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Dublin Airport

También conocido como: Dublin International Airport, DUB Airport, Aerfort Bhaile Átha Cliath.

DUB · EIDW · Dublin

Datos del aeropuerto

Nombre
Dublin Airport
Código IATA
DUB
Código OACI
EIDW
Ciudad
Dublin
País
Ireland
Coordenadas
53.4287, -6.2621
Zona horaria
Europe/Dublin
Terminales
Two terminals, Terminal 1 and Terminal 2, about a 10-minute walk apart

Sobre Dublin Airport

Dublin Airport (DUB) serves Dublin, the capital of Ireland, and is the country's main international gateway. It handled a record of about 36.4 million passengers in 2025.

Aer Lingus, Ireland's flag carrier, has its hub here, and Ryanair runs one of its largest bases from the airport. Flights reach London, Manchester and dozens of other UK and European cities, plus a long list of North American gateways such as New York, Boston, Chicago, Toronto and Washington. Emirates, Qatar Airways, Etihad Airways and Turkish Airlines link Dublin with Dubai, Doha, Abu Dhabi and Istanbul.

The airport has two terminals about a 10-minute walk apart. Terminal 1 handles most short-haul European flights, while Terminal 2 is home to Aer Lingus and the US airlines, and includes a US preclearance facility where passengers flying to the United States complete US immigration before departure.

The airport sits about 10 km north of Dublin city center, just south of Swords, and the drive into town usually takes 20 to 30 minutes. From here, travelers head to Dublin city center, Swords, Malahide, Dún Laoghaire, Belfast and Cork.

Operador, pistas y tráfico del aeropuerto

Operator

daa (formerly Dublin Airport Authority)

Passengers per year

About 36.4 million in 2025

Runways

Three: 10L/28R, 10R/28L and 16/34

Main airlines

Aer Lingus (hub) and Ryanair (base)

Opened

1940

Consejos de llegada a Dublin Airport

Ireland is not part of the Schengen Area, so every international arrival goes through Irish border control. An immigration officer checks your passport, any visa and supporting documents and, if you are admitted, stamps your passport with how long you may stay, up to 90 days for visitors. Adult EU, EEA and Swiss passport holders can use the eGates in both terminals.

After passport control, collect your bags in the baggage hall and pass through customs into the public arrivals hall. Check which terminal you landed at, since bus zones and taxi ranks are outside each one.

Official taxi ranks are directly outside Terminal 1 and Terminal 2, with a dispatcher on hand. Dublin Express and Aircoach coaches leave from numbered zones outside both terminals, and Dublin Bus routes leave from Zone 15 near Terminal 1. Pre-booked drivers usually wait in the arrivals hall with a name sign. Only take rides from the taxi rank or a driver you booked.

Dublin uses Irish time (GMT, or UTC+1 in summer) and the euro. The weather is mild but changeable, so keep a rain jacket handy.

Transporte terrestre

Most travelers heading into Dublin city center take Dublin Express or Aircoach, while taxis suit late arrivals and groups with luggage.

  • Taxi from Dublin airport

    Licensed taxis wait at official ranks outside Terminal 1 and Terminal 2, and the ride to the city center takes about 20 to 30 minutes. Queues can build when several flights land together.

  • Dublin Express coach

    Coaches leave from Zone 1 at Terminal 1 and Zone 21 at Terminal 2 for stops including O'Connell Street, Trinity College, Temple Bar and Heuston Station. The trip to the center takes about 15 to 30 minutes, depending on traffic.

  • Aircoach

    Aircoach leaves from Zone 2 at Terminal 1 and Zone 20 at Terminal 2, serving the city center, south Dublin suburbs and longer routes to Belfast and Cork. The city route takes about 30 to 40 minutes.

  • Dublin Bus

    Public routes 16 and 41 run from Zone 15 outside Terminal 1 to the city center in about 30 to 50 minutes. They are slower than the coaches, with more stops and limited luggage space.

  • Ride-hailing apps

    Apps such as Uber and FreeNow book licensed taxis at Dublin Airport rather than private cars. Pickup follows the airport's taxi arrangements outside each terminal.

  • Private transfer

    A pre-booked driver meets you in the arrivals hall and takes you straight to your address. It needs to be arranged ahead of time.

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Cómo moverse entre terminales

  1. Walk between terminals

    Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 are about a 10-minute walk apart, so most travelers switch terminals on foot.

  2. Transfers Facility

    Passengers connecting between flights can use the airport's dedicated Transfers Facility, which has its own immigration eGates.

  3. US preclearance in Terminal 2

    If you are connecting to a flight to the United States, you clear US immigration and customs in Terminal 2 before boarding, so allow extra time.

Terminales

Terminal 1

The busier terminal, used by Ryanair and most other European and Middle Eastern airlines. It also handles the Canadian carriers.

Terminal 2

Home to Aer Lingus and the transatlantic flights of the US airlines, with a US preclearance facility. It also serves British Airways, Emirates, Iberia Express and Vueling.

Aerolíneas y destinos

The main airlines at Dublin Airport.

Aer Lingus T2

Amsterdam, Barcelona, Boston, Chicago, London Heathrow, Los Angeles, New York JFK, Newark, Orlando, Paris, Philadelphia, Rome, San Francisco, Toronto, Washington Dulles

Guía de la aerolínea

Air Canada T1

Toronto; seasonal Montréal and Vancouver

Guía de la aerolínea

American Airlines T2

Dallas/Fort Worth, Philadelphia; seasonal Charlotte and Chicago

Guía de la aerolínea

British Airways T2

London Heathrow, London City

Guía de la aerolínea

Delta Air Lines T2

Atlanta, Boston, Minneapolis/St. Paul, New York JFK; seasonal Detroit

Guía de la aerolínea

Etihad Airways T1

Abu Dhabi

Guía de la aerolínea

Iberia Express T2

Madrid

Lufthansa T1

Frankfurt, Munich

Guía de la aerolínea

Qatar Airways T1

Doha

Guía de la aerolínea

Ryanair T1

London Stansted, London Gatwick, Manchester, Birmingham, Barcelona, Madrid, Málaga, Lisbon, Rome, Milan, Berlin, Vienna, Kraków, Budapest, Athens

Guía de la aerolínea

Turkish Airlines T1

Istanbul

Guía de la aerolínea

United Airlines T2

Chicago, Newark, Washington Dulles

Guía de la aerolínea

Vueling T2

Barcelona

Guía de la aerolínea

WestJet T1

Seasonal Calgary, Halifax, St. John's, Toronto

Guía de la aerolínea

Preguntas frecuentes

How far is Dublin Airport from Dublin city center?

Dublin Airport is about 10 km north of Dublin city center. By taxi the trip usually takes 20 to 30 minutes, while Dublin Express coaches take about 15 to 30 minutes and Aircoach about 30 to 40 minutes. Public Dublin Bus routes are slower, at about 30 to 50 minutes, and rush-hour traffic can add time to every option.

Is Dublin Airport in Dublin city?

No. Dublin Airport is in north County Dublin, outside the city proper, about 10 km north of the city center. The nearest town is Swords, just 2 to 3 km to the north. Coaches, public buses and taxis link the airport with the city, and there is currently no direct rail or tram connection to the terminals.

How many terminals does Dublin Airport have?

Dublin Airport has two passenger terminals, Terminal 1 and Terminal 2, which sit about a 10-minute walk apart. Terminal 1 is the busier of the two and handles most European flights, while Terminal 2 handles Aer Lingus and transatlantic services. Each terminal has its own taxi rank, bus zones and arrivals hall.

Which terminal does my airline use at Dublin Airport?

Terminal 2 is used by Aer Lingus, Emerald Airlines, American Airlines, British Airways, Delta, Emirates, Iberia Express, JetBlue, United Airlines and Vueling. Ryanair and most other airlines, including Air Canada, Air France, KLM, Lufthansa, Qatar Airways, Turkish Airlines and WestJet, use Terminal 1. Check your booking, as airlines occasionally move terminals.

What is US preclearance at Dublin Airport?

US preclearance is a facility in Terminal 2 where passengers flying to the United States complete US immigration and customs checks before boarding. You arrive in the US as a domestic passenger. It processed more than 2 million passengers over a 12-month period for the first time in 2025, so allow extra time before your flight.

How do I get a taxi at Dublin Airport?

Licensed taxis wait at official ranks directly outside Terminal 1 and Terminal 2, and a dispatcher at the ranks helps direct passengers. The ride to Dublin city center usually takes 20 to 30 minutes. Taxis are metered and can also be requested through apps such as FreeNow. Use only the official ranks rather than accepting offers inside the terminal.

Is there public transport from Dublin Airport to the city?

Yes. Dublin Express and Aircoach run coaches from zones outside both terminals to the city center, and public Dublin Bus routes 16 and 41 leave from Zone 15 at Terminal 1. Other TFI routes serve Swords, Malahide and north Dublin suburbs. There is no train or tram to the airport, although the Metrolink line has planning permission.

Can I use Uber at Dublin Airport?

Yes, but in Ireland Uber books licensed taxis rather than private cars. You request a ride in the app and are matched with a licensed taxi driver, much like using FreeNow. Pickups follow the airport's taxi arrangements outside each terminal, and the app gives directions to your pickup point once you request a ride.

What do I need to enter Ireland at Dublin Airport?

You need a valid passport and, depending on your nationality, an Irish visa. Ireland is not in the Schengen Area, so an Irish immigration officer checks your documents and decides how long you may stay, up to 90 days for visitors, then stamps your passport. Adult EU, EEA and Swiss citizens can use eGates in both terminals.

How do I get from Dublin Airport to Belfast?

Aircoach runs a direct coach service from Dublin Airport to Belfast, leaving from its zones outside Terminal 1 and Terminal 2, and other operators such as Ulsterbus Goldline also serve Northern Ireland. Belfast lies across the border in the United Kingdom, but travel between Ireland and Northern Ireland has no routine passport checks on the road.

How do I get from Dublin Airport to Cork or Galway?

Aircoach runs a coach from Dublin Airport to Cork, and Citylink serves Galway and the west, alongside Bus Éireann routes to other parts of Ireland. Many visitors also rent a car at the airport for longer trips. Dublin Bus and Go-Ahead Ireland routes cover nearer towns such as Swords, Malahide and Skerries.

What time zone, currency and weather should I expect in Dublin?

Dublin is on GMT (UTC+0) in winter and Irish Standard Time (UTC+1) from late March to late October. Ireland uses the euro, and cards are widely accepted. The climate is mild and damp, with cool summers and few very cold winter days, so a waterproof layer is useful at any time of year.

Who operates Dublin Airport and how busy is it?

Dublin Airport is operated by daa, the state-owned company formerly called Dublin Airport Authority. It handled a record of about 36.4 million passengers in 2025, up 5.1% on 2024. London Heathrow, Amsterdam and Manchester were its busiest routes, and it is the hub of Aer Lingus and a major base for Ryanair.

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