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.

When to visit Monaghan

Monaghan in August
Estimated hotel price
$115
1 night at 3-star hotel
Monaghan in August
Estimated hotel price
$115
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 New Zealand departs from Christchurch and takes around 40h 10m.

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 Sixt and Budget, 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 $44. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about $144 for a journey of 893 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 New Zealand departs from Christchurch and takes around 40h 10m.

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 Sixt and Budget, 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 $44. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about $144 for a journey of 893 km.

Airports near Monaghan

Airlines serving Monaghan

Lufthansa
Good (4,666 reviews)
KLM
Good (848 reviews)
SWISS
Good (940 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,541 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,618 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,306 reviews)
Air France
Good (982 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,583 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (484 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,960 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,122 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,465 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,863 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (872 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,177 reviews)
LOT
Good (685 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (923 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (828 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (833 reviews)
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Where to stay in Monaghan

Average rates range from around $178 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $288 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Monaghan

Hiring a car in Monaghan

Expect to pay $3.22 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 $38.62 and $51.49.

Expect to pay $3.22 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 $38.62 and $51.49.