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✈️ Cheap flights to Ireland
Compare fares to Ireland from hundreds of airlines and travel sites – fly into Dublin (DUB). Find the best time to fly, flight times from major cities and every airport.
🔥 Cheapest flights to Ireland right now
🛬 Airports in Ireland
| Code | Airport | City | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| DUB | Dublin | Dublin | Main |
| NOC | Ireland West Knock | Charlestown | Main |
| SNN | Shannon | Shannon | Main |
| ORK | Cork Intl | Cork | Main |
| CFN | Donegal | Donegal | Regional |
| KIR | Kerry | Farranfore | Regional |
Dublin Airport (DUB) is the main gateway, with Shannon (SNN), Cork (ORK) and Knock also receiving international flights. Ferries link Ireland with Britain and France, and there is an open land border with Northern Ireland.
📅 Best time to fly to Ireland
Best: May–September – the warmest, longest days for hiking, road trips and festivals.
Cheaper shoulder season: April and October – fewer crowds, lower prices and changeable but often pleasant weather.
Avoid: No bad time – but November to February is dark, wet and windy, and some rural attractions close or reduce hours.
Weather by month in Dublin
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Average daytime highs (°C) and how rainy each month is.
⏱️ Flight times to Ireland
| Route | Distance | Flight time (nonstop) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| London → Dublin | 449 km | 1 h 15 min | |
| New York → Dublin | 5,103 km | 6 h 50 min | |
| Los Angeles → Dublin | 8,318 km | 10 h 40 min | |
| Chicago → Dublin | 5,895 km | 7 h 45 min | |
| Miami → Dublin | 6,693 km | 8 h 45 min | |
| San Francisco → Dublin | 8,183 km | 10 h 30 min | |
| Toronto → Dublin | 5,261 km | 7 h 00 min | |
| Paris → Dublin | 785 km | 1 h 35 min | |
| Frankfurt → Dublin | 1,085 km | 2 h 00 min | |
| Dubai → Dublin | 5,917 km | 7 h 50 min | |
| Delhi → Dublin | 7,073 km | 9 h 10 min | |
| Mumbai → Dublin | 7,600 km | 9 h 50 min | |
| Singapore → Dublin | 11,206 km | 14 h 10 min | |
| Sydney → Dublin | 17,214 km | 21 h 25 min* |
Flight times are estimates for a nonstop flight; with a connection allow 2–5 hours more. * Very long routes usually need a stop.
📍 Where to go in Ireland
- Dublin – A lively, literary capital of Georgian squares, museums, pubs and Trinity College.
- Galway – A bohemian city with colourful streets, buskers and a gateway to Connemara and the Aran Islands.
- Dingle Peninsula – Spectacular coastal scenery, Irish-speaking communities and a charming harbour town.
- Killarney & Ring of Kerry – A national park of lakes, mountains and woodlands, and the start of a famous scenic loop.
- Cliffs of Moher & the Burren – Towering sea cliffs and a lunar-like limestone landscape full of wildflowers and ancient tombs.
- Cork & Kinsale – Ireland's food capital and a pretty harbour town, with Blarney Castle nearby.
💡 Flight hacks
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Planning hackCheck entry rules twice
Visa and entry rules change often – check the official government site when you book and again a week before you fly.
Flights to Ireland: questions
What is the main airport in Ireland?
The main international airport is Dublin (DUB) in Dublin. Other airports with scheduled flights include Charlestown (NOC), Shannon (SNN), Cork (ORK).
How long is the flight from London to Ireland?
A nonstop flight from London to Dublin covers about 449 km and takes around 1 h 15 min. With a connection, plan for a few extra hours.
When is the best time to fly to Ireland?
May–September – the warmest, longest days for hiking, road trips and festivals.
When is the cheapest time to fly to Ireland?
Fares are usually lowest outside the peak season. Good-value months: April and October – fewer crowds, lower prices and changeable but often pleasant weather.
Do I need a visa to fly to Ireland?
It depends on your passport. See our Ireland visa & entry guide for the rules, then check with the official embassy before you book.
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