Guide to Dublin Airport

• Parking:
  • • Dublin Airport offers a substantial parking capacity, exceeding 16,000 spaces.
    • Parking options include short-term, long-term.
• Lounges:
  • The airport boasts 10 lounges tailored for various passenger classes.
  • Exclusive amenities are provided for business class, first class, and premium passengers.
• Shopping Extravaganza:
  • Over 100 shops adorn the airport, featuring duty-free outlets, fashion boutiques, and shops.
• Food:
  • The airport’s dining scene encompasses over 50 restaurants and 20 bars.
  • Diverse culinary options range from international cuisine to authentic Irish dishes and fast food.

What transportation services are available in Dub Airport

First, there are more than four different ways to move from the airport. Loads of different vehicles and public transport help with people’s transportation. Let us consider main ways of travelling and moving from Dublin airport:

● Shuttle buses

It is easy to find loads of different buses provided by the airport and the city. Also, there are some different transportation companies which can offer a bus trip. Usually it is considered as one of the most affordable forms of transport for every leisure traveller. But he or she has to know the destination and which bus route is the most convenient to get to the destination. Keep in mind that there are various information and online sources which can help to find the right bus and its time of arriving

● Taxi

Dublin city, especially the eponymous airport, provides people with some taxi companies that offer a large variety of different classes of cabs that will suit everyone. Usually this way of travelling is not the most affordable but it can take every passenger approximately everywhere. Also, there are also some taxis which cannot boast a luxurious setting but they can suit every budget traveller. The airport has various parking lots and forecourts so all the taxis can take people from Terminal 1 and 2.

● Tram and Train

Each of them is a very popular and affordable way of travelling in Dublin. Considering the train, it is hard to use this transport if anyone is in the airport, because the closest railway station is located 12 kilometres from Dublin airport. Also, there is another station which is located 5 km further than the previous one. Usually people use taxis or buses to get to the railway station. Taxis will charge about $25 if it is Connolly station. The fare will take more than $30 if it is the second Heuston station.
The tram is a very popular and affordable way to travel in the city. The closest station of the green line is Broombridge which is located 12 kilometres from the airport. The distance to the nearest red line station Connolly is approximately the same. There are two: Green and Red tram lines in the city. These two lines help people to move through the city from the centre to far regions of Dublin.

● Car rental

If someone has a private car as well as a driving licence and has a target to explore the city or some suburbs or nature parks, it will be one of the best forms of transport. First of all, if the person drives a lot, it will be cheaper than a taxi. Large variety of different popular car rental companies are provided close to the airport. Every customer can find loads of car models there: from modern, fast and luxurious to comfortable and affordable. Keep in mind that Ireland and, especially Dublin, offer great high-end roads and highways.

● The other Transfers

The transfer services are one of the most useful things during every trip. The airport provides different services which can help every client to get a convenient transfer from one of the Terminals to the necessary destination. This service also helps people with their baggage and provides qualified staff which can help them anytime. Keep in mind that there are some other private companies which can provide the same services and offer a good variety of vehicles. They are available in online services.

● Bicycle services

First of all, it is considered that jogging and cycling are one of the best sports to keep the body in shape and make the body healthier. Therefore, there are loads of stores and services where everyone can purchase or rent a bike for a time.

Map of Dublin Airport

To begin with, the whole airport building includes two parts: Terminal 1 and Terminal 2. They have their own targets for aircraft servicing and operating as well as different services. But also loads of stores, cafes, restaurants provide the same services and facilities. Dublin airport has three runways. They are longer than 2 kilometres each. It enables the airport to decrease the delay of all flights. Also, there are various hotels which offer affordable prices and luxurious accommodations.

Terminal 1 is an old building which is considered as a hub for Ryanair. Also, it is the place where most of the short distance from the airport flights take place. Terminal 2 is a new building which is considered as the main hub for Aer Lingus which is a very famous European air carrier. Also, it is the building, where most of the long distance from the airport flights take place.
Rental car and parking facilities in Dublin Airport

To begin with, because the rental car industry is on demand among leisure tourists in Dublin, it is easy to find various companies which provide such services. Driving any car is always one of the best ways to explore different sides of any city all over the world. Let’s consider popular rental car companies which are available in Dublin airport:

• Hertz;
• Europcar;
• Avis;
• Enterprise;
• Budget;
• Alamo;
• National;
•  Dooley;
• Sixt;
• NewWay Car Hire.

Now let us consider the information about parking facilities at Dublin Airport. There are seven car parks in total. One of the main advantages is frequent free shuttle buses which take people from every parking lot and offer them different destinations as well as they can get from the city and arrive at the airport.

The secured long term car parks are presented as: Express Red Car Park with 8000 spaces, Terminal 2 Long Term Surface Car Park that provide 270 spaces, Express Green Car Park that is the seasonal car park and Holiday Blue Car Park with 8000 spaces.

The secured short term car parks are presented as: Terminal 1 Car Park A and B which provide 450 and 1500 parking spaces respectively, Terminal 2 Short Term Car Park that offer 1800 spaces for the visitors.

DUB airport services and facilities

To begin with, the airport can show off various restaurants, fast foods, cafes and pub-restaurants where everyone can find great courses. They all are provided in Terminal 1 and 2 of the airport. Let us briefly review the services and advantages of Dublin airport:

• The Loop and Duty Free services;
• Lounges with buffet and complimentary;
• Music, TV, films and other movies;
• ATMs and vending machines;
•  Bank services;
• Pharmacy and medical services;
• Prayer room as well as a Chapel;
• Smoking area;
• Wi-Fi access throughout the whole airport;
• Lost and Found service;
• Showers and more other facilities;
• Food and drink services which include such shops:
• Burger King;
• Starbucks;
•  Butlers Chocolate Cafe;
• SoMa;
• The Garden Terrace;
• Whiskey Bread;
• Tap & Brew;
• Marquette;
• Upper Crust and others.

 Stores, Outlets and other Shopping Services which are provided by:

• Guinness Export House;
•  WHSmith;
•  Avoca;
•  Irish Memories;
•  Spar;
•  Wrights of Howth;
•  La Mer;
•  Mac;
• Jo Malone London and others.

Operating Airlines and their facilities

As Dublin airport is one of the most popular airports in Europe, there are loads of different airlines and their agents, staff, employees that work there. All of them provide three main seat classes in aircraft. They are: Economy class, First and Business class. Also, some prominent airlines which are on demand:

• Aer Lingus;
• Etihad Airways;
• Ryanair;
• Virgin Australia;
• Qatar Airways;
• Emirates;
• Singapore Airlines and others.

The Dublin airport airlines also provide flights to approximately 40 different countries. Let’s consider some popular destinations:

• London, including Gatwick and Heathrow airports;
•  Manchester;
• Amsterdam;
•  Washington;
• Paris;
•  Madrid;
•  Lisbon;
• Birmingham and other large and famous cities all over the world