Aer Arann - A low cost way to Ireland
Aer Arann (often spelt Air Arann) is a regional Irish low cost airline based in Dublin. It flies on a number of Irish domestic routes and offers regular good value flights from Ireland to airports all over the UK. Advantages of this airline are pre-allocated seating for comfortable boarding, no extra baggage charges, a freephone number, more flexibility and good reviews. Annual passenger numbers lie around 1 million.
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Air Arann Routes and Destinations
Air Arann offer a good choice of regular budget flights from Ireland to 12 UK airports, including the Isle of Man (from Dublin). Most of their flights into the UK come from Cork and Galway, with more flights also departing from Waterford, Donegal, Sligo and Kerry. Latest routes include flights from Cork to Southampton. Around 30 popular destinations are covered across Ireland, northwest France and the UK. Dublin is their main domestic hub.
For the latest flight routes see: AirArann routemap.
For some of the cheapest airfares return including taxes see...
Fly to Waterford from Birmingham, Manchester and Luton from under £60 return.
Flights from central Scotland (Edinburgh) to Cork start at only £70 return
There many great value flights to lovely Galway in western Ireland from £65.
A popular destination with Air Arann passengers is Dublin with fares from under £50.
Useful Information
Below is our comprehensive and independent guide to flying with Aer Arann. Reading the information below could save you time and money.
| Booking |
Ticketless flights can be booked online (the cheapest option) or via an agent, when a ticket will be issued. Infants under 2 travel on a parent's lap for £8 each way. Disabled passengers get free assistance if requested in advance at time of booking, contact Aer Arann Reservations queries on 0870 876 7676.
Credit card handling fee is currently £5, debit card payments cost £1. If flying from Knock airport, a fee of EUR10 must be paid on departure.
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| Check in |
Recommended airport check-in time is 1 hour before departure, check-in desks close 30 minutes before scheduled departure, boarding gates close 10 minutes before. Online check-in is possible for passengers with hand luggage only. |
| Seats |
Seats are all pre-assigned at check-in. Aim for a seat at the back of the cabin if you are bothered by noise or vibration from the turboprop aircraft. |
| Baggage |
There is a free checked-in baggage allowance of 15kg per person on all flights. Hand luggage allowance is 7 kg, maximum dimensions 20x28x43cm. No infant baggage allowance, but buggies up to 7kg carried free. Maximum weight per single item is 32kgs. Excess baggage costs £5.50/kg per single flight, bicycles and sports equipment £24, pets £20. Sport equipment must be booked in advance.
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| Flight Changes |
Air Arran allows more ticket flexibility than many other low cost airlines. Flights can be changed for a fee up to 30 minutes before check-in closure, by contacting Aer Arann Reservations or online. A name change costs £28, route changes cost £18 plus any flight price increase. A missed flight can be rebooked within 21 hours of the original flight for a fee of £35.
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| Food |
Food is not included in the flight. Most flights are short and drinks can be purchased on board.
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| Fleet |
The Aer Arann fleet consists of small but very reliable ATR turboprop aircraft. |
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