Travelling from Washington DC to Dublin Airport (DUB): What you need to know
Washington DC's main base, Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD), is where many great holidays begin. Explore the departure options from here when planning your flight from Washington DC to Dublin Airport (DUB).
The timezone in Dublin is UTC+0, which is five hours ahead of Washington DC. Dublin Airport is located in Dublin.
To ensure you catch your flight from Washington DC to DUB, leave enough time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Popular months like July or holiday times such as spring break and Thanksgiving will mean bigger lines at check-in and security. Be on the safe side and head to the terminal even earlier. Arriving two hours before domestic flights and up four hours ahead of an international flight is wise.
Airports in Washington DC
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)
We make it a piece of cake to book cheap flights from Washington DC to DUB with a stopover. To explore the options leaving from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply choose a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Popular stopovers between DCA and DUB include:
Boston Logan International Airport (BOS)
Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Bradley International Airport (BDL)
The journey from central Washington DC to DCA takes about 25 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a taxi, you'll cover the 6 kilometres in 10 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Looking for a comfortable hotel near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Washington DC to Dublin Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure lounge:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, 71% of flights arrive within the expected time frame.
DCA's address is 1 Aviation Circle.
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
You can book a direct Washington DC to Dublin Airport (DUB) plane ticket out of Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD). Work out whether departing from IAD makes the most sense for you.
Aer Lingus operates direct flights from Washington DC to DUB leaving from IAD. Book your favourite aisle (or window) seat and reach your destination in a single hop.
Aer Lingus is the most frequently booked airline flying from IAD to DUB.
Aer Lingus is rated the most punctual carrier operating flights between Washington Dulles International Airport and Dublin Airport.
Get the most out of your holiday with a stopover on your flight from Washington DC to Dublin Airport. Here's where you can connect between Washington Dulles International Airport and DUB:
Boston Logan International Airport (BOS)
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
Keflavik Airport (KEF)
You can get to IAD from the centre of Washington DC in approximately 45 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions. The ride by public transport will take roughly 1 hour 10 minutes to cover the 40 kilometres or so.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before catching your Washington DC to DUB flight? Unwind in a hotel near Washington Dulles International Airport before your adventure officially begins. These stays are expecting you:
77% of flights taking off from Washington Dulles International Airport meet their expected arrival time.
You'll find IAD at 1 Saarinen Circle.
Baltimore Washington International Airport (BWI)
Searching for a plane ticket from Washington DC to Dublin Airport (DUB) with a stop or two can give you a bigger choice of departure times and access to lower fares. When jetting off from Baltimore Washington International Airport (BWI), here are a few places you can make a pit stop at on your way to DUB:
Boston Logan International Airport (BOS)
Keflavik Airport (KEF)
Bradley International Airport (BDL)
The journey to BWI from central Washington DC is around 50 minutes by public transport. If you're in a car, it'll take you roughly 40 minutes to cover the 48 kilometres or so.
Relax in bed for a little longer and still make your Washington DC to Dublin Airport flight with time to spare. These accommodation options near Baltimore Washington International Airport make departure day effortless if you're jetting off early:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that monitors how often flights touch down without delays. At BWI, that figure is 77%.
About Dublin Airport (DUB)
Have a late flight from Washington DC to Dublin Airport? Don't let it end in exhaustion. Stay at one of these hotels near DUB and fast-forward to bedtime:
Booking your ride around two weeks in advance of your Washington DC to Dublin Airport flight can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Dublin Airport (DUB) to central Dublin
Dublin Airport is around 11 kilometres from the centre of Dublin. It takes around 25 minutes or so to get to the city by car.
It'll take around 30 minutes if you're using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Washington DC to Dublin Airport (DUB)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Washington DC to Dublin Airport is Rs69,531. For a return flight on this route, the best price is Rs150,526. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares may change.
To snag cheap flights from Washington DC to DUB, book your plane ticket three months before your departure date.
August is when you're most likely to find a fantastic deal on a Washington DC to Dublin Airport ticket. If you need to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for each month.
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The best time to fly from Washington DC to Dublin Airport (DUB)
Think about the kind of experience you want when planning your trip dates. December is the quietest month to go to Dublin. July is when most people book flights from Washington DC to Dublin Airport (DUB), which may be perfect if you're chasing more action.
Lock in a Washington DC to DUB plane ticket departing in July if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Dublin to range from 10ºC to 19ºC.
January has temperatures of between 2ºC and 9ºC. Look for cheap tickets from Washington DC to Dublin Airport around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Dublin
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Dublin right here. Browse these options once you've booked your flight from Washington DC to Dublin Airport:
Guinness Storehouse and Trinity College Library are just a couple of the major attractions to put on your Dublin must-do list. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out St. Patrick's Cathedral.
Explore more of Ireland
Cork is just one of the many cities in Ireland waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Dublin. Around 225 kilometres away to the southwest, check out popular attractions including Blarney Castle & Gardens, Blarney Castle House(Teach Caisleán na Blarnan) and Blarney Stone.
Around 145 kilometres southwest of Dublin, Waterford is another favourite stop in Ireland. Start your sightseeing at Bishop's Palace, Christ Church Cathedral and Waterford Treasures Medieval Museum.