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Des Moines to Doolin: fly + ferry
Doolin has no airport. Fly from Des Moines to Shannon (SNN), connecting in Chicago, then it's 69 km to Kilronan Harbour and a 35m ferry (Doolin Ferry Co and Aran Island Ferries) — about 12h 38m door to door.
No airport · flight + ferry From 12h 38m
How to get from Des Moines to Doolin
Doolin has no airport: fly to the nearest one, then take the ferry.
1Via Shannon (SNN) ~12h 38m door to door
- Fly Des Moines → Shannon1 stop via Chicago · 9h 29mFlights
- Transfer to Kilronan Harbour69 km · about 2h 04m by taxi or transfer
- ⛴Ferry Inis Mór → Doolin35m · Doolin Ferry Co, Aran Island FerriesUp to 6 daily departures (Apr – Oct)Ferry tickets
Flight times are from schedules flown recently; ferry times and operators from our ferry dataset. Check the timetable for your date; ferries can be seasonal and weather-dependent.
Good to know
- Distance
- 6,101 km3,789 miles
- Journey time
- 12h 38mflight + transfer + ferry
- Time difference
- +6hDoolin vs Des Moines
- Currency in Doolin
- EUR
- Airports
- DSM → SNN + ferry
Flights from Des Moines to Doolin: questions answered
How do you get from Des Moines to Doolin?
Doolin has no airport. Fly from Des Moines to Shannon (SNN), connecting in Chicago, then it's 69 km to Kilronan Harbour and a 35m ferry (Doolin Ferry Co and Aran Island Ferries) — about 12h 38m door to door.
Is there an airport on Doolin?
No. The nearest airport is Shannon (SNN), then you take the ferry.
How long is the ferry to Doolin?
Inis Mór to Doolin takes 35m, up to 6 daily departures (Apr – Oct). Operators: Doolin Ferry Co and Aran Island Ferries.
How far is Shannon airport from the ferry?
About 69 km to Kilronan Harbour, roughly 2h 04m by taxi or transfer.
