Terminals +info
Terminal 1: Primarily handles short-haul flights within Europe, with airlines like Ryanair, Air France, Lufthansa, and SAS.
Terminal 2: Focuses on long-haul flights, with airlines like Aer Lingus, American Airlines, British Airways, and Delta. This terminal includes U.S. customs pre-clearance facilities.
Contact:
Address: Collinstown, Fingal, Dublin County, IRELAND
Phone: +353 1 814 1111
Official Website: https://www.dublinairport.com/
Facilities and Services +info
Dublin Airport offers the following services to passengers:
- Shopping: Offers a variety of shops, including duty-free, with services like Click & Collect and Shop & Drop.
- Restaurants: Provides cafes and restaurants in both terminals.
- Special Assistance: Offers support for passengers with reduced mobility or hidden disabilities.
- S. Pre-Clearance: Is one of the few European airports offering this service, allowing passengers to complete U.S. customs and immigration procedures before departure.
Transport
Bus: Get to downtown Dublin in just 40 minutes.
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Taxi: Get to Dublin downtown within 26 minutes by taxi.
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Train: There isn’t direct connection between Dublin Airport and the railway network.
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Car hire: Hire a car in Dublin Airport or through our search engine.
Reviews +info
Overall Assessment
Based on reviews, Dublin Airport has a polarized perception, but with a balance leaning towards the negative. Here’s a critical assessment:
Positive aspects:
US pre-clearance is a valuable differentiator, saving time at the destination.
Some passengers report quick and efficient security experiences (7-20 minutes) and helpful staff in specific cases.
Terminal 2 is seen as an improvement over Terminal 1 in terms of cleanliness and modernity.
Negative aspects:
Crowd management and waiting times are a persistent problem, with excessive queues and understaffing causing stress and missed flights.
Staff treatment, especially in security, is a significant weakness, with multiple complaints of rudeness and lack of professionalism.
Facilities are insufficient for an international airport of this scale, with confusing design, long walks, and basic services (food, bathrooms) below expectations.
Estimated score:
Considering the reviews, the airport would likely receive an average rating of 2.5 to 3 out of 5 stars. This reflects basic functionality with flashes of efficiency, but marred by structural and customer service issues that affect the overall experience.
About Dublin +info
Dublin, in Irish Baile Átha Cliath, is the largest and the capital city of Ireland. It is located on the east coast of Ireland. The city is divided into the north and the south side. The north side is seen as working class and the south side is as middle and upper class districts. There are many difference between each sectors which can vary between accent and stereotypes.
Regarding landmarks, you shouldn’t miss the Dublin Castle, built in 1230 and of Norman courtyard design, the Molly Malone statue, Spire of Dublin or the “Monument of Light”, Saint Patrick’s Cathedral, among others. Dublin also has many green spaces, there are over 1,500 hectares of parks. Must see parks are the Phoenix Park, Saint Stephen’s Green, Herbert Park and River Liffey park, which is one of the largest walled urban parks in Europe. In this park, you can find large green areas, including some landmarks like Áras an Uachtaráin, the Residence of the President of Ireland, the Dublin Zoo and also it is home of a herd of Fallow deer.