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The Dublin Airport, inaugurated on January 19, 1940, has a rich history and has experienced significant growth over the years. Initially named Collinstown Airport, it was designed to serve 100,000 passengers annually.
History
- Originally, it was a Royal Air Force base during World War I.
- In 1940, Aer Lingus was the only airline operating, with Dublin-Liverpool flights twice a week.
- In 1947, KLM began operating flights to continental Europe.
- Terminal 1 opened in 1972, initially designed for 5 million passengers annually.
- Terminal 2 opened at the end of 2010.
Current Data
- It is Ireland’s busiest airport and the 14th busiest in Europe.
- In 2024, it served over 37 million passengers.
- It features two main terminals.
Popular Flights
Here are the most popular flights from Dublin Airport (DUB), including estimated flight times and airlines:
Domestic Flights
- Dublin to Kerry (KIR)
- Flight time: Approximately 1 hour
- Airlines: Ryanair
- Dublin to Donegal (CFN)
- Flight time: Approximately 1 hour 10 minutes
- Airlines: Aer Lingus
International Flights
- Dublin to London (LHR)
- Flight time: Approximately 1 hour 25 minutes
- Airlines: Aer Lingus, Ryanair, British Airways
- Dublin to Paris (CDG)
- Flight time: Approximately 1 hour 50 minutes
- Airlines: Aer Lingus, Air France, Ryanair
- Dublin to Amsterdam (AMS)
- Flight time: Approximately 1 hour 40 minutes
- Airlines: Aer Lingus, Ryanair
- Dublin to Barcelona (BCN)
- Flight time: Approximately 2 hours 35 minutes
- Airlines: Aer Lingus, Ryanair
- Dublin to New York (JFK)
- Flight time: Approximately 7 hours
- Airlines: Aer Lingus, Delta Air Lines
- Dublin to Chicago (ORD)
- Flight time: Approximately 8 hours
- Airlines: Aer Lingus, United Airlines
- Dublin to Dubai (DXB)
- Flight time: Approximately 7 hours 30 minutes
- Airlines: Emirates
- Dublin to Toronto (YYZ)
- Flight time: Approximately 7 hours 15 minutes
- Airlines: Aer Lingus, Air Canada
- Dublin to Rome (FCO)
- Flight time: Approximately 2 hours 55 minutes
- Airlines: Aer Lingus, Ryanair
- Dublin to Lisbon (LIS)
- Flight time: Approximately 2 hours 45 minutes
- Airlines: Aer Lingus, Ryanair
Additional Information
- Dublin Airport handles an average of 285 flights per day.
- The earliest flight is TP1327 to Lisbon at 4:15 AM, and the latest is A3631 to Athens at 11:59 PM.
- Popular transatlantic routes include flights to the United States and Canada, with Aer Lingus offering U.S. Pre-clearance services for smoother entry.
- Short-haul European destinations like London, Paris, and Amsterdam are among the busiest routes.
Dublin Airport serves as a major hub for both domestic and international travel, connecting Ireland with key destinations worldwide through airlines such as Aer Lingus, Ryanair, Emirates, and others.
Challenges and Future
Despite growth, the airport faces challenges:
- There is an annual cap of 32 million passengers imposed by authorities.
- The Dublin Airport Authority (DAA) has requested increasing this cap to 40 million to avoid job losses and airline departures.
Other Improvements
- A new air traffic control complex and control tower are under construction.
- Ryanair plans to invest €40 million in a new 11,200 square meter maintenance hangar, expected to be operational in the second quarter of 2025.
Location
Video Guide
Here you can see a visual guide to the airport, which will help you get an idea of what Dublin airport is like.
The Map
Find everything you need in Terminals 1 and 2 with this interactive map. Quickly locate bus stops, check-in counters, security checks, boarding gates, food options, shops and all available services. You can also check the location of parking lots!
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