Minimum Connection Time at Dublin Airport (DUB/EIDW)

Dublin, Ireland

How Long Do I Need to Change Planes at Dublin Airport (DUB/EIDW)?

Answer: At Dublin Airport (DUB/EIDW) in Dublin, Ireland, you need a minimum of 40 minutes for domestic connections and 75 minutes for international connections.

This is the official Minimum Connection Time (MCT) set by airlines and airport authorities. However, we recommend adding extra time during peak hours or for international transfers.

Standard MCT Table

Connection Type Minimum Time
Domestic to Domestic 40 minutes
Domestic to International 75 minutes
International to Domestic 75 minutes
International to International 90 minutes
Interline Transfer 120 minutes

Terminal Information

Two passenger terminals (T1 and T2) connected landside and airside; US Preclearance operates in T2.

View terminal map

Airlines Operating at DUB

Aer Lingus
Ryanair
Lufthansa
British Airways
KLM

Frequently Asked Questions: DUB/EIDW Connection Times

How long do I need to change planes at DUB/EIDW?

Answer: You need a minimum of 40 minutes for domestic connections and 75 minutes for international connections at Dublin Airport.

What's the minimum connection time at DUB/EIDW?

Answer: The official minimum connection time at DUB/EIDW is 40 minutes for domestic flights and 75 minutes for international flights.

How much time do I need to transfer at DUB/EIDW?

Answer: For transfers at DUB/EIDW, allow 40 minutes for domestic connections and 75 minutes for international connections. Add extra time during peak hours.

Can I make a 40-minute connection at DUB/EIDW?

Answer: Yes, 40 minutes is the official minimum connection time for domestic flights at DUB/EIDW, but we recommend adding extra time for comfort and to account for delays.

Connection Tips

For US-bound flights via Preclearance, allow extra time. T1–T2 transfers are short and well signed.

Frequent Traveler's Hot Tip

💡

Pro Tip for Dublin Airport (DUB/EIDW)

Security wait times are shown on monitors; morning peaks are busiest.

Nearby Airports

Other major airports in the Europe region:

Cork Airport

ORK

Shannon Airport

SNN

Busiest Airports in Ireland

Top 5 busiest airports in Ireland:

Cork Airport

ORK (EICK)
Cork, Ireland
MCT: 35 min domestic, 70 min international

Shannon Airport

SNN (EINN)
Shannon, Ireland
MCT: 35 min domestic, 70 min international

Google Maps Reviews & Ratings

4.2 (33000 reviews)

Airport Location

Dublin Airport is located at coordinates: 53.4213, -6.2701

Traveler Tools

Layover Planner: Food courts in both terminals; good bus links to city centre.
Missed Connection Help: Contact your airline; Aer Lingus and Ryanair desks are in departures halls.
Nearby Hotels: Find hotels near DUB/EIDW
Flights from DUB/EIDW: Search flights

Airport Comparison

Compare DUB/EIDW with another airport: Comparison Tool

Airport Map

View DUB/EIDW on the MCT World Map

Related Airports in Europe

Important Notes