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WAT Waterford Airport

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Waterford Airport (WAT) serves Waterford, about 8 km south of Waterford. 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.

IATAWAT
ICAOEIWF
ServesWaterford
From centre8 km
Non-stop2
Airlines1
TimezoneEurope/Dublin
Elevation36 m

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The airport in numbers

Waterford Airport — facts & history

We pulled Waterford Airport's numbers from the open aviation datasets — 13,511 passengers in 2016, against a peak of 144,000 in 2008.

Opened
1981
45 years ago
Passengers / year
13,511
as of 2016
Peak traffic
144,000
in 2008
Elevation
36 מ׳
above sea level
Passengers per year, 2003–2016

Figures: Wikidata (CC0)

Airport to city

Getting from Waterford Airport to Waterford

The airport is about 8 km south of Waterford, about 17 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: €12–€20.

Tipping: 10% or round up.

Way inTime to centreCost
Train / bus~15 mincheapestCHEAPEST
Taxi~17 min€12–€20
Private transfer~17 minfixed upfront
Car rental~17 min + חניהfrom the terminal
Distances

From WAT 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.)
Kilkenny53 km74 min€62–€98
Cork100 km105 min€114–€181
Limerick117 km123 min€133–€211
Dublin139 km146 min€157–€249
Choose and book

Which way suits you from Waterford Airport

Taxi

Cheapest for a short trip, one or two people. ~€12–€20 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 Waterford ahead, no terminal surprises.

Route network

Where you can fly from Waterford Airport

Non-stop flights to about 2 destinations, operated by 1 airlines. The busiest routes:

Airlines here: Flybe

At the airport

Left luggage & lost and found at Waterford 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 Waterford Airport

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

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

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

How do I get from Waterford Airport to the centre of Waterford?
No rail to Dublin's airport — buses (Airlink 700, Aircoach) to the centre and other cities. Cork, Shannon: a bus. The airport is about 8 km south of Waterford, about 17 minutes by road.
How much is a taxi from Waterford Airport to Waterford?
Roughly €12–€20 (at the local tariff). Many airports have a regulated flat fare — ask at the taxi desk.
Can I use a ride app from Waterford Airport?
Metered taxi + an airport surcharge. FreeNow is the app; Uber only dispatches licensed taxis.
What's the cheapest way from Waterford Airport to Waterford?
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 Waterford 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 Waterford Airport?
About 2 destinations, including Birmingham, Manchester. 1 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 Waterford 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 Waterford Airport's official site.
How do I know which terminal my flight leaves from at Waterford 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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