WHistle Blower Radio - Kerry Cassidy-with guest Courtney Brown

Guide to Kerry Airport

Kerry

History...

On the 25th August 1969 the first aircraft landed at Kerry Airport. For a number of years afterwards only light private aircrafts, and the odd charter and cargo flight operated from the airport. Then in July 1979 the very first scheduled flight landed into Kerry Airport using an aircraft operated by Aer Arran.

Over the years, due to growing success, the airport was increased in size, and as a result a new and bigger runway and terminal was built. On 22nd May 1989 the first scheduled flight landed at Kerry Airport's new runway and so Kerry was ready for the world. Further work was carried out at Farranfore with a new runway in May 1994.

Kerry Airport has certainly moved with the times and continues to grow into a bigger and better airport.

Airlines/destinations...

The airport at Kerry operates a service to and from the following destinations, via Ryanair, both national and international:

Dublin - Ryanair London Stansted - Ryanair London Luton - Ryanair Frankfurt (Hahn) - Ryanair Grenoble Lyon - Ryanair Majorca - Falcon Travel

How to get to/from Kerry Airport...

Bus Ã‰ireann is the country's main bus company providing local and national bus services. Here at Kerry Airport there's a Bus Ã‰ireann service available at the main exit area of the airport. From here you can hop on a bus to Tralee, Killarney, Limerick and connect to the main Bus Ã‰ireann network daily. Tickets can be purchased on the bus at the time of boarding.

There's also a train station in Farranfore Village

You can also hire a car at Kerry Airport. This is the best way to discover County Kerry as you can go off the beaten track and discover the area for yourself.

Kerry Airport facilities...

The check-in area is located at the main area of the airport, here there is plenty of seating available, there's a tea and coffee service available for people catching early flights, television, public toilets, designated smoking area and helpful and friendly staff available to ensure a smooth check in service.

There is a lovely little gift shop located in the departure lounge, here you can treat yourself or purchase some gifts for others, choose from a large range of perfumes, indulge in the selection of chocolates available, glittering jeweller, or why not choose from the range of Irish spirits.

Want to change those last few notes? Located beside the Customer Service Desk is the Bureau de Change service. Here you can avail of great competitive rates, please note all major currencies and travellers cheques are accepted here.

Located next to the check-in area of Kerry Airport is the Gateway Bar and Restaurant. A full menu is available here or you can sample your first pint of Guinnes in Kerry in the adjoining licensed bar.

There's both a long term and short term car park at Kerry Airport.

Other facilities available include customs, immigration and security, a comfortable departure lounge, public toilets, baby changing facilities, telephones, wireless broadband, and not forgetting an excellent Customer Services Desk, should you need any assistance.