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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→The southern airport, linked to Paris by Ryanair; an ideal base for Spike Island, West Cork, Cape Clear and Garinish.
Official websitecorkairport.com→A small airport about 1 h 15 by road from Portmagee and Valentia, linked to Dublin and a few European cities.
Official websitekerryairport.com→A ferry for cars, bikes and foot passengers between Reenard Point, near Cahersiveen, and Knightstown. A crossing of about five minutes on a continuous shuttle from April to October, no booking required.
Official websitevalentiaferry.com→How long does it take to get to Valentia?
Valentia lies at the end of the Ring of Kerry. You first reach Ireland, then the south-west, before crossing the Portmagee bridge or taking the car ferry from Reenard Point.
| Leg | Operators | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Flight Paris → Dublin | Aer Lingus, Air France, Ryanair | ≈ 1 h 40 |
| Flight Paris → Cork | Ryanair | ≈ 1 h 40 |
| Car Kerry Airport → Portmagee | — | ≈ 1 h 15 |
| Car Cork → Portmagee | — | ≈ 3 h |
| Bus Killarney → Cahersiveen | Bus Éireann (279A) | ≈ 1 h 30 |
| Car ferry Reenard Point → Knightstown | Valentia Island Car Ferry | ≈ 5 min |
Cork, Kerry or Dublin?
Cork has direct flights from Paris and is about 3 h away by road; Kerry Airport is the closest (≈ 1 h 15), but has no direct flight from France; Dublin is about 5 h 30 away.
Entry requirements and budget
An ID card is enough. Budget for the Skellig trip, which is booked directly with the boatmen.
When to go?
Mid-May to late September to land on Skellig Michael; April to October for the car ferry; the bridge is open all year round.
Your questions answered
What is the nearest airport to Valentia?
Kerry Airport, at Farranfore, about 1 h 15 away by road; from Paris, you go via Dublin or Cork.
Does the Valentia car ferry run all year round?
No: it runs from April to October. The rest of the year, you use the Portmagee bridge.
Where do the boats to Skellig Michael leave from?
Mainly from Portmagee, next to the Valentia bridge, and some from Valentia; the crossing takes about 45 minutes to 1 h.
Can I get to Valentia without a car?
Yes, by bus from Killarney to Cahersiveen, then by bike or taxi to the Reenard Point car ferry.