Dublin Airport Live Arrivals
Dublin Airport Arrivals Information
There are two terminals at Dublin Airport – Terminal 1 (T1) and Terminal 2 (T2). When arriving on a flight from within Europe or the UK, you will likely pass through Terminal 1. Longer flights from overseas destinations such as the United States, the Middle East, or Australia, generally arrive at Terminal 2. If your loved ones are collecting you or if you plan on meeting someone as they come through the Arrivals Gate, it’s best to check our Live Arrivals at Dublin Airport tracker to ensure you go to the correct terminal.
Terminal 1
Location – The Arrivals Hall is located on the Ground Floor
Operating Airlines – Aegean Airlines, Air Baltic, Air Canada, Air France, Air Transat, Aurigny, Blue Islands, British Airways, Croatia Airlines, Dan Air, Egypt Air, Etihad Airways, Eurowings, Finnair, FlyOne, Hainan Airlines, HiSky, Iberia Express, Icelandair, KLM, Loganair, Lufthansa, Luxair, Norwegian, PLAY, Qatar Airways, Ryanair, SAS, SunExpress, Swiss, TAP Air Portugal, Transavia, TUI, Turkish Airlines, Vueling, WestJet, Widerøe.
Terminal 2
Location – The Arrivals Hall is located on the First Floor
Operating Airlines – Aer Lingus, American Airlines, Delta, Emerald Airlines, Emirates, Jet Blue, and United Airlines.
Arriving at Dublin Airport
Border control at Dublin Airport is managed by the Border Management Unit (BMU) and all arrivals to Dublin Airport must pass through Customs and Immigration which on average takes 30 minutes, including collecting your luggage from the baggage carousels. In summer during the peak season, the arrivals process can increase to an hour.
Most countries are granted a 90-day visa-free stay on arrival when visiting Ireland. Countries that require a visa must apply for a short stay ‘C’ visit visa before travelling to Ireland which once granted, allows you to stay for up to 90 days. After landing, passengers from Ireland, the EU and the UK should proceed through the EU/EEA/CH and UK immigration channel at Passport Control. Those with a biometric passport can pass through quickly by utilising the eGates. Otherwise, you should proceed to the ‘All Other Passengers’ channel.*
Once you’ve passed through Immigration, follow the signage to the baggage carousels to collect any luggage, and then make your way through to Customs. Arrivals from the EU should use the Blue Customs Channel, whereas all other passengers should use the Green Channel, including UK arrivals.
*If you have items to declare, always use the Red Channel, regardless of where you have arrived from.
Dublin Airport Transport
Getting from Dublin Airport to your destination in or around Dublin City is easy. Public buses and coaches provide regular connections to downtown or destinations such as Belfast and Galway. Taxis are always on hand from right outside each terminal building and can take you wherever you need to go, or you can arrange for a private transfer to meet you on arrival.
What to do in Arrivals at Dublin Airport?
Whether you’ve just arrived or are waiting to meet someone, Dublin Airport Arrivals has all the travel services and facilities you’ll need to start your trip, plus bars and eateries to keep you entertained. Car hire desks, money exchange counters, travel agencies and kiosks where you can purchase and set up a sim card are available, as well as free WiFi and food and drink outlets such as The Landsdowne and Coffee Daily.
Dublin Airport Parking
There are designated drop-off areas located outside each terminal.* These areas are intended for quick stops, so if you’re collecting someone and need to leave your vehicle or park for a longer period, you should use the short-term parking available within walking distance of each terminal. Prices for short-term parking start from €3 an hour.
*Make sure you check out our Dublin Airport Live Arrivals tracker to help you choose the carpark closest to your terminal.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does it take to get through customs at Dublin Airport?
The immigration and customs process at Dublin Airport Arrivals is very efficient and you can expect to clear passport control and collect your luggage in around 30 minutes. During the summer months when passport clearance queues may be longer, you should allow 60 minutes from landing through to exiting the terminal. EU, UK and Irish passport holders can take advantage of the eGates if they hold a biometric passport and pass through even faster.