Kerry Flights and Travel Guide

When planning a trip to Ireland, there are a few sights and sounds that are not to be missed by the wandering tourist: Dublin may host Trinity College, the Book of Kells, and countless sessions of live Irish music, but further south in County Kerry is where you can enjoy a pint of Guinness after a day spent perusing the lush countryside speckled with majestic castles and Celtic ruins. 

Flights to Kerry will put you right in the thick of Ireland, affectionately referred to as “the Kingdom”, for its heavenly plains and gorgeous rocky coastline. Hit the road after your Kerry flight lands and traverse the Ring of Kerry, which is an excellent way to see some of the most important remaining structures that represent the heritage of the region and the natural wonders that reside in Killarney National Park. 

If you’re a city dweller, paint the town red in Tralee or Killarney and spend a night hopping from pub to pub dancing to the music of local Irish bands. Regardless of when you book your flight to Kerry, you don’t need the luck of the Irish in order to have a fantastic trip.

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Kerry Climate

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When to Fly to Kerry

Whether you’re setting out on a tour of the Ring of Kerry in the snow or eagerly anticipating roughing it with a hike through the rolling hills of the county, there’s no wrong time to book your flight to Kerry. 

Peak Season: 

Flights to Kerry fill up during the summertime, when the weather in the south of Ireland is on its best behavior and rain clouds dissipate in the summer sun. The Rose of Tralee Festival has visitors from all over Ireland and Europe booking Kerry flights to be a part of the action each August. If you plan to take part in the festivities, be sure to make Kerry flight and hotel arrangements months in advance. 

Off-peak Season: 

Winters in Kerry are cold and snowy, so cheap flights to Kerry tend to be plentiful after the holiday rush and just after the spring thaw. Try booking a Kerry cheap flight for the end of spring or the beginning fall: The weather is far more pleasant, and you’ll beat the fare-hikes before the sun comes out for summer or the holiday rush.

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Getting Around Kerry

When it comes to public transportation in Kerry, Bus Éireann has routes scheduled through Killarney and Tralee that also service the Kerry airport, giving you options when it comes to leaving the arrivals gate after your Kerry flight lands. Trains also stop in both Killarney and Tralee, with local service extending from Tralee to the tip of the Iveragh and Dingle peninsulas.

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Kerry Insider Information

• Looping out over 106 miles, the Ring of Kerry features some of Ireland’s oldest and most prized attractions, including the Bog Village, the Torc Waterfall and Muckross Abbey. The tour begins in Killarney, and there are now cycling and walking routes available for those adventurous enough to take on a fragment of the route on two wheels or two legs. 
• The Rose of Tralee Festival, County Kerry’s premier event, welcomes Irish lads and lasses from around the world every August. Those on flights to Kerry during August are in for a treat – the streets of Tralee are beautifully lit and abuzz with parades, open-air markets and live music. 
• The expanse of Killarney National Park covers roughly 25,000 acres and is an ideal destination for those looking for a breath of fresh air after their Kerry flight. Several local landmarks are located within the boundaries of the park, including Ross Castle. Ross Castle is worth the short drive from downtown Killarney, especially for aspiring photographers: The castle could hardly be described as ruins as the structure itself is very much still intact even after it’s attack in the 17th century, but its stunning waterfront views make for a surreal, dream-like experience and amazing photographs. 
• Golf pros from around the world are flocking to southwestern Ireland for ideal sporting conditions and lush, green courses by the dozen. Narrow down which golf course you’d like to visit before your flight to Kerry, as the county is home to some of the best greens in the country. Ballybunion, Dooks and Kenmare are all golf clubs that have been around since the 19th century.

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Kerry Airports

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