Flying from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Donegal Airport (CFN): what you need to know
Newquay and Donegal share the same timezone, UTC+0.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to board your NQY to CFN flight.
Be prepared for bigger queues during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
Pick a stopover if you'd love to break up your flight. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to see all your options for tickets from Newquay Cornwall Airport to Donegal Airport. Dublin Airport is a popular stopover on the NQY to CFN route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Donegal Airport (CFN)
Rs22,615 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Newquay Cornwall Airport to Donegal Airport flight. Return flights start at Rs56,261. These fares may change based on demand.
It's often best to book in advance if you're looking for cheap tickets from NQY to CFN. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the cheapest price across each month when searching for a flight from Newquay Cornwall Airport to Donegal Airport.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from NQY to CFN by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when a lower fare pops up.
Select your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Newquay Cornwall Airport to Donegal Airport.
Handy information about Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Newquay Cornwall Airport, 64.34% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
To get to Newquay Cornwall Airport from central Newquay, it takes around 15 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 10 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a trip time of around 35 minutes when using public transport.
Catching an early flight from Newquay Cornwall Airport to Donegal Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels close to NQY:
Arriving at Donegal Airport (CFN)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Newquay Cornwall Airport to Donegal Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near CFN instead:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Donegal Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Enterprise, Europcar or Keddy By Europcar and experience the lesser-explored corners of Donegal and beyond.
To lock in the lowest rate, book your vehicle from Donegal Airport at least a couple of weeks in advance. Rates typically rise closer to your date of travel.
Getting from Donegal Airport (CFN) to central Donegal
From Donegal Airport, Donegal is approximately 72 kilometres away. It takes around 1 hour 5 minutes to get to the centre driving.
It'll take around 4 hours 10 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Donegal Airport (CFN)
July is the most popular month for flights from Newquay Cornwall Airport to Donegal Airport. To escape the crowds, visit Donegal in April.
Before locking in your flight from Newquay Cornwall Airport to Donegal Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Donegal, with the temperature ranging from 9ºC to 20ºC.
January has average temperatures of between 0ºC and 8ºC. Look for cheap tickets from NQY to CFN sometime around then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Ireland
Donegal has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of Ireland you should also see. Around 193 kilometres south-east of Donegal, a visit to Dublin will fill your itinerary to the brim. Check out popular attractions like Guinness Storehouse, Trinity College Library and Dublin Castle.
If you're interested in discovering another well-known destination in Ireland, consider Cork, about 306 kilometres south of Donegal. Blarney Castle, Fota Wildlife Park and Titanic Experience Cobh are key highlights.
