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Cheap flights to Galway from £26

This is the cheapest return flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 7/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Flights to Galway in 2024

Find the latest flights to Galway in 2024, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 925,685 searches and data was last updated on 27 April 2024.

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

£63

Return from

£365

One-way from

£80
High demand for flights, 6% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 7% potential price drop
Average for return flights in April 2024
From London to Shannon
One-way flight from London to Galway

Cheap flights to Galway in April & May 2024

Discover affordable flights and deals to Galway in April and May 2024. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 925,685 searches and data was last updated on 27 April 2024.
The lowest-priced flights departing to Galway in April and May 2024 can be found below. Deals update frequently so be sure to check back soon if you're not finding what you're looking for.
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Deal found 26/4£391
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Deal found 26/4£404
Sun 26/509:50LHR - SNN
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Deal found 26/4£434
Sun 26/509:50LHR - SNN
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Deal found 26/4£442
Tue 7/519:10LHR - SNN
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Deal found 26/4£450
Sat 25/519:40LHR - SNN
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Deal found 26/4£476
Fri 26/422:25LHR - SNN
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Deal found 26/4£688
Sat 27/408:05LHR - SNN
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Deal found 26/4£760
Fri 26/419:10LHR - SNN
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Tue 30/414:45SNN - LHR
1 stop18h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/4£1,129

Galway 2024 flight deals

Explore flight deals for Galway in 2024, offering the best prices and options to suit your preferences. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 925,685 searches and data were last updated on 27 April 2024.
These are some of the best deals we've found on flights to Galway in 2024 at this time. If these deals don't appeal to you, be sure to come back soon for more options.
Tue 7/519:10LHR - SNN
Nonstop1h 25mMultiple Airlines
Thu 9/507:10SNN - LHR
1 stop13h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/4£365
Sat 25/518:40LHR - SNN
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Mon 27/521:25SNN - LHR
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Deal found 26/4£391
Mon 20/519:10LHR - SNN
Nonstop1h 25mAer Lingus
Sun 26/507:10SNN - LHR
2 stops13h 10mAer Lingus
Deal found 26/4£404
Sun 14/719:10LHR - SNN
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Sun 21/707:10SNN - LHR
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Deal found 26/4£422
Wed 7/820:45LHR - SNN
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Wed 14/821:25SNN - LHR
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Deal found 26/4£423
Wed 7/819:15LHR - SNN
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Wed 14/807:40SNN - LHR
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Deal found 26/4£431
Sun 26/509:50LHR - SNN
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Sun 2/607:10SNN - LHR
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Deal found 26/4£434
Sun 26/509:50LHR - SNN
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Sun 2/607:10SNN - LHR
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Deal found 26/4£442
Tue 7/519:10LHR - SNN
Nonstop1h 25mAer Lingus
Thu 9/507:10SNN - LHR
2 stops11h 45mAer Lingus
Deal found 26/4£450

Flights to Galway departing soon

Discover available last-minute flight options to Galway, providing immediate availability and potentially lower prices. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 925,685 searches and data was last updated on 27 April 2024.
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Deal found 26/4£1,353
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Deal found 26/4£2,282
Mon 6/514:30LHR - SNN
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Deal found 26/4£3,969
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Deal found 26/4£3,987
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Deal found 26/4£4,292
Fri 3/518:00LHR - SNN
1 stop16h 30mUnited Airlines
Sat 11/512:30SNN - LHR
1 stop18h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 26/4£17,801

One-way flights to Galway

Explore one-way flight options to Galway for greater flexibility in your travel plans. Find up-to-date pricing and availability for one-way flights. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 925,685 searches and data was last updated on 27 April 2024.
If you're looking for options on one-way flights to Galway, check out these fares. Users can also find round-trip Galway flights by using the search form above.
Thu 16/514:45LHR - SNN
Nonstop1h 25mAer Lingus
Deal found 27/4£80
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Deal found 26/4£86
Thu 27/609:50LHR - SNN
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Deal found 26/4£86
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Deal found 25/4£87
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Deal found 26/4£94
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Deal found 26/4£96
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Deal found 26/4£98
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Deal found 26/4£102
Sat 20/714:20LHR - SNN
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Deal found 26/4£103

Direct flights to Galway

Tue 7/506:05STN - SNN
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Deal found 26/4£26
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Deal found 26/4£28
Mon 13/517:30LGW - SNN
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Wed 15/506:50SNN - LGW
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Deal found 26/4£30
Sun 23/608:15STN - SNN
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Sat 29/621:50SNN - STN
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Deal found 26/4£34
Sun 30/608:15STN - SNN
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Sat 6/721:50SNN - STN
Nonstop1h 30mRyanair
Deal found 26/4£35
Wed 10/707:25STN - SNN
Nonstop1h 30mRyanair
Wed 17/709:20SNN - STN
Nonstop1h 30mRyanair
Deal found 26/4£37
Mon 6/517:30LGW - SNN
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Thu 9/507:45SNN - LGW
Nonstop1h 35mRyanair
Deal found 26/4£38
Wed 7/807:25STN - SNN
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Wed 14/809:20SNN - STN
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Deal found 26/4£42
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Nonstop1h 35mRyanair
Deal found 26/4£42

Average price of flights to Galway by month

Plan your trip to Galway by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight to Galway is currently £92 while a return flight costs £419. Price data was last updated on 21 April 2024.

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight to Galway (average of £51). Flying to Galway in February will prove the most costly (average of £82). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

January

£47

February

£66

March

£64

April

£50

May

£58

June

£51

July

£54

August

£63

September

£41

October

£42

November

£58

December

£63

Similar to other destinations in central Ireland, the weather in Galway is characterised by a range of seasonal temperatures. Winters, December to February, are usually mild with a temperature of around 8°C, with summer, which runs from June to August, experiencing temperatures no higher than 20°C. Cheap flights to Galway are usually easier to find during winter, but there are great reasons to visit all year-round.

From food festivals to horse fairs and music events to comedy shows – no matter when you visit Galway, you are sure to come face to face with a concert, festival or exhibition! Ballinasloe International October Fair and Festival is an annual equestrian extravaganza held over 9 days which dates back to the 18thcentury. The event is one of Europe’s largest and oldest horse fairs which attracts around 80,000 visitors worldwide who travel to admire the hundreds of beautiful horses on display. There is also an assortment of further events throughout the festival to enjoy from tug-of-war, street stalls and music to street parades, arts and crafts and children’s events. If you enjoy sampling local cuisines on your travels, book flights to Galway around Easter to experience the Galway Food Festival, which takes place annually on the Easter Bank Holiday weekend.

Whether you’re a fan of jazz music, oysters, comedy or film, take a look through what festivals ‘Ireland’s Cultural Heart’ has to offer and consider timing your flight to Galway to coincide with one that catches your eye!

Temperature and rainfall in Galway by month

Plan your trip to Galway by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

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Temperature

6 - 16 °C

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 best time to book a flight to Galway?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight to Galway. Price data was last updated on 28 January 2024.
To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight to Galway, you should look to book at least 40 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.
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When is the cheapest time to fly to Galway?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return to Galway. Price data was last updated on 21 April 2024.
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Users looking for the lowest fares to Galway should consider flying on Monday mornings, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Sunday at midday, when prices are usually at their highest.
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Reviews of airlines servicing Galway

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Galway. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Galway. Reviews last updated 27 April 2024.
Read through reviews of airlines servicing Galway, such as British Airways and Aer Lingus. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Food

6.8

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

6.7

Crew

8.0

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was great. It was a flight that left late in the day so that tried to sleep as much as possible. The flight attendant was very loud so I Waking up. The food was okay. Didn’t enjoy it. But the trip was smooth and we even landed early

7.4
Good
1,429 reviews

Food

6.8

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

6.7

Crew

8.0

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was great. It was a flight that left late in the day so that tried to sleep as much as possible. The flight attendant was very loud so I Waking up. The food was okay. Didn’t enjoy it. But the trip was smooth and we even landed early

7.4
Good
11,228 reviews

Food

6.8

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

6.7

Crew

8.0

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was great. It was a flight that left late in the day so that tried to sleep as much as possible. The flight attendant was very loud so I Waking up. The food was okay. Didn’t enjoy it. But the trip was smooth and we even landed early

7.2
Good
1,349 reviews

Food

6.8

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

6.7

Crew

8.0

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was great. It was a flight that left late in the day so that tried to sleep as much as possible. The flight attendant was very loud so I Waking up. The food was okay. Didn’t enjoy it. But the trip was smooth and we even landed early

7.0
Good
7,742 reviews

Food

6.8

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

6.7

Crew

8.0

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was great. It was a flight that left late in the day so that tried to sleep as much as possible. The flight attendant was very loud so I Waking up. The food was okay. Didn’t enjoy it. But the trip was smooth and we even landed early

6.8
Okay
6,915 reviews

Food

6.8

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

6.7

Crew

8.0

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was great. It was a flight that left late in the day so that tried to sleep as much as possible. The flight attendant was very loud so I Waking up. The food was okay. Didn’t enjoy it. But the trip was smooth and we even landed early

Destination overview:

There is a reason why Galway is often called ‘Ireland’s Cultural Heart’ – just take advantage of a cheap flight to Galway to explore this bustling city and you’ll soon discover why. Located in the West of Ireland on the River Corrib, the city plays host to various festivals, colourful culture and celebrations the whole year round. The geographical heart of the city is known as Eyre Square – recently named the John F. Kennedy Memorial Park. Surrounded by shops and cafes Eyre Square is a popular meeting place for people to come together and catch up by the Square’s central fountain. Head down to the coastline to enjoy some serious relaxation as you take in the beautiful scenery of the Aran Islands and the sandy beaches that make for chilled summer picnics or romantic evening walks.

If you take a flight to Galway, you will see that the city really comes into its own when the sun goes down and you’ll never find yourself short of a pub to enjoy some of Ireland’s iconic Guinness in. For those who are always partial to learning more about the history of the place they’re staying in, a trip to the Galway City Museum should definitely be on the cards. Covering both prehistoric and medieval periods as well as the more modern history of Ireland, the museum also houses temporary exhibitions designed to display different sides to the city’s culture and heritage. The Galway Cathedral and Spanish Arch are also well worth a visit to learn more about the influences that have shaped the city into the one that it is today.

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.

  • How long is the flight to Galway, Ireland?

    Flights to the Galway Airport in Galway, Ireland from the United Kingdom range anywhere from a quick 1h and 15m to over 27h, depending on which airport in the United Kingdom you fly out of and the number of stops.

  • Where can you get direct flights from the United Kingdom to Galway?

    Travellers can get direct, budget-friendly flight deals from the United Kingdom to Galway, Ireland when flying Ryanair, British Airways and Aer Lingus. The fastest direct flights are out of the various London, England airports. Airports in the UK that offer nonstop flights to Galway are the London Southend Airport, Gatwick Airport, the London Stansted Airport, the Birmingham Airport, the East Midlands Airport and the Cornwall Airport Newquay.

  • How do you get from Galway airport to the city centre?

    From Galway Airport, travellers can get into the city centre very quickly by taxi, rental car or public transportation. The Galway city centre sits only about 9 km away from the airport, making it a 14m car ride, or a 30m bus ride. Taxis and rental cars are always available at the Galway Airport. Visitors travelling on a budget can opt for the cheaper option: Public transit. This option takes anywhere from 31-55m, depending on traffic. The Carnmore East bus stop is only about 0.6 km away from the center of the airport. It traveles westbound and takes people from the airport to Carnmore Cross, then Eyre Square and bus station, then Savoy Hostel Galway City Centre.

  • What are some things to do in Galway?

    Whether is a visitor to Galway is travelling with friends, family, little ones, a partner or solo, there’s much to do in the West of Ireland. Galway is known for being disected by beautiful rivers, its museums, architecture and riveting events. For those travellers lwho like to move by foot to explore a city, there are many museums to get lost in and tours to join. A few notable museums are the Galway City Museum, The Galway Fisheries Watchtower Museum, The Claddagh Ring Museum and Lynch’s Castle. As for tours, visitors can embark on the Cliffs of Moher day tour, a tour to Aran Islands, a jaunt to Limerick, a journey into Connemara National Park and much more. Travellers would be lwise to plan their visit during one of Galway’s popular events held at one of Galway’s 51 venues. Every year, the Galway Film Fleadh, Galway Arts Festival, Galway Races, Galway International Oyster Festival, Galway African Film Festival and many more exciting festivals are held in the city. For travellers wanting to steep themselves in art and language, Galway offers up an Irish-language-only theater, Taibhdhearc na Gaillimhe. There’s also always live music playing in and around the city centre, whether it’s traditional irish music, choral music or rock music. And for visitors who love literature, Galway has a rich history of poets and writers, from Fred Johnston, Moya Cannon, Liam O’Flaherty and Frank Harris to Ken Bruen, Elaine Feeney and Patrick Deeley.

  • Do I need a passport or visa to fly to Galway?

    No, United Kingdom citizens flying from the United Kingdom to Galway, Ireland do not need a passport. However, travelers do need to present a form of valid identification, like a driver’s license, or even a passport. The form of identification should not be expired and will not be expired around their departure date.

  • 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 UK is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Galway.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Galway?

    null is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Galway. One-way flights to null typically cost null, while return flights cost around null.

  • How much is a return flight to Galway?

    A return flight to Galway will typically cost around £99, however they can be found for as little as £26.

  • 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 Airport have car hire?

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

  • Are there hotels close to Shannon Airport?

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

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