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Flights to Galway in 2026

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Cheapest flights to Galway

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Return from

£37

One-way from

£16

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

£83
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LGW London Gatwick - SNN Shannon

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London Gatwick

Wed 7/10

18:45-20:20

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Shannon

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

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£16

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LGW London Gatwick - SNN Shannon

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London Gatwick

Tue 6/10

15:05-16:40

Nonstop1h 35m

Shannon

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

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LGW London Gatwick - SNN Shannon

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London Gatwick

Wed 30/9

18:45-20:20

Nonstop1h 35m

Shannon

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

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£16
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STN London Stansted - SNN Shannon

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London Stansted

Wed 7/10

18:55-20:25

Nonstop1h 30m

Shannon

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

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LondonShannon

STN London Stansted - SNN Shannon

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London Stansted

Wed 28/10

12:10-13:40

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Shannon

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

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£16

LondonShannon

STN London Stansted - SNN Shannon

STNSNN

London Stansted

Thu 22/10

08:00-09:30

Nonstop1h 30m

Shannon

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£16

LondonShannon

STN London Stansted - SNN Shannon

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London Stansted

Thu 10/12

15:20-16:50

Nonstop1h 30m

Shannon

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£16

LondonShannon

STN London Stansted - SNN Shannon

STNSNN

London Stansted

Tue 13/10

09:55-11:25

Nonstop1h 30m

Shannon

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£16

LondonShannon

STN London Stansted - SNN Shannon

STNSNN

London Stansted

Tue 22/9

09:55-11:25

Nonstop1h 30m

Shannon

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£16

LondonShannon

STN London Stansted - SNN Shannon

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London Stansted

Sun 13/12

09:15-10:45

Nonstop1h 30m

Shannon

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£16

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Galway

How long is the flight to Galway?

On average, a flight from London to Galway takes 4 hours 15 minutes. Flights to Galway from other popular cities in United Kingdom will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

Weekly flight availability to Galway

The most flights from London to Galway are scheduled on a Friday (19 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (10 on average).

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Galway?

The most popular airlines flying from London to Galway are Ryanair and Aer Lingus.

Ryanair
Ryanair
From £27
Aer Lingus
Aer Lingus
From £91

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Galway?

The cheapest airlines flying from London to Galway are Ryanair and Aer Lingus.

Rainfall in Galway by month

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Galway ranges from 59.0 - 105.0 inches per month. October is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 105.0 mm. April is typically the driest time to visit Galway when rainfall is around 59.0 mm.

Temperature in Galway by month

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Galway, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 16.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 6.0 C).

When is the cheapest time to fly to Galway?

Users looking for the lowest fares to Galway should consider flying on Monday at midday, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Friday evenings, when prices are usually at their highest.

Reviews of airlines servicing Galway

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Aer Lingus and Ryanair to Ireland by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Aer Lingus
7.3
Good
1,758 reviews
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Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.2

Overall

7.3

Food

6.7

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Griffith,Feb 2026

MAN - DUB

Great experience. Crew was friendly, food was better than what I have experienced with some other airlines and seat pitch was adequate. I would fly Aer Lingus again.
Aer Lingus
7.3
Good
1,758 reviews
Aer Lingus
7.3
Good
1,758 reviews
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Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.2

Overall

7.3

Food

6.7

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Griffith,Feb 2026

MAN - DUB

Great experience. Crew was friendly, food was better than what I have experienced with some other airlines and seat pitch was adequate. I would fly Aer Lingus again.
Ryanair
6.9
Okay
5,481 reviews
Aer Lingus
7.3
Good
1,758 reviews
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Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.2

Overall

7.3

Food

6.7

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Griffith,Feb 2026

MAN - DUB

Great experience. Crew was friendly, food was better than what I have experienced with some other airlines and seat pitch was adequate. I would fly Aer Lingus again.

FAQs about flying to Galway

Getting around Galway

Once you arrive in this quaint city on the Emerald Isle, getting around will be done mostly on foot. The city is relatively small and has retained much of its history so exploring all there is to see will be most rewarding on foot or by bike. However, with ferries available to take you across to sites such as the Aran Islands it’s simple to make the most of your stay here.

Getting downtown:

A stone’s throw away from the city itself, it’s fast and hassle-free to make your way from the Galway Airport (GWY) to the centre of the city. Located around 5 miles (7.4km) north of the city, a taxi is cost effective and will take you from your flight to your destination in no time.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Galway if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Galway on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Galway?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Ryanair is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Galway.

  • How much is a return flight to Galway?

    A return flight to Galway will typically cost around £52, however they can be found for as little as £29.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Galway depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Galway, Manchester offers the quickest one-way flight (1 hour 10 minutes).

  • Does Shannon have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at Shannon can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Shannon?

    Yes. Shannon has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Great Southern is the closest property to Shannon (0.0 mi away from Shannon).

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