Fed up of busy, fussy airports?
Summer 2022 is on the horizon, and with lots of Covid-19 restrictions now lifted, it's time to get planning that break away.
Whether you're looking for a week-long holiday or a weekend city break, you'll want to take the hassle out of travelling.
One of the biggest pains about going away has got to be the airport stress... getting there, parking, finding your gate and all that dreaded walking.
But at Ireland West Airport, all that stress can just fly away...
You can avoid Dublin traffic while still being able to choose from plenty of great destinations this year.
And if you stay tuned to iRadio, you might even nab yourself a 7 day break to beautiful Faro in the Algarve...we'll fill you in below...
Where to go
From Ireland West Airport, you can fly to and from 19 destinations across the UK and Europe.
The airport is served by both Ryanair and Aer Lingus.
Let's face it, even though we get some good spells of summer here in Ireland, if you want to properly top up that tan and hit the pool you need a sun holiday.
Ireland West Airport can take you to places like Majorca, Malaga, Alicante, Malaga and Milan.
And from somewhere like Milan, you've got great access to the likes of Lake Como and and Lake Varese.
If it was us getting to jet off, we know we'd be choosing the beautiful Faro in the Algarve.
If you've itching to broaden your horizons by taking in a new city, why not plan a trip to sunny Barcelona or take in the beautiful surroundings of Edinburgh?
Or explore some of the UK's biggest cities like Birmingham, Bristol, and even take in some West End shows in London.
And for the football fans, maybe you can tick off Manchester or Liverpool off the bucket list.
Now that you've decided on your dream destination, it's time to plan getting to the airport.
Getting there
Luckily for you, that's not hard because Ireland West Airport prides itself on convenience, making sure you can relax the moment you arrive for your flight.
No long spells of walking - you can get from car park to departures in less than 5 minutes, meaning you can easily have the flip flops on and ready to go!
And you might even get extra lucky and find a spot 10 seconds from the entrance.
If you're going for a weeklong trip, you can get 7 days of parking for just €30 when you book on www.irelandwestairport.com.
That's the cheapest weekly rate of any of the four big Irish airports.
At the airport
You can get your shopping fix at Ireland West Airport too, from cosmetics to flight goodies.
And if you're in need of a bite to eat, there's a few places to choose from to get grub or a pre-flight drink.
All that plus an easy and efficient Security, meaning you can breeze through with the whole gang.
Trip to Faro
How would you like flights, accommodation and transfers for you and a friend for 7 days to beautiful Faro in the Algarve?
You would?
We're going to send Dave and Fionnuala to Faro to test out the city where you'll be staying if you win.
Stay listening to iRadio in the Afternoon, weekdays from 3-6pm to find out more.
And to plan your trip and find more info about Ireland West Airport, visit irelandwestairport.com/destinations.
