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For those of you looking for quick and convenient flight routes, you will be happy to know that there are several direct flights from Washington to Dublin. These direct flights are usually operated by Aer Lingus, United Airlines, or Lufthansa. If you are looking to save money, search for a flight that requires a connection. These flights are usually on board American Airlines or United Airlines, with layovers in Charlotte (CLT), Montreal (YUL), or Toronto (YYZ).

IAD is about 30min from downtown Washington, D.C., by car, so you can take a taxi or a rideshare. Or, you can use public transportation. You can take the Metrorail from downtown to the Wiehle-Reston East station and then catch the Silver Line Express bus to the airport.

Dublin city center is about 20min by car from the airport depending on traffic, so you can easily hail a cab or order a rideshare like Uber. Or, you have the option to utilize the public bus routes 41 or 16 from the airport to the city center.

Yes, there are several currency exchange offices at the Dublin Airport. They are located at T1 Arrivals, T1 Departures, T1 Airside, T2 Baggage Hall, and T2 Check-In.

Among airlines operating Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Dublin flights:

• Aer Lingus: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• United Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Lufthansa: offers free seat selection
• American Airlines: offers free seat selection
• Iberia: offers free seat selection

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

2 airlines operate flights between Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport and Dublin. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• Aer Lingus
• United Airlines

Flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Dublin usually depart from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) and arrive at Dublin (DUB).

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

• Aer Lingus: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• United Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Lufthansa: 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.

Four cabin classes are available on flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Dublin:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

Prices vary by airline.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $574 round-trip via Reykjavik Keflavik Intl (KEF), compared to $801 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $55–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A321neo family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Aer Lingus and Iberia. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 757-200 variants.

One-stop flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Dublin most commonly connect through:

• Reykjavik Keflavik Intl (KEF) - 55% of one-stop connections
• London Heathrow (LHR) - 12% of one-stop connections
• Lisbon Humberto Delgado (LIS) - 8% of one-stop connections
• Kastrup Copenhagen (CPH) - 7% of one-stop connections

Reykjavik Keflavik Intl (KEF) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 19% on the Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Dublin route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $700 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $860, a difference of $160. 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 Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Dublin route, 13% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 3 hours 2 minutes.

Evening is the busiest departure period on Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Dublin flights, with 66% of flights leaving in that window. Night departures account for 33%, morning flights for 1%, and afternoon flights for 0%.

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

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Dublin:

• Earliest: departs at 5:15 pm and lands at 12:16 am
• Latest: departs at 11:20 pm and lands at 6:21 am.

The flight takes about 7h 01m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 5% above the route average of $786. Book 12 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Dublin takes 7h 01m, covering 3,393 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 Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Dublin are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $459, which is 14% below the typical average for this route.

Afternoon 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.

Flying via Reykjavik Keflavik Intl (KEF) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 10h 34m, compared with 10h 34m via Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl (YUL) and 12h 04m via Frankfurt am Main (FRA).

Dublin is 5 hours ahead of Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport (Irish Time vs Eastern Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

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 Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Dublin range from $635 to $980, with an average of $786 over the past 12 months. Anything below $635 counts as a good deal.