Travel Guide

Donegal Interntational Airport

As winner of the title ‘World’s Most Scenic Airport’ Donegal International Airport has ensured that the County is now easily accessible to visitors from all over the world. Located in Carrickfinn, the approach to the airport and the landing showcases the breathtaking beauty of Donegal and the Rosses.

Aer Lingus Regional operates two daily return flights between Donegal and Dublin. For transatlantic travellers bound for the US and Canada, Aer Lingus provides seamless through fares. Enjoy the convenience of checking in at Donegal Airport, receiving your onward boarding pass, and having your luggage effortlessly transferred to your destination.
Loganair has resumed its Donegal-Glasgow service once again allowing convenient connectivity between Donegal and Glasgow.

By Sea

Donegal is serviced by first-class Ferry connections to Belfast and Larne with Scotland, England and the Isle of Man. New, high-speed vessels, enhanced on-board amenities, entertainment and shopping make the car ferry a very attractive way to go.

There are also ferry services available from Wales via Dublin’s two ports, Dublin Port and Dun Laoghaire. Connections to France are serviced by Cork and Rosslare Ports.

Stena Line – Routes: France to Ireland | UK to Ireland: www.stenaline.ie
P&O Ferries – Routes: UK to Ireland: www.poferries.com
Brittany Ferries – Routes: France to Ireland: www.brittanyferries.ie
Irish Ferries – Routes: France to Ireland | UK to Ireland: www.irishferries.com
Steam Packet Company – Route: Isle of Man to Ireland: www.steam-packet.com

By Bus

Get to Donegal direct from Dublin Airport with Expressway Routes 30 and X30, or to Letterkenny on Route 32. With free 4G WiFi, charging points, and reclining leather seats, you’ll arrive well rested and fully-charged. There are also express buses serving the principal towns of Donegal from Dublin, Belfast, Derry and other major cities.

Bus Éireann: www.buseireann.ie
Expressways: www.expressway.ie/donegal-dublin-airport-bus

Route 30: Return service from Donegal Town to Dublin City (via Dublin Airport)
Route X30: Direct express return service from Donegal Town to Dublin City (via Dublin Airport)
Route 32: Return service from Letterkenny to Dublin City (via Dublin Airport)
Route 64: Return service from Derry to Galway (via Knock Airport) 

By Car

Donegal is linked to the major cities of Dublin, Belfast, Derry, Sligo and Galway by Motorway and excellent road infrastructure.

Travel around Ireland using Google Maps: www.google.com/maps
Eircode – Use Ireland’s smart postcode system to find the exact location: www.eircode.ie

Car Rentals

Car rental providers in County Donegal:

  • Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Letterkenny and Donegal Airport: Click here
  • DMG Car & Van Hire, Donegal Town: Click here
  • Kelly’s Toyota, Letterkenny & Donegal Airport: Click here