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Distance to Killarney13.5km
Distance to Kenmare34.1km

About Kerry Airport

  • Kerry Airport is a main airport for Farranfore and is located in Kerry.

  • The airport connects the wider region, with travellers from nearby Cork and Ennis also relying on it for flights.

  • These are some of the popular airlines at Kerry Airport to consider before you book:

  • Leaving from Farranfore and wondering where to go? Flights from Kerry Airport can take you direct to sought-after destinations like these:

    • Dublin

    • London

    • Alicante

    • Manchester

    • Faro

  • April, May, and June are the busiest months at Kerry Airport. Spring draws visitors to the southwest of Ireland as the weather improves and the countryside comes into colour. May and June bring longer daylight hours, making them popular for touring the Wild Atlantic Way and the Ring of Kerry.

  • March, November, and December are the quietest months at Kerry Airport. March sits in the shoulder period before spring tourism picks up, while November sees demand ease after the summer and early autumn. December brings shorter days and limited visitor appeal to this part of rural Ireland.

How to get from Kerry Airport to Farranfore

  • You can travel to the centre of Farranfore by bus from the airport. The Local Link Route 279 takes around 5 minutes to arrive at a central hub like Farranfore.

  • Farranfore has a choice of taxi options for getting around, including Kerry Airport Taxis and Killarney Cabs.

  • The drive from Kerry Airport to Farranfore will depend on traffic, but it's typically around 5 minutes.

  • Check the airport's official website for up-to-date transport options into the city.

How to get to Kerry Airport from Farranfore

  • Buses run from the city to the airport. The Local Link Route 279 leaves from major stops like Farranfore and takes roughly 5 minutes.

  • Driving from the centre of Farranfore to the airport takes around 5 minutes.

  • Check the airport's official website for up-to-date transport options from the city to the airport.

Kerry Airport facilities

  • Kerry Airport runs from one terminal.

Where to stay near Kerry Airport

  • Catching a late flight to Kerry Airport or have an early start? Glenbrook House gives you an easy overnight option. It features wheelchair access, baby-sitting, and Wi-Fi and is about 2 kilometres away.

Car rental options near Kerry Airport

Kerry Airport FAQs

Yes, Ryanair operates to and from both Kerry Airport Arrivals and Departures.

Yes. There are Budget, Thrifty, Enterprise, Payless, Carhire, Dollar, Hertz, Avis and National pick-up points in or near to Kerry Airport’s Arrivals or Departures areas.

For international arrivals, it usually takes around an hour to clear Kerry Airport’s passport control and claim your baggage if you checked any in. Domestic arrivals to Kerry Airport don’t need to pass through passport control, so take a little less time.

If you’re heading to Kerry Airport arrivals to pick up a family member or friend, consider arriving half an hour after their flight is due to touch down.

We recommend you leave at least two and a half hours between your inbound and outbound flights, especially if you are self-transferring on an international flight. When you self-transfer, you may need to clear customs, claim any luggage and then check it back on to your next flight yourself. Take into account that you might need to change terminals, or it could take longer than necessary to navigate Kerry Airport’s departure lounge.

Gateway Glamping is the highest-rated hotel near Kerry Airport, just 2.1km away. Other great hotels nearby include Cloghan Lodge (4.9km from the airport), and Glenbrook House (2.2km away).

Check-in and bag drop often close an hour before your scheduled departure time for domestic flights, and sometimes an hour and a half before for longer-haul international flights. As a rule of thumb, you should try to arrive at Kerry Airport two hours before you fly but check with the airline you’re flying with.

Don’t worry if there’s no information available on our live flight tracker. We try our best to pull it directly from each airline but sometimes this might not work properly. Try contacting the airline directly, or checking their website to see if you can get an update.

Don’t panic! If you are not already at Kerry Airport, try contacting the airline directly to see if you can get on the next flight out, or a refund.

If you’re already inside Kerry Airport Departures when you find out, head to the airline’s desk to speak directly with someone.

If there are no more flights to your destination with the same airline and you really need to get there soon, we recommend searching for a new flight with Skyscanner and booking as soon as possible. You can then try to claim a refund for the original cancelled flight.

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