Sligo Airport serves County Sligo in northwestern Ireland, connected to poet William Butler Yeats, approximately 8 km from the city center.
It is a very small airport with limited and seasonal connections.
How to get to Sligo Airport
By Car
By Train
By Bus
Average travel time to SXL
Parking near Sligo Airport
A small parking area is located a short distance from the terminal.
Surveillance is not provided, but costs are modest.
How to get to Sligo from SXL
By Train
By Bus
By Taxi
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Car rental at Sligo Airport
There are no car rental counters at the airport; reservations must be made with an operator in the city center.
Hotels near Sligo Airport
Strandhill
About 1 km from the terminal, a few minutes on foot or by car; the local S2 bus connects Strandhill to Sligo town.
Best for: Those who want surfing and the Atlantic beach a kilometre from the terminal, without needing to travel into town.
- Strandhill beach, among the best in Europe for surfing, is a few steps from the accommodation
- As close to the terminal as possible without literally sleeping at the airport
- The sea is not recommended for swimming because of the currents: it remains a destination for surfing and walks, not for bathing
- Few restaurants outside the village itself, a proper night out means moving to Sligo
Sligo town and Rosses Point
About 10-15 minutes by car from the terminal to Sligo's centre; the Radisson Blu at Rosses Point is about 5 minutes from the city centre and a bit further from the airport.
Best for: Those who want Sligo's centre, its shops and the land of Yeats, or a hotel with a spa on the bay at Rosses Point.
- More choice of restaurants and pubs than Strandhill, in the old town linked to W. B. Yeats
- The Radisson Blu overlooks Sligo Bay, with Rosses Point beach 5 minutes away by car
- Further from the terminal than Strandhill, a car or taxi is always needed
- Rosses Point is a quiet residential area: evening life stays concentrated in town
Recommended hotels
- Radisson Blu Hotel & Spa, Sligo On the Rosses Point Road with views over Sligo Bay, 5 minutes from the city centre; an 18-metre indoor pool, the Solas spa and the AA Rosette-awarded Classiebawn restaurant. View availability
- Clayton Hotel & Leisure Club Sligo A restored building from 1848, at the foot of Benbulben mountain and within walking distance of Sligo's centre; 162 rooms, indoor pool and Essence spa. View availability
Airport services
Shopping & Duty Free
Lounges & relaxation
Connectivity & Wi-Fi
Families & Children
Terminal guide
The terminal is very small, among the simplest on the Irish network, consistent with the airport's limited and seasonal traffic.
For flights, it is advisable to allow 1 hour's margin.
Map of Sligo Airport
Frequently asked questions
Q. Why is Sligo linked to the poet Yeats?
William Butler Yeats, Nobel laureate in literature, spent his childhood in the county and is buried there: many places in the area inspired his poetry.
Q. Does Sligo Airport have many flights?
No, connections are generally limited and seasonal: always check operating status before planning your itinerary.
Q. Is there a car rental desk at Sligo Airport?
Not directly: it's best to book in advance with an operator in the city center.
Q. How far is Sligo town center from the airport?
About 9-10 km, a 15-20 minute taxi ride.
Flight board
Real-time status of arriving and departing flights