Donegal Airport – CFN Donegal

Considered as the gateway to Donegal and the northwest part of Ireland, Donegal Airport is situated 2.3 miles southwest of Bunbeg, Donegal County, Ireland. It is locally known as Carrickfinn Airport and has an airport code of CFN. The airport is about a 15-minutes’ drive from Dungloe. Recently, CFN Airport gained recognition as the world's most scenic approach for two consecutive years by Private Fly, a private jet booking service. All-year-round, the airport has two daily flights schedule to and from Dublin Airport. The airport also serves 5-weekly trips to and from Glasgow International Airport.

Best Time to Visit

Established in the mid-1980s, Donegal Airport used to have grass surface type runways. Through the assistance of the Ireland government, the airport's facilities were improved and by adding a new terminal building with upgraded navigational aids as well as extending its runway to 4,900 feet to accommodate larger aircraft. With these improvements, the growing number of passengers traveling to and from Donegal increases each year. This is also due to the rising popularity of Donegal County, as well as Letterkenny, which is known for its gothic-style cathedral, as one of the best tourist destinations in Ireland.

What to Do & Area Attractions

Despite the growing number of passengers arriving at Donegal Airport, there aren't any onsite hotels in the area. However, guests can check-in at the Waterfront Hotel or at the An Chúirt Gweedore Court Hotel for a relaxing and comfortable stay at the county. Both hotels are less than 20-minutes' drive from the airport, making it convenient for travelers.

Passengers that are looking to travel other cities of Ireland can book their tickets at City of Derry Airport.