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DUB Dublin Airport

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Dublin Airport (DUB) serves Dublin, about 10 km north of Dublin. Below: trains and buses from the terminal, an estimated taxi fare to town and nearby cities, where you can fly from here, and hotels nearby.

IATADUB
ICAOEIDW
ServesDublin
From centre10 km
Non-stop144
Airlines28
TimezoneEurope/Dublin
Elevation74 m

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The airport in numbers

Dublin Airport — facts & history

We pulled Dublin Airport's numbers from the open aviation datasets.

Opened
1940
86 years ago
Elevation
74 מ׳
above sea level
Operator
DAA Public Limited Company

Figures: Wikidata (CC0) · Wikipedia

Official links

Dublin Airport — official sites

Airport to city

Getting from Dublin Airport to Dublin

The airport is about 10 km north of Dublin, about 21 minutes by road in normal traffic.

Train & bus: No rail to Dublin's airport — buses (Airlink 700, Aircoach) to the centre and other cities. Cork, Shannon: a bus.

Taxi & apps: Metered taxi + an airport surcharge. FreeNow is the app; Uber only dispatches licensed taxis. Estimated fare to the centre: €14–€23.

Tipping: 10% or round up.

Way inTime to centreCost
Train / bus~15 mincheapestCHEAPEST
Taxi~21 min€14–€23
Private transfer~21 minfixed upfront
Car rental~21 min + חניהfrom the terminal
Distances

From DUB to nearby cities

Estimated drive times in normal traffic, and an approximate taxi fare at the local tariff. A pre-booked transfer is usually cheaper.

DestinationDistanceDriveTaxi (est.)
Kilkenny108 km113 min€123–€195
Waterford141 km148 min€159–€253
Choose and book

Which way suits you from Dublin Airport

Taxi

Cheapest for a short trip, one or two people. ~€14–€23 to the centre.

Private transfer

Fixed price upfront, driver with a sign. For a late arrival, bags, kids or a group.

Car rental

If you're touring the region. Desks in the terminal, booking ahead beats the counter.

Train or bus is usually the cheapest — details above.

Book your airport transfer in Dublin ahead, no terminal surprises.

Route network

Where you can fly from Dublin Airport

Non-stop flights to about 144 destinations, operated by 28 airlines. The busiest routes:

Airlines here: Aer Lingus · Ryanair · American Airlines · United Airlines · Air France · US Airways · Scandinavian Airlines System · Flybe · British Airways · Norwegian Air Shuttle

At the airport

Left luggage & lost and found at Dublin Airport

Most large airports offer left-luggage inside the terminal, usually by the hour or day and with a size limit. A common, cheaper alternative: in-city storage points near stations and sights — handy for an early arrival before check-in, or after check-out.

Something lost in the terminal is handled by the airport's lost-and-found office (usually near baggage claim); something left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Keep your flight details, seat number and a description of the item.

Sleep nearby

Hotels near Dublin Airport

For an early connection — a hotel by the terminal saves a taxi and a headache.

Rates in Dublin shift daily. See what your night costs now.

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Airports nearby

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

How do I get from Dublin Airport to the centre of Dublin?
No rail to Dublin's airport — buses (Airlink 700, Aircoach) to the centre and other cities. Cork, Shannon: a bus. The airport is about 10 km north of Dublin, about 21 minutes by road.
How much is a taxi from Dublin Airport to Dublin?
Roughly €14–€23 (at the local tariff). Many airports have a regulated flat fare — ask at the taxi desk.
Can I use a ride app from Dublin Airport?
Metered taxi + an airport surcharge. FreeNow is the app; Uber only dispatches licensed taxis.
What's the cheapest way from Dublin Airport to Dublin?
Train or bus, almost always — usually a fraction of the taxi fare. No rail to Dublin's airport — buses (Airlink 700, Aircoach) to the centre and other cities. Cork, Shannon: a bus.
Can I get from Dublin Airport into town without a car?
Yes. No rail to Dublin's airport — buses (Airlink 700, Aircoach) to the centre and other cities. Cork, Shannon: a bus. For a late arrival or a lot of bags, a pre-booked transfer is easier.
Where can I fly non-stop from Dublin Airport?
About 144 destinations, including New York, Chicago, Atlanta, Toronto. 28 airlines operate here.
Can I leave luggage at the airport?
Most large airports have a left-luggage service, and there are also in-city storage points near stations and sights that are usually cheaper with no size limit.
Where is Dublin Airport's lost and found?
Items found in the terminal (not on the aircraft) are handled by the airport's lost-and-found office — usually near baggage claim or the information desks, sometimes one office per terminal. Anything left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Current contact details are on Dublin Airport's official site.
How do I know which terminal my flight leaves from at Dublin Airport?
The terminal is on your boarding pass and booking confirmation, and updates on the departure boards at the entrance. Rule of thumb: each airline works from a fixed terminal, and airlines in the same alliance are usually grouped together. With a connection, check whether you change terminals and how long that takes.
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Sources: Airport data: OpenFlights (ODbL) · Route network: OpenFlights routes · Getting-there notes: Around the World, checked 2026

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