Dublin Airport Guide
Dublin Airport opened on 19 January 1940 as Collinstown Airport, operating its inaugural Aer Lingus service to Liverpool. Located 17.5 km north of Dublin city centre in Collinstown, County Fingal, it is Ireland's busiest airport and handles the bulk of the country's international traffic. Three active runways support operations across two passenger terminals, with the newer Terminal 2 opening in 2010 to expand capacity.
The airport serves as the primary hub for Aer Lingus and handles a large volume of transatlantic traffic, benefiting from US Customs and Border Protection preclearance — one of only a handful of airports outside North America to offer this facility. Ryanair, headquartered nearby, operates extensive European services from Terminal 1. Long-haul routes connect Dublin to North America, the Middle East, and Asia.
In 2024, 33.3 million passengers moved through the terminals, a 4% increase on 2023 and close to the airport's planning cap. DAA plc, the state-owned operator, is investing in expanded facilities to meet continued demand growth.
Services
5 of 6 availableCompare 29 listed options at Dublin Airport, spanning parking, car rentals, lounges, hotels and shuttles. Each guide sets out locations, distance from the airport, key features and links to book direct, so you can weigh cost against convenience before you fly. Select a service below to see every provider we track for Dublin Airport.
Location
Key facts
- Size
- 33M passengers (2024)3 runwaysopened 1940
- Location
- 53.429, -6.262
- Operator
- DAA plc
Terminals
2 terminalsDublin Airport has 2 passenger terminals — Terminal 1 and Terminal 2, handling both international and domestic flights for around 20 airlines. Check which terminal your airline uses before you travel, as check-in, security and boarding points differ between them, and moving from one to another can take time.
- Terminal 1Mixed
Ryanair, KLM, Lufthansa, Air France, Turkish Airlines, Qatar Airways, Etihad Airways, Norwegian, Icelandair, SAS
- Terminal 2Mixed
Aer Lingus, Emerald Airlines, American Airlines, Delta, United Airlines, British Airways, Emirates, JetBlue, Iberia Express, Vueling
Concourses Pier E
Nearby cities
4 citiesDublin Airport is closest to Swords (4 km northeast), and also serves Dublin, Drogheda and other nearby areas. With 4 towns and cities within reach, it is a practical gateway for the wider region. Distances shown are straight-line from the airport, so allow extra time for road transfers, traffic and parking.
- Dublin17.5 km south
- Swords4 km northeast
- Drogheda44 km north
- Bray45 km south
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