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Dublin Airport Guide (DUB)

Airport info
Code: DUB
Address:
County Dublin, Ireland
Location:

The airport is located 10km (6 miles) north of Dublin.

Number of terminals: 2 Dialling code: +353
Telephone:
(01) 814 1111.
Timezone: GMT +0:00
Dublin Airport map

Here you'll find essential information on Dublin Airport, including contact details, airport transfer facts, details of airport facilities, and how to get there.

Airport news: 

Dublin's new second terminal opened in the autumn of 2010. Also in 2010, it was announced that a new underground rail link between the airport and Dublin city centre is to be built, opening in 2015.

Information: 

The Airport Information Desk and the Dublin Tourism information and reservation centre (tel: (01) 605 7700) are both located on the Arrivals concourse.

Website: 
www.dublinairport.com
Driving directions: 

From Dublin city centre, take the M50 northbound and exit onto the M1 northbound; the airport is signposted.

Public Transport

Public transport road: 

Bus: Frequent local bus services, operated by Dublin Bus (tel: (01) 873 4222; www.dublinbus.ie), leave from the main Arrivals road directly outside the terminal. These include the Airlink express bus, which runs to Dublin's main bus and rail stations. Bus 747 runs to the O'Connell Street, the central bus station and Parnell Square West. Bus 748 runs to Heuston and Connolly rail stations and the central bus station.

Coach: Coach services operate from the airport's coach park on the far side of the main car park building to many destinations in Ireland. These include the 24-hour Aircoach service (tel: (01) 844 7118; www.aircoach.ie) to south Dublin (including most major hotels in the city), and cities around Ireland.

Taxi: Taxis are available from outside the terminal.
 

Terminal facilities

Money: 

Bureaux de change and ATMs are located throughout the terminals. A foreign exchange currency dispenser is located on the Departures level. There is a bank on the Departures concourse and a post office in the car park atrium.

Food: 

The airport has a variety of restaurants, cafés and bars.

Shopping: 

Shops include duty-free, with a shopping street in the boarding area of Departures in both terminals.

Luggage: 

A left-luggage facility is available in the atrium of the multi-storey car park. Portage service is available from Greencaps (tel: (01) 814 4633).

Other: 

There is a pharmacy and a free nursery; baby-change facilities are available in most airport toilets. In Terminal 2, passengers travelling to the USA can take advantage of advance US Immigration and customs clearance.

Airport facilities

Conference and business: 

There are meeting rooms and business lounges available, with full business facilities, including photocopy, fax and Internet access (tel: 1 890 306 090). A VIP service is also available (tel: (01) 814 4892). The Radisson Blu Hotel has 30 meeting rooms, along with a fully equipped business centre, and a catering service (tel: (01) 844 6000; www.radissonblu.com). Meeting rooms are also offered at the Clarion Hotel (tel: (01) 808 0500; www.clarionhoteldublinairport.com). Wireless Internet access is available throughout the airport for a fee.

Disabled facilities: 

There are two lifts in Departures and two in Arrivals. Wheelchair transportation can also be provided between the aeroplane and Arrivals/Departures; passengers requiring wheelchairs and special assistance should inform their airline prior to travel.

Car parking: 

The airport has short- and long-term car parks, offering over 18,000 spaces. Short-term parking is available directly opposite the terminal building, while long-term parking is located on the eastern perimeter (accessed directly from the motorway) with a 24-hour shuttle bus service to the terminal. Parking information (tel: (01) 814 4828 or 1 800 204 010) and valet parking are available.

Car rental: 

Avis, Budget, Europcar, Hertz and Sixt all have desks situated in the Arrivals area. Pre-book car-hire companies, also with desks in the Arrivals area, include 353, Atlas, County, Dan Dooley, Enterprise and Thrifty.

Airport hotels

The Clarion Dublin Airport and Radisson Blu Dublin Airport are both located on the airport complex. There are also a number of hotels near Dublin Airport. Hotel reservations can be made at the Dublin Tourism information and reservation centre and at the courtesy telephones on the Arrivals concourse.

 

Clarion Dublin Airport

The Clarion Dublin Airport is three minutes from Dublin Airport complex and offers a courtesy airport pick-up. The hotel has a restaurant, bar and meeting rooms.

Telephone: (01) 808 0500.
Website:
www.clarionhoteldublinairport.com
Crowne Plaza Northwood

Crowne Plaza Northwood is located near Dublin Airport, a seven-minute complimentary shuttle bus ride from the airport. The hotel has a restaurant, business centre and 24 meeting rooms.

Telephone: (01) 862 8888.
Website:
www.ichotelsgroup.com
Holiday Inn Express

The Holiday Inn Express is a short drive from Dublin Airport. The hotel offers complimentary Wi-Fi Internet and has a bar.

Telephone: (01) 862 8866.
Website:
www.ichotelsgroup.com
Radisson Blu Dublin Airport

Radisson Blu Dublin Airport is three minutes from Dublin Airport complex and offers a complimentary shuttle service to/from the terminals. The hotel has a bar and provides car parking spaces.

Telephone: (01) 844 6000.
Website:
www.radissonblu.com
Travelodge Hotel Dublin Airport Swords

Travelodge Hotel Dublin Airport Swords is located near Dublin Airport and the Pavilions shopping centre. The hotel provides a bus service to/from the airport for guests only (at a cost) and there is an on-site restaurant.

Telephone: (01) 807 9400.
Website:
www.travelodge.ie

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