Why go
- Town in County Kerry, Ireland.
- Served by Bantry Aerodrome (BYT).
History
Killarney is a town in County Kerry, Ireland. It is on the northeastern shore of Lough Leane, part of Killarney National Park, and is home to St Mary's Cathedral, Ross Castle, Muckross House and Abbey, the Lakes of Killarney, MacGillycuddy's Reeks, Purple Mountain, Mangerton Mountain, Paps Mountain, the Gap of Dunloe and Torc Waterfall. Its natural heritage, history and location on the Ring of Kerry make Killarney a popular tourist destination. Tourism has underpinned the town's economy and shaped its development for more than two and a half centuries, and Killarney has been described the birthplace of Irish tourism.
Where to stay
Town Centre, East Ave, Dromhale, Killarney, Co. Kerry, V93 CF30, Ireland · killarneyparkhotel.ie
Lake Shore, Muckross Rd, Castlelough, Killarney, Co. Kerry, Ireland · lakehotelkillarney.ie
Muckross Rd, Dromhale, Killarney, Co. Kerry, Ireland · abbey-lodge.com
Woodlawn Road, Dromhale, Killarney, Co. Kerry, V93 E782, Ireland · killarney-earlscourt.ie
College St, Killarney, Co. Kerry, V93 N625, Ireland · failtehotel.ie
East Ave, Killarney, Co. Kerry, Ireland · theross.ie
Town Centre, Kenmare Pl, Avenue, Killarney, Co. Kerry, V93 YW9D, Ireland · killarneyavenue.com
Muckross Rd, Poulnamuck, Killarney, Co. Kerry, V93 RT22, Ireland · thebrehon.com
Muckross Rd, Cahernane, Killarney, Co. Kerry, V93 E78W, Ireland · cahernane.com
Kenmare Pl, Demesne, Killarney, Co. Kerry, V93 X3VW, Ireland · killarneyplaza.com
Muckross Rd, Dromhale, Killarney, Co. Kerry, Ireland · randleshotel.com
17 Main St, Killarney, Co. Kerry, V93 X6FP, Ireland · killarneygrand.com
College St, Killarney, Co. Kerry, V93 HP7A, Ireland · killarneytowers.com
Cork Rd, Ballycasheen, Killarney, Co. Kerry, V93 XKR4, Ireland · killarneyheights.ie
Muckross Rd, Poulnamuck, Killarney, Co. Kerry, V93 V6WF, Ireland · gleneaglekillarney.ie
Muckross Rd, Woodlawn, Killarney, Co. Kerry, V93 V260, Ireland · riversidehotelkillarney.com
Town Centre, Killarney, Co. Kerry, V93 FY7A, Ireland · scottshotelkillarney.com
27-28, 29 Plunkett St, Killarney, Co. Kerry, V93 VY2P, Ireland · tatlerjack.ie
Cork Rd, Ballycasheen, Killarney, Co. Kerry, V93 FX00, Ireland · hotelkillarney.ie
Leeside, Oakpark Rd, Cloonalour, Tralee, Co. Kerry, Ireland · maureen.tripcombined.com
97 New St, Killarney, Co. Kerry, V93 V0HR, Ireland · evistonhouse.com
College St, Moyeightragh, Killarney, Co. Kerry, Ireland · copper.tripcombined.com
Restaurants & places to go
Asian, Thai, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 13:00-22:00;13:00-22:00 · College Square, V93 YND2 · lanathai.ie
Pizza, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-22:30 Features: takeaway · Cork Road, Killarney · supermacs.ie
Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-22:30 Features: takeaway · Cork Road, Killarney · supermacs.ie
Ice Cream · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-22:00 · 8 Main Street, Killarney, V93 XPV0 · ginosgelato.com
American, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · 7 New Street, Killarney, V93 AF89 · eddierockets.ie
Grill, Fish, Fish And Chips, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 16:00-21:15; Sa-Su 15:00-21:15 Features: vegetarian options · Killarney · croninsrestaurant.com
Coffee Shop, Cafe, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 08:00-16:00; Su 09:00-16:00 Features: outdoor seating · 3 Kenmare Place, Killarney, V93 A030 · instagram.com
Brunch, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Th,Su 09:00-17:00; Fr-Sa 09:00-18:00 Features: outdoor seating · Old Market Lane, Killarney, V93 C9X0 · zonestreetfood.ie
Bubble Tea, Cafe · Bubble Tea cafe · nanastea.ie
Regional, Restaurant · Regional restaurant · 26 High Street, Killarney, V93 EE61 · bricin.ie
Indian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo,We-Su 17:00-23:00; Tu off · 10 College Street · bombaypalace.ie
Chinese, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 13:00-23:30, Su 12:00-23:30 · Scott's Street, Killarney, V93 FF20 · goldenchopsticks.ie
Mediterranean, Pizza, Fast Food · Opening hours: Su-Th 12:30-00:00; Fr-Sa 12:30-01:00 Features: halal · 17 New Street, Killarney · killarneygrillandboxpizza.ie
Steak House, Restaurant · Steak House restaurant · Glenflesk, V93 PD63 · thekerrywaypub.com
Fish, Restaurant · Features: outdoor seating, air conditioning · kittyoseskillarney.com
Fish And Chips, Restaurant · Fish And Chips restaurant · 77 High Street, Killarney · kerryfish.com
Curry, Indian, Mediterranean, Restaurant · Curry/Indian restaurant · East Avenue Road, Killarney, V93 WKT5 · http://://sultanrestaurantireland.com
Sandwich, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 17:00-21:30 · 27 High Street, Killarney, V93 K164 · harrowkillarney.com
Kebab, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 15:00-22:00+; Sa 13:00-22:00+ Features: step-free access · Park Road, Killarney
Cafe · cafe · boardwalkcoffee.ie
Chicken, Pizza, Fast Food · Chicken/Pizza fast food · 14 College Street, Killarney · boxchicken.ie
Mexican, Restaurant · Mexican restaurant · casitamexicana.ie
Cafe, Bagel, Cafe · Cafe/Bagel cafe
Thai, Restaurant · Features: step-free access
International, Restaurant · International restaurant
Fast Food · fast food
Asian, Restaurant · Asian restaurant · newmayflower.wordpress.com
Pizza, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 17:00-21:00; Fr-Su 16:00-22:00 · 91 New Street, Killarney, V93 R96C · piccolopizzaitalianrestaurantkillarney.com
Burger, American, Restaurant · Features: outdoor seating · 9-10 Plunkett Street, Killarney, V93 TP89 · robsranchhouse.ie
Ice Cream, Ice Cream · Ice Cream ice cream · 37 Main Street, Killarney, V93 PK73 · murphysicecream.ie
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 09:00-18:00,07:00-18:00 · Kenmare Place, Killarney · lircafe.com
Regional, Restaurant · Opening hours: 09:00-23:00 · hannigansrestaurant.com
Indian, Restaurant · Opening hours: 17:00+ · 17 High Street, Killarney
Chinese, Restaurant · Chinese restaurant · 75 High Street · beijingwok.ie
Sandwich, Cafe · Sandwich cafe
Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 08:00-10:00,12:30-16:30,18:00-21:00 · scottshotelkillarney.com
Cafe · cafe · 8-19 New Street, Killarney · instagram.com
Chicken, Fast Food · Chicken fast food · 8 College Street, Killarney, V93 DKX8 · chickencloudkillarney.ie
Thai, Restaurant · Thai restaurant · 66 High Street, Killarney, V93 TN97
Fast Food · fast food
Cafe, Pizza, Empanada, Bakery, Argentinian, Dessert, Cafe · Opening hours: We-Su 10:00-21:00 Features: outdoor seating · Killarney, V93 FP40 · tangostreetfood.com
Burger, American, Restaurant · Features: outdoor seating · 9-10 Plunkett Street, Killarney, V93 TP89 · robsranchhouse.ie
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 09:00-18:00 · Glebe Place, Killarney · spoglers.com
Regional, Pizza, Restaurant · Regional/Pizza restaurant · 40 Main Street, Killarney, V93 KR52 · 40maincafewinebarkillarney.com
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Airports
Kerry Airport Ireland (KIR) 13 km to the centre
Farranfore, KY, IE — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 2 airlines (Ryanair, Aer Lingus) · direct flights to 6 destinations incl. Alicante, Dublin, Faro, Hahn, London… (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 2 airlines, 6 direct destinations
- Ryanair FR (737-800) · 5 routes: Alicante, Faro, Hahn, London, London
- Aer Lingus EI (AT4) · 1 route: Dublin*
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Bantry Aerodrome (BYT) 43 km to the centre
Bantry, CO, IE — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Rathcoole Aerodrome 36 km to the centre
Rathcoole, CO, IE
Ardfert Airstrip 36 km to the centre
Ardfert, KY, IE
Abbeyfeale Airfield 39 km to the centre
Abbeyfeale, KY, IE
Getting there by ferry
Ross Castle Pier
Ferry terminal · 2.8 km from the centre
Lord Brandonds Corrage to Ross Castle
Ferry route
Where things are
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Photographs
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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 Bantry Aerodrome (BYT); 3 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By water: 1 ferry terminal within 20 km (nearest: Ross Castle Pier, 2.8 km); routes include Lord Brandonds Corrage to Ross Castle.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Killarney-Kerry. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Trains & rail
National rail
Coaches & shuttles
Intercity coach
Tours & experiences
Sightseeing
Sightseeing
Walking Tour
Sightseeing
Sightseeing