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Yes, there are many direct flights from Edinburgh Airport to Dublin Airport. You can find direct flights with either Ryanair or Aer Lingus throughout the day, which makes flying between these two cities very convenient. There are indirect routes too, but due to the speed and cost of the direct routes, they probably wouldn’t be worth considering.

Make sure your trip from Edinburgh to Dublin is as stress-free as possible by avoiding the queues at Edinburgh Airport. For about £3 per person, you can get to the front of the security queue and can continue your onward journey promptly. You must pre-book this service at least 24h in advance and turn up during the allocated time slot for your booking to be valid.

Yes, should your flight be early in the morning, or if you don’t want to rush on the day of your trip, there are numerous hotels you can stay at close to the airport. With so many hotels to choose form, such as the Holiday Inn Express, which is only a few minutes from the terminal, you will get your trip off to the best possible start.

Dublin Airport has several options for getting to the city centre, making it a very accessible airport to all travellers. You can get the Dublin Bus from the Airport Bus Park, zone 15, which costs about €6 (£5) and takes about 40min. Alternatively, if you’re in a rush, you can take a taxi, which will take about half the time and cost approximately €25 (£21).

Among airlines operating Edinburgh to Dublin flights:

• Ryanair: offers free seat selection
• Aer Lingus: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• British Airways: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

3 airlines operate flights between Edinburgh and Dublin. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• Aer Lingus
• Ryanair
• Ryanair

Flights from Edinburgh to Dublin usually depart from Edinburgh Turnhouse (EDI) and arrive at Dublin (DUB).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Ryanair: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Aer Lingus: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• British Airways: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so travelers should check the fare details before booking.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Edinburgh to Dublin:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $20–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The ATR 72-201 / 202 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Aer Lingus and British Airways. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) variants.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 31% on the Edinburgh to Dublin route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $74 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $106, a difference of $32. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Edinburgh to Dublin route, 27% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 32 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Edinburgh to Dublin flights, with 34% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 33%, evening flights for 25%, and night flights for 8%.

Some of the most popular sights in Dublin are Dublin City Centre, Trinity College and St. Stephen's Green. These are among the most viewed places in Dublin on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Edinburgh to Dublin:

• Earliest: departs at 6:00 am and lands at 7:13 am
• Latest: departs at 11:55 pm and lands at 1:08 am.

The flight takes about 1h 13m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 26% above the route average of $88. Book 6 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Edinburgh to Dublin takes 1h 13m, covering 209 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

One-way fares from Edinburgh to Dublin are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $48, which is 36% below the typical average for this route.

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Dublin Airport (DUB) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $4 for economy cars. Top options include:
· Budget
· Sixt
· Easirent
· Europcar
· Thrifty

Round-trip flights from Edinburgh to Dublin range from $63 to $122, with an average of $88 over the past 12 months. Anything below $63 counts as a good deal.