Chauffeur Service
Athlone Airport Transfers
We are based in Athlone, not dispatched from Dublin. Fixed-fare private transfers to every Irish airport, with the local knowledge and short-notice flexibility that only a local operator can offer.

Fixed fares from Athlone
All-inclusive prices — tolls, airport parking, and waiting time are already covered. Confirmed in writing before you travel.
| Athlone ↔ Dublin Airport | from €225 |
| Athlone ↔ Shannon Airport | from €225 |
| Athlone ↔ Knock Airport | from €225 |
| Athlone ↔ Cork Airport | from €400 |
| Athlone ↔ Belfast Airport | from €450 |
Why book this transfer
- Locally based in Athlone, Co. Westmeath — not a national dispatch service
- Every Irish airport served: Dublin, Shannon, Knock, Cork, Kerry, Belfast
- Early-morning departures, including 3am collections
- Collection from homes, hotels, and businesses across the midlands
- Fixed fares confirmed in writing, tolls and parking included
Athlone's own airport transfer service
Athlone sits at the crossing point of Ireland, roughly ninety minutes from Dublin, Shannon, and Knock airports alike. That central position is a real advantage for travellers — and it is why our vehicle, our driver, and our business are based here rather than operating out of Dublin and charging for the empty run west.
Being local changes what we can offer: short-notice bookings, genuinely early departures, familiarity with every hotel entrance and rural address in the region, and a phone answered by the person who will actually be driving.
Which airport should you use?
Dublin Airport offers by far the widest choice of routes and is the default for most travellers. Shannon is often quicker for transatlantic flights and has US pre-clearance for departures. Knock — Ireland West Airport — is the smallest and calmest of the three, and excellent for UK and European connections.
All three are around ninety minutes from Athlone and share the same €225 starting fare, so the choice can be made on flight schedule and price rather than on transfer cost. We are happy to advise if you are still deciding.
Who we drive
Regular passengers on these routes include families visiting relatives, guests staying at Hodson Bay, Glasson Lakehouse, Wineport Lodge, and the Sheraton, wedding parties, business visitors to the Athlone technology and manufacturing employers, and students travelling to and from term.
Onward travel across the midlands and west — Roscommon, Ballinasloe, Moate, Mullingar, Birr, and Galway — is quoted the same way. See the full route list on the airport transfers hub.
What is included
- Private vehicle for your group only — no sharing, no extra stops
- Flight tracking, so the pick-up moves with your actual landing time
- Meet and greet in arrivals with a name board
- 60 minutes of complimentary waiting time after landing
- All tolls, airport parking, and fuel included in the quoted fare
- Luggage assistance and space for full-size cases
- Onboard Wi-Fi, bottled water, and climate control
What the service looks like
Real photographs from our own transfers — not stock imagery.



Frequently asked questions
How far is Athlone from Dublin Airport?
About 125 km, or roughly ninety minutes on the M6. Shannon and Knock airports are a similar distance and journey time from Athlone.
How much is an airport transfer from Athlone?
Transfers to Dublin, Shannon, and Knock airports start at €225 for one or two passengers, rising to €300 for a group of seven or eight. Cork and Belfast are longer routes priced from €400 and €450.
Do you cover early-morning flights?
Yes, including collections at 3am and 4am, with no night surcharge. Early departures from the midlands are one of the most common reasons customers book us.
Are you actually based in Athlone?
Yes — Sophisticated Travels & Tours operates from Athlone, Co. Westmeath. That is why we can handle short-notice changes and rural pick-ups that a Dublin-dispatched service cannot.
Do you serve hotels around Lough Ree?
Regularly. Hodson Bay, Glasson Lakehouse, Wineport Lodge, and the lakeside guesthouses are all familiar pick-up points, as are private homes on the lake roads.
Book this transfer
Get your fixed fare
Send your flight number, date, passenger count, and exact addresses. You will receive a confirmed fixed fare — no meters, no surprises on arrival.