Flying from Glasgow to Dublin Airport (DUB): What you need to know
Glasgow Airport (GLA) is Glasgow's main airport. Explore your options for booking a flight from Glasgow to Dublin Airport (DUB) leaving from here.
Take off on a direct Glasgow to Dublin Airport flight and you'll be travelling for around 1 hour 10 minutes.
Dublin (where Dublin Airport is located) and Glasgow share the UTC+0 timezone. Same timezone means no confusion when scheduling your trip.
The busiest route is from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Dublin Airport (DUB), with 49 direct weekly services. If you're looking to take off without delay, the earliest flight from GLA to DUB is the 7:25am Ryanair option. If you're looking to take off later, the final departure is at 11:50pm with Ryanair.
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 flight from Glasgow to DUB.
Popular months like September or other peak periods mean longer lines and possible delays. Stay on schedule by arriving at the airport even earlier. Plan for at least four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in Glasgow
Glasgow Airport (GLA)
Glasgow Airport (GLA) is a convenient option for travelling directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Glasgow to Dublin Airport (DUB) operate out of this terminal.
When taking off from GLA, you can catch a direct flight from Glasgow to Dublin Airport with Aer Lingus.
The majority of travellers choose to book seats with Aer Lingus from GLA to DUB.
The most punctual carrier on this route is Ryanair. Its services arrive without delay 74.48% of the time.
The journey from central Glasgow to GLA takes about 30 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a taxi, you'll cover the 13 kilometres in 20 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Searching for a convenient hotel near Glasgow Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Glasgow to Dublin Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure lounge:
81% of flights departing from Glasgow Airport land at their destination on schedule. With its strong on-time performance, delays are unlikely when flying out of GLA.
Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK)
Break up your flight from Glasgow to Dublin Airport with a stop so you can recharge or tick a new place off your list. Top stopovers between Glasgow Prestwick Airport and DUB include:
Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
Malaga-Costa del Sol Airport (AGP)
Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernandez Airport (ALC)
You can arrive at PIK from the centre of Glasgow in approximately 50 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The ride by public transport takes roughly 55 minutes to travel the 48 kilometres or so.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before boarding your Glasgow to DUB flight? Relax in a hotel near Glasgow Prestwick Airport before your break officially begins. These stays are expecting you:
Glasgow Prestwick Airport is known for its commitment to punctuality. 83% of flights out of here make it to their final destination as planned.
About Dublin Airport (DUB)
Consider staying in a hotel close to DUB if you have a late flight from Glasgow to Dublin Airport. Check in to one of these options and end the night sooner:
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your ride around two weeks before your Glasgow to Dublin Airport flight.
Getting from Dublin Airport (DUB) to central Dublin
From Dublin Airport, central Dublin is around 11 kilometres away. It takes about 25 minutes to get to the city centre by car.
It'll take around 30 minutes when travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Glasgow to Dublin Airport (DUB)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Glasgow to Dublin Airport is $22. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $44. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares may change.
Book 11 months before you want to fly. Pricing trends suggest that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from Glasgow to DUB.
April is when you're most likely to find a fantastic deal on a Glasgow 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 across every month.
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The best time to fly from Glasgow to Dublin Airport (DUB)
December is the quietest month for flights from Glasgow to Dublin Airport (DUB), while July is the busiest. Work out the ideal time to go to Dublin based on whether you want a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
The warmest month in Dublin is July, with temperatures ranging between 10ºC (50ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF). Book your Glasgow to DUB plane ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
Look for cheap tickets from Glasgow to Dublin Airport in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 2ºC (36ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF).
More about Dublin
After booking your flight from Glasgow to Dublin Airport, find a hotel that offers a good mix of location and comfort. Make one of these options your base for exploring Dublin:
Your trip to Dublin should come with a bit of sightseeing. Attractions that belong on your itinerary include Guinness Storehouse, Trinity College Library and St. Patrick's Cathedral.
Explore more of Ireland
Dublin has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of Ireland just waiting to be explored. Around 225 kilometres southwest of Dublin, a trip to Cork will keep you on the go. Start with popular sights like Blarney Castle & Gardens, Blarney Castle House(Teach Caisleán na Blarnan) and Blarney Stone.
Waterford is another favourite destination in Ireland and is around 145 kilometres southwest of Dublin. No trip is complete without a visit to Bishop's Palace, Christ Church Cathedral and Waterford Treasures Medieval Museum.