Name: Dublin Airport
Rating: 3.9

Robert

4

Dublin airport from the eyes of a native. where do i begin?

i will do this with both terminal 1 and 2 since i have been in both frequently these past few years.

Getting to the airport is fairly straight forward, you have Bus Eireann, Aircoach, or Dublin Bus in the city centre. i recommend not taking a taxi as the fares are double the price of an Air Coach ticket, but if you are in a rush it is the fastest way.

Terminal Facilities (done in both T1 and T2)

Terminal 1 is a fairly new Terminal being built sometime in the late 90's early 00's to accommodate the then growing Ryanair fleet. as of today it houses Ryanair and a number of other airlines who use those terminals. The facilites are fairly good having a handfull of shops and eating areas for you to enjoy and endulge. one downside to Terminal 1 is the lack of jetways, and when i mean lack i mean there are NO jetways what so ever. every flight who park there use stairs to enter and exit the aircraft. which is a downside if you dont like the rain or cold weather we frequently get. it is also has no charging ports (as far as I'm aware) but overall it is not a bad terminal

Terminal 2 on the other hand is the newest of the lot being built sometime in the early 2010's, although if you fly Ethihad, Hainan, Air Canada or Aer Lingus flights from gates 301 - 313 you are going to be in the very old part of the airport which was built sometime in the 1980's or earlier. Terminal 2 is very spacious giving you easy access to the shops and facilities. the older part of therminal 2 is more closed than the newer building. there is also a brand new terminal building (i think built for the Norwegian 737 MAX's) which is in front of the aer lingus cargo building, also houses some transatlantic and european flights, and the facilities are bare since it is fairly new and small.

Immigration and customs can be a funny ordeal, very recently they installed the robotic camera check with your passport. which was somewhat confusing to operate with vague instructions. but that's more to do with the supplier rather than the airport so I wont complain too much. other than that the Gardai (Police) who are in the airport are very friendly. (both terminal buildings).

baggage claim is like the Irish Weather, you dont know if it will be fast or slow. but most times i was waiting for my bags it was fairly quick.

extra note. in both terminals, there are renovating work happening at the time of me typing this so this may impact check in or foot transit throughout the terminals.

overall it is a decent airport. but in regards to gates 301-313 it needs a major renovating to make it feel like the newer terminal 2 as it is literally stepping back in time. but overall it isnt a bad airport

Date: 11.08.2019

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leon_ks205

4

I don't live too far away from the Airport so it wasnt bad getting there. Terminal 2 has Self check in Machines which are very handy. The Security took about 20 minuets to get through including the Waiting times.

Date: 09.08.2019

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leon_ks205

3.2

Getting into the Airport was alright but for some reason our baggage took a good 40-50 minuets to come

Date: 09.08.2019

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FAB4

4

US pre-clearance at Dublin means no queues in States as you are cleared through US immigration and customs before you leave Dublin

Date: 18.07.2019

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Ernes

3.7

This infrastructure is on average, but it can become very messy during peak time.
There is a really poorly immigration, with long queues, few agents and a lack of clear informations.

The overall services and offices are well organized, though there few restaurants and choices.

The only way to get to the airport is with buses ( public or private ), every 30 mins , depending from the company.

Date: 22.06.2019

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Leonid Chernyy

3.5

9:30 pm everything is closed, including smoking room, so, if you have a late flight, you have nothing to do there.

Date: 12.05.2019

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maxcar2005

3.7

Dublin Airport is efficient, simple and pretty. Passport control will be done quickly, as will the recovery of suitcases. Only downside : the distance from the bus parking.

Date: 13.04.2019

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Hans_Bru

2.3

Nice airport, not that conveniently reachable by public transport (only bus). We found security rather slow.
Quite some nice shops in main terminal, though not that many in the pier near the gates.
For sure easy to connect from EU to USA

Date: 01.04.2019

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Haringstad

4.7

You have to go to 2 security checks here. First the Brutal one, done by the Irish, and a second one, just to annoy you, by the US.

Date: 21.03.2019

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Imre

4.7

You can get a bottle of water for 1?, or you can refill your empty bottle with drinking water for free.

Date: 20.03.2019

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dannygill93

4.2

Dublin airport Terminal Terminal 1 can be very busy and noise on an evening with people drunk.
The terminal offers a limited number of places to eat with huge waits at BK. I Much Much prefer terminal 2 which I really do love home to Aer Lingus

Date: 13.02.2019

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Aaron Fitzgerald

1.8

Baggage claim takes 40 mins plus. security are cranky unhelpful and rude unlike every airport in Europe.

Date: 21.01.2019

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Alex_Bransby

4.5

Decent looking airport with good facilities and very friendly staff however can get very busy at peak times...

Date: 09.01.2019

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cameron747100

4.5

If you're under 16 you need a parents written consent to travel alone! Customs were understanding that we weren't familiar with that rule and let us through. The airport is nice, modern and clean. Wifi is good, food is well priced.

Date: 10.11.2018

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Evand1212

3.5

I have to say I love Dublin airport. I've flown out of Dublin Airport many times and they've never usually left me disappointed. Check in for my flight didn't take too long, staff were helpful and kind and answered any questions I had for them. The airport isn't too big so it's easy to get around and also their duty free area had some nice shops and restaurants. However, there was one time when I was flying out of terminal 1 where I went for something to eat. I went to Burger King and was left waiting at the till for nearly half an hour. I have to say I wasn't satisfied at all, but this was really the only time I left the airport unhappy. Other than that the airports nice and clean and the staff were kind and helpful.

Date: 22.09.2018

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Jack Snow

4.3

Very clean airport with hardly any facilities in T1. very boring if your there 2 hours. but easy gates and nice staff

Date: 07.05.2018

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Joris Sittler

3.3

I was lucky to have a very short queue for security checks when arriving at T2, at T1 it loked much more crowded.
Toilets in bad shape (although clean on surface) and few seats at boarding gates at T1.

Date: 02.05.2018

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Martijn Groen

3.5

Dublin Terminal 1 is old and most EUR flights depart from gates without an airbridge. The part of the terminal with these gates is cramped and does not offer any services.

Date: 13.03.2018

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William

4.3

Upon arriving at Terminal 2 you are greeted with a clean and modern space that is simple to use and efficient.

Date: 21.02.2018

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Sandy Scott

3.3

All issues are with US Preclearance: Second security check seems unnecessary. This area has very limited facilites. More information about wait times would be useful so I could spend more time in the main departure lounge, rather than the somewhat spartan preclearance area

Date: 04.01.2018

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Wandrey

4.3

Dublin airport is just standart airport. Standart fast food and sandwichies in restaurants. Airport is busy but not huge so flights departing usually on time.

Date: 31.08.2017

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Philip Nelson

2.2

Nice clean and fairly efficiently run airport but whoever designed it should have checked some others around the world. A lot of unnecessary walking and stairs.

Date: 20.08.2017

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thomil13

2

DUB is just a basket case, roadways are congested and chaotic. Terminal 1 has been turned into a glorified shopping mall, and the luggage appears to be delivered to baggage claim via snail mail. There's a reason I try to fly from Cork whenever possible. Recommendation: Avoid DUB whenever possible!

Date: 17.08.2017

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Adrian Palmer

2.2

It took 2 hours to go through the worse possible security system I've seen in 30 years. Highly inefficient with only one body scanner and ten to twelve security people watching up to five minutes an empty scanner before asking another traveler to go through it! It's a shame for Ireland!

Date: 04.08.2017

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LuanCullinane

4.7

Brilliant, modern airport.
Road access to the airport is very good, security was quick although this was during off peak times. Bright and spacious terminal 2, didn't use the food options this time but I have previously and they are decent. Toilet facilities are very good and clean, planespotting opportunities from the terminal are quite good, but camera use is recommended as phones can't really capture the planes as good as you might want. The waiting area for Stobart Air/ Aer Lingus Regional flights is okay, no shops or places to eat there as far as I know. Might be a little tricky to find but if you keep looking at the signs you should be okay. If you want to head up to Terminal 1, there is a connecting corridor airside between the two terminals that is not too hard to find. The Aer Lingus lounge can also be found on this corridor. Stobart/ EI Regional flights leave from remote stands near terminal 1 that you are brought to by an airside bus, which is like a free airside tour that leaves from the regional waiting area gates.

Date: 03.08.2017

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Alberto Ortega

1.8

Normally good but waiting 45 min for your suitcase, being told it hasn't arrived and then come is a stressful experience.

Date: 13.07.2017

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DarkKnight35

4.5

A bit busy day but all in all more than satisfying. Waited in queue 15 min, everything else went smooth

Date: 29.06.2017

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Nicolas

3.2

Lived in Dublin for a while and flew in/out of DUB to mainland Europe many times. Terminal 2 is very modern, clean and not too big. Nice cafes and shops there. Seats at the gates quite uncomfortable though. Terminal 1 much older and always very crowded. There are a few restaurants and shops as well but can be very chaotic and expensive!
Big plus: Almost no waiting time in both terminals at Immigration/customs and baggage claim. Well connected to central Dublin and other counties by bus (Aircoach).

Date: 17.06.2017

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MJamesC

4

Late evening flight on Friday night - only one bar open to serve fully booked 777 - but not as bad as it might have been!

Date: 02.06.2017

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Tony O'Carroll

3.8

Easy check in as usual in Terminal 2. Security was straightforward with no issues. Gate was back in Terminal 1 so a bit of a walk.

Date: 22.05.2017

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Alberto Ortega

2.3

Are Lingus terminal has no eGates, 4 booths open and 3 full widebodies at immigration. Mostly non eu. Meaning that it was a cattle market of a queue. Bus from airport terminal was 30minutes late and another tinned sardine experience

Date: 09.05.2017

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JJ

3.7

Only one lounge in Terminal 1, which is rather small and partly closed for renovations. Otherwise a decent airport.

Date: 02.05.2017

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Robert Brooks

4.3

Long walk from plane to arrivals, but i chalk that up to Ryanair being their usual cheap and inefficient selves. Customs was quick, on the return security was very busy and slow. Airside plenty of choice for shops and food/drinks, another great experience of this great airport.

Date: 12.02.2017

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James Raison

4.2

Getting to and from the Airport is a breeze. For 11 Euro you can get a return ticket from a number of city stops to the airport, journey is around 35 mins.

I did online check in and that was perfect. fast security and as the flight was from Terminal 2 no immigration.

The rest is a little so so, normal airport, nothing too spectacular. The airport is bigger than one might think

Date: 30.12.2016

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Sagar J

1.8

The check in crew at the airport was money hungry and appeared to be rude and gave me a smile which made me feel they were making fun of me.They made me repackage my baggage to adjust for my excess baggage to add to my misery which was the same amount of luggage I brought from Australia without any costs I would say avoid flying out of Dublin or into Dublin at any costs

Date: 16.12.2016

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Christopher Morton

4.5

Overall I was happy with the airport and airport connections (Air Coach) however I feel that the airports needs to be better maintained and cleaned.

Date: 30.10.2016

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Juan Perez

4.3

I like the size of thus airport. Easy to get on a bus as you walk out to the street and get right into the city.

Date: 15.09.2016

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Angus

4.3

Apart from the fact that we had trouble at the boarding card scannes just before security everything else was great.

Date: 21.08.2016

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Diane Jones-Keay

4.8

Lovely airport, especially Terminal 2, very new and modern, easy to use checked baggage machines too.

Date: 11.08.2016

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Croatia.TheMan

4.3

For Irelands No.1 Airport you'd expect it to be just a bit more organized, it's still excellent but there are some long walkways which takes almost 20 mins, and if you are new to the Airport that could take make you miss your flight. Terminal 1 is mainly for Aer Lingus' and Terminal 2 is mainly for Ryanair's. Never have to two Airlines been on the same Terminal on the Airport which is fully organized. Normally to get there from other places in Ireland you have to get a train and then a bus to the Airport.

Date: 29.06.2016

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Robert Brooks

4.5

Late evening departure from T2 so security was a breeze, took all of 60 seconds. Nice feature was clear signs advising of limited facilities in the gate area before the escalators down to them. I didn't have long there but nice open plan departures area with plenty of shops to browse, just a shame nowhere apparent to view movements, until your gate is announced.

Date: 16.06.2016

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Krystian

4.5

I love this airport. The wifi is free without any limits and you can get a bottle of water for any donation.

Date: 11.05.2016

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AviationEagle32

4.8

Arriving at Terminal 2 at Dublin I passed through security with ease and was soon in the departures lounge. I found my way down the concourse to the end of it where the windows provide a good view of the runway. From here I spent a few hours planespotting. Although from its position there is alot of glare from the sun.

The facilities in the terminal are very good although the main eateries are in the main terminal complex which is a bit of a walk from the end of the concourse.

Date: 12.01.2016

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Kanorhobeu

4.3

Very very modern airport which is good located on the outskirts of Dublin. The staff is quite fast at check-in as well as at the security check. There are many stores and restaurants - one of the best airports I ever seen.

Date: 10.01.2016

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Daniel Cavalier

3.8

Airport very good overall, but the facilities in terminal 1 are really quite terrible. It badly needs some renovation and modernisation at the gates.

Date: 19.11.2015

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Caoimhin Mcguinness

4.5

Nice experience , Brand new aircraft's first commercial flight..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

Date: 05.11.2015

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AviationEagle32

4.2

First time using Dublin Terminal 1. Getting through security was pretty easy and the wait was no more than 5 minutes. The facilities there are very good although they are very spread out due to the terminal's design.

I went to Pier B to do some planespotting. The glass was marked but you can still see alot due to the pier's design. Although the pier itself faces into the sun.

My flight was from the low cost pier which is a bit of a trek even with travelators.

The wifi is probably one of the best in the world. I very much like Dublin and would happily use it again.

Date: 03.11.2015

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Jonathan Winton

4.3

First time ive flown from terminal 1. Wasnt sure what to expect. Overall its a great place, plenty of places inside the terminal juts to sit down and watch the world go by. Overall cant wait to go back

Date: 09.09.2015

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Tony O'Carroll

4.7

Check in and security check went well. Facilities were very good. Wifi works well and is easily accessed. The flight left from the 300 gates and so there was a longer walk than for the 400 gates. All in all it was one of the better experiences here.

Date: 06.09.2015

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Kenneth Mohan

4.2

Terminal 2 much easier to navigate with less travelling to your actual boarding gate than T1.Easy to find and using car park transfer as we did will leave you here in 5 mins.Plenty of shops eateries and such airside.

Date: 16.08.2015

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