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Inishmaan Aerodrome (IIA)
Inishmaan Aerodrome is a small island gateway to Inis Meáin in the Aran Islands, with scheduled flights to Connemara and onward connections toward Galway. Arrive by air or ferry and continue to the island's stone forts, beaches and quiet coastal villages.
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About Inishmaan Aerodrome
Inishmaan Aerodrome serves Inis Meáin, the middle island of the three Aran Islands in Galway Bay, County Galway. It provides a vital air connection between the island and the Irish mainland through scheduled Public Service Obligation flights operated by Aer Arann Islands to Connemara.
The aerodrome has a small single terminal building and two runways: a paved runway used for regular passenger services and a shorter grass strip. Facilities are deliberately modest, reflecting the island's low-volume operations, with a compact check-in and waiting area rather than the retail and dining halls found at larger airports.
Located on the eastern side of Inis Meáin, the aerodrome is roughly 40 km from Galway city across the bay. Travelers usually continue to Galway by flying to Connemara and then driving, or by taking a ferry from Rossaveal or Doolin and connecting onward by road.
Flights to Inishmaan are a quicker and often more reliable option than the ferry, particularly in rough weather. Once on the island, visitors can explore its limestone landscape, prehistoric stone forts, sandy coves and quiet walking trails, making the aerodrome a practical gateway for a peaceful island stay.
Terminal Overview
Terminals
Inishmaan Aerodrome operates passenger flights through a single small terminal building, with Aer Arann Islands providing scheduled services between Inis Meáin and Connemara on the mainland.
Ground Transportation Services to and from Inishmaan Aerodrome
Transfers
Book private transfers from Inishmaan Aerodrome to island accommodations, ferry departure points and onward connections across Inis Meáin and the Aran Islands.
Hourly Chauffeur
Arrange a chauffeur by the hour for flexible travel around Inis Meáin or onward journeys after landing, with stops at coastal sights, event venues and local attractions.
Car Rental
Car rental is available on the mainland, so travelers can fly from Inishmaan Aerodrome to Connemara and collect a car for independent travel around Galway and western Ireland.
Bus & Group Transfers
Organize minibuses or charter buses for groups traveling between Inishmaan Aerodrome, island lodgings, ferry ports and mainland destinations in County Galway.
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