Aer Arann Islands fly from Connemara Regional Airport to Inisheer year-round but are weather dependent. The planes to the islands are small and carry 9 passengers. The flight from Connemara Regional Airport to Inisheer takes less than 10mins. Depending on your arrival time visitors have anywhere from 4-7hrs to cycle and explore the islands famous forts, shops and beaches before the plane departs on its return journey. Some passengers prefer to explore all of what Inis Oirr has to offer and stay overnight and enjoy the islands rich nightlife, culture and restaurants.
Aer Arann Departure Times:
Connemara Regional Airport to Inis Oirr Summer Timetable
| February – October Timetable | Monday to Friday | Saturday | Sunday & Bank Holiday |
| 9:00 | 9:00 | 10:00 | |
| 10:30 | 10:30 | 16:30 | |
| 16:30 | 16:30 |
Inis Oirr to Connemara Regional Airport Summer Timetable
| February – October Timetable | Monday to Friday | Saturday | Sunday & Bank Holiday |
| 9:15 | 9:15 | 10:15 | |
| 10:45 | 10:45 | 16:45 | |
| 16:45 | 16:45 |
Connemara Regional Airport to Inis Oirr Winter Timetable
| November – January Timetable | Monday to Friday | Saturday | Sunday & Bank Holiday |
| 9:00 | 9:00 | 10:00 | |
| 10:30 | 10:30 | 15:30 | |
| 15:30 | 15:30 |
Inis Oirr to Connemara Regional Airport Winter Timetable
| November – January Timetable | Monday to Friday | Saturday | Sunday & Bank Holiday |
| 9:15 | 9:15 | 10:15 | |
| 10:45 | 10:45 | 15:45 | |
| 15:45 | 15:45 |
Cost
The cost to fly to Inis Oirr from Connemara Airport is as follows:
| Return Airfare | Single Airfare | |
| Adult | €63 | €35 |
| Student (18+) | €50 | €30 |
| Senior (65+) | €15 | €15 |
| Under 18 years old* | €36 | €20 |
| Infant (0-2 years old)* | €0 | €0 |
*Must be accompanied by an adult
Shuttle Bus
A shuttle bus service can only be booked with a flight. The shuttle bus pickup/drop-off location is the Victoria hotel located near Eyre Square. The shuttle bus costs €5 each way.
Reservations
To avoid disappointment, it is highly recommended to book in advance. For more information on booking the air service from Connemara Regional Airport to Inis Oirr click here.
Connemara and Inisheer Airport Locations
The Connemara Regional Airport is located in Inveran, a small village 30km west of Galway City. The airport is accessed by both shuttle bus from Galway City and by car. Parking is available at the airport 24 hours a day.