Whether you have a layover, overnight sleepover or you are just quickly passing through, our Ireland West Airport Guide is a great place to start planning your visit. Here, you’ll find information on services and facilities available inside the airport – including details about airport lounges, WiFi, mobile charging points, lockers, 24-hour food options, nearby hotels, and everything in between.
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NOC Airport Overview
To help you plan your layover or overnight sleepover, here is a quick run-down about what to expect during your time at Ireland West Airport Knock.
What to Expect
The small terminal at Ireland West Airport (code: NOC) handles European traffic, primarily with low-cost carriers. The airport may be undergoing renovations this year due to recent growth. Part of this effort requires departing passengers (12 years and older) to pay a €10 departure fee. Facilities include two eateries, an airside bar, a couple shop, and free WiFi. For added comfort while you wait, economy class passengers can pay to enter an airport lounge.
Sleeping in Ireland West Airport
Sleeping here overnight is prohibited as the airport closes nightly, typically from 7:00 PM until 7:00 AM. For uninterrupted sleep, accommodations are nearby. See the Airport Hotels section below for locations.
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In this guide we may refer to locations as “landside” and “airside”. Landside is the public area of the terminal located in the non-secure zone, before security. Airside is the secure area of the terminal that you must reach by going through security.
Airport Hours
The terminal is not open 24 hours. Opening and closing times vary depending on the day’s flight schedule. In general, the building opens early in the morning (around 4:00 AM on days with early departures) and closes shortly after the last scheduled arrival or departure in the evening. The terminal closes overnight, and passengers are not permitted to remain inside.
Rest & Relaxation Zones
No dedicated sleeping areas, quiet areas or rest zones exist. If this information has changed, click here to update this guide.
Cots
The airport does not provide cots to stranded travellers. If this has changed, click here to update the guide.
Airport Hotels
Since overnight stays inside the terminal are not permitted, travellers arriving late or departing early will need to stay at a nearby hotel. Visit Tripadvisor to see a list of hotels near Ireland West Airport that can be sorted by price, distance, traveller rating and popularity.
Airport Lounges
Pay-per-use, Single Visit Passes & Lounge Memberships
Regardless of what class of service you are flying, there is a lounge that you can enter by paying at the door, purchasing a lounge pass, or using a lounge membership program.
- Ireland West Executive Lounge – Location: Airside, Departures area, near the boarding gates. Hours: 5:00 AM – 7:00 PM (aligned with flight schedules). Showers: No. Dedicated Rest Zone: No. Sleep Facilities: No. Lounge Access: Pay at the door (from €25) • Prepaid lounge passes • Lounge membership programs • Complimentary entry for select airline business class and elite frequent flyers when offered.
Drinking Water
A reader tells us that water bottles can be refilled at the airside bar. (March 2026)
Food & Drinks
There are no 24-hour dining options. All food outlets operate according to the daily flight schedule and close in the evening when the terminal closes. Current options include:
- Landside – Sláinte Restaurant
- Airside – eatwest • barwest
Luggage Storage & Lockers
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Mobile Charging
At the time of this update, we had no information about mobile charging availability. If you know, click here to update this airport guide.
Showers
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WiFi/Internet
Free unlimited WiFi is available at Ireland West Airport. Internet kiosks for printing are also available in the main terminal.
Security & Safety
Sleeping in any airport can include a certain level of risk, especially when travelling alone. It’s important to take certain precautions to ensure your safety and the security of your valuables. Here are a few tips:
- Safety First. It’s a good idea to know where the security office is located and look for video cameras where you plan to sleep. You can also ask the security personnel for advice on the safest places to spend the night.
- Don’t Seclude Yourself. If you’re travelling alone, we recommend you stay near other travellers or close to security. This will help you feel more secure and deter potential thieves.
- Hide Your Valuables. It’s also important to hide your valuables. Don’t leave them out in plain view, as this could make you a target for theft. Additionally, if you are a deep sleeper, you may want to padlock your bag to something or sleep with your bag up against a wall to make it harder for someone to access zippers and pockets. We have received reports of sleepers who woke up without their phones and laptop bags. The travellers were left with just their headphones and laptop bag strap.
- Stay Alert. It’s best to stay alert and awake if you feel unsafe or uncomfortable. Drink coffee or other caffeinated beverages to help you stay awake, and remember that you can always catch up on sleep during your flight. These simple precautions can help you enjoy a safe night at the airport.
More Airport Information
ATMs / Cash Machines – Need cash? ATMs are available and dispense Euros only. Fees may apply, so check your bank’s fee schedule and daily withdrawal limit if travelling internationally. You may also want to notify your bank of your travel plans. Location: Arrivals area, opposite the Bureau de Change.
Aviation Gallery – If you enjoy aviation or have time before your flight, visit the Aviation Gallery. Exhibits include live flight trackers, a flight documentary, and interactive touchscreens. Location: 1st Floor, near Sláinte Restaurant. Admission: Free.
Business Center – A conference room equipped with modern meeting facilities is available for hire. The room accommodates approximately 8–20 people.
Currency Exchange – International Currency Exchange operates in the terminal. Locations: Arrivals area and airside in Departures.
Duty-Free & Shopping – Shop West offers duty-free shopping in the Departures area. An XL newsstand in the main concourse sells magazines, snacks, and travel essentials.
Information Desk – There is no standard information desk; however, a tourist information desk may be able to assist travellers. Location: Ground Floor, Arrivals area.
Medical Services – First aid services are available for travellers who feel unwell or require assistance. Location: Landside, Ground Floor, Check-In Hall.
Prayer Room – A prayer room is available. Location: 1st Floor, opposite the Sláinte Restaurant.
SIM Cards – A reader has asked us to include where to purchase SIM cards. If you know, click here to update this airport guide.
Smoking – There is a designated smoking area outside the terminal.
Tax Refund – Non-EU residents may claim a refund of Value-Added Tax (VAT) paid on eligible goods purchased in Ireland. Tax refund boxes are located in the Departures area. Global Refund processes eligible claims and returns the refund by mail.
Buses
Regularly scheduled bus services connect the airport to towns and villages in Donegal, Galway, Sligo, and Mayo, with additional connections to Leitrim, Roscommon, and counties in the Midlands region. For routes, timetables, and fares, visit the Bus Éireann website.
Car Rentals
On-site car rental agencies include: Avis • Budget • Europcar • Hertz.
Hotel Shuttles
See also Airport Hotels above.
Taxi
Taxis are available at the taxi stand outside the airport terminal. All taxis are metered, and reservations are not required. For a list of estimated taxi fares from the airport, visit the Knock Airport website.
Train
The two closest train stations to Knock Airport are Claremorris (31km) and Ballyhaunis (22km), both along the Dublin Heuston—Westport Line of the Iarnród Éireann national rail system. You can reach either of these stations via taxi or city bus.
Last updated: 2026-03-04
This guide is for informational purposes only to assist with your planning. All information, including rates and hours, is subject to change at any time without notice. The information in this airport guide is based on information collected and/or received from the airports, lounges, hotels, transportation providers, and their websites. We are not representatives of any of the above-mentioned service providers. To report errors or to add/update any items mentioned in the guide: update the airport guide or write a review.