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Overview: London to Galway flight
United Kingdom
Ireland
Flights from London to Galway depart on average 12 times per day, taking around 2h 2m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at £19 if you book in advance.
There are 12 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 05:45, the last at 23:25. The fastest flight covers the 636 km distance in 1h 25m. December is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 636 km |
Average flight duration 2h 2m |
Cheapest ticket price £19 |
Flights per day 12 |
Direct flights 12 |
Fastest flight 1h 25m |
Cheapest month to travel December |
First flight 05:45 |
Last flight 23:25 |
The cheapest and fastest flights from London to Galway
Cheapest price
£28
Average price
£60
Fastest journey
1 h 25 m
Average duration
1 h 29 m
Flights per day
4
Distance
636 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from London to Galway is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London to Galway will cost around £60 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap flight tickets today for only £28.
Of the 4 flights that leave London for Galway every day 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct flights cover the 636 km distance in an average of 1 h 29 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 1 h 25 m .
The slowest flights will take 1 h 35 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
Live departures
London to Galway flight times
The table below shows live departures for London to Galway flights for today, Saturday 28 February. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06:00 London | 1h35 | 07:35 Galway | 0 changesdirect | |
| 12:00 London | 1h25 | 13:25 Galway | 0 changesdirect | |
| 14:20 London | 1h25 | 15:45 Galway | 0 changesdirect | |
| 22:25 London | 1h34 | 23:59 Galway | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last flight of the day. | |||||
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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.
FAQs: London to Galway flights
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London to Galway by flight. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest flight, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Galway, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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Important Stations and Airports in London and Galway
Wifi
Shopping
Parking
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Shower
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
- Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport for up to 4 hours.
- Shops are located throughout all terminals, including Harrods and World Duty Free.
- Short Stay parking available near each terminal, approximately 6.3€ (£5.30) for 30 minutes.
- Available outside the terminal.
- Assistance.
- Available throughout the airport, including accessible facilities.
- Yes
- Lounges available in all terminals, including British Airways and Plaza Premium lounges.
- Located at each terminal, contact Heathrow Airport Lost Property.
- Bus: 105, 111, 140, 285, 423
- Metro: Piccadilly Line
- Train: Heathrow Express, TfL Rail
WifiShoppingParkingATMTaxisAccessibilityWCShowerLoungeLost and Found Office- Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport for 4 hours.
- Shops are located in the departure lounge, including WHSmith and Boots.
- Short-stay parking located near the terminal, approximately 9.6€ (£8) for the first hour.
- Available outside the terminal.
- Ramps, toilets.
- Available throughout the airport, including accessible facilities.
- Yes
- Lounges like the Escape Lounge offer amenities such as food, drinks, and showers.
- Located in the terminal, with services provided by Excess Baggage Company.
- Bus: National Express, Airport Bus Express
- Train: Stansted Express
WifiShoppingParkingATMTaxisAccessibilityWCShowerLoungeLost and Found Office- Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport.
- Shops available, including WHSmith and Aelia Duty Free.
- Short-term and long-term parking available, starting at approximately 9.6€ (£8) for the first hour.
- Available outside the terminal.
- Assistance.
- Available throughout the airport.
- Yes
- Aspire Lounge available, access for a fee.
- Located in the terminal, contact information desk.
- Bus: A1, A2, 757
- Train: Thameslink, East Midlands Railway
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