Flying from Dublin Airport (DUB) to London: what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Dublin Airport to London and you'll be in the air for an average of 1 hour 23 minutes.
Dublin (the location of Dublin Airport) and London share the same timezone — UTC+0.
The busiest route is from Dublin Airport (DUB) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR). Take your pick of 350 services every week between these two airports. If you'd like to take off as soon as possible, the earliest flight from DUB to LHR is the 06:30 Aer Lingus service. If you'd rather travel later, the last departure is at 21:10 with British Airways.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably board your flight from DUB to London.
During popular months such as August, it's a good idea to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights when you fly during a peak period in general.
You can travel directly to London departing from DUB. Here are some airports to consider landing at when searching for your flight from Dublin Airport to London:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Stansted Airport (STN)
London Luton Airport (LTN)
London City Airport (LCY)
Popular airlines that offer direct flights from Dublin Airport to London include:
We make it simple to plan a flight from DUB to London with a stopover. To see your options, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, select a flight with a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Top stopovers include:
Manchester Airport (MAN)
Glasgow International Airport (GLA)
Newcastle International Airport (NCL)
You can travel to United Kingdom for tourism purposes without a visa if you have a passport from Ireland. But before booking your cheap tickets from Dublin Airport to London, make sure you're up to date with the latest guidelines. Visa rules can change, and you may need some travel documents if your trip is for business or other reasons.
Located around 21 kilometres from the centre of Dublin, DUB can be reached in approximately 29 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport is roughly 2 hours and 9 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Dublin Airport to London? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels near DUB:
How to find the cheapest flights from Dublin Airport (DUB) to London
Rs4,760 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Dublin Airport to London. Return flights start at Rs9,519. These prices may change based on availability.
To snag cheap tickets from DUB to London, reserve your trip 4 months before your departure date.
The cheapest month for tickets from Dublin Airport to London is December. You can easily compare prices using the 'Whole month' tool and choose the date that offers the lowest fare.
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Take advantage of the filters to find your ideal journey. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Dublin Airport to London, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is around 31 kilometres from central London. With your own car rental or in a cab, the drive is around 57 minutes.
Travelling on public transport takes roughly 1 hour and 1 minute.
If you have a late flight from Dublin Airport to London, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these hotels near LHR:
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
The centre of London is located around 80 kilometres from London Gatwick Airport (LGW). After your flight from Dublin Airport to London has landed and you've navigated your way to arrivals, the drive should take about 1 hour and 19 minutes.
If you're travelling on public transport, it'll take around 1 hour and 26 minutes.
Hang the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and unwind at a hotel close to LGW. Here are a few options where you can tuck yourself in after your flight from DUB to London:
Best time to go to London
It's time to plan your travel dates for your flight from Dublin Airport to London. July is the busiest month to visit London. If you like a quieter atmosphere, go in February.
Book your flight from Dublin Airport to London for July to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures to range from 11ºC to 26ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between 0ºC and 9ºC. Search for cheap flights from DUB to London sometime then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about London
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best places to stay in London right here. Browse these hotels after locking in your flight from Dublin Airport to London:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be tricky to know where to start. Big Ben, The British Museum and Buckingham Palace are major attractions which should feature on every London itinerary.
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