IrelandSpotting locations in Ireland

Dublin as Aer Lingus’s hub and Ryanair’s home, plus Shannon with a long history in transatlantic traffic.

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Plane spotting in Ireland: what you should know

Dublin is the center of Irish air traffic: Aer Lingus flies from here to Europe and North America, and Ryanair is headquartered in Dublin. Shannon in the west was long an important stopover for transatlantic flights.

Photography from publicly accessible areas is allowed. On observation decks, in terminals and in parking garages, the operator’s house rules apply, and the security area is off-limits.

The weather changes quickly and often, and westerly winds prevail. If you plan a day at the fence, expect several different light situations within a few hours.

Spotting hills & viewpoints

Artificial mounds and elevated viewpoints at the edge of the airport grounds. You shoot over the fence and have a clear view of runways and taxiways.

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Related

The aircraft types you’ll come across in Ireland are listed in the aircraft type database. You’ll find the airlines that fly there in the airline database. And profiles of the airports themselves are in the section Airports & manufacturers.