Route Network
Dublin Airport connects 206 destinations worldwide, with Edinburgh standing out as its busiest route. The longest nonstop flight is to Los Angeles, and the shortest flight is to Manchester.
Manchester (MAN)
(United Kingdom)
– United Kingdom
Aer Lingus · EAI · Ryanair · Ryanair UK
4 airlines
Amsterdam (AMS)
(Netherlands)
– Netherlands
Aer Lingus · KLM · NetJets Europe · Qatar Airways · Ryanair
5 airlines
Paris (CDG)
(France)
– France
Aer Lingus · Air France · ASL Airlines Belgium · ASL Airlines France · NetJets Europe · Solarius Aviation
6 airlines
London (STN)
(United Kingdom)
– United Kingdom
Ryanair · Ryanair UK · SKV · VistaJet · GENERAL AVIATION AIRLINES
5 airlines
New York (JFK)
(United States of America)
– United States of America
Aer Lingus · Delta Air Lines · JetBlue Airways
3 airlines
Boston (BOS)
(United States of America)
– United States of America
Aer Lingus · Delta Air Lines · JetBlue Airways
3 airlines
Washington (IAD)
(United States of America)
– United States of America
Aer Lingus · United Airlines
2 airlines
Chicago (ORD)
(United States of America)
– United States of America
Aer Lingus · American Airlines · United Airlines
3 airlines
Donegal (CFN)
(Ireland)
– Ireland
Aer Lingus · EAI
2 airlines
Copenhagen (CPH)
(Denmark)
– Denmark
Norwegian Air Shuttle · Ryanair · SAS · Turkish Airlines
4 airlines
Newark (EWR)
(United States of America)
– United States of America
Aer Lingus · United Airlines
2 airlines
Chişinău (RMO)
(Moldova)
– Moldova
FlyOne · HiSky · IBA INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS AIR AB · SEU
4 airlines
Reus (REU)
(Spain)
– Spain
Ryanair
1 airline
Minneapolis (MSP)
(United States of America)
– United States of America
Aer Lingus · Delta Air Lines
2 airlines
Philadelphia (PHL)
(United States of America)
– United States of America
Aer Lingus · American Airlines
2 airlines
Split (SPU)
(Croatia)
– Croatia
Aer Lingus · Croatia Airlines · Ryanair
3 airlines
Burgas (BOJ)
(Bulgaria)
– Bulgaria
Aer Lingus · Ryanair
2 airlines
Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW)
(United States of America)
– United States of America
American Airlines
1 airline
Biarritz/Anglet/Bayonne (BIQ)
(France)
– France
Ryanair
1 airline
Murcia (RMU)
(Spain)
– Spain
Ryanair
1 airline
Bacău (BCM)
(Romania)
– Romania
Dan Air · DNA
2 airlines
Brindisi (BDS)
(Italy)
– Italy
Aer Lingus · Ryanair
2 airlines
Kerkyra Island (CFU)
(Greece)
– Greece
Aer Lingus · Ryanair · TUI Airways
3 airlines
Perpignan/Rivesaltes (PGF)
(France)
– France
Aer Lingus
1 airline
Zakynthos Island (ZTH)
(Greece)
– Greece
Ryanair
1 airline
La Rochelle/Île de Ré (LRH)
(France)
– France
Ryanair
1 airline
Santorini Island (JTR)
(Greece)
– Greece
Aer Lingus · Ryanair
2 airlines
Vagar (FAE)
(Faroe Islands)
– Faroe Islands
West Air
1 airline
Carcassonne/Salvaza (CCF)
(France)
– France
Ryanair
1 airline
Farnborough (FAB)
(United Kingdom)
– United Kingdom
Dubai Air Wing · FJO · VJH
3 airlines
Goleniów (SZZ)
(Poland)
– Poland
Ryanair
1 airline
Kos Island (KGS)
(Greece)
– Greece
Ryanair
1 airline
Košice (KSC)
(Slovakia)
– Slovakia
Ryanair
1 airline
London (NHT)
(United Kingdom)
– United Kingdom
BEJ · FJO · Silesia Air
3 airlines
Lublin (LUZ)
(Poland)
– Poland
Ryanair
1 airline
Nîmes/Garons (FNI)
(France)
– France
Ryanair
1 airline
Souda (CHQ)
(Greece)
– Greece
Ryanair
1 airline
Trieste (TRS)
(Italy)
– Italy
Ryanair
1 airline
Alghero (AHO)
(Italy)
– Italy
Ryanair
1 airline
Bodrum (BJV)
(Türkiye)
– Türkiye
Ryanair
1 airline
Bydgoszcz (BZG)
(Poland)
– Poland
Ryanair
1 airline
Łódź (LCJ)
(Poland)
– Poland
Ryanair
1 airline
London (BQH)
(United Kingdom)
– United Kingdom
LUA · SXN
2 airlines
Tarbes/Lourdes/Pyrénées (LDE)
(France)
– France
Ryanair
1 airline
Zadar (ZAD)
(Croatia)
– Croatia
Ryanair
1 airline
Brno (BRQ)
(Czechia)
– Czechia
ECC
1 airline
Kidlington (OXF)
(United Kingdom)
– United Kingdom
LUA
1 airline
Paris (LBG)
(France)
– France
London Executive Aviation
1 airline
Tours/Val de Loire (Loire Valley) (TUF)
(France)
– France
Aer Lingus
1 airline
Route and destination data updated July 9, 2026.
Dublin Airport is served by 77 airlines, with Ryanair in the lead at 33% of routes. The top three carriers together cover 65% of routes. 49 carriers operate only one route each. A total of 77 airlines operate international routes, compared with three airlines serving domestic routes. Aer Lingus is operating the longest nonstop flight, connecting to Los Angeles with a flight time of 11 hrs.
Dublin Airport provides direct service to 46 countries across four continents. The route network is 1% domestic and 99% international. United Kingdom is the primary international destination.
Delays
- Departures
- 8 min late
- 0 min vs last 24 hours
- 24h trend
- Arrivals
- 7 min late
- 2 min (+34%) vs last 24 hours
- 24h trend
- Cancelled Departures
- 0 flights (24 hour total)
Jul 12
2026
20:00 - 21:00
- Departure
- 18 min late18 min late18 minutes late
- Arrival
- 7 min late7 min late7 minutes late
- Cancelled
- 0
Jul 12
2026
19:00 - 20:00
- Departure
- 14 min late14 min late14 minutes late
- Arrival
- 6 min late6 min late6 minutes late
- Cancelled
- 0
Jul 12
2026
18:00 - 19:00
- Departure
- 14 min late14 min late14 minutes late
- Arrival
- 5 min late5 min late5 minutes late
- Cancelled
- 0
Jul 12
2026
17:00 - 18:00
- Departure
- 12 min late12 min late12 minutes late
- Arrival
- 6 min late6 min late6 minutes late
- Cancelled
- 0
Jul 12
2026
16:00 - 17:00
- Departure
- 15 min late15 min late15 minutes late
- Arrival
- 6 min late6 min late6 minutes late
- Cancelled
- 0
Jul 12
2026
15:00 - 16:00
- Departure
- 14 min late14 min late14 minutes late
- Arrival
- 8 min late8 min late8 minutes late
- Cancelled
- 0
Jul 12
2026
14:00 - 15:00
- Departure
- 9 min late9 min late9 minutes late
- Arrival
- 12 min late12 min late12 minutes late
- Cancelled
- 0
Jul 12
2026
13:00 - 14:00
- Departure
- 6 min late6 min late6 minutes late
- Arrival
- 6 min late6 min late6 minutes late
- Cancelled
- 0
Jul 12
2026
12:00 - 13:00
- Departure
- 6 min late6 min late6 minutes late
- Arrival
- 4 min late4 min late4 minutes late
- Cancelled
- 0
Jul 12
2026
11:00 - 12:00
- Departure
- 8 min late8 min late8 minutes late
- Arrival
- 3 min late3 min late3 minutes late
- Cancelled
- 0
Jul 12
2026
10:00 - 11:00
- Departure
- 5 min late5 min late5 minutes late
- Arrival
- 2 min late2 min late2 minutes late
- Cancelled
- 0
Jul 12
2026
09:00 - 10:00
- Departure
- 2 min late2 min late2 minutes late
- Arrival
- 5 min late5 min late5 minutes late
- Cancelled
- 0
Jul 12
2026
08:00 - 09:00
- Departure
- 2 min late2 min late2 minutes late
- Arrival
- on-timeon-timeon-time
- Cancelled
- 0
Jul 12
2026
07:00 - 08:00
- Departure
- 2 min late2 min late2 minutes late
- Arrival
- 2 min early2 min early2 minutes early
- Cancelled
- 0
Jul 12
2026
06:00 - 07:00
- Departure
- 2 min late2 min late2 minutes late
- Arrival
- 11 min early11 min early11 minutes early
- Cancelled
- 0
Jul 12
2026
05:00 - 06:00
- Departure
- 2 min late2 min late2 minutes late
- Arrival
- 17 min early17 min early17 minutes early
- Cancelled
- 0
Jul 12
2026
04:00 - 05:00
- Departure
- 6 min early6 min early6 minutes early
- Arrival
- 29 min early29 min early29 minutes early
- Cancelled
- 0
Jul 12
2026
03:00 - 04:00
- Departure
- ———
- Arrival
- 34 min early34 min early34 minutes early
- Cancelled
- 0
Jul 12
2026
02:00 - 03:00
- Departure
- on-timeon-timeon-time
- Arrival
- 41 min late41 min late41 minutes late
- Cancelled
- 0
Jul 12
2026
00:00 - 01:00
- Departure
- on-timeon-timeon-time
- Arrival
- 15 min late15 min late15 minutes late
- Cancelled
- 0
Jul 11
2026
23:00 - 00:00
- Departure
- on-timeon-timeon-time
- Arrival
- 19 min late19 min late19 minutes late
- Cancelled
- 0
Jul 11
2026
22:00 - 23:00
- Departure
- 31 min late31 min late31 minutes late
- Arrival
- 19 min late19 min late19 minutes late
- Cancelled
- 0
| Time | Departure | Arrival | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|
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20:00 - 21:00 |
18 min late18 min late18 minutes late | 7 min late7 min late7 minutes late | 0 |
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19:00 - 20:00 |
14 min late14 min late14 minutes late | 6 min late6 min late6 minutes late | 0 |
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18:00 - 19:00 |
14 min late14 min late14 minutes late | 5 min late5 min late5 minutes late | 0 |
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17:00 - 18:00 |
12 min late12 min late12 minutes late | 6 min late6 min late6 minutes late | 0 |
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16:00 - 17:00 |
15 min late15 min late15 minutes late | 6 min late6 min late6 minutes late | 0 |
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15:00 - 16:00 |
14 min late14 min late14 minutes late | 8 min late8 min late8 minutes late | 0 |
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14:00 - 15:00 |
9 min late9 min late9 minutes late | 12 min late12 min late12 minutes late | 0 |
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13:00 - 14:00 |
6 min late6 min late6 minutes late | 6 min late6 min late6 minutes late | 0 |
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12:00 - 13:00 |
6 min late6 min late6 minutes late | 4 min late4 min late4 minutes late | 0 |
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11:00 - 12:00 |
8 min late8 min late8 minutes late | 3 min late3 min late3 minutes late | 0 |
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10:00 - 11:00 |
5 min late5 min late5 minutes late | 2 min late2 min late2 minutes late | 0 |
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09:00 - 10:00 |
2 min late2 min late2 minutes late | 5 min late5 min late5 minutes late | 0 |
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08:00 - 09:00 |
2 min late2 min late2 minutes late | on-timeon-timeon-time | 0 |
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07:00 - 08:00 |
2 min late2 min late2 minutes late | 2 min early2 min early2 minutes early | 0 |
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06:00 - 07:00 |
2 min late2 min late2 minutes late | 11 min early11 min early11 minutes early | 0 |
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05:00 - 06:00 |
2 min late2 min late2 minutes late | 17 min early17 min early17 minutes early | 0 |
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04:00 - 05:00 |
6 min early6 min early6 minutes early | 29 min early29 min early29 minutes early | 0 |
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03:00 - 04:00 |
——— | 34 min early34 min early34 minutes early | 0 |
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02:00 - 03:00 |
on-timeon-timeon-time | 41 min late41 min late41 minutes late | 0 |
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00:00 - 01:00 |
on-timeon-timeon-time | 15 min late15 min late15 minutes late | 0 |
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23:00 - 00:00 |
on-timeon-timeon-time | 19 min late19 min late19 minutes late | 0 |
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22:00 - 23:00 |
31 min late31 min late31 minutes late | 19 min late19 min late19 minutes late | 0 |
- Departures
- 7 min late
- 3 min (-32.5%) vs last week
- 7d trend
- Arrivals
- 2 min late
- 4 min (-64.5%) vs last week
- 7d trend
- Cancelled Departures
- 10 flights (7 day total)
Jul 11
2026
- Departure
- 8 min late8 min late8 minutes late
- Arrival
- 7 min late7 min late7 minutes late
- Cancelled
- 4
Jul 10
2026
- Departure
- 7 min late7 min late7 minutes late
- Arrival
- 1 min late1 min late1 minutes late
- Cancelled
- 2
Jul 9
2026
- Departure
- 5 min late5 min late5 minutes late
- Arrival
- 1 min late1 min late1 minutes late
- Cancelled
- 4
Jul 8
2026
- Departure
- 8 min late8 min late8 minutes late
- Arrival
- on-timeon-timeon-time
- Cancelled
- 0
| Date | Departure | Arrival | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Jul 11, 2026 |
8 min late8 min late8 minutes late | 7 min late7 min late7 minutes late | 4 |
|
Jul 10, 2026 |
7 min late7 min late7 minutes late | 1 min late1 min late1 minutes late | 2 |
|
Jul 9, 2026 |
5 min late5 min late5 minutes late | 1 min late1 min late1 minutes late | 4 |
|
Jul 8, 2026 |
8 min late8 min late8 minutes late | on-timeon-timeon-time | 0 |
- Departures
- 9 min late
- min (-1.6%) vs last 30 days
- 30d trend
- Arrivals
- 4 min late
- min (+15.3%) vs last 30 days
- 30d trend
- Cancelled Departures
- 84 flights (30 day total)
Jul 11
2026
- Departure
- 8 min late8 min late8 minutes late
- Arrival
- 7 min late7 min late7 minutes late
- Cancelled
- 4
Jul 10
2026
- Departure
- 7 min late7 min late7 minutes late
- Arrival
- 1 min late1 min late1 minutes late
- Cancelled
- 2
Jul 9
2026
- Departure
- 5 min late5 min late5 minutes late
- Arrival
- 1 min late1 min late1 minutes late
- Cancelled
- 4
Jul 8
2026
- Departure
- 8 min late8 min late8 minutes late
- Arrival
- on-timeon-timeon-time
- Cancelled
- 0
Jul 4
2026
- Departure
- on-timeon-timeon-time
- Arrival
- on-timeon-timeon-time
- Cancelled
- 0
Jul 3
2026
- Departure
- 6 min late6 min late6 minutes late
- Arrival
- 4 min late4 min late4 minutes late
- Cancelled
- 0
Jul 2
2026
- Departure
- 10 min late10 min late10 minutes late
- Arrival
- 8 min late8 min late8 minutes late
- Cancelled
- 6
Jul 1
2026
- Departure
- 13 min late13 min late13 minutes late
- Arrival
- 8 min late8 min late8 minutes late
- Cancelled
- 6
Jun 30
2026
- Departure
- 9 min late9 min late9 minutes late
- Arrival
- 3 min late3 min late3 minutes late
- Cancelled
- 2
Jun 29
2026
- Departure
- 13 min late13 min late13 minutes late
- Arrival
- 5 min late5 min late5 minutes late
- Cancelled
- 7
Jun 28
2026
- Departure
- 11 min late11 min late11 minutes late
- Arrival
- 7 min late7 min late7 minutes late
- Cancelled
- 0
Jun 27
2026
- Departure
- 16 min late16 min late16 minutes late
- Arrival
- 6 min late6 min late6 minutes late
- Cancelled
- 3
Jun 26
2026
- Departure
- 11 min late11 min late11 minutes late
- Arrival
- 6 min late6 min late6 minutes late
- Cancelled
- 7
Jun 25
2026
- Departure
- 13 min late13 min late13 minutes late
- Arrival
- 10 min late10 min late10 minutes late
- Cancelled
- 2
Jun 24
2026
- Departure
- 5 min late5 min late5 minutes late
- Arrival
- 1 min early1 min early1 minutes early
- Cancelled
- 8
Jun 23
2026
- Departure
- 5 min late5 min late5 minutes late
- Arrival
- 3 min late3 min late3 minutes late
- Cancelled
- 0
Jun 22
2026
- Departure
- 10 min late10 min late10 minutes late
- Arrival
- 5 min late5 min late5 minutes late
- Cancelled
- 0
Jun 21
2026
- Departure
- 8 min late8 min late8 minutes late
- Arrival
- 4 min late4 min late4 minutes late
- Cancelled
- 0
Jun 20
2026
- Departure
- 7 min late7 min late7 minutes late
- Arrival
- 1 min late1 min late1 minutes late
- Cancelled
- 6
Jun 19
2026
- Departure
- 8 min late8 min late8 minutes late
- Arrival
- 4 min late4 min late4 minutes late
- Cancelled
- 6
Jun 18
2026
- Departure
- 10 min late10 min late10 minutes late
- Arrival
- 3 min late3 min late3 minutes late
- Cancelled
- 5
Jun 17
2026
- Departure
- 4 min late4 min late4 minutes late
- Arrival
- 2 min early2 min early2 minutes early
- Cancelled
- 0
Jun 16
2026
- Departure
- 3 min late3 min late3 minutes late
- Arrival
- 3 min early3 min early3 minutes early
- Cancelled
- 1
Jun 15
2026
- Departure
- 6 min late6 min late6 minutes late
- Arrival
- 2 min late2 min late2 minutes late
- Cancelled
- 2
Jun 14
2026
- Departure
- 7 min late7 min late7 minutes late
- Arrival
- 4 min late4 min late4 minutes late
- Cancelled
- 5
Jun 13
2026
- Departure
- 11 min late11 min late11 minutes late
- Arrival
- 5 min late5 min late5 minutes late
- Cancelled
- 2
Jun 12
2026
- Departure
- 10 min late10 min late10 minutes late
- Arrival
- 5 min late5 min late5 minutes late
- Cancelled
- 6
| Date | Departure | Arrival | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|
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Jul 11, 2026 |
8 min late8 min late8 minutes late | 7 min late7 min late7 minutes late | 4 |
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Jul 10, 2026 |
7 min late7 min late7 minutes late | 1 min late1 min late1 minutes late | 2 |
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Jul 9, 2026 |
5 min late5 min late5 minutes late | 1 min late1 min late1 minutes late | 4 |
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Jul 8, 2026 |
8 min late8 min late8 minutes late | on-timeon-timeon-time | 0 |
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Jul 4, 2026 |
on-timeon-timeon-time | on-timeon-timeon-time | 0 |
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Jul 3, 2026 |
6 min late6 min late6 minutes late | 4 min late4 min late4 minutes late | 0 |
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Jul 2, 2026 |
10 min late10 min late10 minutes late | 8 min late8 min late8 minutes late | 6 |
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Jul 1, 2026 |
13 min late13 min late13 minutes late | 8 min late8 min late8 minutes late | 6 |
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Jun 30, 2026 |
9 min late9 min late9 minutes late | 3 min late3 min late3 minutes late | 2 |
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Jun 29, 2026 |
13 min late13 min late13 minutes late | 5 min late5 min late5 minutes late | 7 |
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Jun 28, 2026 |
11 min late11 min late11 minutes late | 7 min late7 min late7 minutes late | 0 |
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Jun 27, 2026 |
16 min late16 min late16 minutes late | 6 min late6 min late6 minutes late | 3 |
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Jun 26, 2026 |
11 min late11 min late11 minutes late | 6 min late6 min late6 minutes late | 7 |
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Jun 25, 2026 |
13 min late13 min late13 minutes late | 10 min late10 min late10 minutes late | 2 |
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Jun 24, 2026 |
5 min late5 min late5 minutes late | 1 min early1 min early1 minutes early | 8 |
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Jun 23, 2026 |
5 min late5 min late5 minutes late | 3 min late3 min late3 minutes late | 0 |
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Jun 22, 2026 |
10 min late10 min late10 minutes late | 5 min late5 min late5 minutes late | 0 |
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Jun 21, 2026 |
8 min late8 min late8 minutes late | 4 min late4 min late4 minutes late | 0 |
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Jun 20, 2026 |
7 min late7 min late7 minutes late | 1 min late1 min late1 minutes late | 6 |
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Jun 19, 2026 |
8 min late8 min late8 minutes late | 4 min late4 min late4 minutes late | 6 |
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Jun 18, 2026 |
10 min late10 min late10 minutes late | 3 min late3 min late3 minutes late | 5 |
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Jun 17, 2026 |
4 min late4 min late4 minutes late | 2 min early2 min early2 minutes early | 0 |
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Jun 16, 2026 |
3 min late3 min late3 minutes late | 3 min early3 min early3 minutes early | 1 |
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Jun 15, 2026 |
6 min late6 min late6 minutes late | 2 min late2 min late2 minutes late | 2 |
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Jun 14, 2026 |
7 min late7 min late7 minutes late | 4 min late4 min late4 minutes late | 5 |
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Jun 13, 2026 |
11 min late11 min late11 minutes late | 5 min late5 min late5 minutes late | 2 |
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Jun 12, 2026 |
10 min late10 min late10 minutes late | 5 min late5 min late5 minutes late | 6 |
Global Rankings
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8,632 ft 2,631 m 8,632 ft · 2,631 m | 148 ft 45 m 148 ft · 45 m | Asphalt | |
| 8,632 ft 2,631 m 8,632 ft · 2,631 m | 148 ft 45 m 148 ft · 45 m | Asphalt | |
| 6,795 ft 2,071 m 6,795 ft · 2,071 m | 200 ft 61 m 200 ft · 61 m | Asphalt | |
| 6,795 ft 2,071 m 6,795 ft · 2,071 m | 200 ft 61 m 200 ft · 61 m | Asphalt | |
| 4,393 ft 1,339 m 4,393 ft · 1,339 m | 200 ft 61 m 200 ft · 61 m | Closed | |
| 4,393 ft 1,339 m 4,393 ft · 1,339 m | 200 ft 61 m 200 ft · 61 m | Closed |
Runway Length
67 aircraft cannot operate at Dublin Airport due to runway length constraints. The airport’s longest runway is 8,632 ft (2,631 m), which is below the typical takeoff or landing distance required by the aircraft listed here.
| Aircraft | Takeoff | Landing |
|---|---|---|
| Boeing 737-500 | 8,694 ft 2,650 m 8,694 ft · 2,650 m | 4,593 ft 1,400 m 4,593 ft · 1,400 m |
| Convair 880 | 8,760 ft 2,670 m 8,760 ft · 2,670 m | 6,234 ft 1,900 m 6,234 ft · 1,900 m |
| Ilyushin Il-96 400 | 8,858 ft 2,700 m 8,858 ft · 2,700 m | 5,413 ft 1,650 m 5,413 ft · 1,650 m |
| McDonnell Douglas DC-10 Air Tanker | 8,858 ft 2,700 m 8,858 ft · 2,700 m | 5,906 ft 1,800 m 5,906 ft · 1,800 m |
| Airbus A380 Private Jet | 9,019 ft 2,749 m 9,019 ft · 2,749 m | 5,000 ft 1,524 m 5,000 ft · 1,524 m |
| Airbus A380-800 | 9,019 ft 2,749 m 9,019 ft · 2,749 m | 5,000 ft 1,524 m 5,000 ft · 1,524 m |
| Airbus A340-300 | 9,072 ft 2,765 m 9,072 ft · 2,765 m | 6,004 ft 1,830 m 6,004 ft · 1,830 m |
| Airbus A330-200 | 9,088 ft 2,770 m 9,088 ft · 2,770 m | 5,676 ft 1,730 m 5,676 ft · 1,730 m |
| Airbus A330 Corporate Jet | 9,088 ft 2,770 m 9,088 ft · 2,770 m | 5,676 ft 1,730 m 5,676 ft · 1,730 m |
| Airbus A330-200F | 9,088 ft 2,770 m 9,088 ft · 2,770 m | 5,676 ft 1,730 m 5,676 ft · 1,730 m |
| Airbus A330-300 | 9,088 ft 2,770 m 9,088 ft · 2,770 m | 5,676 ft 1,730 m 5,676 ft · 1,730 m |
| Boeing BBJ 787-800 | 9,186 ft 2,800 m 9,186 ft · 2,800 m | 4,987 ft 1,520 m 4,987 ft · 1,520 m |
| Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner | 9,186 ft 2,800 m 9,186 ft · 2,800 m | 4,987 ft 1,520 m 4,987 ft · 1,520 m |
| Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner | 9,186 ft 2,800 m 9,186 ft · 2,800 m | 4,987 ft 1,520 m 4,987 ft · 1,520 m |
| Boeing 747-400 LCF Dreamlifter | 9,199 ft 2,804 m 9,199 ft · 2,804 m | 7,001 ft 2,134 m 7,001 ft · 2,134 m |
| Boeing 747-400 | 9,236 ft 2,815 m 9,236 ft · 2,815 m | 6,250 ft 1,905 m 6,250 ft · 1,905 m |
| Boeing 747SP | 9,252 ft 2,820 m 9,252 ft · 2,820 m | 5,249 ft 1,600 m 5,249 ft · 1,600 m |
| Boeing 777 Freighter | 9,285 ft 2,830 m 9,285 ft · 2,830 m | 5,577 ft 1,700 m 5,577 ft · 1,700 m |
| Airbus A300B1 | 9,350 ft 2,850 m 9,350 ft · 2,850 m | 5,364 ft 1,635 m 5,364 ft · 1,635 m |
| Airbus A300B2 | 9,350 ft 2,850 m 9,350 ft · 2,850 m | 5,364 ft 1,635 m 5,364 ft · 1,635 m |
| Boeing 767-400 | 9,501 ft 2,896 m 9,501 ft · 2,896 m | 7,001 ft 2,134 m 7,001 ft · 2,134 m |
| Airbus A340-200 | 9,514 ft 2,900 m 9,514 ft · 2,900 m | 6,201 ft 1,890 m 6,201 ft · 1,890 m |
| Airbus A380-900 | 9,678 ft 2,950 m 9,678 ft · 2,950 m | 6,594 ft 2,010 m 6,594 ft · 2,010 m |
| Boeing 777-200LR | 9,744 ft 2,970 m 9,744 ft · 2,970 m | 5,610 ft 1,710 m 5,610 ft · 1,710 m |
| Antonov An-124 Ruslan | 9,843 ft 3,000 m 9,843 ft · 3,000 m | 2,953 ft 900 m 2,953 ft · 900 m |
| Northrop Grumman E-8C Joint Stars | 9,843 ft 3,000 m 9,843 ft · 3,000 m | 5,906 ft 1,800 m 5,906 ft · 1,800 m |
| Boeing 777-300ER | 9,843 ft 3,000 m 9,843 ft · 3,000 m | 5,906 ft 1,800 m 5,906 ft · 1,800 m |
| Tupolev Tu-144 | 9,843 ft 3,000 m 9,843 ft · 3,000 m | 8,530 ft 2,600 m 8,530 ft · 2,600 m |
| Boeing B-52 Stratofortress | 9,843 ft 3,000 m 9,843 ft · 3,000 m | 9,843 ft 3,000 m 9,843 ft · 3,000 m |
| McDonnell Douglas DC-10-30ER | 9,843 ft 3,000 m 9,843 ft · 3,000 m | 5,906 ft 1,800 m 5,906 ft · 1,800 m |
| McDonnell Douglas DC-8-52 | 9,843 ft 3,000 m 9,843 ft · 3,000 m | 6,562 ft 2,000 m 6,562 ft · 2,000 m |
| McDonnell Douglas KC-10 Extender | 9,843 ft 3,000 m 9,843 ft · 3,000 m | 5,906 ft 1,800 m 5,906 ft · 1,800 m |
| McDonnell Douglas DC-10-40 | 9,843 ft 3,000 m 9,843 ft · 3,000 m | 5,906 ft 1,800 m 5,906 ft · 1,800 m |
| McDonnell Douglas DC-10-10 | 9,843 ft 3,000 m 9,843 ft · 3,000 m | 5,906 ft 1,800 m 5,906 ft · 1,800 m |
| Douglas DC-8-51 | 9,843 ft 3,000 m 9,843 ft · 3,000 m | 6,562 ft 2,000 m 6,562 ft · 2,000 m |
| Douglas DC-8-62 | 9,843 ft 3,000 m 9,843 ft · 3,000 m | 6,562 ft 2,000 m 6,562 ft · 2,000 m |
| Douglas DC-8-63 | 9,843 ft 3,000 m 9,843 ft · 3,000 m | 6,562 ft 2,000 m 6,562 ft · 2,000 m |
| McDonnell Douglas DC-10-30 | 9,843 ft 3,000 m 9,843 ft · 3,000 m | 5,906 ft 1,800 m 5,906 ft · 1,800 m |
| Douglas DC-8-53 | 9,843 ft 3,000 m 9,843 ft · 3,000 m | 6,562 ft 2,000 m 6,562 ft · 2,000 m |
| Douglas DC-8-61 | 9,843 ft 3,000 m 9,843 ft · 3,000 m | 6,562 ft 2,000 m 6,562 ft · 2,000 m |
| Airbus A330-900neo | 9,843 ft 3,000 m 9,843 ft · 3,000 m | 5,577 ft 1,700 m 5,577 ft · 1,700 m |
| Airbus A350-900F | 9,843 ft 3,000 m 9,843 ft · 3,000 m | 6,562 ft 2,000 m 6,562 ft · 2,000 m |
| Airbus A380 Cargo | 9,875 ft 3,010 m 9,875 ft · 3,010 m | 6,594 ft 2,010 m 6,594 ft · 2,010 m |
| Boeing YAL-1 | 9,902 ft 3,018 m 9,902 ft · 3,018 m | 7,546 ft 2,300 m 7,546 ft · 2,300 m |
| Aero Spacelines Super Guppy | 10,000 ft 3,048 m 10,000 ft · 3,048 m | 6,998 ft 2,133 m 6,998 ft · 2,133 m |
| Douglas DC-8 | 10,000 ft 3,048 m 10,000 ft · 3,048 m | 6,499 ft 1,981 m 6,499 ft · 1,981 m |
| Boeing 707 | 10,000 ft 3,048 m 10,000 ft · 3,048 m | 6,201 ft 1,890 m 6,201 ft · 1,890 m |
| McDonnell Douglas DC-8-73 | 10,007 ft 3,050 m 10,007 ft · 3,050 m | 6,562 ft 2,000 m 6,562 ft · 2,000 m |
| McDonnell Douglas DC-8-72 | 10,007 ft 3,050 m 10,007 ft · 3,050 m | 6,562 ft 2,000 m 6,562 ft · 2,000 m |
| Airbus A340 Private Jet | 10,256 ft 3,126 m 10,256 ft · 3,126 m | 8,999 ft 2,743 m 8,999 ft · 2,743 m |
| McDonnell Douglas MD-11 | 10,299 ft 3,139 m 10,299 ft · 3,139 m | 6,949 ft 2,118 m 6,949 ft · 2,118 m |
| Airbus A340-600 | 10,302 ft 3,140 m 10,302 ft · 3,140 m | 6,562 ft 2,000 m 6,562 ft · 2,000 m |
| Boeing BBJ 787-9 | 10,397 ft 3,169 m 10,397 ft · 3,169 m | 5,699 ft 1,737 m 5,699 ft · 1,737 m |
| VC-25A Air Force One | 10,466 ft 3,190 m 10,466 ft · 3,190 m | 7,999 ft 2,438 m 7,999 ft · 2,438 m |
| Boeing 747-8 | 10,466 ft 3,190 m 10,466 ft · 3,190 m | 8,793 ft 2,680 m 8,793 ft · 2,680 m |
| Airbus A340-500 | 10,499 ft 3,200 m 10,499 ft · 3,200 m | 6,299 ft 1,920 m 6,299 ft · 1,920 m |
| Boeing 747-200 | 10,499 ft 3,200 m 10,499 ft · 3,200 m | 6,234 ft 1,900 m 6,234 ft · 1,900 m |
| Boeing 777-300 | 10,597 ft 3,230 m 10,597 ft · 3,230 m | 5,906 ft 1,800 m 5,906 ft · 1,800 m |
| Boeing 747-100 | 10,650 ft 3,246 m 10,650 ft · 3,246 m | 6,168 ft 1,880 m 6,168 ft · 1,880 m |
| Boeing 747-8 VIP / BBJ | 10,801 ft 3,292 m 10,801 ft · 3,292 m | 7,001 ft 2,134 m 7,001 ft · 2,134 m |
| Boeing 747-8 Freighter | 10,801 ft 3,292 m 10,801 ft · 3,292 m | 7,001 ft 2,134 m 7,001 ft · 2,134 m |
| Boeing 747-300 | 10,827 ft 3,300 m 10,827 ft · 3,300 m | 6,919 ft 2,109 m 6,919 ft · 2,109 m |
| Boeing 747-400F | 10,827 ft 3,300 m 10,827 ft · 3,300 m | 6,890 ft 2,100 m 6,890 ft · 2,100 m |
| Boeing 747-400ER | 10,892 ft 3,320 m 10,892 ft · 3,320 m | 7,136 ft 2,175 m 7,136 ft · 2,175 m |
| Aérospatiale-BAC Concorde | 11,250 ft 3,429 m 11,250 ft · 3,429 m | 7,218 ft 2,200 m 7,218 ft · 2,200 m |
| Antonov An-225 Mriya | 11,483 ft 3,500 m 11,483 ft · 3,500 m | 10,827 ft 3,300 m 10,827 ft · 3,300 m |
| McDonnell Douglas DC-8-71 | 11,499 ft 3,505 m 11,499 ft · 3,505 m | 5,909 ft 1,801 m 5,909 ft · 1,801 m |
Operational Context
Dublin (IATA: DUB) operates around 479 flights per day to 206 nonstop destinations. Its network includes 2 domestic and 204 international routes, with Ryanair as the leading carrier and Edinburgh currently the busiest connection. From DUB, passengers can reach 46 countries across 4 continents, and the longest runway measures 2,631 m (8,632 ft).
Airlines and Destinations Overview
Dublin is Ireland’s largest airport and the country’s main international gateway. Its route network is heavily oriented toward international traffic, with a strong concentration of short-haul European services alongside medium-haul and long-haul links to North America and other overseas markets. The airport also handles a small number of domestic routes, but its core role is clearly international rather than domestic.
The carrier mix reflects both point-to-point and connecting demand. Ryanair is the largest operator by activity, while other airlines provide scheduled service across a broad network of European city pairs and intercontinental destinations. London is the busiest city pair, which is consistent with Dublin’s role in short-haul business and leisure travel as well as transfer traffic.
Terminal Buildings and Facilities
Dublin has two passenger terminals, with commercial passenger traffic divided between them. Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 are used by different airlines and service patterns, and passengers should check their booking or airline guidance to confirm the correct terminal before travel. The terminal system is designed to separate higher-volume short-haul operations from longer-haul and premium-service flows.
The airport’s passenger processing areas are organized around standard check-in, security screening, and airside concourses, with facilities distributed across both terminals. Walking distances and processing times can vary depending on airline, time of day, and departure gate.
Key characteristics of the terminal system include:
- Two main passenger terminals
- Separate airline and route handling by terminal
- Standard check-in and security processing
- Airside retail and passenger services
- Gate areas arranged for both short-haul and long-haul operations
Passenger-facing amenities include retail, food outlets, currency services, prayer and quiet spaces, and other standard airport services. Airport information and terminal guidance are available through the airport’s official site, including its terminal information pages.
Passenger facilities available across the airport include:
- Retail shops
- Dining outlets
- Currency exchange and banking services
- Airport information desks
- Accessibility assistance
Airport Lounges
Lounges at Dublin include airline and independent options, with access generally based on business class travel, airline status, lounge membership, or paid entry where available. Lounge locations are within the passenger terminal areas and are intended primarily for departing travelers before security or near departure gates, depending on the lounge.
Notable lounges include:
- The Liffey Lounge
- 51st & Green Lounge
- Aer Lingus Lounge
Dining and Food Options
The airport offers a broad mix of quick-service outlets, cafés, and sit-down dining options across both terminals. Food and beverage choices are spread through check-in, security, and gate areas, giving passengers options before departure and during connections.
Common dining options include:
- Cafés
- Fast-food outlets
- Sandwich and takeaway counters
- Bars
- Sit-down restaurants
Public Transport and Parking
Dublin Airport is connected to the city and surrounding region by bus services, taxis, and private car access. Public bus and coach connections are the principal rail-free access options, with services linking the airport to central Dublin and other destinations in Ireland. Official airport information on ground transport and parking is available through the airport’s transport pages and parking pages.
Road access is a major part of the airport’s catchment, and the airport is reached via the M1 and local road network. Taxi and ride-hailing services are also commonly used for direct access to the terminals, especially for travelers with luggage or early departures.
Passengers can reach the airport using:
- Public bus services
- Coach services
- Taxi
- Private car
- Ride-hailing services
Parking at the airport is arranged across multiple products for short stays, longer stays, and pre-booked parking needs. This structure supports both passenger drop-off and extended trips, with options intended for business and leisure travelers.
Parking options include:
- Short-stay parking
- Long-stay parking
- Park and ride products
- Pre-booked parking
- Drop-off and pickup areas
Runways and Operations
Dublin operates a two-runway airfield, with one runway significantly longer than the other. The longer runway is 2,631 meters, which supports a wide range of narrowbody and widebody operations. The runway layout allows the airport to handle frequent European traffic as well as long-haul services.
Operationally, the airport functions as a major hub with high daily flight activity and a broad mix of short- and long-haul aircraft movements. Its runway system supports intensive scheduled airline use, with traffic patterns shaped by the airport’s role as Ireland’s primary commercial aviation gateway.
The runway system includes:
- Two runways
- One primary long runway
- Support for narrowbody and widebody aircraft
- Scheduled commercial airline operations
- High-frequency daily movement patterns
Passenger Traffic and Airport Role
Dublin is the country’s leading airport for passenger demand and international connectivity. It serves as Ireland’s main hub for both outbound and inbound travel, with extensive European coverage and significant long-haul links. The airport also plays an important role in supporting transatlantic travel and business connectivity.
Its traffic base is mixed, with a large proportion of point-to-point leisure and business travel alongside connecting passengers. The airport’s route structure and airline mix make it a central gateway for Ireland rather than a primarily domestic airport.
The airport’s role includes:
- National primary gateway
- Major hub
- International connector
- Short-haul and long-haul gateway
- Point-to-point and connecting traffic
Location and Catchment Area
The airport is located to the north of Dublin city and serves the capital area, the wider Leinster region, and much of Ireland’s east coast. Its location gives it direct access to the national motorway network and makes it the main access point for the largest population center in the country.
It also serves business and leisure travelers from a broad catchment that extends beyond the city itself. For international travel, the airport’s location and route breadth make it a practical departure point for passengers from across eastern and central Ireland.
The airport serves:
- Dublin city
- Greater Dublin area
- Leinster region
- East coast catchment
- National and international travelers
Hotels Near the Airport
There are airport-adjacent and nearby hotels that are useful for early departures, late arrivals, and overnight connections. These properties are typically used by transit passengers, airline crews, and business travelers who need convenient access to the terminals. For airport-linked accommodation information, see the airport’s official hotel and parking resources.
Notable nearby hotels include:
- Carlton Hotel Dublin Airport
- Radisson Blu Hotel, Dublin Airport
- Clayton Hotel Dublin Airport
Airport History
Dublin Airport was developed in the late 1930s and opened to commercial traffic in the early 1940s. In its early years, it served as Ireland’s principal civil airport and gradually replaced older aviation facilities as the country’s main scheduled passenger gateway.
As air travel expanded in the second half of the 20th century, the airport added new passenger handling capacity and supporting infrastructure. Growth in European short-haul traffic and the emergence of longer-range services led to successive development phases aimed at increasing terminal capacity and improving operational efficiency.
A major modernizing step came with the construction and opening of Terminal 2, which expanded the airport’s ability to handle international traffic and larger passenger flows. The terminal program supported a clearer division of airline operations and improved facilities for long-haul and premium travelers.
Runway and airfield improvements have also been part of the airport’s evolution, including infrastructure capable of supporting widebody aircraft and sustained high-frequency operations. These changes have helped the airport move into its current role as Ireland’s dominant commercial airport and a major European hub.