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Dublin Airport
The airport is situated seven miles (11km) north of Dublin, near the M50 and M1 motorways.
Dublin Airport (DUB)
Location
The airport is situated seven miles (11km) north of Dublin, near the M50 and M1 motorways.Getting to the city
Several bus services, including Dublin Bus and Airlink, connect the airport to all parts of Dublin and the city's central train station, both day and night.
Time
GMT (GMT +1 between the last Sunday in March and the last Sunday in October).Car rental
Hertz, Avis, Budget, Europcar, Dooley Car Rentals, Enterprise Rent-a-car and Sixt all operate from car-hire desks in the Arrivals Concourse. There are also a number of pre-booked car-hire desks on this concourse.
Airport Taxis
Taxis are available in front of the Arrivals Hall. All taxis have meters but they are only used for destinations in the 'Dublin City Taxi Metered Area'. It is wise to negotiate the price with the driver beforehand.
Transfer between terminals
A clearly signed walkway connects the two terminals.
Facilities
Airport facilities include a bureau de change and ATMs, numerous restaurants, pubs and bars, several shops, a church and tourist information.
Parking
There are plenty of parking options at Dublin International Airport, including short- and long-stay options. The short-term car park is close to the terminal building, while the off-site long-term car park is serviced by a free shuttle service. Long-term stays can be pre-booked via the airport website.
Shannon Airport
The airport is situated 15 miles (24km) from Limerick city and Ennis, and 56 miles (90km) from Galway City.
Shannon Airport (SNN)
Location
The airport is situated 15 miles (24km) from Limerick city and Ennis, and 56 miles (90km) from Galway City.Getting to the city
Taxis operate day and night; buses and coaches operate during the day to Limerick and other Irish cities. Care rental is also avilable in the arrivals hall.
Time
GMT (GMT +1 between the last Sunday in March and the last Saturday in October).Car rental
There are numerous car rental companies represented at the airport including Hertz, Avis, Europcar, Enterprise Rent a Car and Thrifty Car Rental.
Airport Taxis
Cabs are available from the cab desk in the arrivals hall. The desk is open for all arriving flights.
Facilities
Shannon Airport is fairly small and facilities are not extensive, but include a bureau de change, ATMs, restaurants and bars, a prayer room, a lounge and several shops. There are good facilities for disabled passengers; travellers with special needs should contact their airline in advance.
Parking
Long- and short-term parking is available.
Cork Airport
The airport is located at Farmers Cross, four miles (6.5km) south of Cork city.
Cork Airport (ORK)
Location
The airport is located at Farmers Cross, four miles (6.5km) south of Cork city.Getting to the city
There are city buses that depart from the airport to the city centre as well as to Parnell Place Bus Station, the main bus station for Cork city. There are also taxis and rental cars available at the airport, and it takes about 20 minutes to reach the city centre.
Time
GMT (GMT +1 between the last Sunday in March and the last Sunday in October).Car rental
Car rental companies operating from the airport include Avis, Budget, Hertz, Europcar, and Enterprise.
Airport Taxis
There are taxis available outside the airport arrivals hall.
Facilities
There are ATMs, a bank and bureau de change, as well as a VIP lounge. There are a number of dining, bar and shopping options available at the airport.
Parking
There is short and long-term parking available in multi-level car parks. The long-term lots are serviced by a free shuttle to the terminal. Short-term parking is free for the first 15-minutes.