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NOC Ireland West Knock Airport

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Ireland West Knock Airport (NOC) serves Galway, about 75 km north 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.

IATANOC
ICAOEIKN
ServesGalway
From centre73 km
Non-stop15
Airlines3
TimezoneEurope/Dublin
Elevation203 m

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The airport in numbers

Ireland West Knock Airport — facts & history

We pulled Ireland West Knock Airport's numbers from the open aviation datasets — 709,540 passengers in 2022, against a peak of 775,063 in 2018.

Opened
1986
40 years ago
Passengers / year
709,540
as of 2022
Peak traffic
775,063
in 2018
Elevation
203 מ׳
above sea level
Passengers per year, 1998–2022

Figures: Wikidata (CC0)

Airport to city

Getting from Ireland West Knock Airport to Galway

The airport is about 75 km north of Galway, about 76 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: €84–€133.

Tipping: 10% or round up.

Way inTime to centreCost
Train / bus~53 mincheapestCHEAPEST
Taxi~76 min€84–€133
Private transfer~76 minfixed upfront
Car rental~76 min + חניהfrom the terminal
Distances

From NOC 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.)
Limerick139 km146 min€157–€249
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Which way suits you from Ireland West Knock Airport

Taxi

Cheapest for a short trip, one or two people. ~€84–€133 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 Connaught ahead, no terminal surprises.

Route network

Where you can fly from Ireland West Knock Airport

Non-stop flights to about 15 destinations, operated by 3 airlines. The busiest routes:

Airlines here: Ryanair · Flybe · Aer Lingus

At the airport

Left luggage & lost and found at Ireland West Knock 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 Ireland West Knock Airport

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

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

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

How do I get from Ireland West Knock Airport to the centre of Galway?
No rail to Dublin's airport — buses (Airlink 700, Aircoach) to the centre and other cities. Cork, Shannon: a bus. The airport is about 75 km north of Galway, about 76 minutes by road.
How much is a taxi from Ireland West Knock Airport to Galway?
Roughly €84–€133 (at the local tariff). Many airports have a regulated flat fare — ask at the taxi desk.
Can I use a ride app from Ireland West Knock Airport?
Metered taxi + an airport surcharge. FreeNow is the app; Uber only dispatches licensed taxis.
What's the cheapest way from Ireland West Knock Airport to Galway?
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 Ireland West Knock 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 Ireland West Knock Airport?
About 15 destinations, including Eindhoven, Alicante, Bristol, Birmingham. 3 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 Ireland West Knock 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 Ireland West Knock Airport's official site.
How do I know which terminal my flight leaves from at Ireland West Knock 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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