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Inisheer Aerodrome (INQ)
Inisheer Aerodrome is the small island airport serving Inis Oírr, the smallest of the Aran Islands in Galway Bay, County Galway. Compare transfer options from Galway, Doolin and Rossaveel, plus short flights from Connemara Airport, and plan your journey with ease.
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About Inisheer Aerodrome
Inisheer Aerodrome is the small island airport serving Inis Oírr, the smallest of the three Aran Islands in Galway Bay, County Galway. Licensed by the Irish Aviation Authority, it provides a vital year-round air link between the island and the mainland and is used mainly for short scheduled flights operated by Aer Arann Islands.
Dating from around 1970, the aerodrome has a single bituminous runway, 13/31, measuring approximately 500 metres, and a compact passenger building handling all arrivals and departures. It operates under visual flight rules only, and services focus on connecting Inis Oírr with Connemara Airport in Inverin, County Galway, with typical flight times of around eight minutes.
The island lies roughly 48 km from Galway City and about 8 km off the coast near Doolin, County Clare. In addition to air services, passengers can reach Inis Oírr by ferry from Doolin or Rossaveel, and onward transport on the island is available on request, making the aerodrome a convenient gateway for islanders and visitors.
Facilities at the aerodrome are intentionally simple, while hotels, restaurants, shops, a post office and a medical centre are available nearby on the island. Together with mainland road, ferry and air connections, the aerodrome helps travellers reach the island's beaches, walking routes and cultural attractions with relative ease.
Terminal Overview
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Inisheer Aerodrome operates from a single small passenger building used for all arrivals and departures. The aerodrome has one bituminous runway, 13/31, and handles VFR traffic, including scheduled island flights operated by Aer Arann Islands.
Ground Transportation Services to and from Inisheer Aerodrome
Transfers
Book private transfers for the onward journey from Inisheer Aerodrome across Inis Oírr, or combine them with ferry and flight connections via Doolin, Rossaveel and Galway.
Hourly Chauffeur
Arrange a professional chauffeur by the hour for flexible mainland travel before or after flights, including pick-ups from Connemara Airport, Rossaveel, Doolin or Galway.
Car Rental
Rent a car on the mainland to reach Connemara Airport or the ferry ports at Rossaveel and Doolin before continuing to Inis Oírr and exploring the surrounding region.
Bus & Group Transfers
Organise minibuses or charter buses for groups travelling between Galway, Rossaveel, Doolin or Connemara Airport and ferry or flight connections to Inis Oírr.
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