Dublin Airport Terminals
Dublin Airport has two passenger terminals to host both domestic and international flights, and also for short and long distance flights (including transoceanic).
Terminal 1
Opened in 1972, this terminal was originally designed to handle five million passengers per year. It has been expanded and upgraded several times. Currently, it is home to most airlines, except Aer Lingus and a few others operating long-haul flights. Ryanair is one of the major airlines operating from this terminal.
Terminal 1 opened in 1972, originally designed to handle five million passengers per year. Over the decades, it has undergone several expansions and improvements to adapt to growing passenger traffic. A new pier was incorporated in the last upgrading in 2007.
Dublin Terminal 1 is the main hub for short distance flights and home of Ryanair carrier.
Airlines and Destinations
This terminal is the base of operations for several major airlines:
- Ryanair (main operator)
- Lufthansa
- British Airways
- Iberia
- Norwegian
- Turkish Airlines
Avoid wearing boots or shoes with metal or high tops, as you may be asked to remove them at the security checkpoint. Wearing athletic shoes will make the security check faster and easier
Levels
Terminal 1 of Dublin Airport has three main levels:
- Ground Floor (Arrivals Level):
- Baggage claim area
- Customs
- Car rental offices
- Arrivals hall with cafes and shops
- Public transport and taxi stands
- First Floor (Departures Level):
- Check-in counters
- Security screening
- Duty-free shops
- Departure gates
- Restaurants and cafes
- Mezzanine:
- Additional shopping area
- Restaurants and bars
- The T1 Lounge (pay-per-use VIP lounge)
Additionally, there is a basement level (Floor -1) which includes Check-in Area 14.
The terminal is designed to facilitate passenger flow, with escalators and elevators connecting the different levels.
Distance inside the terminal
Distances in that terminal can be huge. Please, check walking times here:
Walking times from security check to gates:
Time to the farthest 300 gate: 4 minutes.
Time to the farthest 100 gate: 5 minutes
Time to the farthest 200 gate: 2 minutes.
Accessibility
The terminal is equipped with facilities for people with disabilities, including adapted bathrooms and elevators, and special services such as wheelchair rental.
Transport between terminals
If you need to change terminals, be aware that there are no direct connections between Terminal 1 and Terminal 2. However, they are close to each other and you can walk between them in a few minutes
Services
- Wheelchair renting service
- Disabled access
- Lost & found
- Baggage claim
- Baggage wrapping
- Free Wi-Fi connection
- Strollers
- Parents rooms
- E-tolling
- Duty-free shops and retail stores
- Restaurants and cafes
- Currency exchange services and ATMs
- Boots pharmacy (open from 4:00 to 20:00)
- Luggage storage (open from 5:00 to 22:00 in arrivals and 5:00 to 20:00 in departures)
Bring an empty water bottle. You can fill it up after passing through security, as some airports have free water refill stations
Lounges
T1 Lounge: Terminal 1. Open from 04:30 am to 09:00 pm. Services: Snacks, drinks, Wi-Fi, showers, TV, Internet Terminals, printers and copiers, telephones.
The East Lounge: Terminal 1 and 2. Open from first departure until last departure. Services: Premium food, Wi-Fi, snacks, showers, TV, among others.
Terminal 2
Dublin Airport Terminal 2 is a hub for long-haul flights between Europe and the United States. Terminal 2 of Dublin Airport, which opened on November 23, 2010, is a modern and spacious facility designed to enhance the travel experience.
Airlines and destinations
Terminal 2 serves as the hub for several major airlines:
- Aer Lingus
- American Airlines
- Delta
- Emirates
- Etihad Airways
- United Airlines
It’s particularly notable for handling transatlantic flights to North America
Levels
Dublin Airport Terminal 2 has also 3 levels:
Ground Floor
Check-in area.
First Floor
Arrivals.
Arrivals area and several services.
Second Floor
Departures.
Departures Area.
Distance inside the terminal
Distances in that terminal can be huge. Please, check walking times here:
Walking times from security check to gates:
Time to the farthest 400 gate: 1 to 5 minutes.
Transport between terminals
Both Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 are connected landside via a pedestrian corridor.
Capacity and design
- The terminal spans 75,000 square meters5
- It can handle up to 15 million passengers annually, contributing to the airport’s overall capacity of 35 million passengers per year
Services
- Bank branch
- Pharmacy
- Information counters
- Luggage claim
- Wheel-chair renting service
- Smoking allowed areas
- Toilets
- Lost property
- 19 air bridges for aircraft
- Free Wi-Fi throughout the terminal
- Various cafes and restaurants in both departures and arrivals areas
- Duty-free shopping in the area known as "The Street"
- Business facilities, including the Anna Livia Lounge (available for a fee)
Lounges
The East Lounge: Terminal 1 and 2. Open from first departure until last departure. Services: Premium food, Wi-Fi, snacks, showers, TV, among others.
51st&Green: Terminal 2. Open from 07:00 am to 04:00 pm. Services: Snacks, showers, Wi-Fi, TV, printers and copiers, among others.
Aer Lingus Revival Lounge: Terminal 2. Opening hours vary. Services: Showers, snacks, Wi-Fi.
Etihad Airways First & Business Class Lounge: Terminal 2. Opening hours vary. Services: Food, snacks, Wi-Fi, showers.
Aer Lingus Lounge: Terminal 2. Open from 05:15 am to 09:00 pm. Services: Showers, Wi-Fi, food, snacks, drinks, among others.
T2 Lounge: Terminal 2. Open from 05:00 am to 10:00 pm. Services: Snacks, Wi-Fi, drinks, newspapers and magazines.