Ireland’s Dublin Airport, in the capital city, and Shannon Airport, located about 30 km from the city of Limerick, serve as international hubs. There are regularly scheduled flights to both airports from the major European cities and capitals, as well as New York City, Chicago, Los Angeles, and Boston in the United States. From either Dublin or Shannon you will need to take a car, bus, or train to Waterford. Browse the Waterford ( WAT ) Airport site.

If you arrive in Dublin, it is possible to switch over to a regional plane and fly directly into the tiny Waterford airport. You’ll most likely fly Aerlingus , the national airline of Ireland. Waterford airport also has flights to and from the United Kingdom as well as Lorient, France, which may work for some European travelers. From the Waterford airport, the city center is 10 km away and can be reached by bus, taxi, or rental car.

Another alternative for international travelers is to fly to the United Kingdom and take a ferry to Ireland. The closest ferry landing to Waterford is Rosslare ; the journey usually takes about three and a half hours from the UK. Routes can be found at www.irishferries.ie . There is also limited service to Rosslare from the coast of France.