Flying from Melbourne to Dublin Airport (DUB): What you need to know
Dublin Airport is located in Dublin. The city is in the UTC+0 timezone and is 11 hours behind Melbourne.
Your flight from Melbourne to DUB won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
You'll likely experience bigger queues in popular months like July and other peak periods. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to break up your trip and perhaps even tour another city. When searching for cheap flights from Melbourne to DUB departing from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to find all potential stops. Popular options include:
Dubai International Airport (DXB)
Doha Hamad International Airport (DOH)
Abu Dhabi Zayed International Airport (AUH)
Located around 24 kilometres from central Melbourne, MEL can be reached in about 25 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport takes roughly 35 minutes.
Want an easy start to your holiday? Stay near Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Melbourne to Dublin Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are the ideal choice:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, 63% of flights arrive within the scheduled time frame.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
You can get to AVV from the centre of Melbourne in approximately 1 hour 5 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport will take roughly 1 hour 20 minutes to cover the 56 kilometres or so.
It's your holiday, so why not book an extra night away at a hotel close to Avalon Airport? Before your Melbourne to DUB flight, make yourself comfortable at Corio Bay Motel.
Avalon Airport has an on-time performance of 76%. This figure reflects how frequently flights that depart from this airport make it to their destination on schedule.
About Dublin Airport (DUB)
Have a late flight from Melbourne to Dublin Airport? Don't let it stretch your travel day into tomorrow. Check in to one of these hotels near DUB and be in snooze mode sooner:
Booking your ride around two weeks in advance of your Melbourne to Dublin Airport flight can help you score a better rate.
Getting from Dublin Airport (DUB) to central Dublin
From Dublin Airport, central Dublin is around 11 kilometres away. It takes about 25 minutes to reach the city centre by car.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of around 30 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Dublin Airport (DUB)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Dublin Airport is RM1,883. For a return flight on this route, the best price is RM3,314. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares could change.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap flights from Melbourne to DUB if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird rates.
If you have some flexibility with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the cheapest price across the month when searching for your Melbourne to Dublin Airport ticket.
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The best time to fly from Melbourne to Dublin Airport (DUB)
December is the quietest month for flights from Melbourne to Dublin Airport (DUB), while July is the most popular. Pick the best time to go to Dublin based on whether you like a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
Lock in a Melbourne to DUB plane ticket departing in July if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Dublin to range from 10ºC (50ºF) to 19ºC (66ºF).
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Melbourne to Dublin Airport in January when temperatures are between 2ºC (36ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF).
More about Dublin
Start your Dublin trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from Melbourne to Dublin Airport, browse our range of hotels including:
Guinness Storehouse and Trinity College Library are a couple of big attractions to add to your Dublin must-do list. Keep the momentum going by heading to St. Patrick's Cathedral.
Explore more of Ireland
You've seen Dublin, now it's time to explore other corners of Ireland. Travel around 225 kilometres southwest to Cork to tick off its must-visit sights. From Blarney Castle & Gardens to Blarney Castle House(Teach Caisleán na Blarnan) and Blarney Stone, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Waterford is another favourite destination in Ireland and is around 145 kilometres southwest of Dublin. No trip is complete without seeing Bishop's Palace, Christ Church Cathedral and Waterford Treasures Medieval Museum.