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.
Aer Arann Islands fly from Connemara Regional Airport to Inis Mor year-round but are weather dependent. The planes to the islands are small and carry 9 passengers. The flight from Connemara Regional Airport to Inis Mor takes less than 10mins. There are plenty of things to do on Inis Mor, depending on your arrival time visitors have anywhere from 4-7hrs to cycle and explore the islands famous forts, cliffs, shops and beaches before the plane departs on its return journey. Some passengers prefer to explore all of what Inis Mor has to offer and stay overnight and enjoy the islands rich nightlife, culture and restaurants.
Aer Arann Departure Times:
Connemara Regional Airport to Inishmore Summer Timetable
| February – October Timetable | Monday to Friday | Saturday | Sunday & Bank Holiday |
| 8:30 | 9:00 | 10:00 | |
| 10:00 | 10:00 | 11:30 | |
| 11:30 | 11:30 | 16:00 | |
| 16:00 | 16:00 |
Inishmore to Connemara Regional Airport Summer Timetable
| February – October Timetable | Monday to Friday | Saturday | Sunday & Bank Holiday |
| 8:45 | 9:15 | 10:15 | |
| 10:15 | 10:00 | 11:45 | |
| 11:45 | 11:30 | 16:15 | |
| 16:15 | 16:00 |
Connemara Regional Airport to Inishmore Winter Timetable
| November – January Timetable | Monday to Friday | Saturday | Sunday & Bank Holiday |
| 8:30 | 9:00 | 10:00 | |
| 10:00 | 10:00 | 11:30 | |
| 11:30 | 11:30 | 15:00 | |
| 15:00 | 15:00 |
Inishmore to Connemara Regional Airport Winter Timetable
| November – January Timetable | Monday to Friday | Saturday | Sunday & Bank Holiday |
| 8:45 | 9:15 | 10:15 | |
| 10:15 | 10:15 | 11:45 | |
| 11:45 | 11:45 | 15:15 | |
| 15:15 | 15:15 |
Cost
The cost to fly to Inishmore 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 Inishmore click here.