Flight to Waterford
Flight to Waterford gives information on booking a flight to Waterford, booking a cheap flight to Waterford, hotels in the Waterford area, and info on transport from Waterford airport. Waterford, founded in 914 by the Vikings is Ireland's oldest city. The name derives from the old norse word Vedrarfjord meaning "haven from the wind-swept sea". It is the main city in the South East of Ireland with a population of about 47,000. Waterford has had a long maritime history and the port of Waterford has been one of Ireland's major ports for over a millennium. Wikipedia has excellent information about Waterford. For a good Map of Waterford search Google maps.
Flight to Waterford - General
The information below gives full details of airlines that have a direct flight to Waterford.
Flight to Waterford from the UK
The UK has 3 direct routes from London, Birmingham and Manchester for a flight to Waterford. All 3 routes are operated by Aer Arann. The flight to Waterford from London departs from London Luton airport.
Flight to Waterford from Europe
All flights to Waterford from Europe are operated by Aer Arann.
Flight to Waterford from within Ireland
Airport Information
Waterford airport is situated about 8 Km (5 miles) to the south of the city (10 minutes by car) near Tramore bay.
Car Hire at Waterford Airport.
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Car Parking at Waterford Airport.
There are approximately 200 car parking spaces at Waterford airport for both short and long-term periods. The car park is only opened to the public during airport working hours.
Taxi service at Waterford Airport.
Taxis meet all scheduled flights at the airport which is approximately 10 minutes from Waterford City Centre, Dunmore East and Tramore. The taxi rank is located to the right as you depart the main building.
Other facilities at Waterford Airport.
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Bus service at Waterford.
The Bus Eireann bus station is located on the Quay in Waterford City, approximately 10 minutes from Waterford Airport.
Alternative travel plan for a flight to Waterford
With Waterford only having scheduled flights from London Luton, Birmingham, Amsterdam, Bordeaux, Faro, Lorient, Malaga and Manchester the following itinerary could also be considered.
Cork is approximately 119 Km (74 miles) by road from Waterford and takes approximately 2hrs 14mins by car. Bus Eireann run a service from Cork airport to Waterford and this takes about 3hrs. Irish Rail run a service from Cork City to Waterford and this takes from 3hrs. To get info on a flight to Cork Click here.
Dublin is approximately 163 Km (101 miles) by road from Waterford and takes just over 3hrs by car. Bus Eireann run a service from Dublin airport to Waterford and this takes approximately 4hrs. Irish Rail run a service from Dublin to Waterford and this takes from 2hrs 40min. To get info on a flight to Dublin Click here.
Shannon is approximately 153 Km (95 miles) by road from Waterford and takes just over 3hrs by car. Bus Eireann run a service from Shannon airport to Waterford and this takes approximately 3hrs 30mins. Irish Rail run a service from Limerick (25km or 15mile from Shannon) to Waterford and this takes from 2hrs 40min. To get info on a flight to Shannon Click here.
Indirect flight to Waterford could use London Luton or Manchester airports as a hub. For UK visitors Click here. For US and European visitors Click here.
Flight to Waterford - Tourist Info
A flight to Waterford brings the visitor to the south east of Ireland. Waterford is of course famous for its crystal glass but there is lots of other things to see and do as well. Things to see in Waterford include Holy Trinity Cathedral, Waterford Museum of Treasures, Waterford Crystal Factory and the extensive remains of the city walls. If after a flight to Waterford you require a good selection of accommodation in the Waterford area then Click here Good websites to checkout for the tourist when planning a flight to Waterford might include The Waterford Tourism site and the Discover Ireland Southeast site.