Cheap flights Galway

Do you want to fly cheaply to Galway in Ireland (Europe)? Searching for attractively priced airline tickets is easier than you think. Decide about the airport of arrival, the arrival date and the number of travelers. The ticket finder compares all relevant flights to central airports such as Dublin, Kerry and Connaught. You can immediately see information about departure times, arrival times, the ticket prices and extra useful information about how much checked baggage is allowed, how long you are on the plane and (if applicable) the amount of stopovers of air companies like Delta Air Lines (DL) or KLM (KL). When you want, you can arrange immediately a rental car or an overnight stay at nearby hotels and accommodations such as Clochard, Dominic Street Apartments, Galway Arms Inn, Nimmos Hostel, Budget Apartments Galway.

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This Irish city is a frequently chosen holiday destination for a city trip or a complete vacation. This destination provides you a wide variety of historical buildings, museums and cultural outings, wooded nature, good catering and several stores. Looking for the best time to book a direct fly to Galway for cheap prices? We have a practical step-by-step plan with explanation and tips for good flight deals.

Travel by plane to Galway

Choose your Irish travel destination
At the start of your quest you look for a departure location / airport (choose for example Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN) and where you want to fly to (final destination). Optionally you can opt for multi-city flights. In the next step you choose the day you want to fly and the date for the return flight (if you would like a return ticket). In the comparator you have the ability to add 1 or 2 additional flight destinations. Finally, choose the number of travelers. Now press the search button to go to the results.
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The flight search engine now shows the cheapest flights from a close airport to big airfields like Connaught, Kerry and Dublin. Now filter the results by cost, duration of flight or a specific departure time. In addition, you can search more specific by the amount of stops, international airlines (for this flight eg. Wizz Air (W6), Transavia (HV) and Lufthansa (LH)), airports and the maximum baggage allowance. Also useful: the comparison page also gives you insight into more favorably priced one way flights to Galway one week before or after your selected date. Possibly you can set a price alert that notifies you when it gets cheaper.
Select ticket broker
Choose the flight that matches your search. This same flight can you buy at innumerable booking sites. Check out the possibilities via the flag carrier (Aer Lingus) or a ticket provider such as Orbitz. More and more commercial airlines and brokers charge an extra contribution for service fee, meals, hand luggage, entertainment, seat selection, insurances. View reliable reviews and choose one of the providers.
Choose hand- and hold luggage and fill in passenger details
The search engine redirects you to the ticket site. Check data such as the travel dates, the number of travelers, the total estimated cost and proceed to the next step. Make a choice for the number of kg of baggage (luggage package). In many cases 1 piece of hand luggage (56 x 45 x 25 cm) can be taken without payment. Do you want to take extra checked baggage with you? Then airlines offer extra packages for your luggage. Subsequently you must provide first names, surnames and dates of birth of the travelers. It is essential that you share the correct names (incl. initials) according to the notation on your ID card or passport.
Extra comfort and services
During this step, you can choose extras to make your flight even more enjoyable. For example, choose a seat with plenty of legroom, quick check in, a travel insurance policy, a hot meal on board, musical instruments, assistance or guide dogs, pets rental car on location and on and on. Finally you see the final tariff of the entire flight. You can pay with Credit card (MasterCard, Visa and American Express), Bank transfer and Paypal. You will receive a confirmation by email. A day before departure you can check in yourself and fellow passengers. Thereafter, you get a boarding pass. It is often desirable that you are present 3 hours in advance. Also check if your passport is still valid when you leave (for customs).

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Practical information about this place

Travel destination Galway (latitude: 53.270668, longitude: -9.0567905) is a wonderful location in Ireland, Europe. In terms of language you are dealing here with English, Irish. The national currency is the Euro (EUR). The time zone of this country is Europe/Dublin (UTC +0). When flying to Galway vacation, you will have to deal with plug type G. The amperage is 230 V / 50 Hz. In the region you will come across airports such as Kerry, Dublin and Connaught. The average price level here is very expensive. The flag carrier is Aer Lingus. An average hotel room has a price tag of €160,7.

Region	Galway
Country	Ireland
Continent	Europe
Time zone	Europe/Dublin (UTC +0)
Destination airport	Galway Airport (GWY)
Well-known airline	Aer Lingus
Website	www.gov.ie
Phone number	unknown

Last-minute tickets December 2024: find the cheapest flight offers

Buying a cheap plane ticket has become easier in recent years. With help from a convenient flight searcher, you order anytime and anywhere the cheapest flights to Galway and similar destinations with commercial airlines like Scandinavian Airlines (SK), Aer Lingus and easyJet (U2). You can use even more tricks to realize savings. In the box below you can get started with twelve useful tips to find the best flight deals. See also our page with tips for affordable airline tickets to Iloilo.

12 top-tips for flight bookings

Check out the options for a budget airline: low cost airlines are known for their stunt prices.
Use a price comparator as standard.
Today or tomorrow departure: cheaper tickets can be found on last-minute flights.
Save with early bird flights: attractive deals if you book in the autumn for the summer.
Traveling more flexible: possibly fly on another day.
Use incognito mode and delete your browsing data.
Try setting a price alarm: always up to date with the latest deals.
Book a flight with connection: comparators also look for transit flights.
Take advantage of discount sites.
Frequent Flyer Points: loyalty program where you save points (Miles) for discounts or upgrades.
Open-jaw airline ticket: cheaper return flight from Dublin Airport (DUB).
Combining hotel and flight: extra discount when you book a hotel package.

Choose the best departure month

January 2023: generally this is the cheapest month to fly.
February 2023: prices can be a bit higher on average during the winter holidays.
March 2023: spring break is a calm and pleasant time to travel.
April 2023: a great month for a weekend trip or city trip in Galway.
May 2023: package holiday with transfer, hotel and flight.
June 2023: a flight and hotel bundle gives you an extra discount
July 2023: we advise to book in time for the summer holidays.
August 2023: book an unforgettable flying holiday in the middle of the summer period
September 2023: in late summer you will find interesting last-minute flights.
October 2023: a week of autumn holidays in this beautiful area.
November: 2022: an all-inclusive holiday where everything is taken care of.
December: 2022: an unforgettable Christmas holiday in the winter sun.

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Assistance with booking: explanation about additional packages

When you compare flights from Galway booking sites promote useful options and extra services you can select. So you can make it as extensive as you wish. All these options are sometimes a bit complicated. What is necessary, and what is superfluous? Attached we offer a full explanation about additional upgrades that can often be booked (such as at Southwest Airlines, Ryanair, American Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, easyJet, Air Canada, Turkish Airlines, Lufthansa, Alaska Airlines, Air China and Spirit Airlines, Air France / KLM, JetBlue Airways, Azul, LATAM Airlines, Aeroflot).

Luggage: rules, additional bookings and costs

By hand luggage we mean a backpack or bag that passengers are allowed to take into the cabin of the aircraft. By this we mean, among other things, a small trolley, overnight bag, travel bag, briefcase, backpack, purse. Many airlines in this country allow 1 piece of hand luggage and 1 accessory. The meaning of checked baggage is: a bag which will be weighed and handed over at the check-in desk. They are neatly transported in the luggage hold. The maximum weight differs but is around 15 – 25 kilograms. The prices of a checked bag differ per airline, between €0,00 (free) to €55,00.

Max 1 item of hand luggage (56 x 36 x 23 cm, maximum 7 – 10 kilograms).
Checked baggage: this is usually max. 1 suitcase that may weigh 25 – 30 kilograms.
Tip: view to the airline’s website for instructions and additional baggage rules.

Everything you need to know about seat reservation

Traveling with several people to Galway by plane? Then it’s nice to sit in the same row. Optionally you can choose seats next to each other when buying the tickets. In case you reserve seat numbers the system shows the additional cost immediately. Not choosing a seat? Then the seat is automatically assigned. During online check-in it is very easy to use the seat selection module. Do you want to enjoy more legroom? The airline charges a surcharge for this.

Economy class: the cheapest seats (also near the emergency exit, near the kitchen (galley), back row (in the back), at the window, at the toilets, at the aisle.
Business class: bigger seat and a great dinner.
First class: lovely airline seats with premium meals.

Info and benefits of cancellation insurance

Is your holiday canceled due to force majeure? Cancellation costs are normally for your own account. The cancellation insurance for airline tickets will refund part of the ticket price if you have to cancel your trip. You will find all valid reasons in the policy. These are often medically necessary surgery, an accident, involuntary unemployment, death or serious illness, complications during pregnancy, damage to your home. You can then apply for a financial compensation for unused vacation days and/or changing the return tickets.

Advice: take this directly with the booking.
Your ongoing travel insurance covers costs you incur during your trip due to an unexpected event (for example replacement vehicle, medical expenses, repatriation, winter sports accidents, emergency assistance, car breakdown assistance).
Luggage insurance: unique insurance policy for theft of suitcases and personal items.

What about meals on board

Your flight trip Galway (Europe) is listed as European air travel. Disclaimer: meals are only included on flights of 2 hours and longer. The range of meals varies widely. This mainly depends on the time and length of the flight. Your sandwich, salad or hot meal is served by the cabin crew. Bringing your own food is allowed (if it falls under the liquid rules).

European plane trip: no meals on flights up to 2am (snacks/drinks are served).
Food, drinks and snacks can be different per airline and departure time.
In-flight entertainment: interactive display with current weather forecast, games, navigation, service button, radio / music, movies / series.

How does business flying work?

Are you planning a business trip? Then you want a barrier-free flight. The (inter)national terminals meet the business traveler with: business valet parking, faster check-in line and access to a business lounge where you can quietly wait or work. Do you regularly depart from Galway Airport? Then join the premium membership program. This offers a lot of extra convenience and relaxation.

Free WIFI: excellent 4G/5G & wireless connection for laptop and phone.
Priority boarding: this allows you to board first.
Members-only & pay-to-access lounges: a protected area at the terminal with good facilities.
For business trips: workstations are often available with power, WiFi and comfortable chairs.
Covered parking within walking distance of the departure hall.
Loyalty programs: research frequent flyer programs like SkyPass, Air Miles, Lifemiles, AAdvantage, Mileage Plan, Executive Club and Eastern Miles, Miles&More, Southwest Rapid Rewards, KrisFlyer, Flying Blue, Frontier Miles.

Additional Services

In the booking process you will find multiple additional airline services you can select to have a great international or domestic flight. In the list below you find several relevant extra services.

Pets: your dog or cat needs a pet passport.
Special baggage: musical instrument, diving equipment, bicycle, golfing equipment, skis and snowboard, sports equipment.
Make an extra contribution for CO2 compensation.
Valet-parking: you drive your car to the airport and leave your car at the departure hall.
Car rental: after landing you can immediately hit the road with your rental car in Galway.
Extra baggage fees: for an extra suitcase you pay a small fee.
Flying with baby: including children’s luggage such as pram, buggy / stroller, child seat, wrap, camping bed, baby carrying bag.
Airport transfer: shuttle service for affordable, convenient airport transportation.

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Beset Airports in Galway (and nearby regions)

Looking for the fastest flight to Galway? In this country, you can choose from major international and smaller Irish airfields. A major airport in the country is Dublin Airport. The flag carrier Aer Lingus offers many flights here. In the airport table you can compare different international airdromes near this destination. From these departure gates you can easily travel with public transportation (train and bus), airport shuttle service and taxi services. Modern charter airlines who operate here include: Aer Lingus, easyJet (U2), Ryanair (FR) & Vueling (VY).

Airport	Code (IATA)	Distance (KM)
Dublin	DUB	185,9 km
Kerry	KIR	125,3 km
Connaught	NOC	72,9 km
Cork	ORK	163,7 km
Shannon	SNN	63,9 km
Waterford	WAT	179,4 km

Available airports located near Galway (Ireland).

Major Airport Galway: Galway Airport

Airport Galway Airport is a very suitable airport of arrival. It is defined as a medium-sized terminal located 25 meters above sea level in Galway. Do you have to return your rental car? Then navigate to this address: 8325+39 Galway, County Galway, Ireland. For more information, please check www.gov.ie. You can also do this by phone. A very good air company is Aer Lingus. Also check out cheap non-stop flights to Båtsfjord.

Overview to compare departure airport

Dublin Airport: one of the largest airports in the country.
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL): good baggage handling and customs control.
Orlando International Airport (MCO): there are sufficient parking facilities available.
Zhengzhou Xinzheng International Airport (CGO): fast queues and clear directions.
Melbourne Airport (MEL): travel agencies offer many package tours from this place.
Charles de Gaulle International Airport (CDG): friendly staff who are happy to help you.
Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport (FCO): easily accessible by train, bus or car.
Haneda Airport (HND): excellent facilities for the business traveller.
Hamad International Airport (DOH): excellent connection with public transport (bus and taxi).
Palma De Mallorca Airport (PMI): clear directions on signs and by staff.
Istanbul Atatürk Airport (IST): only a limited percentage of flights are delayed.
London Stansted Airport (STN): only a limited percentage of flights are delayed.

Overview with airlines for your upcoming flight

You can choose from miscellaneous charter airlines going to Ireland (IE) by air plane. Hereafter we show 10 recognized air shuttle services for a package trip to Galway.

Delta Air Lines (DL): recognized airline that connects you with the whole world.
KLM (KL): also offer flights in combination with package holidays.
Wizz Air (W6): fly for the best prices and with comfort.
Transavia (HV): choose from a number of unforgettable city trips.
Lufthansa (LH): friendly employees make flying accessible to children.
Scandinavian Airlines (SK): friendly employees make flying accessible to children.
Aer Lingus: a wide range with many destinations.
easyJet (U2): search for travel inspiration on the blog.
Ryanair (FR): the most beautiful round trips, city trips and holidays in the sun.
Vueling (VY): helpful flight attendants and ground staff.

Top-10 flight booking platforms

Through the Internet we distinguish more & more cheap travel agencies and ticket comparators. Below you can spot 10 trustworthy ticket brokers to find round-trip flight offers Galway for December 2024.

Momondo: find the best deals available from 900+ travel sites.
Skyscanner: own travel app with the complete range of December 2024.
Expedia: the best provider for packages (flight, hotel, activities) and all-inclusive trips to Galway.
Kayak: flights, hotels, holiday homes and rental cars in one place.
Travelocity: check gate information, and upcoming trip details on the go.
Onetravel.com: get instant confirmation + pick your favorite seat.
Hopper: get exclusive deals on popular hotels and airlines.
Hotwire.com: easy to use website for finding ticket prices.
Booking.com: compare flights at a glance from a large inventory of carriers.
Google Flights: search for destinations, book flights and plan your trip.

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Contemporary weather forecasts Galway, Ireland

The country has an attractive Temperate oceanic climate. The standard average annual temperature is 10,6 degrees Celsius. A fantastic travel period is May & September. This is an excellent travel time to discover the region and plan adventure activities. In the list below we offer temperatures for today and the 7 days thereafter. You can check the minimums and maximums per 24 hours and an indication for the rain / precipitation. See also affordable flights to Adıyaman.

Weather report Sunday, December 22, 2024

Fly-drive Galway: combine trip with rental car

Fly and drive means: a bundle with flight and connecting rental car Fly + Drive works nicely when you are at the point of destination: you can continue your trip straight away. An important advantage is that you no longer have to arrange anything at the airport itself. Your vehicle will be ready for you after you land. Enjoy the holiday country when it suits you. Local address: 46 Dominick St Lower, Galway, Co. Galway, H91 FT54, Ireland.

The rental car is already waiting for you in the parking garage.
Weekend break: drive from your overnight stay to the most beautiful hotspots.
Summer trip car hire: in the summer you can enjoy visiting the terraces.

Flight & Hotel packages

Are you booking a flight and hotel with 1 tour operator? Then we are talking about a package holiday. It has many pluses: it is often cheaper, you are protected by a travel insurance certificate and it is very clear. If desired, the transfer from airport Galway Airport to a hotel can be arranged.

You can easily change a package holiday (e.g. other hotel).
You often see this with all-inclusive holidays.
Suitable hotels for holiday season: Clochard, Dominic Street Apartments, Galway Arms Inn, Nimmos Hostel, Budget Apartments Galway.

View questions and answers (FAQ) about low fare flights from Galway

What is a good airport to fly to Galway?

Located near this place there are flights to different Irish airfields. For example, think of Dublin (DUB), Connaught (NOC) & Kerry (KIR). An important airport is Dublin Airport. You will be fast in the city center by using train, bus, taxi (PT) or an airport transfer (shuttle service). Some tips for selecting the right airport: read about the distance to the hotel, on-time performance, the waiting times at customs, and check the possibility for a direct route if you want to fly-non-stop to Galway.

Which airlines offer airline tickets?

Galway in Ireland is a versatile Irish travel place. A number of major air passenger carriers offer direct or indirect flights. Popular airlines are for example: Delta Air Lines (DL), KLM (KL), Wizz Air (W6), Transavia (HV), Lufthansa (LH), Scandinavian Airlines (SK), Aer Lingus, easyJet (U2), Ryanair (FR), Vueling (VY). An often booked national Irish flight provider is Aer Lingus. Always use a price comparator for the best airfares. Also look at the costs on the website / App of the commuter airlines.

What is the best time to book cheap flights to Galway?

Ticket prices are constantly changing. Flight tickets you book for the peak season July to August) are normally less affordable. Booking a flight during low season is usually much more cost effective. Are you dependent on the school holidays? Then make sure you book on time. Around 8 weeks before your holiday, you have a good chance of getting cheap tickets. A few weeks/days before departure the available seats fill up slowly and you pay more. Do not forget: in January most air passenger carriers are promoting early bird promotions. Keep a close eye on these deals!

Last minute flights Galway, how do I book these?

Flight tickets shops want their planes to be 100% occupied. Do you see seats that have not yet been sold? In cases like that, the last tickets are offered very cheaply. So, there is no financial damage due to unsold seats. So try to book these last-minute deals. Important tips: check the airline’s website every day, set a price alarm and search for various departure days. The tour operators also often have interesting last-minute deals.

Can I use public transport?

Flight destination Galway has a very good public transport system. Everyone easily travels to (medium) large and small terminals. From the departure hall, take the train or bus to the place of destination. At the airfield there is also a shuttle service available. You can check departure times and locations online. Do you want to spend more, and don’t want to be dependent on a timetable? There are plenty of taxis at the airport. When you choose a family vacation package from travel companies such as Orbitz, Travelocity, Thomas Cook, Expedia, Kayak, Hotwire, transfer from and to the airport is sometimes included in the package.