Private Jet Charter to Ireland
Private jets to and from Dublin, Shannon, Cork, Kerry and Ireland West Knock: which airport suits your trip, the golf and country-house areas each one is nearest, customs, hours and flying times from Great Britain.
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Private jet airports in Ireland
Five airports that take business jets. Dublin, Shannon and Cork are open around the clock; Kerry and Knock keep shorter hours and need notice for customs.
Dublin
Open 24 hours with customs at all hours. Signature runs a private terminal at T1x and Universal Aviation uses the Platinum Services building. Dublin is slot-coordinated, so every flight needs a slot, and handling is mandatory.
Dublin airport guideShannon
Open 24 hours with customs at all hours, no slots and a 3,199 m runway. Signature's FBO is open around the clock and says it has facilitated US preclearance since 2010. Limerick is about 24 km away (airport figure).
Shannon airport guideCork
Open 24 hours, 6.5 km south of the city, with Weston Aviation's Business Aviation Centre, private ramp and VIP lounge. Every landing needs prior permission, and customs is available with notice.
Cork airport guideKerry
7 NM north of Killarney (AIP). Open 09:00 to 18:00 local, longer with 24 hours' notice, and the airport handles business jets itself. Every flight needs prior permission, customs needs 24 hours' notice, and there are no low-visibility procedures.
Kerry airport guideIreland West Airport Knock
For the west and north-west: Sligo is about 45 minutes and Galway about an hour by car (airport figures). Open 08:00 to 16:00 UTC, longer with 24 hours' notice, with the airport's own handling and VIP lounge. Every flight needs prior permission.
Ireland West Airport Knock airport guideWhere you'll fly to
The closest of these airports to each area by straight-line distance. Road times depend on the route, the season and traffic; we plan the car to match.
| Area | Nearest airports |
|---|---|
| Dublin | Dublin (DUB) 9 km |
| The K Club (Straffan) | Dublin (DUB) 27 km |
| Adare | Shannon (SNN) 18 kmKerry (KIR) 66 km |
| Lahinch | Shannon (SNN) 38 kmKerry (KIR) 85 kmIreland West Airport Knock (NOC) 114 km |
| Ballybunion | Kerry (KIR) 38 kmShannon (SNN) 55 kmCork (ORK) 110 km |
| Killarney | Kerry (KIR) 14 kmCork (ORK) 74 km |
| Waterville | Kerry (KIR) 59 kmCork (ORK) 116 kmShannon (SNN) 129 km |
| Kinsale | Cork (ORK) 15 km |
| Galway | Shannon (SNN) 64 kmIreland West Airport Knock (NOC) 73 kmKerry (KIR) 125 km |
| Cong (Ashford Castle) | Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) 51 kmShannon (SNN) 96 kmKerry (KIR) 152 km |
Flying times from the UK
Approximate times in a light or midsize jet. Actual times depend on the aircraft, winds and routing.
| From | To Dublin | To Shannon | To Kerry |
|---|---|---|---|
| London (Farnborough) | About 1h 15m | About 1h 25m | About 1h 30m |
| Manchester | About 1h 20m | About 1h 35m | About 1h 40m |
| Birmingham | About 1h 20m | About 1h 30m | About 1h 35m |
| Edinburgh | About 1h 45m | About 2h 00m | About 2h 05m |
Operations people, not just a booking desk
We come from aircraft management and flight operations. In Ireland that means knowing which airports are open when you land, where customs needs a day's notice, and whether a links-course weekend is better served by Shannon, Kerry or Cork.
Talk to us
Call any time on 020 8088 9102 or send your trip above. We reply personally.
Questions
Which Irish airport is best for golf?
It depends on the course. The table on this page lists the nearest airports to the best-known golf and country-house areas. Shannon is open around the clock with no slots and a long runway; Kerry is closest to Killarney but keeps daytime hours and needs prior permission for every flight.
Do I need customs flying from the UK to Ireland?
Yes. The UK is outside the EU, and Ireland's rules say aircraft arriving from outside the EU must report to customs. Dublin and Shannon have customs at all hours, Cork with notice, and Kerry and Knock need 24 hours' notice. The operator arranges it with the airport.
Can I clear US customs in Ireland?
Shannon has US preclearance, and Signature says it has facilitated it for business aviation since 2010. At Dublin, US Customs and Border Protection is available 07:00 to 17:00 by prior arrangement with the US Embassy. Appointments are limited, so we arrange them when we plan the flight.
Is private jet hire the same as charter?
Yes. Hiring a private jet and chartering one mean the same thing: you book the whole aircraft and its crew for your trip, on your schedule. We arrange it with a vetted operator; Volairis does not own or operate aircraft.
