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KIR Kerry Airport

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Kerry Airport (KIR) serves Killarney, about 14 km north of Killarney. 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.

IATAKIR
ICAOEIKY
ServesKillarney
From centre14 km
Non-stop6
Airlines2
TimezoneEurope/Dublin
Elevation34 m

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The airport in numbers

Kerry Airport — facts & history

We pulled Kerry Airport's numbers from the open aviation datasets — 115,398 passengers in 2021, against a peak of 365,339 in 2018.

Passengers / year
115,398
as of 2021
Peak traffic
365,339
in 2018
Elevation
34 מ׳
above sea level
Passengers per year, 2012–2021

Figures: Wikidata (CC0)

Airport to city

Getting from Kerry Airport to Killarney

The airport is about 14 km north of Killarney, about 28 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: €18–€29.

Tipping: 10% or round up.

Way inTime to centreCost
Train / bus~20 mincheapestCHEAPEST
Taxi~28 min€18–€29
Private transfer~28 minfixed upfront
Car rental~28 min + חניהfrom the terminal
Distances

From KIR to nearby cities

Estimated drive times in normal traffic, and an approximate taxi fare at the local tariff. A pre-booked transfer is usually cheaper.

DestinationDistanceDriveTaxi (est.)
Cork79 km83 min€91–€144
Limerick81 km85 min€93–€148
Galway125 km132 min€142–€225
Choose and book

Which way suits you from Kerry Airport

Taxi

Cheapest for a short trip, one or two people. ~€18–€29 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 Kerry ahead, no terminal surprises.

Route network

Where you can fly from Kerry Airport

Non-stop flights to about 6 destinations, operated by 2 airlines. The busiest routes:

Airlines here: Ryanair · Aer Lingus

At the airport

Left luggage & lost and found at Kerry Airport

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.

Sleep nearby

Hotels near Kerry Airport

For an early connection — a hotel by the terminal saves a taxi and a headache.

Rates in Kerry shift daily. See what your night costs now.

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

How do I get from Kerry Airport to the centre of Killarney?
No rail to Dublin's airport — buses (Airlink 700, Aircoach) to the centre and other cities. Cork, Shannon: a bus. The airport is about 14 km north of Killarney, about 28 minutes by road.
How much is a taxi from Kerry Airport to Killarney?
Roughly €18–€29 (at the local tariff). Many airports have a regulated flat fare — ask at the taxi desk.
Can I use a ride app from Kerry Airport?
Metered taxi + an airport surcharge. FreeNow is the app; Uber only dispatches licensed taxis.
What's the cheapest way from Kerry Airport to Killarney?
Train or bus, almost always — usually a fraction of the taxi fare. No rail to Dublin's airport — buses (Airlink 700, Aircoach) to the centre and other cities. Cork, Shannon: a bus.
Can I get from Kerry Airport into town without a car?
Yes. No rail to Dublin's airport — buses (Airlink 700, Aircoach) to the centre and other cities. Cork, Shannon: a bus. For a late arrival or a lot of bags, a pre-booked transfer is easier.
Where can I fly non-stop from Kerry Airport?
About 6 destinations, including Alicante, London, London, Faro. 2 airlines operate here.
Can I leave luggage at the airport?
Most large airports have a left-luggage service, and there are also in-city storage points near stations and sights that are usually cheaper with no size limit.
Where is Kerry Airport's lost and found?
Items found in the terminal (not on the aircraft) are handled by the airport's lost-and-found office — usually near baggage claim or the information desks, sometimes one office per terminal. Anything left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Current contact details are on Kerry Airport's official site.
How do I know which terminal my flight leaves from at Kerry Airport?
The terminal is on your boarding pass and booking confirmation, and updates on the departure boards at the entrance. Rule of thumb: each airline works from a fixed terminal, and airlines in the same alliance are usually grouped together. With a connection, check whether you change terminals and how long that takes.
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Sources: Airport data: OpenFlights (ODbL) · Route network: OpenFlights routes · Getting-there notes: Around the World, checked 2026

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