Getting to Dublin by air
Dublin airport is well connected to the UK, Europe, the USA and other international destinations.
Dublin airport is about 12 km from Dublin city centre and has two terminals: Terminal 1 and Terminal 2.
For more information, visit www.dublinairport.com.
Getting from Dublin airport to the city centre
There are several public and private bus services that operate from outside the airport terminals and travel to Dublin city centre.
Taxis are also available outside both airport terminals.
A number of airlines operate flights to Dublin, including:
- Aer Lingus
- Air Canada
- Air France
- British Airways
- China Eastern Airlines
- Etihad Airways
- IndiGo
- KLM
- Lufthansa
- Qatar Airways
- Ryanair
- SWISS
- Turkish Airlines
- United Airlines
- Virgin Australia
Getting around
By bus
Aircoach: Aircoach is a private bus service that operates between Dublin airport and several locations in Dublin city centre. Visit aircoach.ie for routes, timetables and fares.
Dublin Express: Dublin Express operates frequent bus services between Dublin airport and Dublin city centre. Services include comfortable seating, free wi-fi and power sockets. There are several stops across the city, including services to Heuston Station. Visit dublinexpress.ie for routes, timetables and fares.
Other bus options: Other public bus services also operate between Dublin airport and different parts of Dublin. For more information, visit: dublinairport.com.
By taxi
Taxis are available outside both Dublin airport terminals. The journey from the airport to Dublin city centre usually takes around 30 minutes, depending on traffic.
Taxi apps:
- FreeNow is a taxi booking app that you can use on your mobile phone. Visit: freenow.ie.
- Uber is in operation in Dublin. Download the app to find out more.
Car rental
Several international car rental companies operate from Dublin airport. Car rental desks are located in the arrivals areas of Terminal 1 and Terminal 2.
You must have a valid driving licence to drive in Ireland.
For more information about car rental at Dublin airport, visit: dublinairport.com
The TFI Leap Card is a convenient way to travel around Dublin on public transport. It can be used on Dublin Bus, Go-Ahead Ireland, Luas, DART and commuter rail services within the Dublin area. For further information click here.
Getting to Dublin by sea
Dublin port has regular ferry services connecting Ireland with England, Wales, France and the Isle of Man. You can travel to Dublin by ferry from:
- Holyhead, Wales
- Cherbourg, France
- Douglas, Isle of Man.
For ferry information, visit:
