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Ireland's main airport, linked to Paris by Aer Lingus, Air France and Ryanair. Trains and coaches to the whole country, car hire on site.
Official websitedublinairport.com→West coast airport, linked to Paris-CDG by Aer Lingus. Handy for Connemara, Clare and north Kerry.
Official websiteshannonairport.ie→The closest to Achill and Clew Bay, with flights from the UK and a few European cities; no direct flight from Paris.
Official websiteirelandwestairport.com→The only passenger service to the island, running all year round from Cleggan pier in about thirty minutes. Tickets online or at the harbour office; a freight service is also available.
Official websiteinishbofinferry.ie→A coach route linking Galway to Clifden and Letterfrack, with three daily departures extended to Cleggan, in about 1 h 45. Handy for reaching the ferry without a car.
Official websitecitylink.ie/timetables/923→How long does it take to get to Inishbofin?
You first head to Galway, then through Connemara to the small harbour of Cleggan, where the ferry to the island leaves from.
| Leg | Operators | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Flight Paris → Dublin | Aer Lingus, Air France, Ryanair | ≈ 1 h 40 |
| Flight Paris → Shannon | Aer Lingus | ≈ 1 h 45 |
| Coach Dublin → Galway | Citylink, GoBus | ≈ 2 h 30 |
| Bus Galway → Cleggan | Citylink (route 923) | ≈ 1 h 50 |
| Car Shannon → Cleggan | — | ≈ 2 h 30 |
| Ferry Cleggan → Inishbofin | Inishbofin Ferry (Island Discovery) | ≈ 30 min |
Dublin or Shannon?
Dublin has the most flights and direct coaches to Galway; Shannon is closer to Galway and Connemara (≈ 1 h 15 to Galway).
Entry requirements and budget
An ID card is enough. Keep some cash for the island, where services are limited.
When to go?
May to September for the best weather and the most sailings; the ferry runs all year round, with fewer departures in winter.
Your questions answered
How long is the ferry to Inishbofin?
About 30 minutes from Cleggan, all year round.
Can I take my car to Inishbofin?
No: visitors leave their vehicle in Cleggan and get around the island on foot or by bike.
How do I get to Cleggan without a car?
By Citylink 923 bus from Galway (≈ 1 h 50, three departures a day to Cleggan).
Do I need to book the ferry?
It is advisable in July and August, and on festival weekends.