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Flights to Dublin
Last updated: 11 June 2026
British Airways operates frequent direct flights between London (LON) and Dublin Airport (DUB), making it quick and convenient to explore Ireland’s lively capital. With departures from multiple London airports throughout the day, it’s easy to plan a trip that fits your schedule.
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Why visit Dublin?
Lively and full of character, Dublin is Ireland’s vibrant capital, where rich history meets a warm and welcoming atmosphere. The River Liffey runs through the heart of the city, dividing it into distinct north and south sides, each with its own neighbourhoods and personality.
Explore historic landmarks like Trinity College, home to the Book of Kells, or visit Dublin Castle and St Patrick’s Cathedral. Wander Temple Bar’s cobbled streets for traditional pubs and live music, relax in St Stephen’s Green or browse Grafton Street’s shops and cafés.
As the birthplace of writers such as James Joyce and Oscar Wilde, Dublin has a strong creative spirit that continues through its music, culture and growing food scene.
Well-suited to short breaks, Dublin is ideal for couples, friends and solo travellers looking for a mix of culture, nightlife and easy-to-explore city experiences, all within a compact and walkable setting.
Cheap flights to Dublin
Our cheap flights from London to Dublin are available year-round, with frequent services and competitive fares. Flexible travel dates will help you find the very best fares.
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Flight time and destination details
- Flight time from London to Dublin: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Distance from London: 280 miles
- Flights per week: Daily departures (80 flights per week)
- Airports: Dublin Airport (DUB)
- Time difference: GMT 0
- Cabins available: Economy, business
- Language spoken: English
- Currency: Euro
Best time to visit Dublin
Dublin is a year-round destination, with each season offering a different experience.
- Peak season (Jun–Aug): Warmer weather, festivals and a lively atmosphere
- Shoulder season (Apr–May, Sep–Oct): Mild temperatures and fewer crowds
- Lower season (Nov–Mar): Cooler, quieter months with a cosy pub culture
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Why fly with British Airways?
With up to 80 flights a week between London and Dublin, British Airways makes it easy to plan your trip with flexible timings and convenient departure options.
Fly from up to four London airports — Heathrow, Gatwick, London City and Stansted — with frequent services throughout the day designed to fit around your schedule. British Airways also operates the only direct service between London City Airport and Dublin, offering a fast and convenient option for travellers heading straight to the heart of the city.
Choose from Economy (Euro Traveller) or Business (Club Europe) cabins, with thoughtful service included as standard. On all short‑haul flights, Euro Traveller customers enjoy a complimentary snack and bottle of water, while all customers benefit from free seat selection within 24 hours of departure.
Dublin flight FAQs
A flight from London to Dublin takes around one hour and 15 minutes.
You can fly to Dublin with British Airways from London Heathrow and London City.
Spring and summer are the most popular times of the year to visit the city, so book your flights in the winter or autumn to save and enjoy the city’s sights when it’s less crowded.
You can make a trip to Dublin fit any budget. Start by exploring its many free attractions, such as the National Museum of Ireland, the National Gallery and beautiful public parks like Phoenix Park. Walking is one of the best ways to see this compact city and explore its character. Take advantage of free walking tours for history and local insights. For affordable meals, try local cafes, food markets and pub specials – many offer hearty Irish dishes and live traditional music to complete your experience. With a Leap Visitor Card you can also enjoy unlimited travel on public buses, trams and trains.
Once you land in Dublin Airport you’re about 13km from the city centre. You can easily travel by bus or catch a taxi from outside the airport. Both take around 30 minutes to city centre destinations.
To see more of Dublin, book a car hire with British Airways, and receive great benefits, with all mandatory charges included and 24-hour customer support. Collect Avios on every rental.
You can book a hand baggage-only ticket or make the most of our generous baggage allowance. If you choose economy standard or one of our British Airways Holidays’ packages, each passenger can check in a bag weighing up to 23kg, in addition to a hand bag, laptop case or other small bag. Families travelling in any cabin with younger children can also check in one car seat and one fully collapsible pushchair. Read more about baggage allowances for children.
If you’re flying in our business cabin, you can check in two bags weighing up to 32kg each. Read our baggage guide for full details.
Citizens of the UK and Ireland and EU passport holders do not need a visa to visit. If you hold a passport from a country or territory outside of these areas, you may need to apply for a visa before you travel. You can find out more about visa requirements for all the countries we fly to at the IATA Travel Centre.
What to do in Dublin
Explore Dublin's historic landmarks
Visit Trinity College, home to the famous Book of Kells, and explore Dublin Castle and St Patrick’s Cathedral. These landmarks showcase the city’s deep historical roots.
Experience Dublin's pub culture
No visit is complete without a wander through Temple Bar’s cobbled lanes, the city’s cultural quarter, known for its lively pubs, music and nightlife. You can also visit the Guinness Storehouse to learn about Ireland’s most famous export.
Discover parks and green spaces
Dublin is home to beautiful parks including St Stephen’s Green and Phoenix Park, one of Europe’s largest city parks.
Explore Grafton Street and Dublin's shopping districts
Explore Grafton Street and surrounding areas for shops, restaurants and street performers. Dublin’s growing food scene means you can sample everything from cosy cafés to Michelin-starred restaurants.
Dublin's weather is mild and chageable with comfortable summers and cool winters. Rainfall is spread throughout the year, often in light showers, and conditions can vary quickly, not unusual to get a mixture of rain and sunshine in the same day. Late spring and summer offer longer, brighter days, while autumn and winter are ideal for a more relaxed city break.
Our cabins
All our cabins offer the same great - and uniquely British - experience. Choose your perfect way to fly, from economy to business.
Economy
- Complimentary water and snack
- Generous baggage allowance
- Contoured leather seats and access to in-seat power on most aircraft
Business
- Access to comfortable departure lounges
- Dedicated check-in desks and priority boarding
- More personal space on board to work or relax
- High-speed Wi-Fi on most aircraft
- Complimentary food and drinks
- Collect Avios and Earn tier points
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Terms and Conditions
- Flight only prices are updated every 24 hours and are accurate when published. Flights at these prices are limited and may sell out quickly.
- Package holiday prices (flight + hotel or flight + car) prices are updated every 24 to 48 hours and are accurate when published and may vary upon reaching subsequent pages. Availability may be extremely limited particularly during peak periods.
- Return fares displayed are the lowest adult return prices in the cabin specified including taxes, fees and carrier charges, based on a 7-day return journey.
- Each–way fares displayed are the lowest adult each-way prices in the cabin specified based on the lowest adult return prices for a 7 day travel period, including all taxes, fees and carrier charges available in this period.
- One-way fares displayed are the lowest adult prices in the cabin specified including taxes, fees and carrier charges available in this period.
- Package holiday prices (flight + hotel and flight + car) shown are in GBP per person based on 2 adults sharing one room or one car and prices include taxes, fees and carrier charges unless otherwise specified. Flight + car prices based on drivers aged 30-70 years.
- Additional charges will be applied for payments made using a corporate credit card.
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- Combine and save on Holidays: Guaranteed savings are only available when booking a Flight + Hotel or Flight + Car booking including one land product, it does not apply to a ‘Customise your trip’ holiday including more than one hotel and / or car.
- Package holidays are protected under British Airways Holidays Ltd by the Civil Aviation Authority. Our ATOL number is 5985.
- Standard British Airways terms and conditions apply.