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Dublin Airport (DUB)

Dublin Airport first opened in 1940 under the name "Collinstown Airport," named after its location in Collinstown townland. During World War II, Dublin Airport served as a military base for the British Royal Air Force. Following the war, the airport returned to civilian control and was renamed "Dublin Airport" in 1947. Throughout the 1950s and 1960s, the airport underwent extensive expansion and development, including constructing new runways, terminal buildings, and other facilities.

Dublin Airport

Dublin Airport Parking

In 1985, the airport's Terminal 1 opened as the "Central Terminal Building," serving as the main hub for all airlines operating out of the airport. A second terminal, Terminal 2, opened in 2010, catering primarily to Aer Lingus and selected airlines.




Cork Airport (COR)

Cork Airport is one of the major airports in Ireland, located just outside the city of Cork in the southern part of the country. It was opened in 1961 and has since grown to become the second-busiest airport in Ireland after Dublin Airport.

Cork Airport has one main terminal building, which handles domestic and international flights. The airport is particularly popular with low-cost carriers, such as Ryanair and Aer Lingus. It serves many cities in Europe.

Cork Airport

Cork Airport Parking

A multi-storey car park is directly opposite the terminal building for short-term parking. The first 15 minutes of parking are free, and hourly, daily, and weekly rates are available.

Two long-term car parks are available at Cork Airport for extended stays. The Express Red Car Park is the closest long-term car park to the terminal building. The Holiday Blue Car Park is a little further away. Both car parks offer 24-hour security and regular shuttle buses to and from the terminal. There are daily and weekly rates available for long-term parking.

Cork Airport also has a valet parking service, which offers a meet-and-greet service where a staff member will meet you at the terminal and park your car. This service is ideal for those who are short on time or who prefer the convenience of having their car parked for them.




Shannon Airport (COR)

Shannon Airport is one of the major airports in Ireland, located in the west of the country in County Clare. It was opened in 1945 and has since played an important role in Ireland's aviation history.

Shannon Airport has one main terminal building, which handles domestic and international flights. It serves over 20 destinations, including cities in Europe and North America. The airport has a particular historical significance as it was the first airport in the world to offer transatlantic flights, which helped to open up air travel between Europe and North America.

Shannon Airport

Shannon Airport Parking

For short-term parking, a car park is located directly opposite the terminal building, offering convenient airport access. The first 15 minutes of parking are free, and hourly and daily rates are available.

At Shannon Airport, the long-term car park is just a two-minute walk from the terminal building. 24-hour security surveillance monitors the car park. There are daily and weekly rates available for extended-stay parking.




Knock Airport (COR)

A multi-storey car park is directly opposite the terminal building for short-term parking. The first 15 minutes of parking are free, and hourly, daily, and weekly rates are available.

Knock Airport has one main terminal building, which handles domestic and international flights. It serves a range of destinations in Europe, including the UK, Spain, Portugal, and Poland, as well as several seasonal services to other popular tourist destinations.

Knock Airport

Knock Airport Parking

Ireland West Airport offers over 1,500 accessible car parking spaces within a few minutes walk of the terminal.

Knock Airport has five car parking areas, all within a 1 to 5-minute walk of the terminal. The first 15 minutes of parking are free, and hourly and daily rates are available.




Belfast Airport (COR)

Belfast Airport, also known as Belfast International Airport, is located in Northern Ireland, about 13 miles northwest of Belfast city centre. It is the second busiest airport in Northern Ireland after Belfast City Airport.

Belfast Airport has one main terminal building, which handles domestic and international flights. It serves many destinations, including popular European holiday destinations and some North American cities. The airport is particularly popular with low-cost carriers, such as Ryanair, EasyJet, and Jet2.

Belfast Airport

Belfast Airport Parking

Belfast International Airport has four car parks available for passengers.

The short-stay car park is the closest to the airport. It is a 1-2 minute walk to the terminal. This car park is ideal for parking up to a few hours to pick up family and friends.

The main car park is a 2-3 minute walk to the terminal and ideal for business and short break passengers.

The long-stay car park is a 6-minute walk to the terminal. This car park is an ideal solution for stays of four days or more.

Park and Fly offers low-cost car parking for a minimum of three days. Included in the price is a shuttle bus to the terminal. The shuttle buses run 24/7, and the drop-off location is the coach park, just a 1-minute walk to the terminal building.




FAQs about airport parking in Ireland

In Ireland, you drive on the left-hand side of the road. You must yield to all vehicles coming from your right and always turn left on entering a roundabout.

Speed limits in Ireland are in kilometres. The speed limit is 50km/h in built-up areas, 80km/h on regional and local roads, 100km/h on national roads and 120km/h on motorways. There are also special speed limits of 30km/h around schools and other areas.

The biggest airports in Ireland are Dublin (DUB) Airport, followed by Shannon (SNN) Airport, Cork (ORK) Airport, Ireland West Knock (NOC) Airport, Kerry (KIR) Airport, and Donegal (CFN) Airport.

By population, Dublin is the biggest city in Ireland. The following biggest cities are Cork, Limerick, and then Galway.

According to figures released by the Irish Central Statistics Office (CSO), the population of the Republic of Ireland was 5,123,536 on the 3rd of April 2022.

The Republic of Ireland is a sovereign country and is not in Great Britain, nor is it part of the United Kingdom. Northern Ireland, which is part of the island of Ireland, is not in Great Britain but is part of the United Kingdom.