Flying from Wilmington International Airport (ILM) to Dublin Airport (DUB): what you need to know
Dublin's timezone is UTC+0, making Dublin four hours ahead of Wilmington.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your ILM to DUB flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.
Be prepared for longer queues in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
If you want to split up your journey, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Wilmington International Airport to Dublin Airport. Here are the top stopovers between ILM and DUB:
Philadelphia International Airport
Logan International Airport
Newark Liberty International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Wilmington International Airport (ILM) to Dublin Airport (DUB)
$284 is the best price for a one-way Wilmington International Airport to Dublin Airport flight. Return flights start at $685. These prices can change depending on availability.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from ILM to DUB if you book early. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird rates.
If you're willing to be flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the cheapest price across each month when looking for a flight from Wilmington International Airport to Dublin Airport.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from ILM to DUB by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Tailor your flights using filters. Choose your departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Wilmington International Airport to Dublin Airport.
Handy information about Wilmington International Airport (ILM)
ILM is located at 1740 Airport Boulevard.
Of the flights that depart from Wilmington International Airport, 79.81% land on time at their destination.
Central Wilmington to Wilmington International Airport is around 11 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 15 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
You can expect a journey time of around 2 hours 50 minutes when using public transport.
Need a convenient hotel close to ILM? If you've booked an early flight from Wilmington International Airport to Dublin Airport, these stays will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Dublin Airport (DUB)
If you're landing on a late Wilmington International Airport to Dublin Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these hotels near DUB:
Travel at your own pace with a Dublin Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Easirent, Budget or Carhire and see more of Dublin and beyond.
To get the lowest price, book your ride from Dublin Airport around two weeks in advance.
Getting from Dublin Airport (DUB) to central Dublin
Dublin Airport to the centre of Dublin has a drive time of around 30 minutes. It's approximately 21 kilometres away.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey of roughly 2 hours 10 minutes.
When to fly to Dublin Airport (DUB)
The quietest month for a flight from Wilmington International Airport to Dublin Airport is January, while August is the busiest. Choose the best time to go to Dublin based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
The warmest month in Dublin is July, with the temperature ranging between 10ºC (50ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF). Book your flights from Wilmington International Airport to Dublin Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
January has average temperatures of between 1ºC (34ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF). Search for cheap tickets from ILM to DUB sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Ireland
Cork is just one of the many places in Ireland waiting to be discovered after you've seen Dublin. Around 225 kilometres away to the south-west, well-known attractions include Blarney Castle, Fota Wildlife Park and Titanic Experience Cobh.
If you're ready to explore another corner of Ireland, consider Tallaght, roughly 10 kilometres south-west of Dublin. Church of the Incarnation, Fettercairn, 3 stuffed bears and Johnson & Perrott Fleet are the start of reasons to visit.
