Ireland has several international airports, including Dublin, Cork, Shannon, Ireland West (Knock) and Kerry, which makes Ireland a gateway to many countries. Dublin airport alone has almost 1,000 flights each week to more than 100 European cities, as well as over 100 direct flights each week to the USA, and over 40 to the Middle East and Africa. There are also regular ferry services to the UK and France.
For travel within Ireland, an extensive, high-quality motorway network connects major cities and towns, getting you to your destination in good time. Cities and larger towns in Ireland are connected with bus and inter-city trains. It is possible to travel to even the most remote locations in Ireland from Dublin in less than four hours.
If you wish to explore coastal areas and nearby islands, there are numerous ferry services connecting the mainland to islands such as The Aran Islands, Inishbofin, and the Skellig Islands. For cycling enthusiasts, Ireland has a variety of cycling routes and trails suitable for different skill levels and interests, including the popular routes along the Wild Atlantic Way, Great Western Greenway, and the Ring of Kerry.
