Ireland Aviation Permits
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Civil Aviation Authority
- Name: IAA (Irish Aviation Authority)
- Website: https://www.iaa.ie
- Contact: +353 1 603 1100 | Address: The Times Building, 11-12 D'Olier Street, Dublin 2 | Traffic rights: Department of Transport via https://www.gov.ie/en/department-of-transport/services/air-traffic-rights-for-non-scheduled-flights/
Estimated Processing Time
Requirements by Operation Type
Private flights generally exempt from permits.
Non-EU non-scheduled flights need IAA permit, 5 business days.
EU Single Market. IAA handles carrier permits.
Overflight Permit
- Required: No
- Authority: IAA / IAA ANSP (air navigation services)
- Lead Time: N/A (no permit needed). 2 working days notification for non-EEA non-scheduled overflights.
- Validity: N/A
- Fees: Eurocontrol en-route charges via IAA ANSP. No separate CAA processing fee.
No formal overflight permit required. Non-EEA carriers performing non-scheduled overflights should submit notification at least 2 working days prior, along with relevant application form and insurance documents. EU/EEA carriers can overfly freely.
1. EU/EEA CARRIERS: file ICAO flight plan, no permit needed 2. NON-EEA CARRIERS (non-scheduled): a) Submit notification to Department of Transport at least 2 working days before b) Application via https://www.gov.ie/en/department-of-transport/services/air-traffic-rights-for-non-scheduled-flights/ c) Provide: application form, insurance documents, flight details 3. Eurocontrol en-route charges via IAA ANSP billed through CRCO
Landing Permit
- Required: Conditional
- Authority: Department of Transport (DTTAS) in conjunction with IAA
- Lead Time: 2 working days minimum (non-EEA non-scheduled, including overflights, tech stops, and flights to/from/within Ireland). EU/EEA carriers: no permit.
- Validity: Per operation.
- Fees: No published separate CAA/DTTAS permit processing fee. daa (Dublin Airport Authority) and individual airport landing, parking, and handling fees.
EU/EEA-registered carriers: no permit needed under EU Reg 1008/2008. Non-EEA carriers: must apply for authorization from the Department of Transport (DTTAS), which grants it in conjunction with the IAA. Applications must include relevant application form and insurance documents. Private non-revenue flights: generally no permit needed. CRITICAL: Ireland is EU but NOT in the Schengen area — passengers arriving from Schengen countries still require separate Irish immigration clearance. Ireland has its own Common Travel Area (CTA) with the UK. EASA TCO required for non-EU commercial operators.
1. EU/EEA CARRIERS: no permit needed under EU Reg 1008/2008 2. PRIVATE NON-REVENUE: generally no permit needed 3. NON-EEA CARRIERS (non-scheduled, charter): a) Submit application to Department of Transport (DTTAS) b) Application portal: https://www.gov.ie/en/department-of-transport/services/air-traffic-rights-for-non-scheduled-flights/ c) Submit at least 2 working days before operation d) Required documents: relevant application form, insurance certificate (EU Reg 785/2004), AOC, EASA TCO authorization e) DTTAS grants authorization in conjunction with IAA 4. IMPORTANT — NOT SCHENGEN: - Ireland is EU but NOT in Schengen area - Separate Irish immigration clearance required even for flights from Schengen countries - Common Travel Area (CTA) with UK allows simplified travel between UK and Ireland 5. SLOTS: Dublin (EIDW) is Level 3 coordinated 6. BUSINESS AVIATION: Dublin (EIDW), Shannon (EINN) — Shannon has US Preclearance facility. Cork (EICK) also available.
Cabotage
No — only EU-licensed carriers may operate domestic Irish flights commercially. Non-EU operators cannot conduct cabotage.
General Remarks
Ireland is EU but NOT Schengen — separate immigration required. Common Travel Area (CTA) with UK simplifies UK-Ireland travel. Shannon (EINN) has US Preclearance — passengers clear US immigration/customs before departure. EASA TCO required for non-EU commercial operators. Non-EEA authorization through Department of Transport (not IAA directly). Dublin is Level 3 coordinated airport.