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

• Earliest: departs at 6:10 am and lands at 7:32 am
• Latest: departs at 10:50 pm and lands at 12:12 am.

The flight takes about 1h 22m.

Three cabin classes are available on flights from London to Dublin:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class

A nonstop flight from London to Dublin takes 1h 22m, covering 290 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.

Round-trip flights from London to Dublin range from $62 to $172, with an average of $98 over the past 12 months. Anything below $62 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 43% above the route average of $98. Book 5 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, nonstop flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Nonstop fares average $98 round-trip, compared to $107 via a layover through Milltown (Kerry) (KIR).

Aer Lingus is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while British Airways has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on London to Dublin flights are:

• Aer Lingus: 87% on time
• British Airways: 85% on time
• Ryanair: 77% on time

Overall, flights on this route are on time 82% of the time on average.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $18–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

Morning is the busiest departure period on London to Dublin flights, with 32% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 32%, evening flights for 30%, and night flights for 6%.

One-way fares from London to Dublin are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $51, which is 48% below the typical average for this route.

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

Flights from London to Dublin may depart from several airports in London area, including London City (LCY), London Gatwick (LGW), London Heathrow (LHR), London Luton (LTN), London Southend (SEN) and London Stansted (STN). Flights usually arrive at Dublin (DUB).

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.

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 London to Dublin route, 18% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 45 minutes.

One-stop flights from London to Dublin most commonly connect through:

• Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) - 33% of one-stop connections
• Frankfurt am Main (FRA) - 19% of one-stop connections
• Zurich (ZRH) - 19% of one-stop connections
• Edinburgh Turnhouse (EDI) - 14% of one-stop connections

Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 20% on the London to Dublin route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $105 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $130, a difference of $25. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

4 airlines operate flights between London and Dublin. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• Ryanair
• British Airways
• Aer Lingus
• Ryanair

Flying via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 57m, compared with 7h 29m via Edinburgh Turnhouse (EDI) and 8h 07m via Oslo Gardermoen (OSL).

Some of the most popular sights in Dublin are St. Stephen's Green, Aviva Stadium and St. Patrick's Cathedral. These are among the most viewed places in Dublin on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating London to Dublin flights:

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

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

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.

Both the Radisson Blu Hotel Dublin Airport and the Maldron Hotel Dublin Airport are located within the grounds of the airport and are within walking distance of the terminal buildings although both hotels offer a free airport shuttle to pick up and drop off guests.

There are dedicated baby changing and feeding rooms in both T1 and T2 at Dublin Airport. These facilities have changing tables, microwaves and bottle warmers as well as high chairs. There is seating outside so the rest of the family can wait comfortably nearby.

Luggage storage facilities are available from the Excess Baggage area in the arrivals hall at T1. You can leave your luggage there and pay for it after you collect them. The costs range from EUR7 (around GBP6) for 0 – 4 hours and EUR12.50 (around GBP11) for 0 – 24 hours.

There are several bus/coach services from the airport, but the AirLink Express will make fewer stops before the centre and will stop at various important places throughout in the city. Tickets can be bought on the coach, from the Airport desk, or from ticket vending machines in the terminals.

If you land at Dublin Airport late at night, you can spend the remaining hours at either Maldron Hotel Dublin Airport or Radisson Blu Hotel Dublin Airport, which are the two hotels located inside the airport.

Ryanair tops the most popular airlines if you are flying with kids from London to Dublin. Ryanair's Family Seat Policy is what sets them above the rest of the airlines along this route. According to this policy, children who are between 2 and 11 years can get free reserved seating, which enables them to sit beside a parent.

Enjoy an easier connection to London Gatwick Airport to catch up with the earliest flight to Dublin by spending the night at one of the nearby hotels. Travelodge Gatwick Airport Central, which has free airport shuttles, is one of the hotel options to consider.

Dublin Airport serves as the gateway to Dublin for international travelers. However, from DUB, you can connect to other nearby cities like Blanchardstown, Clondalkin, and Portmarnock. You can conveniently connect from the airport to these cities using rental cars.

Most travelers arriving at DUB prefer using buses to connect to the city center from the airport. In particular, Bus Lines 101, 109A, and 133 provide direct connections from DUB to Dublin city center. Apart from buses, you can also use taxis or rental cars, which are slightly more expensive but faster than buses.

Both LGW and DUB have pet-friendly policies with designated pet-relief areas where visitors arriving with their pets can have them relieved. At LGW, you can access a pet relief area post-security inside Terminal B. At DUB, pet relief areas are located inside the terminals as well as at the arrivals or baggage claim levels.