Flights from London to Galway
The cheapest flights from London to Galway
Cheapest
Average
The best way to find a cheap fare is to book your ticket as far in advance as you can and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
Flight schedule London to Galway
Find all the dates and times for this journey
Compare prices and tickets by train, coach or flight
20 Aug
21 Aug
22 Aug
23 Aug
24 Aug
25 Aug
26 Aug
27 Aug
28 Aug
29 Aug
30 Aug
31 Aug
01 Sept
02 Sept
The fastest flights from London to Galway
Fastest Journey
1 h 20 m
Average
1 h 26 m
Flights per day
5
Distance
636 km
Of the 5 flights that leave London for Galway every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
More than 1,000 travel companies trust us to sell their tickets all in one place.
Overview: London to Galway flight
 | Distance | 394 miles |
 | Average flight duration | 1 h 25 min |
 | Average plane ticket price | £87 (€99) |
 | Direct flight | No |
 | Airlines | Aer Lingus, Ryanair or Flybe |
Flights from London to Galway cover the 394 miles long route taking on average 1 h 25 min with our travel partners like Aer Lingus, Ryanair or Flybe. There are direct flight services available. While the average ticket price for this route costs around £87, you can find the cheapest plane ticket for as low as £16.
Airlines: Ryanair London to Galway
Travel between London and Galway from £16 with Omio’s flight partners Ryanair! You can find the best timetables and tickets when comparing and booking the most affordable journey for you.
Ryanair is one of the most popular budget airlines in Europe offering cheap flights all over the continent. Founded in Ireland, Ryanair makes it easy to hop on a plane and fly to popular European destinations quickly and affordably. This low-cost airline is known for operating direct flights to smaller or secondary airports usually outside major cities to keep costs down. All Ryanair fare types include allowance of one small personal bag; additional fees tend to apply for bringing carry-on luggage and checked luggage.
- Average Price: £16
Flights from London to Galway
The flight from London to the Galway region covers about 400 miles and takes about one and a half hours to complete. Between 15 and 20 flights depart from London's five airports each day, bound for one of the two airports serving Galway. It is important to note that the Galway airport no longer operates and that there will be a drive of about one and a half hours to get to Galway from either of the current destination airports. Approximately 10 of the daily flights are direct to one of the two destination airports - to either Shannon Airport or Ireland West Airport Knock.
Which airlines fly from London to Galway?
Ryanair and Aer Lingus operate direct flights from London to the Galway region. A number of other operators, including Flybe and KLM, cooperate in flights requiring stopovers and/or transfers. Transfer locations vary from operator to operator.
How long is the flight from London to Galway?
Direct flights from London to one of the two airports serving the Galway region take approximately one and a half hours to complete. Many flights require a switch at Edinburgh airport and take between three and five hours to complete. Other indirect flights can take very much longer, depending on the location and the duration of the transfer. The total travel time can be up to about 24 hours. However, the average flying time between London and the Galway region is about two and a half hours.
How many flights are there from London to Galway?
There are five to seven direct flights from London to the Galway region each day, and about ten various indirect flights. Flights commence operation at about 8:00 a.m. each day. Sundays boast about ten direct flights, commencing at about 10:00 a.m. The last flight of each day departs London at about 8:00 p.m.
What are the departure and arrival airports for flights from London to Galway?
Departure airport: All five of London’s airports (London Heathrow, London Gatwick, London Luton, London City and London Stansted) host departures to the Galway region. All of these airports are well serviced by public transport and have numerous public facilities.
Arrival airport: Galway airport is no longer in operation. Flights from London land at either Shannon Airport (53 miles from Galway) or Ireland West Airport Knock (55 miles from Galway). These airports are small but are well equipped for international travellers. Both airports are well serviced by buses, hotel shuttles and taxis to Galway. The journey, in both cases, takes about one and a half hours to complete.
Travel Tips: London to Galway flight
Travel between London, United Kingdom and Galway, Ireland by plane is: Fully open.
What is the status of international entry into Ireland from United Kingdom?
International entry status: Entry is fully open for citizens and permanent residents of United Kingdom
Do I need to self-quarantine on arrival in Ireland from London?
Conditions of entry:
- There are no current restrictions
What are the safety rules to follow in Galway, Ireland?
When travelling in Ireland, you must follow these COVID-19 safety rules:
- Physical distance requirement: metre (s) ( feet)
- Face mask requirement: Recommended
The information above was last checked on 03/08/2022. This can change before your date of travel so please review the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your flight between London and Galway before travelling.
Return travel from Ireland to United Kingdom is: Fully open.
Are there any international entry restrictions on returning to London from Galway?
Entry into United Kingdom is allowed for: Entry is fully open for citizens and permanent residents of Ireland
Do I need to quarantine on arrival in United Kingdom from Galway?
Requirements for reentering:
- There are no current restrictions
What are the safety rules to follow in London, United Kingdom?
The government of United Kingdom has imposed these measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19:
- Physical distance requirement: metre (s) ( feet)
- Face mask requirement: Regional advice
Last checked on 08/08/2022. Please check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations closer to the travel date of your flight to London from Galway.
More options for your journey from London to Galway
Here are some other resources that might have the information you need
Most popular trains, coaches and flights
Travel to popular destinations by train, coach or flight
The Omio App Makes Travel Planning Easy
We’ll get you where you want to go. From live train updates to mobile tickets, our innovative app is the ideal way to plan and keep track of your travel.
