Ireland: West
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Legal Disclaimer Last Update 30-Sep-12Galway - Carnmore (GWY):
Location: 7 km/4 Miles ENE of Galway, 26 km/17 Miles SSW of Tuam & 26 km/17 Miles NNW of Gort.
By Taxi: A board showing approiximate taxi fares is posted outside the terminal. Big-O-Taxis Tel 58 58 58, provide a Taxi service to and from the airport. Typical fares: Galway City centre €15-17/10-15 mins, Barna €26, Castlebar, Westport & Knock €100/60-80 mins, Claregalway €12, Dublin €300, Galway Bay Hotel €22, Salthill €22, Spiddal €38, Shannon Airport €115 & Tuam €44. Big-O have a freephone in the entranceway to the terminal. Click here to visit their website for fares. Galway Taxis Tel 56 11 11.
By Bus: Buses no longer serve this airport.
| Rental Cars: | |
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| On-Airport Rental Car Providers: | AVIS +353 (0)91 568886 901, Murrays/EUROPCAR +353 (0)91 562222, Budget 564570 & ALAMO/National 771929 all have desks in the terminal. |
Car Parking: Car Parking is right outside the terminal. 15 mins free, 1 hour €2, 2 hrs €3, 3 hrs €4, 4 hrs €5, 5 hrs €6, 6 hrs €7, 7 hrs €8, 8 hrs €9, 24 hrs €10, 2 Days €20, 3 Days €30, 4 days €45, 1 week €50, 2 weeks €85.
Notes: Free wireless internet is available at the airport. ATM/Cash machine in the terminal. This airport is used for all flights from Galway, except Aer Arran flights to the Aran islands, which use Connemara airport.
Airport Website: www.galwayairport.com
Airport Tel No: +353 91 755569.
Updated Mar10 ADV. Last Visit May06
Galway - Connemara Regional (NNR):
Location: Near Inverin, about 30km/18 Miles W of Galway.
By Road: The drive to Connemara Airport from Galway city takes at least 30 mins, but often nearer 50 mins as this road is very busy with tourist traffic, especially in summer. Follow signs for the R336. The airport is not signed until you are very close to it.By Taxi: Call (091) 57 2227 or ask at reception.
By Bus: A shuttle bus runs to Connemara Airport from Galway city centre, leaving from Kinlay House Hostel on the corner of Merchant's Road & Victoria Place (near the docks). Buses are planned to leave the airport at about 0930, 1100, 1630 & 1700 as these coincide with flight arrivals. Buses are planned to leave the city about 0800, 0900, 1030, 1500 & 1600 to connect with flight departures. However, these times are subject to change. You must reserve your seat on the minibus when reserving your flight, or at least call to check the bus is running. Call (091) 593 034.
Car Parking: Free parking right outside the terminal.
Note: This airport is used only for Aer Arann flights to the Aran Islands. All other flights use Galway Carnmore Airport, including Aer Arann flights to Luton.
Airport Tel No: 091 593034.
Updated May06 Visit. Last Visit May06
Inishmore/Inis Mor (IOR):
Location: Near Killeaney, on Inishmore/Inis Mor, one of the Aran Islands.
Airport Tel No: 099 61109.
Updated Apr06 www
Knock - Ireland West (NOC):
Location: 32 km/20 Miles E of Castlebar, 16 km/10 Miles NE of Knock village 6 km/4 Miles S of Charlestown.
Airport Map: Click here
By Taxi: To order a taxi, call the Airport on 094 9367222 and ask for the licenced taxi on rota duty for that day. Or call direct: John Henry Taxi 087 251 3363, Sean 087 251 3370, Ronan 087 639 6666 & John Burke Taxi 086 8726551. OK Cabs run a taxi & minibus service. Tel +353 87 639 6666.
| By Bus: | |
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| A Shuttle Bus Service called BusAer 449 operates every day between the Airport and Charlestown (Rooney's). Takes 15 mins. | |
| From the Airport: | Mon-Fri: 0855, 1115, 1215, 1430, 1535 & 1735. Sat: 0815, 1115, 1215, 1430, 1535 & 1735. Sundays: 1215, 1320, 1430, 1540 & 1735. |
| From Charlestown: | Mon-Sat: 1100, 1145, 1345, 1500 & 1605. Sun: 1245, 1345, 1445 & 1600. |
| There is no marked bus stop, but the buses stop right outside the terminal. Connections can be made in Charlestown to buses to Dublin, Galway, Ballina, Longford, Sligo, Derry, Castlebar & Westport. | |
| Rental Cars: | |
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| On-Airport Rental Car Providers: | ALAMO/National +353 (0)94 936 7252, AVIS 094 936 7707, Budget +353 (0)94 67 577 or 090 662 7711, Caseys, Hertz 094 936 7333 & Murrays/EUROPCAR. |
Car Parking: Set down: free, 1 hour: €1.50, 2 hrs: €3, 3 hrs: €4.50, 4 hs: €6, 24 hrs: €8, 25 hrs €9.50, 2 days: €16, 3-7 days: €22, 8-14 days: €30 & Monthly: €40.
Airport Tax: A €10 Development Fee is payable by all departing pax except children under the age of 12.
Notes: ATM/Cash machine on the ground floor of the terminal. Dispenses Euros only. This airport used to be called Connaught Airport.
Airport Website: www.knockairport.com
Airport Tel No: +353 94 93 67222.
Updated Mar10 ADV. Last Visit May06
