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 103 km 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 111 km 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 177 km and will cost you around $39. From Cork, the ticket costs about $42 for a journey of 290 km.

Plane

Although Monaghan doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Dublin Airport (DUB), which is located 103 km 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 111 km 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 177 km and will cost you around $39. From Cork, the ticket costs about $42 for a journey of 290 km.

Airports near Monaghan

Airlines serving Monaghan

Lufthansa
Good (4,650 reviews)
KLM
Good (852 reviews)
SWISS
Good (923 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,478 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,599 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,300 reviews)
Air France
Good (979 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,555 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (476 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,938 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,125 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,479 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,775 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (229 reviews)
Finnair
Good (878 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (834 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,164 reviews)
LOT
Good (682 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (915 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (834 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 $265 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.