Travelling from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Dublin Airport (DUB): what you need to know
Belfast and Dublin follow the same timezone, UTC+0.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Get to the airport on time to catch your BFS to DUB flight.
During popular months such as August, it's best to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights when you travel during a peak period in general.
If you want to break up your flight, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Belfast International Airport to Dublin Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between BFS and DUB:
Glasgow International Airport
Newcastle International Airport
Birmingham International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Dublin Airport (DUB)
C$82 is the lowest price for a one-way Belfast International Airport to Dublin Airport flight. Return flights start from C$200. These prices can change depending on demand and availability.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from BFS to DUB if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird discounts.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from Belfast International Airport to Dublin Airport across the entire month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your dates aren't set in stone.
Picking up cheap flights from BFS to DUB is easy with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you when a new discounted fare appears.
Secure the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Belfast International Airport to Dublin Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Belfast International Airport (BFS)
67.55% of flights that depart Belfast International Airport land at their destination on time.
Central Belfast to Belfast International Airport is around 32 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 30 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
You can expect a journey time of roughly 2 hours on public transport.
Get your trip off to a leisurely start by staying near BFS. Whether you've booked an early flight from Belfast International Airport to Dublin Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Arriving at Dublin Airport (DUB)
If you're arriving on a late Belfast International Airport to Dublin Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing shortly after at one of these options near DUB:
Go where the road takes you with a Dublin Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Easirent, Budget or Carhire and discover more of Dublin and beyond.
To get the lowest price, book your vehicle from Dublin Airport about two weeks in advance.
Getting from Dublin Airport (DUB) to central Dublin
From Dublin Airport, Dublin is approximately 21 kilometres away. It takes around 30 minutes to get to the centre driving.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey of roughly 2 hours 10 minutes.
When to fly to Dublin Airport (DUB)
August is the busiest month for flights from Belfast International Airport to Dublin Airport. To avoid the crowds, go to Dublin in January.
Lock in your flight from Belfast International Airport to Dublin Airport for July if you'd like to go to Dublin during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 10ºC (50ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 1ºC (34ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF). Look for cheap tickets from BFS to DUB sometime around then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Ireland
Dublin is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of Ireland waiting to be discovered. About 225 kilometres south-west of Dublin, a trip to Cork will keep you on the go. Don't miss top attractions like Blarney Castle, Fota Wildlife Park and Titanic Experience Cobh.
Around 10 kilometres south-west of Dublin, Tallaght is another essential stop in Ireland. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Church of the Incarnation, Fettercairn, 3 stuffed bears and Johnson & Perrott Fleet.
