Loganair announces enhanced schedule for services between Glasgow and Donegal


There is good news for Donegal air passengers with Loganair announcing the introduction of  an enhanced schedule for services between Glasgow and Donegal, delivering year-round flights and its biggest ever summer programme. The UK’s largest regional airline is the only carrier offering a direct air link between the North West of Ireland and the UK. […]

Donegal Airport receives funding boost of over €700,000


Donegal Airport has been allocated €721,000 in funding from the government as part of the Regional Airports Programme 2021-2025. Nationally over €11m in direct Exchequer supports has been announced for Donegal, Kerry, Ireland West (Knock) and Shannon airports under the scheme. The new funding targets support at vital safety and security operations at the airports […]

Santa granted clearance, drones grounded – Donegal Airport


by Jerome Hughes DONEGAL Airport has officially opened its airspace to Santa Claus, and his reindeers of course, but the same cannot be said for those receiving drones as Christmas presents. They are a foolproof gift for the tech-obsessed person in your life but flying them near an airport could cause major problems. Advertisement “While […]

New TG4 series to go behind the scenes at Donegal Airport


A NEW television series that will go behind the scenes at Donegal Airport is set to air on TG4 later this month. Aerfort Dhún na nGall is a four-part documentary which gives viewers a unique insight into the running of a small regional airport, told through the intimate stories of the passengers flying in and […]

Twenty four hours in Dublin from Donegal Airport


IT’S amazing what you can pack into 24 hours in Dublin – especially with a quick flight from Donegal Airport. We arrived at Donegal Airport on Thursday morning at around 6.30am,checked in and even had time to enjoy a sneaky sausage roll from the cafe before boarding the 7.50am flight to Dublin. It was the most chilled out experience I […]

Loganair announce a third flight between Glasgow and Donegal this summer


Loganair has scheduled a third service between Glasgow and Donegal this summer, operating from July to October. The airline announced in March it would restore services between Donegal and Glasgow from July with twice-weekly flights, operating on Saturdays and Sundays. Today Loganair has added a weekly Wednesday service which is on sale now. Advertisement Luke […]

Donegal Airport issues warning to drone users


DONEGAL Airport has issued a warning to drone users.  The Airport has posted a notice to all spectators who will be attending WAAR Wild Atlantic Adventure Race and wish to photograph the race using cameras and/or drones. WAAR is Donegal’s biggest Adventure Race and is being held on Saturday. Advertisement A spokesperson for the Airport […]

Passenger numbers at airport not yet returned to pre-pandemic levels


By Róise Collins THE number of passengers travelling through Donegal Airport has not yet returned to pre-pandemic levels, figures from the Central Statistics Office (CSO) have revealed. 36,934 passengers travelled through Donegal Airport last year, this is almost 25 per cent lower than the 48,542 passengers that travelled in 2019, before the Covid-19 pandemic. Advertisement […]

Pringle: Standby aircraft must be made available as needed to Donegal Airport


Independent TD for Donegal, Thomas Pringle, said a standby aircraft must be made available as needed to ensure reliable air service for Donegal Airport at Carrickfinn. Deputy Pringle said flight delays and cancellations are very worrying for people who depend on the service for work, for tourism and especially those who rely on the flights […]