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iata: DUB
name: Dublin Airport
city: Dublin
country: Ireland
lastUpdated: '2026-08-29'
officialWebsite: 'https://www.dublinairport.com/'
sources:
  - 'https://www.dublinairport.com/'
  - 'https://www.dublinairport.com/enhance-your-journey/lounges'
  - >-
    https://www.dublinairport.com/latest-news/2026/01/16/record-36.4-million-passengers-travelling-through-dublin-airport-in-2025
  - >-
    https://vagabondtoursofireland.com/blog/how-to-get-from-dublin-airport-to-the-city-centre
quickFacts:
  - Two terminals (T1 and T2) connected airside
  - Aer Lingus hub with Ryanair and transatlantic flights
  - US preclearance in T2
  - Record 36.4M passengers in 2025
  - 71% on-time departures in 2025
  - No direct rail link to city centre
bentoTips:
  - label: Timing
    title: Arrive 2-3 hours early
    detail: >-
      Security queues vary wildly; Fast Track (€7.99–€13.99) often worth it
      mornings.
    summary: 'Short-haul 2h, long-haul/US 3h minimum.'
    category: timing
  - label: Terminal
    title: Check T1 vs T2 early
    detail: Walk between terminals possible but allow 10-15 min extra.
    summary: T2 for Aer Lingus/US flights; T1 for most others.
    category: terminal
  - label: Food
    title: Pre-security options limited
    detail: Airside has chains but queues and prices higher.
    summary: Eat landside or book lounge for better value.
    category: food
  - label: Status
    title: Book fast track if busy
    detail: Mornings and US-bound flights see longest waits.
    summary: Monitor airport app for live security times.
    category: status
lounges:
  - name: The Phoenix Lounge
    hours: '04:00-21:00'
    access:
      - Day pass from €35 online
    bestFor:
      - Work
      - Long layovers
    summary: Spacious new option for value and food quality.
    verdict: worth-it
    terminal: T1/T2
    amenities:
      - Showers
      - Work areas
      - Buffet
  - name: The Martello Lounge
    hours: '04:00-21:30'
    access:
      - Day pass from €39 online
    bestFor:
      - Relaxation
    summary: Boutique feel but smaller; book ahead to avoid capacity issues.
    verdict: depends
    terminal: T1/T2
    amenities:
      - Showers
      - Work areas
      - Buffet
  - name: The Liffey Lounge
    hours: '04:00-21:00'
    access:
      - Day pass from €37 online
      - Priority Pass
    bestFor:
      - Short visits
    summary: Priority Pass access but reports of overcrowding and entry refusals.
    verdict: depends
    terminal: T1/T2
    amenities:
      - Showers
      - Work areas
  - name: The 51st & Green Lounge
    zone: post-US preclearance
    hours: '07:15-17:00'
    access:
      - Day pass from €45 online
    bestFor:
      - US flights
    summary: Convenient after preclearance; solid for transatlantic departures.
    verdict: worth-it
    terminal: T2
    amenities:
      - Hot buffet
      - Showers
      - Work areas
waterOptions:
  - kind: purchase
    name: Heinemann Duty Free
    zone: airside
    price: €2.50 for 500ml
    summary: Competitive bottled water prices compared to cafes.
    location: Airside departures near main shopping area
    terminal: T1/T2
    isBestValue: true
  - kind: refill
    name: Water fountain
    zone: airside
    summary: Free refill spot near Starbucks in the T2 departures hall.
    location: Near Starbucks in departures hall
    terminal: T2
    isBestQuality: true
airportistScore: 7.2
slug: dub
region: Europe
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# Dublin Airport (DUB)
Dublin, Ireland · Europe
Solid mid-tier European airport with improving punctuality but variable security and no rail link.
## Airportist Score

**7.2 / 10**
- Comfort: 7.0
- Navigation: 7.5
- Food: 6.8
- Transport: 7.8
- Disruption resilience: 7.1

## At a glance

- Passengers: 36.4M
- Terminals: 2 active terminals
- Typical security: 25 min
- On-time: 71%
- Disruption: normal

## Best for

- US preclearance convenience
- Lounge value options
- Bus connectivity to city

## Watch out for

- Variable security queues
- No direct train
- Lounge capacity limits

## More intel

- [Lounge directory](/airports/dub/lounges.md) (free)
- [Getting there](/airports/dub/getting-there.md) (free)
- [Amenities](/airports/dub/amenities.md)
- [Traveler tips](/airports/dub/tips.md)
- [Water](/airports/dub/water.md)
- [Full guide](/airports/dub/guide.md)
- [Disruptions](/airports/dub/disruptions.md)
- [Reviews](/airports/dub/reviews.md)