Ireland
Dublin for a group flying from several cities
Dublin is a small city for how well known it is, which works in a group's favour: the centre is walkable, the pubs are clustered together, and there's no need to organise transfers for anything. Temple Bar is the most touristy and most expensive area; a couple of streets over, drinks and food are both better value.
Dublin Airport (DUB) is north of the city and connects by frequent direct buses. It's a base with a huge number of European low-cost routes, so there tend to be flights at several times of day.
Temple Bar carries Dublin's most touristy image, with live music and high prices; a couple of streets over, areas like Portobello or around Camden Street offer a similar vibe for noticeably less.
Dublin is also a common base for day trips: the Cliffs of Moher on the west coast, or the closer Glendalough valley, are both easily reached by organised coach without needing a car or splitting the group.
Live music is part of the plan on almost any night of the week, not just in Temple Bar: many neighbourhood pubs have informal sessions with no sign or cover charge, and they're usually more comfortable for a large group wanting to sit together.
Why Dublin works for a spread-out group
With this much frequency from so many origins, Dublin is one of the destinations where it's easiest for the whole group to land within the same window. What's worth watching is carry-on baggage: that's where the savings from the cheapest fares tend to disappear.
Joivia compares every traveller's flights at once and scores each combination on two things: the group's total price and how grouped the arrivals are, so nobody burns hours waiting alone at the terminal.
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How much it costs to fly to Dublin from each city
- Milan Malpensa (MXP) from €20
- Barcelona (BCN) from €27
- Madrid (MAD) from €30
- Palma de Mallorca (PMI) from €39
Per-person, one-way prices for the cheapest flight we've seen on each route; data updated on 30/08/2026. These are indicative and change constantly: always confirm the final price on the provider's website.
Is there a direct flight to Dublin?
Of the 1188 flights to Dublin we've seen in the last 10 days, around 55% are direct.
Which airlines fly to Dublin
- Ryanair
- Aer Lingus
- Lufthansa
- Air France
- Iberia
- KLM
Which cities have a direct flight, and how long it takes
- Manchester (MAN) 10.0 direct/day · takes 1 h 5 min
- Milan Malpensa (MXP) 1.8 direct/day · takes 2 h 35 min
- Barcelona (BCN) 1.0 direct/day · takes 2 h 45 min
- London Heathrow (LHR) 1.0 direct/day · takes 1 h 25 min
- London Stansted (STN) 1.0 direct/day · takes 1 h 20 min
- London Luton (LTN) 1.0 direct/day · takes 1 h 20 min
- London Gatwick (LGW) 1.0 direct/day · takes 1 h 25 min
- Madrid (MAD) 1.0 direct/day · takes 2 h 40 min
- Paris Beauvais (BVA) 1.0 direct/day · takes 1 h 35 min
- Edinburgh (EDI) 1.0 direct/day · takes 1 h 5 min
- Milan Bergamo (BGY) 1.0 direct/day · takes 2 h 35 min
When there's a layover, where is it usually?
The most common layover we've seen is Frankfurt.
What time flights land in Dublin
Based on the direct flights we've seen on each route, here's roughly how arrival times spread out depending on where each person flies from:
- Milan Malpensa (MXP) 1.8 direct/day · arrive between 12:15 and 02:00 (+1)
- Barcelona (BCN) 1.0 direct/day · arrive between 08:30 and 18:20
- Madrid (MAD) 1.0 direct/day · arrive between 08:30 and 01:15 (+1)
Window between the earliest and latest of every ten flights, based on direct flights seen recently: not a fixed schedule, just what usually happens.
Where to meet after landing at the Dublin airport
The airport has no direct train, so it's worth agreeing in advance whether the group meets there to share a bus or taxi, or whether everyone heads to the accommodation on their own: the direct buses to the centre run frequently and usually don't need booking ahead.
Which countries have a direct flight to Dublin
Dublin has a huge number of low-cost routes, with daily or multiple-daily flights from Spain, France, Germany and the UK, and good coverage from Central Europe too. It's one of the destinations where it's easiest to find flights at different times of day from almost any European origin.
Before you go to Dublin
- Plan for rain: a raincoat beats an umbrella, since it usually comes with wind.
- Prices drop quite a bit outside Temple Bar and the atmosphere is often better.
- The Cliffs of Moher and Glendalough are both doable as a day trip from the city.
- Check baggage terms before booking: on the cheapest fares, that's the most common extra cost.
Frequently asked questions about going to Dublin as a group
Is there a train from Dublin airport to the centre?
No: you get there by direct bus (several companies cover the route frequently) or by taxi; there's no need to book the bus in advance.
Is it worth staying in Temple Bar?
It's the most touristy and most expensive area; the atmosphere is similar a couple of streets away, at noticeably lower prices.
Do you need to be careful with baggage on flights to Dublin?
Yes: since most routes are low-cost, carry-on baggage rules are usually where the ticket savings disappear if you don't check the terms before booking.
How long is the flight from Manchester to Dublin?
The direct flights we've seen average about 1 h 5 min.
Which airlines fly to Dublin?
Among the flights we've seen, Ryanair, Aer Lingus, Lufthansa, Air France and Iberia operate the most.
Is there a direct flight to Dublin?
Yes, most of them: around 55% of the flights we see are direct.