This page covers flying clubs and flight schools in the Republic of Ireland that post their own aircraft hire and training rates. Irish clubs are mostly small, member-run and based at grass airfields, and several do not publish prices at all. Rates are shown in euros first, the way the school lists them, with an estimated US dollar figure beside each one. We list a school's rates when its own current public page or rate sheet shows them. Where the school prints a date we show it, and where it does not, the card says "Not listed by the school" beside the date we checked the page. We leave out prices the school marks as old or expired, pages that contradict themselves, and prices dated more than 24 months ago. Some clubs charge membership, landing fees or fuel on top, so read the notes under each school and check with the school before you plan a trip.
How to read this page
Prices are in euros (€) first. The schools write the euro sign (€) on their pages, and we read it as euros (EUR), the currency of Ireland. Figures with a public source link to it and show the date we checked. Where a school does not say something, the page says "Not listed by the school". Where we could not find a reliable source, it says "Unverified. We couldn't confirm a reliable source for this yet."
4 schools and clubs across 3 areas (Dublin area, Offaly, Sligo). Prices change often, and some clubs charge membership, landing or fuel costs on top, so check with the school first.
Jump to: Airport Flying Club · FunFly Aerosports Flying Club · Ormand Flying Club · Sligo Aero Club
Airport Flying Club
Location: Weston Airport, Dublin area
Airport: Weston Airport · Airport code: Not listed by the school Location source ↗ · checked Oct 28, 2026
Rates effective: The page labels the owners' rate "2026"; the other rates are not dated, and the page says rates can change without notice
Tax: Not listed by the school
This is a small private club: the club says it has 10 members, one aircraft (a Tomark SD4 Viper two-seater) and one part-time instructor, and that it no longer provides flight instruction. Weston is within the Dublin control zone, per the club. The hourly rate is charged "or part thereof", and the club says it covers fuel and instructor time if any. Membership can be paid at 100 euros a month. Ask the club whether it is taking new members.
FunFly Aerosports Flying Club
Location: Benfield Airfield, Portarlington, Offaly
Airport: Benfield Airfield · Airport code: Not listed by the school Location source ↗ · checked Oct 28, 2026
Rates effective: The page carries a dated club notice of August 31, 2026; the rates themselves are not dated
Tax: Not listed by the school
ICP Savannah
Wet (fuel included) or dry: Not listed by the school
The club flies Savannah S aircraft (National LAPL and National PPL(A) training) and says there are no landing fees at Benfield. Membership runs July 1 to June 30 and is prorated if you join part-way through. Pilots joining with a licence need a club checkout. The club's August 2026 notice says training has a waiting list of about six months, while trial lessons are running and licensed pilots are still welcome.
Ormand Flying Club
Location: Birr, Offaly
Airport: Birr Airfield · Airport code: Not listed by the school Location source ↗ · checked Oct 28, 2026
Rates effective: Not listed by the school
Tax: Not listed by the school
Cessna 172 Skyhawk
Wet (fuel included) or dry: Not listed by the school
The club says it charges no landing fees and offers hour-building packages, but the page lists no prices for those. Training is on a Cessna 172 (PPL) and an EV-97 Eurostar (LAPL).
Sligo Aero Club
Location: Strandhill, Sligo
Airport: Sligo Airport · Airport code: Not listed by the school Location source ↗ · checked Oct 29, 2026
Rates effective: Not listed by the school
Tax: Not listed by the school
- Cessna 172 Skyhawk
Cessna 152
Wet (fuel included) or dry: Not listed by the school
The costs page lists lesson costs for the Cessna 172 and Cessna 152. It does not say whether they include fuel or VAT. The club says annual membership fees are due on April 1 each year, and that if you join later you get pro-rata credit towards flying.
Rental and training rates from each school's own public page, in euros with an estimated US dollar figure. Last checked Oct 29, 2026.
Irish Aviation Authority (IAA) basics
These points are in our own words from Irish Aviation Authority (IAA)'s public pages, which are the official word. Requirements vary, so confirm the details with Irish Aviation Authority (IAA) and with the school before you plan training or a rental.
- Licence levels. The IAA lists four licence levels in Ireland: Student Pilot Licence, Private Pilot Licence (PPL), Commercial Pilot Licence (CPL) and Airline Transport Pilot Licence (ATPL). A PPL is for private flying only and cannot be used for hire or reward, while a CPL can. Licences are issued under European (EASA) rules and, where needed, Irish law.Source: IAA: How to become a pilot ↗ · checked Oct 28, 2026
- Private pilot licence (PPL). Private pilot training can be done at a Declared Training Organisation (DTO) or an Approved Training Organisation (ATO). A PPL also needs a Class 2 medical, an English language assessment, the theory exams and a flight test. The IAA says the logged flight experience required varies from one licence level to another, so confirm the minimum with your training organisation.Source: IAA: How to become a pilot; Private Pilot Licence ↗ · checked Oct 28, 2026
- Commercial pilot licence (CPL). Commercial training must be done at an Approved Training Organisation (ATO), and a CPL needs a Class 1 medical. Before applying, the IAA says you need a valid Class 1 medical with your medical records held by the IAA, and all the theory exams passed at CPL or ATPL level, at least one month ahead.Source: IAA: How to become a pilot; Pilot licensing FAQs ↗ · checked Oct 28, 2026
- Medical certificates. The IAA says student and private pilots need a Class 2 medical certificate, and professional licence holders need a Class 1. Medicals are done by IAA-authorised aeromedical examiners or centres, and the IAA Aeromedical Section handles the initial issue of Class 1 certificates. The IAA advises confirming you meet the medical standard before you commit to flight training.Source: IAA: Aeromedical Section ↗ · checked Oct 28, 2026
- Student pilot licence and first solo. Before a first solo flight in an aeroplane a student pilot must be at least 16 and be authorised and supervised by a flight instructor. The IAA says you should hold a current LAPL or Class 2 medical and a valid English language assessment. Questions go to your training organisation first.Source: IAA: Student Pilot Licence ↗ · checked Oct 28, 2026
- Light Aircraft Pilot Licence (LAPL) training. The IAA says a student training for a LAPL cannot fly unsupervised in Ireland, because the European rule that would allow it (Article 4(7) of Regulation 1178/2011) is not applied here.Source: IAA: Pilot licensing FAQs (EUQ.5) ↗ · checked Oct 28, 2026
- English language and the exams. Every licence level needs an acceptable English language assessment. Theory is tested by written exams that vary by licence level. The IAA says its overview is guidance only and to check the specific requirements for the type of flying you want to do.Source: IAA: How to become a pilot ↗ · checked Oct 28, 2026