How to find cheap flights to Donegal Airport (CFN)
Currently, £51 is the lowest price for a one-way flight to Donegal Airport. Or you can reserve a return plane ticket to CFN for £107.
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About three months before heading off is a great time to book tickets to Donegal, where Donegal Airport is located. This is the general recommendation for getting the best deals.
Choose 'Add nearby airports' during your search to increase your chances of securing cheap flights to Donegal. This will give you more options for where you begin and end your journey, as well as different fares.
If you aren't in a hurry to get to Donegal, think about taking a longer or less direct route. You could find cheaper plane tickets to Donegal Airport if you book a flight with a stop.
Best time to go to Donegal
The cheapest month to hop on a flight to Donegal is typically August.
Make use of the 'Whole month' tool if you have flexible travel dates. Browse fares for an entire month and find a flight to CFN that fits your budget and itinerary.
If you want to experience Donegal at its busiest, lock in your flights to CFN for July. Travelling during high seasons often means more to see and do compared to other times of the year.
Travel in April if you'd prefer to avoid the crowds. This is the quietest period of the year and also when plane tickets to Donegal are usually cheaper.
The weather can make or break your trip, so consider the type of conditions you want to get away in. Donegal is warmest in July, with averages of between 9ºC and 20ºC.
Temperatures are lowest in January, when they range from 0ºC to 8ºC.
April often brings more sun than cloud. With nine days of rain on average, this is the driest month in Donegal.
The wettest time of year is December. Travel then and you can expect to get around 17 days of rainfall.
Flying to Donegal Airport (CFN): What you need to know
Ditch the layovers and take a direct flight to Donegal Airport. Aer Lingus and Loganair fly nonstop to Donegal.
Consider booking your CFN plane ticket with Aer Lingus. It's the leader in on-time performance, with up to 0% of flights to this hub arriving on time.
The timezone at CFN is UTC+0.
Eager to catch up on sleep after your flight to CFN? These hotels near Donegal Airport offer the ideal place to relax and unwind:
You can pick up a car hire in CFN with top suppliers like Enterprise, Europcar and Keddy By Europcar. Turn the key and get ready to explore Donegal and beyond.
Flights out of Donegal Airport arrive as planned 77% of the time. This measure reflects the airport's reliability when it comes to punctuality.
Donegal Airport is located in Donegal, County Donegal, Ireland.
Getting to central Donegal from Donegal Airport (CFN)
Central Donegal is about 72 kms (45 miles) from CFN.
After touching down from your flight to CFN, expect a drive to the centre of around 1 hour 5 minutes.
Expect the journey to take about 4 hours 10 minutes on public transport.
Your hotel should feel like part of the trip, not just a place to sleep. Grab a room at one of these guest-approved picks in Donegal:
Donegal highlights
Put these leading sights on your to-do list after hopping off your flight to Donegal:
Donegal Castle: Around 0.16 kms (0.10 miles) north of the city centre, this landmark is the ideal place to start your sightseeing in the city.
The River Bank Walk, Donegal Town: Take a tour of this landmark next. About 0.16 kms (0.10 miles) west of the city centre, it's worth checking out to get the full Donegal experience.
How to get to Sligo from Donegal Airport (CFN)
The nearby city of Sligo is about 137 kms (85 miles) from CFN. Reaching the centre by ride-share or cab takes around 2 hours.
Allow roughly 3 hours 50 minutes if you plan to travel to Sligo on public transport.
Travelling from Donegal Airport (CFN) to Letterkenny
Letterkenny is around 40 kms (25 miles) from Donegal Airport. If that's where you'll be staying, the ride by public transport takes about 1 hour 30 minutes.
By car, the trip takes roughly 55 minutes.
Explore more of Ireland
Up for more exploring? Dublin will keep things interesting on your trip through Ireland. It's around 225 kms (140 miles) south-east of Donegal and features Trinity College Library, Guinness Storehouse and St. Patrick's Cathedral. The major airport for this city is Dublin Airport (DUB).
Tallaght is another top destination in Ireland and is roughly 241 kms (150 miles) south-east of Donegal. Make it a trip to remember with stops at St. Mark's Parish, Church of the Incarnation, Fettercairn and JD Sports.
Or venture to Waterford, about 322 kms (200 miles) south of Donegal. Bishop's Palace, Christ Church Cathedral and Waterford Treasures Medieval Museum are just a taste of what's waiting.