Airports of entry in Ireland
These are the airports where an international flight can clear customs and immigration to enter Ireland. Each links to its full page with runways, frequencies, operating hours, fuel, and handling details.
6
Airports of entry
6
Require APIS
EIDW
DUB
Dublin Intl
Dublin
APIS required
Non-Schengen (Ireland not in Schengen). Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service on-site. API required for all inbound international flights. US CBP preclearance facility available.
EINN
SNN
Shannon
Shannon
APIS required
Port of entry for international flights. APIS required for flights arriving from outside EU/EEA. No landing permit required for EU/EEA-registered aircraft; non-EU/EEA aircraft require overflight or landing permission via Irish Aviation Authority (IAA). US CBP Pre-Clearance available for US-bound passengers. Ireland is not in Schengen Area — passport control required for all non-Irish/non-British nationals.
EICK
ORK
Cork
Cork
APIS required
Not Schengen but part of Common Travel Area with UK. API required for flights from outside CTA. Irish immigration and customs clearance on arrival.
EIKY
KIR
Kerry
Kerry
APIS required
Not Schengen but part of Common Travel Area with UK. API required for flights from outside CTA. Irish immigration and customs clearance on arrival.
EIKN
NOC
Knock
Ireland West
APIS required
Not Schengen but part of Common Travel Area with UK. API required for flights from outside CTA. Irish immigration and customs clearance on arrival.
EIWF
WAT
Waterford Airport
Waterford
APIS required
NOT Schengen. Irish border control. Customs available on request. CTA with UK.