The Complete List of Airports in Ireland

Ireland’s compact size and varied landscape makes air travel a practical option for getting around quickly, whether you’re hopping between cities or reaching outlying islands. The country’s mix of larger gateways and smaller aerodromes supports tourism, business, freight and general aviation across both the Republic and Northern Ireland.

There are 16 Airports in Ireland, ranging from Belfast International Airport to Weston Airport (Dublin Weston). For each entry you’ll find below the codes and location details organized as IATA / ICAO,Location (city, county),Passengers (annual pax, year), and the list is ordered to make comparisons easy — you’ll find below.

Which airports handle regular international services?

Dublin, Shannon, Cork and Belfast International are the primary international gateways, with Knock offering scheduled European routes as well; several regional airports provide seasonal or limited international flights, while smaller airfields focus on domestic, charter and general aviation operations.

How current and comparable are the passenger figures shown?

Passenger numbers reflect the most recent annual totals available from airport reports or national statistics; check the “Passengers (annual pax, year)” column for the year referenced, since figures can fluctuate due to events, route changes or seasonal demand.

Airports in Ireland

Images and Descriptions

Dublin Airport

Dublin Airport (DUB, EIDW) is the busiest airport in Ireland. It serves as the main international gateway and hub for Aer Lingus and many low-cost carriers. It offers extensive European and transatlantic routes. It sits just north of Dublin city in County Dublin and handles the largest share of passengers in the country.

Cork Airport

Cork Airport (ORK, EICK) is the second largest airport in the Republic of Ireland. It serves southern and southwest Ireland from County Cork. It offers regular European flights and seasonal services. It acts as a key regional international link for passengers and cargo.

Shannon Airport

Shannon Airport (SNN, EINN) sits in County Clare and handles transatlantic and European flights. It offers U.S. preclearance for many departures to the United States. It has a long history as an international gateway and serves the west and midwest regions of Ireland.

Ireland West Airport (Knock)

Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC, EIKN) sits in County Mayo and serves the west of Ireland. It focuses on low-cost and charter flights to the UK and Europe. It provides an important link for tourism and regional travel away from the main east coast airports.

Belfast International Airport

Belfast International Airport (BFS, EGAA) lies in County Antrim in Northern Ireland. It provides many international and European routes and handles a large share of flights serving the Belfast region. It functions as a major airport on the island but is under UK jurisdiction.

George Best Belfast City Airport

George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD, EGAC) sits close to Belfast city center. It focuses on short-haul and business routes across the UK and Europe. It serves travelers who need quick access to the city and to nearby business districts.

City of Derry Airport (Eglinton)

City of Derry Airport (LDY, EGAE) sits in County Londonderry and serves the northwest of the island. It offers regional flights to the UK and some seasonal services. It provides air links for Derry/Londonderry and surrounding counties.

Kerry Airport

Kerry Airport (KIR, EIKY) sits in County Kerry and serves the southwest coast. It offers regional and seasonal flights to the UK and Europe. It supports tourism for County Kerry and nearby tourist areas like Killarney and the Ring of Kerry.

Donegal Airport (Carrickfinn)

Donegal Airport (CFN, EICN) sits on the northwest coast in County Donegal. It operates as a small regional airport with flights to Dublin and seasonal services. It provides vital links for remote communities and tourism in the far northwest.

Waterford Airport

Waterford Airport (WAT, EIWF) sits in County Waterford and has limited commercial services. It supports general aviation, charters, and some seasonal routes. It represents a regional airfield option in the southeast of Ireland.

Sligo Airport

Sligo Airport (SXL, EISG) sits in County Sligo and serves northwest Ireland. It mainly supports general aviation, private flights, and occasional regional services. It acts as a small local airfield rather than a major commercial hub.

Connemara Airport (Inverin)

Connemara Airport (NNR, EICA) sits near Inverin in County Galway. It serves the Connemara coast and nearby islands. It handles small scheduled services, charters, and private flights, and helps connect remote west coast communities.

Kilkenny Airport

Kilkenny Airport (KKY, EIKK) sits in County Kilkenny and serves general aviation and flight training. It does not operate major commercial airline services. It functions as a local airfield for private pilots, flying schools, and small charters.

Weston Airport (Dublin Weston)

Weston Airport (WST, EIWT) sits in County Dublin and serves as a general aviation airfield. It handles private jets, flight training, and business aviation. It sits close to Dublin and provides an alternative to the main commercial airports for small aircraft.

Enniskillen/St Angelo Airport

Enniskillen/St Angelo Airport (ENK, EGAB) sits in County Fermanagh in Northern Ireland. It operates small commercial and general aviation flights. It serves local communities and occasional regional routes under UK administration.

Isle of Man Airport (note: outside island of Ireland)

Isle of Man Airport (IOM, EGNS) sits on the Isle of Man, a British Crown dependency. It is outside the island of Ireland and not part of the Republic or Northern Ireland. It operates regular flights to the UK and some Irish routes and is listed here only for regional context.

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