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Dublin Airport

Dublin, Ireland
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Ireland's primary international gateway serving millions annually.

Opened
1940
Location
Dublin, Ireland
Dublin Airport (IATA: DUB, ICAO: EIDW) is the busiest airport in Ireland and one of the largest in Europe, located approximately 10 kilometres north of Dublin city centre in Collinstown, County Fingal. It serves as the main hub for Aer Lingus and a major base for Ryanair, handling over 32 million passengers in peak pre-pandemic years. The airport is operated by daa (formerly Dublin Airport Authority) and offers direct connections to destinations across Europe, North America, the Middle East, and beyond. It holds particular strategic importance as a transatlantic hub, offering US Customs and Border Protection pre-clearance facilities, allowing passengers to arrive in the United States as domestic travellers. Dublin Airport has undergone significant infrastructure investment over the years, including the opening of Terminal 2 in 2010, which expanded capacity and modernised the passenger experience considerably.
Terminals
Dublin Airport operates two passenger terminals: Terminal 1, the original facility, and Terminal 2, which opened in 2010 and primarily handles Aer Lingus and Star Alliance carriers.
Getting to & from
Dublin Airport is connected to the city centre by multiple bus services including Airlink Express routes 747 and 757, as well as private coaches and taxis; a planned MetroLink rail connection is under development.
Airlines here
Aer Lingus uses Dublin as its primary hub, while Ryanair operates a major base here; other carriers including United, American, Delta, and Lufthansa also serve the airport.
Notable facts
  • ›Dublin Airport offers US Customs and Border Protection pre-clearance, one of only a handful of non-US airports to do so.
  • ›The airport is operated by daa, a state-owned Irish company that also manages Cork Airport and has interests in airports internationally.
  • ›Terminal 2 opened in November 2010 at a cost of approximately €600 million.
  • ›Dublin Airport handled a record 32.9 million passengers in 2019 before the COVID-19 pandemic severely reduced traffic.
  • ›The airport is located in Collinstown, County Fingal, not within Dublin city boundaries.
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Route map (140 destinations)

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Routes

DUB → DUS4U · CRJ
DUB → CGN4U · 319
DUB → KIV9U · E90
DUB → PHLAA · 332
DUB → LHRAA · 319
DUB → JFKAA · 757
DUB → CLTAA · 757
DUB → ORDAA · 763
DUB → CDGAF · AR8
DUB → YYZAC · 763
DUB → ATLAF · 76W
DUB → LCYAF · AR8
DUB → JFKAF · 752
DUB → JFKAY · 757
DUB → ORDAY · 763
DUB → LHRBA · 319
DUB → ORDBA · 763
DUB → JFKBA · 757
DUB → CDGAZ · AR8
DUB → CFNBE · SF3
DUB → SOUBE · DH4 E95
DUB → EXTBE · E95
DUB → CPHDY · 73H
DUB → ALCEI · 320
DUB → ATHEI · 320
DUB → AUHEI · 77W 332
DUB → BIOEI · 320
DUB → BLQEI · 320
DUB → BOSEI · 332 330
DUB → CPHEI · 320
DUB → CTAEI · 320
DUB → CWLEI · AT7
DUB → IADEI · 752
DUB → IOMEI · AT4
DUB → JFKEI · 330
DUB → KIREI · AT4
DUB → LYSEI · 320
DUB → MXPEI · 320
DUB → PRGEI · 320
DUB → SCQEI · 320
DUB → SENEI · AT4 AT7
DUB → TFSEI · 320
DUB → TLSEI · 320
DUB → VRNEI · 320
DUB → DXBEK · 77W
DUB → ATLDL · 76W
DUB → JFKDL · 752
DUB → AMSEI · 320
DUB → ARNEI · 320
DUB → BCNEI · 320
DUB → BOJEI · 320
DUB → BUDEI · 320
DUB → DUSEI · 320
DUB → GVAEI · 320
DUB → HAJEI · 320
DUB → JEREI · AT7
DUB → LGWEI · 320 319
DUB → LHREI · 320
DUB → LISEI · 320
DUB → MADEI · 320
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City & Place Guide

Where Viking history meets literary genius and lively pub culture.

Dublin, Ireland's capital, sits at the mouth of the River Liffey and blends centuries of history with a vibrant modern energy. Georgian architecture, cobblestone lanes, and ancient castles share space with world-class museums, buzzing markets, and a thriving arts scene.

The city is compact and walkable, making it easy to move between neighborhoods like the Liberties, Temple Bar, and leafy Ballsbridge. Dubliners are famously warm and welcoming, and the pub is the social heart of the city—expect conversation, live music, and a well-poured pint of Guinness.

  • •Trinity College & Book of Kells — marvel at an illuminated 9th-century manuscript in a stunning library.
  • •Guinness Storehouse — trace the history of Ireland's iconic stout with panoramic city views at the top.
  • •Dublin Castle — explore centuries of colonial and Irish political history in the city center.
  • •St. Patrick's Cathedral — the largest church in Ireland, rich in Gothic architecture and heritage.
  • •EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum — award-winning interactive museum on the global Irish diaspora.
  • •Phoenix Park — one of Europe's largest urban parks, home to wild deer and the Irish President's residence.

Getting around: Dublin is well served by DART commuter rail along the coast, Luas tram lines crossing the city, and an extensive Dublin Bus network. The city center is highly walkable, and cycling is supported by a public bike-share scheme called dublinbikes. Taxis are plentiful and metered; Free Now is the dominant rideshare app. Dublin Airport is connected to the city center by the Aircoach and Dublin Bus route 747.

Best time: Late spring (May–June) and early autumn (September) offer the mildest weather and fewer crowds than the busy summer peak.

Local food: Don't miss a full Irish breakfast, fresh seafood chowder on the coast, soda bread with Irish butter, and a warming bowl of coddle or beef-and-Guinness stew at a traditional pub.

This guide is provided for general information only. Verify details locally before making travel decisions.

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Dublin Airport
Encyclopaedia

Dublin Airport is an international airport serving Dublin, Ireland. It is operated by DAA. The airport is located in Collinstown, seven kilometres north of Dublin, and three kilometres south of Swords. In 2025, over 36.4 million passengers passed through the airport, making it the airport's busiest year on record. It is the 12th busiest airport in Europe, and is the busiest of Ireland's airports by total passenger traffic; it also has the largest traffic levels on the island of Ireland, followed by Belfast International Airport.

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