Dublin Airport

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General information

Dublin Airport is Ireland’s largest airport, it handled 34.6 million passengers in 2024. The airport has two terminals, most flights are operated by the Irish airlines Aer Lingus and Ryanair.

Where is Dublin Airport situated?

The airport is located north of the Irish capital. From the city you can take the N1 towards the airport, Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 are accessible via exit 2 of the M1 motorway.

How many terminals does Dublin Airport have?

Dublin Airport consists of two terminals, namely the older Terminal 1 and the newer Terminal 2. The boarding gates of Terminal 1 can be found in Pier D (Gates 100), Pier A (Gates 200) and Pier B (Gates 300), the boarding gates of Terminal 2 are located in Pier E (Gates 400). The terminals at Dublin Airport are connected to each other, Terminal 1 is home to Ryanair, Terminal 2 to Aer Lingus. Gates 101-121 are primarily used by Ryanair. After the security check in Terminal 1, it’s a 10 to 15 minute walk via the Skybridge to these boarding gates.

Transportation options and travel costs to/from the centre of Dublin

Fastest - Taxi
30 EUR / 20 min
Cheapest - Public transport
2.60 EUR per person / 45 min

Bus

Door to Door - Taxi
30 EUR / 20 min
Flexibility - Car rental
from € 10 per day

A good alternative for flying to or from Dublin Airport are the following airports, sorted by distance from the airport. You can also take a look at the complete list of airports in Ireland.

Airport
Distance
Belfast City Airport (United Kingdom) 135km
Belfast International Airport (United Kingdom) 137km
Ireland West Airport Knock 177km
Shannon Airport 196km

Which airlines fly from and to Dublin Airport?

The main airlines at the airport are:
  • Aer Lingus brand logo
    Aer Lingus
  • Ryanair brand logo
    Ryanair
  • Swiss brand logo
    Swiss
  • Norwegian brand logo
    Norwegian
  • United Airlines brand logo
    United Airlines
Here you can find the complete list of airlines at Dublin Airport.

Activities

Activity

From Dublin: Cliffs of Moher, Burren & Galway City Day Tour

Explore Ireland’s west on a day trip from Dublin, visiting the Cliffs of Moher, the Burren, and Galway City. Enjoy stunning Wild Atlantic Way views as you discover some of Ireland's highlights.
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Dublin: Skip-the-Line Guinness and Jameson Whiskey Tour

Experience the Guinness Storehouse and Jameson Whiskey Distillery on a skip-the-line half-day tour. Visiting 2 of Dublin’s top attractions in an Irish experience like no other.
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Dublin: Irish Whiskey Museum Blending Tour with Tastings

Experience Irish whiskey on a guided tour at Dublin's Irish Whiskey Museum, complete with four whiskey tastings and led by a master blender. Discover the heritage and flavours of Irish whiskey.
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