Why go
- City in Munster, Ireland.
- Served by Waterford Airport (WAT).
History
Waterford is a city in County Waterford in the south-east of Ireland. It is located within the province of Munster. The city is situated at the head of Waterford Harbour. It is the oldest and the fifth most populous city in the Republic of Ireland. It is the ninth most populous settlement on the island of Ireland. As of the 2022 census, 60,079 people lived in the city and its suburbs.
Restaurants & places to go
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Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 1 airline, 2 direct destinations
- Flybe BE (Dash 8-400) · 2 routes: Birmingham, Manchester
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Getting there by ferry
Where things are
Photographs
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When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Waterford Airport (WAT); 1 other airport serves the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: WAT has direct flights to 2 destinations on 1 airline (incl. Birmingham, Manchester). By water: 4 ferry terminals within 20 km; routes include Waterford Island Ferry, Passage East Car Ferry.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Waterford, Ireland. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.