Travelling from Belfast to Dublin Airport (DUB): What you need to know
Belfast has a couple of airports where you can start your adventure. Check out your options for booking a flight from Belfast to Dublin Airport (DUB) taking off from Belfast International Airport (BFS) or George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD).
Belfast and Dublin (where Dublin Airport is located) share the UTC+0 timezone. That means you won't have to adjust your watch once you land.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your flight from Belfast to DUB.
Taking off during a peak time like school or public holidays? Expect longer queues at security and check-in. Give yourself extra leeway and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Belfast
Belfast International Airport (BFS)
Think about adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Belfast to DUB. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Belfast International Airport (BFS). Pause your trip (and maybe pocket some savings) with a stop at one of these airports:
Birmingham International Airport (BHX)
Glasgow International Airport (GLA)
Newcastle International Airport (NCL)
Travelling from central Belfast to BFS takes around 2 hours on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a cab, you'll cover the 32 kilometres in 30 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Searching for a comfortable hotel close to Belfast International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Belfast to Dublin Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping just around the corner from the terminal:
67.55% of flights that depart Belfast International Airport land at their destination on schedule.
George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)
Make the most of your holiday with a stopover on your flight from Belfast to Dublin Airport. Here's where you can connect between George Best Belfast City Airport and DUB:
Manchester Airport (MAN)
Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
Birmingham International Airport (BHX)
Using public transport, you can travel from central Belfast to BHD in around 20 minutes. The airport is roughly 8 kilometres away, and getting there by car takes approximately 10 minutes.
Taking off bright and early? You might like to check in to one of these accommodation options near George Best Belfast City Airport the day before your Belfast to DUB flight:
When it comes to flights staying on schedule, George Best Belfast City Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 68.3%.
About Dublin Airport (DUB)
Have a late flight from Belfast to Dublin Airport? Don't let it end in exhaustion. Check in to one of these hotels near DUB and hit the lights earlier:
Pick up a Dublin Airport rental car and explore Dublin and beyond with your own wheels. Easirent, Budget and Carhire are well-known companies you can book with here.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your ride around two weeks ahead of your Belfast to Dublin Airport flight.
Getting from Dublin Airport (DUB) to central Dublin
Dublin Airport is roughly 8 kilometres from central Dublin. How long it'll take to get there in a car hire or cab will depend on the time of day. Do a little research before your trip.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of around 2 hours 10 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Belfast to Dublin Airport (DUB)
At the moment, RM188 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Belfast to Dublin Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is RM377. Remember fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap flights from Belfast to DUB, book early. Airlines generally offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
Cheap Belfast to Dublin Airport tickets are easier to find if you're not locked into specific dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to compare fares throughout the month and then fly out on the cheapest day.
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Find an affordable flight from Belfast to Dublin Airport by using filters. Select your ideal departure time, duration and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
The best time to fly from Belfast to Dublin Airport (DUB)
Think about the kind of holiday you want when deciding when to fly. February is the quietest month to go to Dublin. August is when most people book flights from Belfast to Dublin Airport (DUB), which may be ideal if you're after more excitement.
When booking your Belfast to DUB plane ticket, consider what kind of weather you prefer. July is the warmest month in Dublin, with temperatures ranging from 10ºC (50ºF) to 20ºC (68ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Belfast to Dublin Airport in January when temperatures are between 1ºC (34ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF).
More about Dublin
After booking your flight from Belfast to Dublin Airport, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Dublin:
Your Dublin visit wouldn't be complete without a bit of sightseeing. Top attractions worth exploring include Trinity College Library, Guinness Storehouse and St. Patrick's Cathedral.
Explore more of Ireland
Dublin is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of Ireland waiting to be explored. About 225 kilometres south-west of Dublin, a visit to Cork will keep you busy. Start with leading attractions like Blarney Castle, Blarney Castle House(Teach Caisleán na Blarnan) and Blarney Stone.
If you're ready to explore another corner of Ireland, consider Waterford, about 145 kilometres south-west of Dublin. Bishop's Palace, Christ Church Cathedral and Waterford Treasures Medieval Museum are key reasons to visit.