Cheap Flights to Donegal Airport

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Airports near Donegal

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Frequently asked questions

Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct to Donegal. But we found flights with one or more stops from $2,396.
The cheapest month to fly to Donegal is usually August.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Donegal but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between Australia and Ireland. Most routes have one or more stops.
The best price we found for a return flight to Donegal is $2,396. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that the cheapest date to fly to Donegal Airport is Monday, 25 August 2025.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Donegal is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Qatar Airways offers the cheapest flight tickets to Donegal.

Flying to Donegal

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$864
Cheapest month to flyJuly

How to find cheap flights to Donegal Airport (CFN)

  • $2,396 is currently the cheapest price we've seen for a return flight to Donegal Airport. For a one-way plane ticket to CFN, the lowest fare is $864.

  • Book at the right time with Price Alerts. You'll get an email or a notification on the app if the price of tickets to CFN goes up or down.

  • To find cheap tickets to Donegal, where Donegal Airport is located, book six months before you travel. That's the general recommendation for landing the best deals.

  • Select 'Add nearby airports' during your search for a better chance of landing cheap flights to Donegal. This will give you more choices for where to start and end your trip, as well as different fares.

  • Look for plane tickets to Donegal Airport that come with a stop or two. Routes with stops tend to be less expensive. After your results appear, select the 'Stops' filter to browse your options.

Best time to go to Donegal

  • May is typically the cheapest month to board a flight to Donegal.

  • To find the month with the cheapest flights to CFN, use the 'Whole month' tool. If your travel dates are flexible, keep an eye out for the green prices on the calendar — they highlight the lowest fares available that month.

  • July is the most popular month for flights to CFN. It's the perfect time to experience Donegal at its liveliest.

  • Travel in April if you prefer your holiday with fewer crowds. This is the quietest time of the year and also when plane tickets to Donegal are often cheaper.

  • With averages of between 9ºC and 20ºC, July is when Donegal is warmest. Plan your visit around your weather preferences to get the most out of your trip.

  • January sees the lowest temperatures, ranging from around 0ºC to 8ºC.

Travelling to Donegal Airport (CFN): what you need to know

Getting to central Donegal from Donegal Airport (CFN)

  • The distance from CFN to central Donegal is about 72 kilometres.

  • You'll reach the centre in around 1 hour 5 minutes if you're catching a cab or driving a car hire after your flight to CFN.

  • The ride when using public transport takes about 4 hours 10 minutes.

  • When in Donegal, pick a stay that adds to your experience. Here are some top hotels to look into:

Donegal highlights

Donegal Castle

  • Put this at the top of your must-see list after hopping off your flight to Donegal Airport. You'll find it around 0.16 kilometres north-west of the city centre.

Abbey of the Four Masters (The Abbey)

  • Always wanted to go to Abbey of the Four Masters (The Abbey)? Now's the time. It's roughly 0.16 kilometres north-west of central Donegal.

Donegal Railway Heritage Centre

  • From the heart of the city, this highlight is around 0.32 kilometres north. It's also an essential part of any visit to Donegal.

Complete your trip with a Donegal car hire

  • Choose one of our car rentals in Donegal and explore the sights in your own time. Easily compare rates in one place to find the perfect ride after you've reserved your hotel and cheap flight to Donegal Airport.

Prices shown on this page are estimated lowest prices only. Found in the last 45 days.