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Come to this region to offer your prayers at the shrine and experience the miracles healing powers of this holy land. This place offers welcoming surroundings, good food and excellent places to stay.
Start your trips to Knock with the following must see list:
All flights to Knock land at the Ireland West Airport Knock which serves as the international airport for the County Mayo.
Some of the budget and cheap flight to Knock are: Ryanair, Flybe and Aer Lingus.
The airport is about 20km from the village of Knock and about 6km from County Mayo.
Bus operator, Eireann, operates coach services between the airport and various destinations around the airport for very nominal prices. This bus service will also connect you to the nearest rail station at Claremorris for any onward journeys. Licensed and authorized Airport Cabs are available outside the airport terminals for your ride to the city. The Airport Cab and Limousine service or the car rentals can be pre-booked for a quick and easy exit from the airport.