IIA Inishmaan Aerodrome
Inishmaan Aerodrome (IIA) serves Galway, about 40 km southwest of Galway. Below: trains and buses from the terminal, an estimated taxi fare to town and nearby cities, where you can fly from here, and hotels nearby.
Getting from Inishmaan Aerodrome to Galway
The airport is about 40 km southwest of Galway, about 56 minutes by road in normal traffic.
Train & bus: No rail to Dublin's airport — buses (Airlink 700, Aircoach) to the centre and other cities. Cork, Shannon: a bus.
Taxi & apps: Metered taxi + an airport surcharge. FreeNow is the app; Uber only dispatches licensed taxis. Estimated fare to the centre: €47–€75.
Tipping: 10% or round up.
| Way in | Time to centre | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Train / bus | ~39 min | cheapest | CHEAPEST |
| Taxi | ~56 min | €47–€75 | |
| Private transfer | ~56 min | fixed upfront | |
| Car rental | ~56 min + חניה | from the terminal |
Which way suits you from Inishmaan Aerodrome
Taxi
Cheapest for a short trip, one or two people. ~€47–€75 to the centre.
Private transfer
Fixed price upfront, driver with a sign. For a late arrival, bags, kids or a group.
Car rental
If you're touring the region. Desks in the terminal, booking ahead beats the counter.
Train or bus is usually the cheapest — details above.
Book your airport transfer in Inishmaan ahead, no terminal surprises.
Left luggage & lost and found at Inishmaan Aerodrome
Most large airports offer left-luggage inside the terminal, usually by the hour or day and with a size limit. A common, cheaper alternative: in-city storage points near stations and sights — handy for an early arrival before check-in, or after check-out.
Something lost in the terminal is handled by the airport's lost-and-found office (usually near baggage claim); something left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Keep your flight details, seat number and a description of the item.
Hotels near Inishmaan Aerodrome
For an early connection — a hotel by the terminal saves a taxi and a headache.
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Sources: Airport data: OpenFlights (ODbL) · Route network: OpenFlights routes · Getting-there notes: Around the World, checked 2026