Donegal Airport
Donegal Airport, identified by IATA code CFN and ICAO code EIDL, is a medium-sized airport serving Donegal in the northwest of Ireland. Set at a low elevation of 30 ft (9 m), it functions as a practical regional gateway for travellers heading to the county’s coast, towns, and scenic rural areas. For visitors, its smaller scale can be a real advantage: the airport is generally easier to navigate than a major international hub, making arrivals and departures feel more straightforward and less rushed.
About Donegal Airport
Donegal Airport, identified by IATA code CFN and ICAO code EIDL, is a medium-sized airport serving Donegal in the northwest of Ireland. Set at a low elevation of 30 ft (9 m), it functions as a practical regional gateway for travellers heading to the county’s coast, towns, and scenic rural areas. For visitors, its smaller scale can be a real advantage: the airport is generally easier to navigate than a major international hub, making arrivals and departures feel more straightforward and less rushed.
Overview
Donegal Airport, identified by IATA code CFN and ICAO code EIDL, is a medium-sized airport serving Donegal in the northwest of Ireland. Set at a low elevation of 30 ft (9 m), it functions as a practical regional gateway for travellers heading to the county’s coast, towns, and scenic rural areas. For visitors, its smaller scale can be a real advantage: the airport is generally easier to navigate than a major international hub, making arrivals and departures feel more straightforward and less rushed.
What travellers should know
- Airport codes: CFN (IATA) and EIDL (ICAO)
- Location served: Donegal, Ireland
- Airport type: medium airport
- Runway: 02/20, 4908 ft long, bituminous surface, lighted
- Time zone: Europe/Dublin
- Official information: http://www.donegalairport.ie/
Practical airport details
The airport has a single lighted runway, 02/20, with a length of 4908 ft, which supports regular operations while reflecting the airport’s regional character. For passengers, that usually means a more compact airfield layout and a simpler journey from check-in to boarding. Because local time follows the Europe/Dublin time zone, it is worth checking schedules carefully around seasonal clock changes, especially if you are connecting onward by road or coordinating pickups.
Why it suits a Donegal trip
For many visitors, Donegal Airport works best as a convenient arrival point for exploring one of Ireland’s most dramatic landscapes rather than as a destination in itself. Its value lies in giving travellers efficient access to the wider county, whether the plan is a coastal drive, a short break in Donegal, or a longer journey through the region. Checking the airport’s official website before travel is useful for the latest local guidance and passenger information.
Routes
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FAQ
Donegal Airport — frequently asked questions
Quick answers to the details travellers usually check first, from codes and locations to the practical basics that help with planning.
9 common questions
- Donegal Airport is located in Donegal, Ireland (Europe), at coordinates 55.040°, -8.340°.
- Its IATA code is CFN and its ICAO code is EIDL.
- Donegal Airport serves Donegal, Ireland. When comparing fares, check whether other airports also serve the same area — prices and transfer times can differ between them.
- Donegal Airport operates on Europe/Dublin local time. Departure and arrival times on tickets are always shown in each airport's local time, so double-check the offset when planning connections or pick-ups.
- Donegal Airport sits at latitude 55.040° and longitude -8.340°. The map link in the details panel on this page opens the exact location for driving directions.
- Originfacts does not yet track scheduled routes from CFN. Use the flight search on this page to see live airline options for your travel dates.
- Route coverage for CFN is still being added to Originfacts. Run a search from CFN on the flight search page to see every destination airlines currently sell for your dates.
- Its address is Letterkenny, County Donegal, Ireland, the phone number is +353 74 954 8284, the official website is http://www.donegalairport.ie/. For flight-specific questions (delays, baggage, rebooking), contact the operating airline directly rather than the airport.
- Yes — Originfacts lists 5 other airports in Ireland. The nearby-airports section on this page links to each of them, which is useful when comparing fares or finding an alternative departure point.