It is considered as a hub of Ryanair. The first Terminal was built a long time ago, approximately 70 years ago. At the beginning, the size of the building was not as large as it is now. In the 1950s the expansion of the Terminal was started. It was also rebuilt in 1972, named Terminal 1 and it still operates with this name. Most of the flights which take place here are presented and offered by the great Irish airline company Ryanair. Also, loads of other famous companies like American Airlines, Aer Lingus, Emirates and others operate here and provide clients with short flights from the Terminal.
Advantages of the Terminal and Usage
First of all, it is a place, where most of the short distance from the airport flights take place. Dublin is considered as one of the most comfortable and affordable airports in Europe to make affordable domestic flights and flights abroad. There you can find loads of different famous modern services from popular companies. Large variety of stores, outlets are also available in the buildings. The facilities like charging stations with comfortable seats, changing rooms, TV and lounge services are also available here. The high-end staff and medical employees can boast a large experience in their work, providing best equipment and help to visitors and customers of the airport.
Levels of Terminal 1 and its Services
Building of the First Terminal can show off a large variety of different shops, outlets and other options from operating airline companies. Also, facilities like escalators, medicine are provided widely here. Let’s consider main purposes why to go any of the Levels of the main building:.
- The First Level
It is easy to find some good cafes or other food and drink services there. This level provides visitors with different facilities, including currency exchange, ATMs, courtesy phones and others. There are five baggage carousels which help arriving tourists to get their baggage. Security staff and equipment also operate there and ensure airport safety. Some tour companies meet people here and take them to their destinations. Also, if anybody goes outside, there is a large shuttle bus parking place where everyone can get the necessary transport. In conclusion, this level is for arriving tourists and new visitors. - Level 2
- Here everybody can find a large variety of stores, where different goods and souvenirs are available. Shops like: WHSmith provide customers with toys, books and stationery; Irish Memories offer various new, innovative souvenirs; Inmotion with items that are useful for leisure travellers. Stores Jo Malone, Channel and Boots provide consumers with goods for health and beauty. Also, the Duty Free services are available here. Flight screens, ATMs, mailboxes and luggage services are provided on Level 2. Airlines` checking area takes place here. Catering services are also widespread here. There are: Marquette with different snacks, salads, soups and bakery; Street Kitchen that offers a large selection of the eponymous dishes; one of the most famous cafes in the world – Starbucks; Nomad which provides consumers with loads of lunches and coffee drinks. The food and drink services are located in the Northern side of Level 2. Also, facilities and advantages like courtesy phone, children play area, and medicine are available here. To sum up, this level can offer a large variety of food services, stores and places where everybody can relax.
- Level 3
- There is a large variety of common facilities and advantages as in the previous levels. Here everybody can also find a Food Village that provides all visitors and consumers with various breakfasts, salads, hot dishes, sandwiches and pastries. Smoking area is also provided on Level 3. Also, it is easy to find T1 Lounge that offers comfortable seats, Wi-Fi and computer access, an affordable menu and kind, qualified staff. Food and drinks service with snacks, drinks and lunches is also provided. In conclusion, this level has the same advantages as the previous ones, but the amount of stores and services is not large.
Location and What zone is Terminal 1
The Terminal building is located to the North of the city and the eponymous airport. The climate of the city is usually cold and it is from 12 to 20 degrees Celsius in summer and from -6 to 5 degrees in Winter. The airport itself is located in the Northern part of the city too. Also, loads of different ways to get there are offered by the city and other companies. It is not hard to find an affordable transport for leisure travellers to arrive at the building the most affordable way.
- Gates in Terminal 1 in Dublin Airport
The First Terminal has three main parts where boarding or departure gates are located. Each of the parts has different food services, stores for customers and some outlets. Also, usual facilities like schedules, water refilling stations, baby changings, power charging stations and seats close to it are available there. Keep in mind that usually there are various vending machines that are spread out over the whole airport. Now let’s consider each of the parts of the Terminal 1 with more details:
- Main building
The oldest part of Terminal 1 has loads of different facilities, new services and an attractive environment. There are no departure gates because it is considered a place for visitors. The main target of this part is to serve all the airline clients, visitors and arriving travellers who want to enjoy the city, stop here for a lunch or drink some coffee in a pleasant environment and the Irish vibe. Various cafes with pleasant environments, vine shops with qualified staff and unique design, restaurants with different options, pizzerias that provide high-end service, stores where different goods like clothes, books or toys are available for everybody. The First Terminal provides people with three Levels with the stores, food services and different facilities. - The Northern Part
This part is for passengers who are going to board or arriving travellers. The police and security service are located between the main part and the northern part of Terminal 1. Do not worry that it will take a long time to get to the gate because escalators and moving walkways make the way easier and more comfortable for people who need the rest or for retirees. Here everybody will find the same common facilities like: power charging stations with seats beside them, different vending machines with affordable prices, water refilling stations, baby changings, ATMs and other currency exchange. Also, the building provides all the customers with: shops with interesting souvenirs, stores with different unique drinks, including vines, liquor and others, food and drink services like Tap & Brew where delicious courses and affordable prices are available.
There are two Levels there. On Level 1 you can find 6 gates from 114 to 119 which are located at the end of the building. There are 12 gates from 102 to 113 which are spread out on Level 2.
The Second Part
The passengers who are going to board or arriving travellers are the main visitors of this part. It has the same common facilities, provided in the Terminals, like: different vending machines with affordable prices, power charging stations with seats beside them, water refilling stations, ATMs and other currency exchange, baby changings. People who need to get there have to go through security and screening that ensures the safety of the airport and the proficiency of its industry. All the inspection services and staff are up to world standards. Also, the building provides all the customers with: shops with souvenirs like WHSmith, food and drink services like Leopold Pier 2 where delicious courses and fast lunches with affordable prices are available.
Also, there are two levels in this part. There are 19 gates on Level 1 there. They have numbers from 205 to 224. On the second Level everybody can also find gates from 201 to 204.
The South Part
The last part of the First Terminal shows some similarities to the previous ones’ advantages. Here everybody can also find common facilities like charging stations, courtesy phones, vending machines and mailboxes on the first and second levels. Also, there are some catering stores: Soma where different baked dishes, teas and breakfast selections are available; The Gate Clock Bar that is also a great place to spend time eating in a pleasant environment and enjoy some fresh sandwiches or confectionery. These stores are located on the second Level of the building. Also, there is a WHSmith shop which provides costumes and consumers with different attractive items which will be interesting for travellers. All of these shops operate from the morning to the afternoon.
Everybody can find two gates 305A and 305B on the first level. The other gates from 301 to 307 are available on Level 2.
Map of the Terminal 1 of Dub Airport
It is easy to highlight four parts of Terminal 1. Considering the following information, keep in mind that interactive maps and helpful employees can easily help everyone to find the right destination. Consider main information about each of the parts:
- The Northern side provides visitors with departure gates, moving walkways, stores, catering services and common facilities and advantages which were mentioned above. There are two levels here, and the gates from 102 to 119 are available there.
- The second part includes 19 gates from 201 to 224 which are available on the first and second levels of the building. Also, a variety of stores, cafes and food services are provided here.
- The main part provides a large variety of different stores with goods, health and beauty shops, catering services, including cafes and restaurants. All services are available on each of the three levels. This part of Terminal 1 is the best place to relax in a tranquil setting.
- The South part includes some common facilities and advantages as it was mentioned above. Food drink services are provided on both levels of the building. Also, the gates from 301 to 307 are available here.