Flying from Washington DC to Dublin Airport (DUB): What you need to know
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) is Washington DC's main airport. Explore your options for reserving a flight from Washington DC to Dublin Airport (DUB) taking off from here.
Dublin is five hours ahead of Washington DC. Dublin Airport is located in Dublin, which operates on the UTC+0 timezone.
Your flight from Washington DC to DUB won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
Peak months like April or high seasons such as spring break and Thanksgiving will mean longer waits at check-in and security. Be on the safe side and head to the terminal even earlier. Arriving two hours before a domestic flight and up four hours ahead of an international flight is a smart idea.
Airports in Washington DC
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)
A stopover is the ideal opportunity to break up your trip and maybe even explore another city. When searching for cheap flights from Washington DC to DUB departing from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to get ideas for where to visit along the way. Popular options include:
Boston Logan International Airport (BOS)
Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Bradley International Airport (BDL)
DCA is around 6 kilometres from central Washington DC. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 10 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the trip time to be around 25 minutes.
Searching for a comfortable hotel near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Washington DC to Dublin Airport, these stays will put you conveniently close to check-in:
When it comes to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport's on-time performance, 76% of flights complete their journey on time.
DCA is located at 1 Aviation Circle.
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
Looking to fly out of Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)? Direct Washington DC to Dublin Airport (DUB) plane tickets can be booked from this popular hub.
Take a direct flight from Washington DC to DUB with Aer Lingus. This is one of the top carriers flying this route out of IAD.
Aer Lingus has the largest share of bookings on the IAD to DUB route.
United is rated the most punctual carrier operating flights between Washington Dulles International Airport and Dublin Airport.
Tick a new place off your list or just take a moment to stretch your legs with a stopover. If you'd like to break up your flight from Washington DC to Dublin Airport, check out these options when taking off from Washington Dulles International Airport:
Boston Logan International Airport (BOS)
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
Keflavik Airport (KEF)
You can get to IAD from the centre of Washington DC in approximately 45 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport will take roughly 1 hour 10 minutes to cover the 40 kilometres or so.
Start your holiday early with an additional night away from home. Before your Washington DC to DUB flight, kick back in one of these hotels close to Washington Dulles International Airport:
Washington Dulles International Airport has an on-time performance rate of 74%. This figure shows how often flights that leave from this airport land at their destination on time.
The address for IAD is 1 Saarinen Circle.
Baltimore Washington International Airport (BWI)
Reserve a plane ticket from Washington DC to Dublin Airport (DUB) out of Baltimore Washington International Airport (BWI) with one or more stops. Popular stopovers between BWI and DUB are:
Boston Logan International Airport (BOS)
Keflavik Airport (KEF)
Bradley International Airport (BDL)
From the centre of Washington DC, BWI is around 48 kilometres away. It takes roughly 40 minutes to get to the airport by car and 50 minutes or so if you're on public transport.
Relax in bed for a little longer and still make your Washington DC to Dublin Airport flight with plenty of time to spare. These accommodation options near Baltimore Washington International Airport make departure day a breeze if you're jetting off early:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that monitors how often flights get to their destinations within the expected time frame. At BWI, that figure is 77%.
About Dublin Airport (DUB)
If you're arriving on a late flight from Washington DC to Dublin Airport, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these options near DUB:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Dublin Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Easirent, Budget or Carhire and find adventure across Dublin and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your vehicle around two weeks ahead of your Washington DC to Dublin Airport flight.
Getting from Dublin Airport (DUB) to central Dublin
Central Dublin is around 11 kilometres from Dublin Airport and takes about 25 minutes to reach by car. See what your options are for heading into the city, whether that's with a car hire, taxi or ride-share.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey of roughly 30 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Washington DC to Dublin Airport (DUB)
Currently, $704 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Washington DC to Dublin Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $883. Remember fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
To score cheap flights from Washington DC to DUB, book your plane ticket three months ahead of your planned departure.
The best month for finding cheap Washington DC to Dublin Airport tickets is August. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare flight prices, then choose the dates offering the lowest fares.
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The best time to fly from Washington DC to Dublin Airport (DUB)
Picture the kind of break you want when planning your trip dates. January is the quietest month to visit Dublin. July is when most people book flights from Washington DC to Dublin Airport (DUB), which may be ideal if you'd rather travel when it's busy.
The warmest month in Dublin is July, with temperatures ranging between 10ºC and 20ºC. Lock in your Washington DC to DUB plane ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
Search for cheap tickets from Washington DC to Dublin Airport in January if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 1ºC and 9ºC.
More about Dublin
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Dublin right here. Check out these hotels after you've booked your flight from Washington DC to Dublin Airport:
Every great adventure has to include a little sightseeing. Guinness Storehouse, Trinity College Library and St. Patrick's Cathedral are must-do's during your Dublin adventure.
Explore more of Ireland
Dublin is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of Ireland waiting to be discovered. About 225 kilometres southwest of Dublin, a trip to Cork will keep your itinerary packed. Start with attractions like Blarney Castle & Gardens, Blarney Castle House(Teach Caisleán na Blarnan) and Blarney Stone.
If you want to check out another corner of Ireland, consider Waterford, about 145 kilometres southwest of Dublin. Bishop's Palace, Christ Church Cathedral and Waterford Treasures Medieval Museum are the start of reasons to visit.