Dublin Airport

Dublin Airport is a large modern airport with good facilities and everything you'd expect from a modern connectes airport that acts as a major gateway to the world. The airport is relatively easy to navigate although being quite a large airport you can expect to spend a little time walking to or from a gate. Certainly one of the better airports of the world although it's currently undergoing some major refurbishment work at Terminal 1 (as of early 2026) so be aware of that.

As a first-time visitor to Ireland, my arrival experience at Dublin Airport was mostly positive. Immigration was unexpectedly quick and smooth, which was a great start to the trip. Security was also efficient, and it was refreshing not to have to separate liquids from luggage—being allowed to bring water through, along with the availability of many water fountains, is a big plus. However, the Wi-Fi experience was inconsistent: the connection in the arrivals area was quite poor, while the Wi-Fi at the international departure gates was remarkably strong. Additionally, several toilets were not well maintained, which was surprising given that the airport wasn’t very busy on an early Sunday morning. Overall, a generally efficient airport with a few areas that could use improvement.

We used this airport on a couple of occasions. to catch a flight to London- it was a lat night flight There are two terminals at Dublin Airport - Terminal 1 and Terminal 2. The Departures level in Terminal 1 is located on the first floor of the building. The check-in desks in Terminal 2 are located on the ground floor of the building. The terminals are located within walking distance of each-other. Airlines flying from Terminal 2 are Aer Lingus, American Airlines, Delta, Emirates, El Al and United Airlines. All other airlines including Ryanair, fly from Terminal 1. The airport itself is well connected with the Dublin city center, you can just take a bus outside the terminal. Lots of shops, restaurants, everything. Passport control was quick and the officer was polite. while reaching to gate, it was nice to read history of airport (Beatles in 1963, Game of thrones ad, Yes! Ireland offers official tour of GOT and it was fun to knowing behind the scenes) Shopping: There are cafes, restaurants and shops located in the area after Security Screening and some more limited offers in the gate areas If you are travelling internationally, a valid passport is normally required. For some countries, your passport will need to be valid for at least six months after your intended return and you may also need a visa. I had UK visa but did not face any issue while entering Dublin.

Great airport I've been in and out of Dublin Airport multiple times before and its great to get through! There are SO many options for food and drinks and the staff are lovely, It's in a great location with loads of parking so you will never really run out, I always spot here and theres so many planes to see, Overall great airport and cant wait to go again! (Planespotting pictures below)

Really liked this international airport. Great signage, easy to get around, and staff generally helpful. It is a big airport but seems small/compact. Comfortable seating in gate areas and a good selection for eating if you need to grab a bite.

Hmmm super busy and not many people to help things are getting more automated with less humans. Anyway airport custom and immigration was busy. Not much to do in terminal 2 few shops and eateries We had to take shuttle bus to ferry between two gates and then still cross th tarmac. The airport is expanding so I guess be better services coming soon.

Dublin Airport is modern, clean, and easy to navigate, with clear signage and a good choice of shops and food options. It can get busy at peak times, but staff usually keep things moving efficiently. Overall, a solid and convenient airport experience.

Nice cafe and sandwiches, enough seating area. Not much busy on weekdays decent restaurants and duty free shops. WiFi works fine. Didn’t see charging stations might be somewhere .

We used this airport on a couple of occasions. to catch a flight to London- it was a late night flight There are two terminals at Dublin Airport - Terminal 1 and Terminal 2. The Departures level in Terminal 1 is located on the first floor of the building. The check-in desks in Terminal 2 are located on the ground floor of the building. The terminals are located within walking distance of each-other. Airlines flying from Terminal 2 are Aer Lingus, American Airlines, Delta, Emirates, El Al and United Airlines. All other airlines including Ryanair, fly from Terminal 1. The airport itself is well connected with the Dublin city center, you can just take a bus outside the terminal. Lots of shops, restaurants, everything. Passport control was quick and the officer was polite. while reaching to gate, it was nice to read history of airport (Beatles in 1963, Game of thrones ad, Yes! Ireland offers official tour of GOT and it was fun to knowing behind the scenes) Shopping: There are cafes, restaurants and shops located in the area after Security Screening and some more limited offers in the gate areas If you are travelling internationally, a valid passport is normally required. For some countries, your passport will need to be valid for at least six months after your intended return and you may also need a visa. I had UK visa but did not face any issue while entering Dublin.

Flying in and out of Dublin Airport was a positive experience for us. Nothing special and pretty standard for an airport, and we appreciated that! The airport is well laid out, modern, well-kept and very clean. Lots of art installations, good amount of signage and it was easy to navigate from gate to parking lot and the reverse. Upon landing, we had to make our way to the rental car bus station, where they would take us to the rental car area, which is technically off-site. The bus station was fairly easy to find, but lacked a bit of covered waiting area, which can be useful in Ireland with the rain and all. On departure day, busses from the car rental spot to check-in counters was uneventful and timely. We had to check in with Aer Lingus, then went through security and ultimately customs. DUB is one of the airports where you can preemptively go through customs, which was a nice tough and very easy to do! Took a bit of the guesswork and stress out after landing back in the US. My only gripe with DUB was the amount of, or really the lack there of, outlets and eateries. Maybe I am spoiled by US airports, but DUB did not have a lot of options for eating, cocktails, coffee or shopping. We made do with a spot for breakfast on the way out, and then a coffee spot in the lobby area on the way in, but more options would be nice, especially inside of the terminals. Overall, we enjoyed our trips in and out of DUB!

Acceptable international airport with plenty of dining and shopping options. Dufree is loaded with hard to find bottlings. The ability to pre-clear USCBP is fantastic, no waits once you get back home. Drawback is that the US gates are in a dungeon with nearly no options for dining or shopping.

So I just experienced 2 new (for me) airports in 3/4 hours. BHX (Birmingham, England) and DUB (Dublin, Ireland). Night and day difference! BHX was a disaster, simply not ready for the 21st century yet - see my review!! DUB is small compared with LHR (Heathrow, London) but that is one of the benefits. A big bonus for myself (and many Americans) is that we pass through US customs and passport control using the very latest technology (almost - you still have to take your computer out of your bag and remove your shoes) and in 2 minutes you are formerly in the USA. Nice!! My checked bag goes straight through to LAX and I walk off the plane there and pick up the bag as if I had just flown to LAX from any other US airport. From what I have seen the airport here is clean and fairly spacious. One disappointment is that the lounge here (51st and Green) for business class travellers (not me today) and supposedly open to all €50 is "full" so I couldn't get in :(. So I have to slum it....

I was impressed with this airport. Not super large but has everything you need. The customs people were very nice and we got through very quickly. The airport was super clean. The terminal we were in had one restaurant and it was good. Nice place to fly in and out off!

Beautiful airport with some cool stores and super nice people who work here. Def one of the best international ones I've been to.

Landed today at the Dublin Airport in Ireland. We took the RyanAir flight which unloads everyone onto the tarmac then a long walk through the airport to the luggage area and secured the bags immediately. There were several coffee spots near the exit but the main emphasis was on Guinness beer, with their advertisements posted everywhere. In 1759, Guinness was founded at the James Gate Brewery in Dublin. I felt like this was the beginning of a great trip. This airport is definitely smaller that most so navigation to the taxi pick up was simple. On our now to Scotland and purchased an Ireland duck from the Duty Free for $6.00.

Solid airport. Needs better signage for where to return car hires though. Other than that it's smooth sailing.

After a smooth landing in Dublin, Ireland, from Amsterdam, a bus will pick you up from the airport. Then, a train is provided for international flights to the terminal, taking you to the planes headed back to the United States. Facial recognition is the new ID for airport travel. No papers are necessary; just you, with no sunglasses on your face. There are lots of checks and balances. Even though facial recognition is available, passports and boarding passes are still needed, but friendly, efficient delivery is provided at all checkpoints.

Horrible. Walked up to the information to ask what to do. Asked who we were flying, said British Airways. Told to go upstairs. Go upstairs, online check in looked at, told to go downstairs to Aer Lingus queue. Said but we are British Airways, told same company. Waited in that queue 45 minutes, told at counter go to British Airways queue. A tiny spot, only 2 people, easy to miss. Wait in that queue, missed check-in window!!

Well here I go again, I have reviewed before and I have given the airport time to reply and I've given them a very simple task. Gate 303...... flying to Moldova with my wife to go see her family. Dublin Airport made a big deal about adding more of these flights and all I've seen is more trouble. Disgusting toilets again. People openly smoking, urinating on the floors.... Absolutely 3rd world stuff. Wouldn't happen on the 6am flights but it's like the airport gets abandoned and we are all left to fend for ourselves at 10PM for our late night flights. An absolute disgrace. If I could get there any other way I would. An embarrassment to the county

Honestly, pretty easy to navigate! Good signage throughout. The uber pickup area was far though. You have to walk all the way to the end of the pickups. Buses get prime real-estate. Then taxis and after Ubers. The airport felt small and didn't have too much going on. Compared to Los Angeles International Airport, anyway. Very clean airport. The restrooms were stocked up with toiletries. I would fly in to this airport again.

The only reason I am giving it 3 stars and not 1 star is that arriving at the airport was a breeze. Our flight landed an hour early, and we got our bags and went through immigration and customs super-fast. Everyone seemed friendly at 8 AM. The flight back to the United States was a completely different experience. Everyone at the security checkpoint was absolutely rude; they could not be bothered to answer questions. There were a bunch of people who made mistakes and left liquids in their bags. They are still using the liquids in plastic bags rule. This includes lotions also, so do not forget the hand lotion in your purse or even the cold meds that have the gel inside them. Even going through US immigration at the airport was an issue; they were not listening to the fact that I had the tickets for my aunt and Mother, and they kept trying to separate us into other lines since we did not live in the same household. The weigh stations at Aer Lingus do not give you an option to print the boarding pass, and the line to be seen was going to take at least an hour to get to the front, so we were using them on my phone. I wish I could have had the same amazing experience as the day I landed.

I really enjoyed my experience at the Dublin airport. It is a medium sized airport with a small airport feel. Everyone we interacted with (employees) were incredibly kind and helpful. It is extremely clean and easily navigated. The bathrooms were fantastic (especially as compared with most of the airport bathrooms in the US). Both the Irish Customs people and the early access US Custom setups were great. I would happily use this airport in the future when flying to Ireland.

I've flown through this airport a couple times in recent months. It's not a bad airport by any means, but it has some quirks that hopefully I will learn to accommodate if I continue to fly through/to here. On our previous flight here, we had no major issues on the way here. On the way home my child left his backpack at the rental car location. The staff was so incredible in helping to make sure that we were able to get my child's bag. The real problem was that once I had gone through security , I was unable to go back through security to try to get his bag, but the wonderful staff here at this airport, managed to get his bag and bring it to me just on the other side of Security. On our next trip here, our flight was delayed coming from the US and promptly upon departing our flight, Aer Lingus was there to let us know that we had missed our connection and they had boarding passes waiting for us for a flight 2 hours later. They were super friendly and efficient. On our fourth trip through this airport, we landed from the continent and then proceeded to US customs and border protection because that is what the screen said to do. We had a three hour layover and little did we know that there was no food once you passed the American Customs and border protection pre-clearance. So please note if you are flying to the United States of America you need to eat before you go through US customs and border protection because there is literally one option once you pass it. They will not let you through back to the main terminal. That being said, the people here are so nice! Definitely one of the friendlier airports to fly through or to.

Gosh. What an unorganized airport. It leaves a pretty bad first impression of Ireland. The busses into Dublin are supposed to leave from this area but the electric signs are wrong! We missed our bus and then had a staff person tell me the signs are from a prior company and the airport authority won't turn them off!

I had a connection flight in Dublin before heading towards Prague, Czech Republic. Maybe it was just my connection flight, or maybe the airport seemed really small??

How do you recommend or not recommend the biggest airport in a country? The traffic around the airport is very heavy and the signage inside could be better. Fact is, if you are traveling to Ireland you are going to use this airport. It's not like deGulle in Paris where you can fly into Frankfurt or Amsterdam (both of which are far, far superior to deGualle). Flying into Dublin just try to follow what few signs they have and exit the airport as quickly as possible.

My mom and I transited through Dublin and it was also one of our 'hubs' on our trip last month. It was a pleasant experience. It's easy to get overwhelmed at International airports sometimes, but we didn't feel overwhelmed here. The rental car garage was extremely close by, which is always nice. And the attendant was very helpful. There's also great signs throughout the airport, which makes like easier. All in all, this was one of the better International Airports that I've been to recently.

Easy to navigate and clean. When you check in there's an area with shops and food, and this is your best bet to grab something before heading to your gate. There are other options at each gate, but more lighter fare.

On both entering and leaving Dublin, the experience going through the airport was great. Extremely quick and effect. Well signposted and easy to navigate. Through security in less than 5 minutes and did not experience and long lines on either end. There are a couple of lounges, duty free shopping, and restaurants and bars.

Very busy airport and beware, it's a bit of a walk from the shops, restaurants etc to the gates. But plenty to sit of places to sit and wait. Easy to get into to Dublin on the dublin express bus (15 mins to the 3Arena area).

Great selction of bars and restaurants and stores before the US entry checkpoint. Only one restaurant/Bar after the check point. It took over an hour to go thru the US entry checkpoint.

The airport was good. I don't remember too much because we went through it very quickly, but no complaints.

I never thought I'd ever have anything nice to say about an airport. This airport was clean, easy to navigate and the people were so friendly! As someone from LA having to deal with the horrible attitudes of the people that work at LAX this was such a nice experience.

If you arrive in terminal 1 and have a connecting flight give yourself time to allow going through security again. If you're going to the USA plan on doing it once more. The terminal 2 for international departures sucks in terms of amenities. There are very few food options. I love Ireland, but this airport could make things easier.

I've flown in and out of Dublin airport at least four times now. This airport is pretty seamless and easy to navigate. The signage if very clear and there aren't a lot of confusing twists and turns. Not to stereotype but everyone is always very friendly and helpful. When you need to be pointed in the right direction there is always someone there to help you and have a smile on their face. I don't always feel so confident or helped by staff in the states. Very friendly vibes and when needing an airport that you can get in and out of with ease, it's pretty good. For example, today I got off my plane and walked to baggage claim. I don't know how it's possible but within 10 minutes the carousel was turned on and everyone's bags started coming through. It was so easy and quick! Even one of the security members clarified if that was really my bag that come off from the California flight, told him yup, and he was like "wow so fast". Haha. Glad we were both equally as impressed. Long story long, I don't know many people that love the airport and I personally hate flying so any kind and/or easy interaction to make my travels less painful is much appreciated. That's how I feel time and time again after leaving Dublin airport, it's a pretty good one.

I've flown into and out of Dublin Airport for two separate trips now, so I've been here four times total. It's a small airport compared to some of the hub airports in the states, but it's far from the smallest airport I've been to. It's fairly easy to navigate in this airport. Pickup and drop off is easy and clearly labeled. There are bathrooms throughout the airport that are clean and big. Customs was quick and easy entering the country but takes longer when leaving to the states. That's probably more due to how strict the US is with customs and less about the airport itself, though. Make sure you check the preclearance screen before going to it - they don't seem to allow you in until about two hours before your flight. I don't mind going through this airport and I'm sure I will again in the future.

Do not recommend this restaurant! Dirty tack tables , food average , drinks ok . Good bar service took a long time for food to arrive

Not the what I was expecting. It was very ordinary. I guess on the plus side it was mostly efficient. The employees certainly skipped the message about the friendly nature of all things Ireland. I guess the grind of working at an airport gets the better of staff.

Arrived four hours before our 8:40 am flight to Philadelphia as instructed. American Airlines did not open until 6:00 am. US customs did not open until 7:00 am Airport was clean and signage was clear once you get in airport. But signage not clear at hotel shuttle drop off. First sign only shows terminal 1, had to walk a ways before seeing any signs for terminal 2.

Very up to date airport Unfortunately, we arrived at 4:00am, and waited to 5:00am -- very little open Lots of potential Easy 20 minute ride to city Immigration very well signed and a breeze (much better than (Heathrow)

DUB is a pleasant airport to connect through. The big airlines here are Aer Lingus and Ryanair. The whiskey bars here may be a giveaway but you definitively get the sense that the Irish enjoy their liquor. The airport logistics were uneventful, and that's always a big thumbs up.

Dublin Airport (DUB) was one of the easiest airports I have been to. Going through pre clearance was a breeze, there are decent food options that will not rip you off. The staff is friendly and accommodating and the airport itself is very clean. Lines move fast and there is plenty of assistance at every turn. My flight was delayed (no fault of the airport), and they really do a great job with the turnarounds. I have heard rarely are flights cancelled out of this airport, and I just liked the overall positive vibes of the place. One negative; there are absolutely no places to charge your phone. Now I have to see how this pares up with the other airports in Europe.

Flew Aer Lingus at Dublin airport terminal 2. The airport only has two terminals. The waiting line for Aer Lingus check in is long, but there are self service kiosks to weight the check bags and drop them off. staffs are available to help by the kiosks. On a Saturday early afternoon, the security line was not long. There are no staff to organize the lines which makes the security line move slowly.

Had two layovers in Dublin recently, both were fairly smooth. On the outbound, we stopped here between America and England. This was a really quick and easy process, as there were no lines and the passport checks were straight forward. No fumbling around with extra paperwork or questions. Security was fine as well. With the relationship that Ireland and the UK have, it's definitely easiest traveling in this direction. There isn't an abundance of seating, so many people (including us), spent a fair amount of time standing around waiting. Our flights, and two other gates near by were all delayed - which I know is an airline issue, not an airport issue - but this seems to be a trend lately so be prepared. While you're waiting however, there is a good size food/shopping area upstairs (open limited hours). We wondered around there and grabbed a coffee and scone from a really nice vendor. Bathrooms are clean, no complaints there. Very appreciative of the large, private family restrooms as well, which we used a few times with our 10 month old. Good size changing table area, sink, and stall all included in this space. Very well-kept. On our second layover here, returning back to the US, it was definitely more hectic. If you're traveling to America, get ready to be shuffled downstairs in a big ol' long line through customs. Oddly enough we had to go through security a second time as well. Don't get me wrong, the process was pretty easy and quick considering, but definitely prepare for extra time ahead of your flight. Because our flight was delayed (again), we had to basically run after we made it through. Luckily for US citizens, like myself, the line is much shorter. Also so much less chaotic then going through customs when you land in the US... I preferred this for sure! All in all, it's a clean, easy airport. Not much more you can really ask for.

Tidy airport that is extremely easy to navigate. I traveled internationally through here and the experience was a breeze. Staff were friendly and helpful.

Leave time for tom foolery. The "officials" searching baggage are Low IQ goons. I had a small angel in my bag with delicate gold foil, I warned the "officer" about it being delicate but he ignored me and wrecked it. When I told him he had damaged it he accused me of filming him, told me I had to delete it, which I didn't have to delete so he delayed me "to bring the police. ". At that point I called for a manager, and a very large lady appeared that was excited to slow things up. They are not on your side and they know you don't want to miss your flight. The cops finally came and told them to give me my stuff, which was all in taters. Low IQ #1 had dropped one of my socks on the floor and I didn't bother to ask for it. It is very unlikely the sort that wanted to see the pretty angel will ever prevent a crime. Just bullies with plastic badges. Dublin is amazing but that lot leaves a bad taste. Avoid DUB if possible.

This airport was a struggle to enjoy. I'm a big fan of airports but this one is just so.... badly organized. They advertise 24/7 food but everything closed at 8pm so I was struggling to find a meal or a sandwich or chips even because I had about 2 hours before my delayed flight. The shops are also very spread apart so by the time I located my gate and saw everything was closed and walked by to the other half of the airport, everything was closed. There was also quite a few escalators and electric walkways that were out of service. Trash a bit everywhere and just overly loud. Just felt very chaotic and slow. At least security was pretty fast and I didn't have any trouble except that they flagged my 30ml bottle of hand sanitizer even though it was in a separate bin and properly stored. Even the agent was confused why the bin got flagged.

Smooth and easy process when we left to go back to the states. Was smooth or organized going through customs, global entry etcetera. Staff were very professional and well organized.

Very nice airport, entry into Ireland was easy, a couple of questions and they stamp your passport, leave was just as easy preclearance for US customs before you board the plane, super easy. Like all the rest of Ireland everyone was very friendly and polite. Taxi stands are close to the terminals and easy to access. Airport staff is super helpful. Highly Recommended.

Fast, efficient, well-oiled machine for arrivals. Clear signage. Great amenities. Clean bathrooms. Immediately got our bags upon arriving to baggage claim. There are shuttles galore and several Dublin Express bus hubs to take you and your luggage into the city. Departure was a nightmarish ordeal, however. If you are flying back to the US from this airport on a weekend, absolutely allow at least 3+ hours prior to scheduled takeoff. We erroneously assumed 2 hours would be enough as it is every other country we've flown in/out of. The desk agent we checked in with immediately freaked me out after looking at our flight time and saying "Oh no! You must hurry and not delay." Gahhhh! Not fun for an already anxious flier. Once we got in the initial (very long) security line up the escalators, we were optimistic. Nope. Once you have your ticket and passport scanned by the first person, they funnel you into another very long line past the wall for the actual TSA baggage checks. The thing that makes it take forever? They only had two lines open for hundreds of travelers and they make you take everything off and out of your bags: liquid of any kind or size, shoes, belts, jackets, sweatshirts, jewelry, all tech. It was even more strict than U.S. airports. After you go through that first security check, you must make your way across the terminal to the U.S. checkpoint where you do A SECOND FULL BAGGAGE CHECK. We told a worker our flight was currently boarding and he said they will reach out over the speaker if they needed us. We were lucky to have kind people allow us to cut lines or we would 100% have missed our flight. After we make it through the second full check (complete with my bag being tagged for an additional explosives scan), then we had to make our way to the passport check. They ask a number of questions and also take photos of you. We heard our names being called over the speaker at this point, as the plane is about to leave. We ran towards the gate and realized that the gate we needed was on a different floor, 29 gates away. The speaker then called us again with a different gate number on the lower level. We finally reached the gate and were told our plane was departing from the upper floor and the escalator wasn't working. This scenario is like a comedy movie at this point. We sprinted up the flights of stairs, wove our way through the maze of jetways and JUST made it onto the plane. We were the last people to board and way in the back. So very lucky. The good news is that as the last people on the plane, we had less time sitting during a very long flight. Please learn from our timing mistake. It was...special.

This is a good international airport. Security and customs were easy to get through. The Checkin process was a bit crazy but that was due to the computers for the company being down. The airport is relatively clean and the personnel working are friendly. I wouldn't mind going through this airport again.

The Dublin airport was fine when we flew in and out last weekend. I really appreciated the express bus you can take to and from the airport to the city center! Otherwise, an okay airport in all the ways that matter (lines for security/customs, bathrooms, food options, etc.).

Nice, easy, convenient airport. Good food, shopping and places to work. Live the Irish atmosphere!

4/10/23, landing and will check out the airport and facilities. Looks like a large terminal with many different airplane carriers. More to come. Here are photos of the airport and bus services after you obtain your checked in baggage.

I rather like any place you can get a Guinness at 6 am and take it to your terminal. Here, we passed through, got stamped, the signage was easy, the doors automatic, and the googly eyes about! Lol, I guess this is the kind of review you get after a red eye flight, no sleep, two bad movies, and a Guinness and a cappuccino. Perfecto!

Clean and easy, the airport employees were all helpful and polite. This was a once in a lifetime trip. Thanks everyone at the Dublin Airport!

It was not bad no real problems no major complaints. Security was fine, ticket counter was fine, gate was fine, luggage handling was fine. Seats in the terminal were fine and bathrooms and wifi were fine. I also got a COVID test in the parking lot and while inconvenient having to go there at 2am for a 5-6am flight, it worked out fine and got my results within 30 minutes. Did a little shopping while waiting to fly to Spain. Flew in via Air France to the main terminal a few days earlier. And out via Air France again when leaving to do the rest of the trip. I only wish the tax refund counters were more readily staffed and maybe a few more food options. It also could have been a bit clear which tax refund service to use because there are 3-4 but not clear which one applies.