Galway, Ireland — Ultimate City Guide

Why go

City in Connacht, Ireland.
Served by Galway Airport (GWY).

History

Galway is a city in County Galway. It lies on the River Corrib between Lough Corrib and Galway Bay. It is the most populous settlement in the province of Connacht, the fifth most populous city on the island of Ireland and the fourth most populous in the Republic of Ireland, with a population at the 2022 census of 85,910.

Airports

Connemara Regional Airport (NNR) 27 km to the centre

Inverin, G, IE — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.

Indoor | Outdoor

Inisheer Aerodrome (INQ) 38 km to the centre

Inis Oírr, G, IE — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.

Indoor | Outdoor

Inishmaan Aerodrome (IIA) 39 km to the centre

Inis Meáin, G, IE — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.

Indoor | Outdoor

Galway Airport (GWY)

Saint Helenes, 11 Tuam Rd, Ashbrook, Glenrevagh, Co. Galway, H91 KWK3, Ireland — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.

Indoor | Outdoor

Cregboy Airstrip 9.2 km to the centre

Cregboy, G, IE

Outdoor

Craughwell Airfield 25 km to the centre

Ballynageeragh, G, IE

Outdoor

Getting there by ferry

Corrib Princess

Ferry terminal · 0.9 km from the centre

Outdoor

Aran Islands Ferry

Ferry terminal · 1.4 km from the centre

Outdoor

Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season

May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season

April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding

Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Galway Airport (GWY); 2 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By water: 2 ferry terminals within 20 km (nearest: Corrib Princess, 0.9 km).

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Galway, Ireland. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.