Flight to Sligo
Flight to Sligo gives information on booking a flight to Sligo, booking a cheap flight to Sligo, car hire at Sligo airport and info on Sligo hotels. Sligo, is both a county and town in the north-west of the country and indeed the town is the largest in that area. Sligo comes from the Irish word Sligeagh, means shelly place because of the abundance of shellfish found in the Garavogue river and its estuary. In medieval times Sligo was an important crossroads strategically and commercially although today Sligo Abbey is the only medieval building left standing. During the famine years 1847-1851 over 30,000 people emigrated through the port of Sligo. Wikipedia has excellent general information on County Sligo. Google maps can be searched for a good detailed Map of Sligo.
Flight to Sligo - General
Dublin have a direct flight to Sligo. Aer Arann operates the flight.
Flight to Sligo from within Ireland
Aer Arann operate two flights daily from Dublin to Sligo leaving at 07:40 and 17:05 during weekdays and at 10:20 and 16:30 at the weekends. Duration of flight approximately 45 minutes.
Flight to Sligo - Tourist Info
Sligo is perfectly situated for touring the surrounding county side but the town itself has some interesting sights. Sligo Abbey, founded in 1253 has still some original features including the delicate lancer windows from that time but this ruined friary dates mainly from the 15th century. West of the abbey is O'Connell Street where the town's main shops are located and Hargadon's bar which is an old Sligo institution complete with a dark wooden interior and a grocery style countre. The visitor to Sligo might like to check out the Discover Ireland Nortwest website and the Sligo Tourism website.
Airport Information
Sligo Airport is situated in the beautiful seaside resort of Strandhill, approximately 8 Km (5 miles) from Sligo Town. Strandhill has many attractions including miles of sand dunes and large Atlantic waves, which draws surfers from all over the country.
Car Hire at Sligo Airport
To view a wide range of car hire options at Sligo Airport Click here.
Car Parking at Sligo Airport
There is a short/long term car parking area for just €2 for the full duration.
Taxi service at Sligo Airport
There is a taxi service at Sligo Airport at flight times.To pre-book you can call Sligo Airport on 0719168280 or email info@sligoairport.com
Other facilities at Sligo Airport
Fully licensed bar with a seating capacity for 80. Snack Food available. Wi-F internet technology, is available in the Airport Terminal building. Ask at the bar in the airport's lounge for more details. All areas are wheelchair accessible and wheelchair toilet facilities.
Bus service at Sligo Airport
There is a bus service from Strandhill to Sligo town..
Alternative travel plan for a flight to Sligo
With Sligo only having scheduled flights from Manchester and Dublin the following itinerary could also be considered.
Belfast is approximately 201 Km (124 miles) by road from Sligo and takes approximately 3hrs 25mins by car. Bus Eireann run an indirect service from Belfast to Sligo with this taking from 3 hours 55 minutes. To get information on a flight to Belfast Click here.
Dublin is approximately 212 Km (131 miles) by road from Sligo and takes about 3hrs 54mins by car. Bus Eireann run a service from Dublin airport to Sligo and this takes from 4hrs 35mins. To get information on a flight to Dublin Click here.
Knock has scheduled flights from London Luton, London Stansted, Birmingham, Manchester, Nottingham, and Dublin and is approximately 48 Km (30 miles) by road from Sligo and takes about 54mins by car. Bus Eireann run a service from Knock airport to Sligo and this takes from 2hrs 35mins. To get information on a flight to Knock Click here.
Indirect flights to Sligo could use Manchester or Dublin airports as a hub. For UK visitors Click here. For US and European visitors Click here.