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Getting to & from Donegal Airport

CFN · Transport, directions & city-centre hotels

~1 miles
approx. to Carrickfinn
By car

About 5 minutes by car from Kincasslagh and the surrounding Gaeltacht villages.

Distance is a straight-line estimate adjusted for typical roads and is approximate. Journey times and fares below are indicative — always check with the operator before you travel.

Transport to & from Donegal Airport

Ways to travel between Donegal Airport and Carrickfinn. All options work in both directions.

Bus
Local Link Donegal
Journey
10–30 min
From
€3
Frequency
Limited daily

Rural bus services connect the airport with Dungloe and nearby villages.

Taxi
Airport taxi
Journey
10 min
From
€15
Frequency
On demand

Taxis on this stretch of coast are limited; pre-booking is strongly recommended.

Driving & parking

Arriving by car or being dropped off? Here is what to know.

Parking at the airport

Short-stay, long-stay and drop-off options are available. Booking in advance is usually cheaper than turning up on the day.

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Taxis & drop-off

Licensed taxis wait at the rank outside arrivals, and ride-hailing apps operate at most airports. If someone is dropping you off, follow signs for the designated drop-off zone — many airports now charge a fee for this.

Book an airport taxi online

Prefer a door-to-door transfer? Book a private airport taxi in advance with a fixed price and a driver waiting when you land.

Airport taxis & transfers

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City-centre hotels for arriving passengers

Flying into Donegal Airport and staying over? Browse hotels in Carrickfinn to be close to the action when you land.

Hotels in Carrickfinn

Compare availability and prices for a wide choice of city-centre hotels near where you are arriving.

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