At a glance
Terminals + flights
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Older terminal — Ryanair home base + most other European short-haul.
Opened 2010. Aer Lingus' home + all transatlantic + the US Customs and Border Protection facility. After CBP clearance you board as a domestic US flight.
Lounges
Aer Lingus AerClub Concierge + Platinum · PriorityPass · BA Gold + Lounge Pass
Best food at DUB. AerClub Concierge perk.
Pay-per-use €30-€35 · PriorityPass
Access after clearing US CBP
Limited food/drink — eat landside first.
Pay-per-use €30 · PriorityPass
Premium T1 option, decent showers.
Pay-per-use €25 · PriorityPass
Smaller, often crowded mornings.
To / from Dublin
| Mode | To | Cost | Time | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Airlink Express 747/757 | Bus Áras + Connolly + O'Connell St | €8 | 30 min | Direct + frequent (every 10-15 min, 04:45-23:45). Most popular tourist choice. |
| Aircoach | St Stephen's Green | €9 | 35 min | Some routes via UCD + Leopardstown. |
| Dublin Bus 16 | Central Dublin | €2.60 | 60 min | Cheapest. Multiple stops + slow with luggage. |
| Metered Taxi | Central Dublin | €25-€40 | 25-45 min | Honest meters + €2 airport surcharge. |
| Free Now / Uber Taxi | Central Dublin | €25-€40 | 25-45 min | Same metered fare as rank. |
| Pre-booked Transfer | Hotels | €30-€50 | 25-45 min | Welcome Pickups, Kiwitaxi — fixed fare + meet/greet. |
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DUB — Frequently asked
Which terminal does my airline use at Dublin?+
Terminal 1: Ryanair (home), easyJet, Vueling, KLM, Lufthansa, Air France, TAP, SAS, ITA Airways. Terminal 2: Aer Lingus (home) + Aer Lingus Regional + all transatlantic (United, American, Delta, JetBlue, Air Canada) + BA + Emirates + Qatar + Etihad + Turkish + Iberia + Finnair. T2 is the only terminal with US Customs and Border Protection pre-clearance.
What is US pre-clearance at Dublin Airport?+
Dublin is one of only TWO airports in Europe (the other is Shannon) with a US Customs and Border Protection facility. You clear US immigration + customs in Ireland BEFORE boarding. On arrival in the USA you land as a domestic passenger — no immigration queue, no customs inspection. Allow 90 minutes for the full sequence (bag-drop + security + CBP). At peak times (06:00-09:00 + 16:00-19:00) CBP can hit 60+ min.
How do I get from Dublin Airport to the city?+
Airlink Express bus 747/757 — €8, 30 min direct to Bus Áras + Connolly + O'Connell Street. Best tourist option. Every 10-15 min, 04:45-23:45. Aircoach €9 to St Stephen's Green (35 min). Dublin Bus 16 €2.60 (60 min, cheapest, slow). Taxi €25-€40 (25-45 min). Free Now / Uber Taxi same metered fare. Dublin has NO train link — Metro Link planned for ~2035.
How do I get between Dublin T1 and T2?+
Free 10-minute walk via internal walkway (mostly indoors). Free shuttle bus also runs every 5-7 min. Allow 15-30 min including bag re-tag if you're changing terminal AND airline. Most travellers don't need to switch — Aer Lingus is T2 (with Aer Lingus Regional), Ryanair is T1.
How early should I arrive at Dublin Airport?+
Short-haul European: 90 min. Long-haul (non-US): 2 hours. US-bound with pre-clearance: 2.5-3 hours (bag-drop + security + CBP all before boarding). Aer Lingus + AerClub Concierge / Platinum get expedited CBP + security. Fast Track €7-€10. DAA publishes live security wait times at dublinairport.com.
Why does Dublin have no airport train?+
Dublin is one of the only major European capitals without a direct airport rail link. The Metro Link subway project has been proposed since the early 2000s — current estimate is 2035 for completion. Until then: Airlink Express bus is the standard fast option (€8, 30 min to city centre). When Metro Link does open it will run from the airport to Charlemont via the city centre.
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