Monaghan travel guide

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You're Going to Love Monaghan

With a population of 5,937, Monaghan is the largest city in Monaghan, Ireland by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Monaghan to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Monaghan

Monaghan in August
Estimated hotel price
$107
1 night at 3-star hotel
Monaghan in August
Estimated hotel price
$107
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Monaghan

Plane

Although Monaghan doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Dublin Airport (DUB), which is located 64 miles from Monaghan. The shortest flight to Monaghan from Australia departs from Sydney and takes around 26h 45m.

Car

Another option to get to Monaghan is to pick up a car hire from Dublin, which is about 69 miles from Monaghan. You’ll find branches of Easirent and Sixt, among others, in Dublin.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Monaghan, including National Express, Bus Éireann and Bus. From Belfast, the bus ride to Monaghan takes 110 miles and will cost you around $39. From Cork, the ticket costs about $42 for a journey of 180 miles.

Plane

Although Monaghan doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Dublin Airport (DUB), which is located 64 miles from Monaghan. The shortest flight to Monaghan from Australia departs from Sydney and takes around 26h 45m.

Car

Another option to get to Monaghan is to pick up a car hire from Dublin, which is about 69 miles from Monaghan. You’ll find branches of Easirent and Sixt, among others, in Dublin.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Monaghan, including National Express, Bus Éireann and Bus. From Belfast, the bus ride to Monaghan takes 110 miles and will cost you around $39. From Cork, the ticket costs about $42 for a journey of 180 miles.

Airports near Monaghan

Airlines serving Monaghan

Lufthansa
Good (4,656 reviews)
KLM
Good (854 reviews)
SWISS
Good (924 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,481 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,597 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,300 reviews)
Air France
Good (979 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,556 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (475 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,937 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,126 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,479 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,777 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (229 reviews)
Finnair
Good (879 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (832 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,165 reviews)
LOT
Good (682 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (915 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
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Where to stay in Monaghan

Average rates range from around $169 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $267 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Monaghan

Hiring a car in Monaghan

Expect to pay $2.90 per litre in Monaghan (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $34.76 and $46.34.

Expect to pay $2.90 per litre in Monaghan (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $34.76 and $46.34.