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Dublin Airport guide
Dublin Airport has Terminals 1 and 2. The quickest way from DUB to Dublin city center is the Dublin Express or Aircoach (about 30 minutes, about €8–€10).
Verified Oct 17, 2026By Steven MoHow we check Report a correction
Dublin Express or Aircoach, about €8–€10
about €30–€40
Same terminal, no passport control
Layover you need to visit the city
Quick answer
The quickest way from DUB to Dublin city center is the Dublin Express or Aircoach (about 30 minutes, about €8–€10). Connecting here, allow at least 50 min for a connection in the same terminal. Airlines here include Aer Lingus, Ryanair, American, Delta and United.
- Terminals
- Terminals 1 and 2
- Taxi
- 25–40 min, about €30–€40
- Connecting
- At least 50 min for a connection in the same terminal
- Lounges
- Aer Lingus Lounge (Terminal 2); 51st & Green Lounge
- Hotel
- Radisson Blu Hotel Dublin Airport, on the airport campus
Getting from DUB to Dublin city center
Fares are one way and approximate; check the operator before you travel.
- Dublin Express or Aircoachto O'Connell Streetabout 30 minabout €8–€10
- Dublin Bus 16 or 41to the city centerabout 45 minabout €2–€3
- Taxi or rideshare25–40 minabout €30–€40
Inside DUB
Terminals and connections
Flights to the U.S. leave from Terminal 2 after U.S. preclearance, where you clear U.S. immigration and customs before you board, then land in the U.S. as a domestic passenger.
How long a layover you need at DUBLounges
- •Aer Lingus Lounge (Terminal 2)
- •51st & Green Lounge
Sleep, showers and hotels
- •Radisson Blu Hotel Dublin Airport, on the airport campus
Plugs and power
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DUB tips
- •Aer Lingus flights use Terminal 2.
Can you leave DUB on a layover?
With at least 4 h 30 min between flights, yes. Here's where the time goes.
- Off the plane, through passport control and out45 min
- To Dublin city center and back, the fastest way50 min
- Time in town worth the trip1 h
- Back through security and passport control to your gate1 h 30 min
- Layover you need4 h 30 min
U.S. citizens don't need a visa for short stays. If your onward flight goes to the U.S., you clear U.S. preclearance before boarding.
Keep your bags checked through and carry your boarding pass for the next flight. On a long layover, a hotel day room or lounge can be a better use of the time than a rushed trip into town.
Airlines at DUB
Major airlines that fly from DUB (not a complete list). Check the bag rules before you pack.
- Aer Lingus Carry-on 55 × 40 × 24 cm Bag fees
- Ryanair Carry-on 55 × 40 × 20 cm Bag fees
- American Airlines Carry-on 22 × 14 × 9 in Bag fees
- Delta Air Lines Carry-on 22 × 14 × 9 in Bag fees
- United Airlines Carry-on 22 × 14 × 9 in Bag fees
- British Airways Carry-on 56 × 45 × 25 cm Bag fees
- Emirates Carry-on 55 × 38 × 20 cm Bag fees
- Qatar Airways Carry-on 50 × 37 × 25 cm Bag fees
DUB airport FAQ
The quickest option is the Dublin Express or Aircoach to O'Connell Street: about 30 minutes for about €8–€10. You can also take the Dublin Bus 16 or 41 to the city center, about 45 minutes for about €2–€3. A taxi takes 25–40 min (about €30–€40).
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Last verified Oct 17, 2026. Fares, lounges, airlines and parking change; check with the operator or airport before you travel.
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