Dublin Airport to Dublin City
Coming to Dublin by plane? On this page you will find information about Dublin Airport and how to reach Dublin city centre
Getting from Dublin Airport to City Centre
Dublin city only has one airport and this is the biggest airport in the whole country. There are smaller airports in Cork, Galway, Shannon and Belfast, which also link to several European cities.
From Dublin Airport it's possible to fly to many European cities (London, Rome, Paris, Amsterdam, Barcelona, Vienna, Prague...) and a few cities from the United States. All the major European airlines have some flight to Dublin and the two main Irish airlines are Ryanair and AerLingus. Both offer great deals to European cities.
All routes from Dublin Airport lead you right into the heart of the city centre: Airlink, Aircoach, public city buses or taxi.
Public City Bus
Buses are by far the cheapest option; when you arrive at Dublin airport, various buses are located outside the main arrival hall doors. To get to the city centre you can take buses 16 or 41. They run approximately every 20 minutes and take around 30 minutes to reach the city centre.
Normal Dublin fares apply, approx. €3.10 one way. Exact fare in coins is needed for the bus, as change is not given back and notes are not accepted. You can also use the leapcard for public buses.
According to the time of your arrival, if you arrive too early or too late, there may be no public buses available as they will finish around 11pm at night and start around 7am.
16: Mon – Sat: 06h50 – 23h10, Sunday: 07h40 – 22h20
41: Mon-Sat: 06h25 – 23h30, Sunday: 07h30- 23h15.
Airlink Express Bus (Dublin Bus Routes 747 & 748)
Routes operate between the following times, at 10/20 minute intervals:
747- Mon – Sat: 05h40 – 23h30, Sunday: 07h15 – 23h30
748 – Mon –Sat: 07h15 – 22h10, Sunday: 07h50 – 22h50
Prices at the beginning of 2015: Tickets: €6 single / €10 return, €3 / €5 for under 16s.
Aircoach operates 24 hours and they run every 20 during the day and every 30 minutes from midnight to 5am.
As well as Dublin City centre, Aircoach also serves other areas of the city such as Ballsbridge and Leopardstown, and they also have routes to Cork and Belfast. Please check with the driver before getting in the bus.
Prices at the beginning of 2015: Tickets: €7 single / €12 return
TAXI
Taxis are available from the forecourt on the Arrivals level. The approximately cost of a taxi to the city centre €35 (however this depends on traffic and the time of the day).
If you're several people taking the same taxi, the driver may charge you a flat fare of around €5 each. This is something you'll need to check with the driver before getting in.