Flights 

We suggest flying into Dublin Airport as it is the closest international airport to Carton House. From there, one can easily get a taxi, rent a car, (if you're comfortable driving on the left side of the road!) or take the bus into Maynooth via Expressway Route 23 or Airport Hopper. Those who wish to travel by train can take Irish Rail from Dublin Connolly (Sligo route) and simply get off in Maynooth.

U.S. CITIES WITH DIRECT FLIGHTS TO DUBLIN:

  • Atlanta (ATL) - Delta/KLM

  • Boston (BOS) - Delta/KLM, American/Aer Lingus, JetBlue

  • Charlotte (CLT) - American/Aer Lingus

  • Chicago (ORD) - American/Aer Lingus, United

  • Cleveland (CLE) - American/Aer Lingus

  • Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) - American

  • Hartford (BDL) - Aer Lingus/Aer Lingus

  • Los Angeles (LAX) - Aer Lingus/American 

  • Minneapolis (MSP) - Delta

  • Newark (EWR) - United/Lufthansa, American/Aer Lingus

  • New York (JFK) - Delta/KLM, JetBlue, American/Aer Lingus

  • Philadelphia (PHL) - American, Aer Lingus

  • San Francisco (SFO) - Aer Lingus/American

  • Seattle/Tacoma (SEA) - Aer Lingus/American

  • Washington (IAD) - American/Aer Lingus, United/Lufthansa

Once in Ireland, travel to other European countries is surprisingly affordable should you wish to extend your trip! However, be mindful that some other countries may have travel authorization requirements and fees for United States citizens, which Ireland does not have.

DOCUMENTS

Check the expiration date on your passport now, or make arrangements to get a renewed passport! To be on the safe side, make sure that your passport is valid through February 2026. Many airlines will not let you travel if you do not have at least six months of validity beyond the dates of your trip.  

To travel to Ireland, you must have a valid (not expired) passport with at least one blank page. United States citizens can enter visa-free for tourism or business stays of up to 90 days.

If you intend to travel elsewhere in Europe or the UK, be aware that many countries require your passport to be valid for at least 3 months beyond your intended departure date. Some countries have implemented new travel requirements for U.S. citizens (ETIAS), and UK ETA.