Flying from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Dublin Airport (DUB): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Washington Dulles International Airport to Dublin Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 7 hours 5 minutes.
Dublin is four hours ahead of Washington DC and observes the UTC+0 timezone.
Every week, there are 28 Washington Dulles International Airport to Dublin Airport flights. To jet off as early as possible, opt for the 17:10 Aer Lingus flight. If you're eager to make the most of your day before flying, the last flight is at 23:05 with United Airlines.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your IAD to DUB flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
During popular months like April, you'll want to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
Aer Lingus has direct flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Dublin Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to see the sights in Dublin — and maybe even more of Ireland if time allows.
Most travellers choose to fly with Aer Lingus on this route.
With a dependable 80.0% of services arriving on schedule, United Airlines has the best on-time performance for IAD to DUB flights.
If you'd like to break up your flight, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Washington Dulles International Airport to Dublin Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between IAD and DUB:
Logan International Airport
Philadelphia International Airport
Keflavik International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Dublin Airport (DUB)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Washington Dulles International Airport to Dublin Airport flight is 221 €. A return fare is currently 360 €. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
To pick up cheap tickets from IAD to DUB, reserve your journey nine months ahead of your planned departure.
Plan your trip for August. That's the cheapest month for flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Dublin Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfare across each month.
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Handy information about Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
You'll find IAD at 1 Saarinen Circle.
74.39% of flights taking off from Washington Dulles International Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
To reach Washington Dulles International Airport from central Washington DC, it takes around 50 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 56 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip when using public transport takes roughly 3 hours 25 minutes.
Need a handy hotel close to IAD? If you're boarding an early flight from Washington Dulles International Airport to Dublin Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Arriving at Dublin Airport (DUB)
Consider staying in a hotel near DUB if you're taking a late Washington Dulles International Airport to Dublin Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Dublin Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Easirent, Budget or Carhire and chase adventure across Dublin and beyond.
To secure the lowest price, reserve your ride from Dublin Airport around two weeks before you set off.
Getting from Dublin Airport (DUB) to central Dublin
Dublin Airport to the centre of Dublin has a drive time of about 30 minutes. It's approximately 21 kilometres away.
Getting there by public transport typically takes 2 hours 10 minutes.
When to fly to Dublin Airport (DUB)
August is the busiest month for flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Dublin Airport. To avoid the crowds, go to Dublin in January.
Lock in your flight from Washington Dulles 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).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from IAD to DUB in January. Average temperatures are between 1ºC (34ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF) then.
Explore more of Ireland
Cork is just one of the many cities in Ireland waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Dublin. Around 225 kilometres away to the south-west, popular attractions include Blarney Castle, Fota Wildlife Park and Titanic Experience Cobh.
Tallaght is another standout destination in Ireland and is around 10 kilometres south-west of Dublin. No journey is complete without experiencing Church of the Incarnation, Fettercairn, 3 stuffed bears and Johnson & Perrott Fleet.