flight with British Airways and Aer Lingus.Outbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from Dublin on Tue, 11 Jun, arriving in Cork.Inbound indirect flight with Aer Lingus, departs from Cork on Tue, 18 Jun, arriving in Dublin.Price includes taxes and charges.From 224 €, select.

Knock.329 € per passenger.Departing Sat, 8 Jun, returning Fri, 14 Jun.Return flight with British Airways and Aer Lingus.Outbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from Dublin on Sat, 8 Jun, arriving in Ireland West Knock.Inbound indirect flight with Aer Lingus, departs from Ireland West Knock on Fri, 14 Jun, arriving in Dublin.Price includes taxes and charges.From 329 €, select.

Shannon.334 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 13 May, returning Tue, 21 May.Return flight with Aer Lingus.Outbound indirect flight with Aer Lingus, departs from Dublin on Mon, 13 May, arriving in Shannon.Inbound indirect flight with Aer Lingus, departs from Shannon on Tue, 21 May, arriving in Dublin.Price includes taxes and charges.From 334 €, select.

Facts on the fly: domestic travel in Ireland

The things to know before you go.

Cheapest domestic flight found from Kerry	Dublin, 40 €
Cheapest month to fly	May
Most popular destination in Ireland	Dublin
Most popular domestic airline	Ryanair

Finding cheap domestic flights in Ireland

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...and find your fare. The lowest price for an internal flight in Ireland right now is from Kerry to Dublin from 40 €.

Fly with Ryanair

Currently, Ryanair offers the lowest priced flights around Ireland. The lowest price we found over the next 12 months is 40 €.

Stay loyal to your preferred airline

Many popular airlines offer loyalty programs, so if you travel on internal flights in Ireland a lot, take advantage! Each time you fly with them, you'll be awarded air miles or points to spend on later flights.

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Flex your dates for the best Ireland domestic rates

If you’re flexible on your departure dates, you can use Skyscanner's whole month tool to find the day of the year on which Ireland internal flights are cheapest.

Fly in May

We've crunched the flight calendar and it looks like fares around Ireland are currently lowest in May, and most expensive in April.

Catching domestic flights in Ireland: FAQs

: There are around 138 flights around Ireland each week.
: It looks like domestic flights in Ireland are currently cheapest in May, but fares can fluctuate a lot. Why not set up a Price Alert, so you can watch your preferred flight and book when it's cheapest?
: If you want to save time, yes. Whereas boats, trains or driving can take a full day or more, a flight across Ireland takes an hour or less.
: No. Whilst travellers do need to present ID, you generally only need a passport if you are leaving Ireland. But it's best to check with your airline before you fly to make sure, as policies can differ.
: It's important to allow enough time to drop any baggage and clear security just as you would if you were travelling somewhere outside of Ireland. So try to arrive at the airport at least two hours before your flight.
: Currently, flights from Dublin Airport to Kerry Airport are the best value.
: The average price of Ireland domestic flights is around 99 €.

Domestic flights in Ireland