IOR Inishmore Aerodrome
Inishmore Aerodrome (IOR) serves Galway, about 45 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.
Inishmore Aerodrome — facts & history
We pulled Inishmore Aerodrome's numbers from the open aviation datasets — 5,020 passengers in 2020, against a peak of 12,667 in 2016.
Figures: Wikidata (CC0)
Getting from Inishmore Aerodrome to Galway
The airport is about 45 km southwest of Galway, about 62 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: €52–€83.
Tipping: 10% or round up.
| Way in | Time to centre | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Train / bus | ~43 min | cheapest | CHEAPEST |
| Taxi | ~62 min | €52–€83 | |
| Private transfer | ~62 min | fixed upfront | |
| Car rental | ~62 min + חניה | from the terminal |
Which way suits you from Inishmore Aerodrome
Taxi
Cheapest for a short trip, one or two people. ~€52–€83 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 Inis Mor ahead, no terminal surprises.
Left luggage & lost and found at Inishmore 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 Inishmore Aerodrome
For an early connection — a hotel by the terminal saves a taxi and a headache.
Rates in Inis Mor shift daily. See what your night costs now.
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About this page
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Sources: Airport data: OpenFlights (ODbL) · Route network: OpenFlights routes · Getting-there notes: Around the World, checked 2026