Just travelled thru the airport a few weeks back,the irish memories shop had a great range of products, i picked up some avoca soaps and by the way they were the same price as i get them for in the avoca that i live near. they also had guinness souvenirs to. i did look in some of the other shops to. the book shop seemed to be expensive for their souvenirs . there is a house of ireland there, i didnt get anyting there but had a look around and they had newbridge. i was going to buy as they had a tax back price but decided in the end not to.
The airport offered a decent selection as well but prices were significantly higher so I was glad we picked up stuff before heading to the airport. I did buy some Guinness socks for my little sister but who can pass up knee socks with the toucan balancing a pint on it's bill?
For US Travelers: Yes, you can put any liquid purchases from the duty free in DUB in your carry on that you have made AFTER SECURITY at DUB. Since you clear customs and immigration at DUB, you do not have to put in your checked bag at your connecting airport (if any).
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Passengers can also visit the OCS reception desk on the departures floor in Terminal 1 or the check-in level in Terminal 2.
It is strongly suggested that you book services in advance, though you may also inform airline staff as you check in for your flight (just know this could result in a wait if the airport is busy).
So, err on the side of caution when flying out of Dublin airport and allow yourself 3.5 hours, at the least, for flight check in, security, VAT return, and any tax free shopping when returning to the US or Canada.
VAT refunds that require a receipt should be filled out and placed into the envelope before you arrive at the airport. All you have to do with this is drop the envelope at the proper company. If the line isn't too busy they will check the paperwork to make sure everything is filled out correctly.
If you are using the Horizon Card, be sure your account is set up online before you arrive at the airport. There are multiple kiosks available and you will need to finalize your purchases and refund before you leave.
Comfortably seated with a plate of tasty nibbles, I was able to set my carry on bag to rights again, after the hectic passage through security gates. The peacefulness of the room was a dramatic difference from the bustling airport halls. There was no rush, no anxiety, no hard plastic chair.
I know I will have to go through immigration, just curious if I have to claim my luggage and deal with customs in Ireland, then re-check the luggage? If I do have to claim it, is there somewhere at the airport that I can store my luggage for a few hours?
When leaving Dublin Airport you will exit via immigration, and on return you will need to pass through security. I would check with your airline (assuming Aer Lingus) to see if you need anything more than your boarding pass to get through airport security.
Remember that a taxi will take 30-45 minutes to get from the airport to the city centre, and return will be similar, depending on traffic. I would plan to return to the airport at least 90 minutes prior to boarding time.
I note this because you will have similar experience flying from any other airport. So long as you are not going to the USA you can expect 90 minutes to two hours. I have walked to the gate 30 minutes after arrival and made my European flight. (Not recommended!) But for the USA always leave three hours. No matter what airport.
Hi May. 3 hours *should* give you time to deplane, grab bags, check in, and get through all the security in Dublin airport.
That said, I recommend 3 hours prior to boarding, not take off, and boarding time on international flights out of Dublin is usually 60 minutes, so your timeline us less than the window I recommend, especially in the busiest travel season.
I, personally, would try to arrive into Dublin earlier, if possible.
Dublin Airport (Irish: Aerfort Bhaile Ãtha Cliath) (IATA: DUB, ICAO: EIDW) is an international airport serving Dublin, Ireland. It is operated by DAA (formerly Dublin Airport Authority).[5] The airport is located in Collinstown, 7 km (4.3 mi) north[2] of Dublin, and 3 km (1.9 mi) south of the town of Swords.In 2019, 32.9 million passengers passed through the airport, making it the airport's busiest year on record.[6] It is the 12th busiest airport in Europe, and is the busiest of Ireland's airports by total passenger traffic; it also has the largest traffic levels on the island of Ireland, followed by Belfast International Airport.
The airport has an extensive short and medium haul network, served by an array of carriers, as well as a significant long-haul network focused on North America and the Middle East. It serves as the main hub for Ireland's flag carrier Aer Lingus, and is a primary operating base for Europe's largest low-cost carrier Ryanair. British charter airline TUI Airways also operates a base at the airport.
The airport began as a wartime aerodrome located in the townland of Collinstown, Fingal. In 1917, during World War I, Collinstown was selected as the base for the British Royal Flying Corps. By April 1918, when the Flying Corps was renamed the Royal Air Force, Collinstown Aerodrome was more than 20% complete. Construction was completed in 1919 when the Irish War of Independence broke out. On 20 March 1919, a group of 30 Irish Volunteers, including five employed by the RAF, stole 75 rifles and 5,000 rounds of ammunition from the base.[7] As Collinstown Camp, the site was used for internment of Irish republicans.[8] At the end of 1922, the land and buildings at Collinstown were transferred to the Irish Free State. The airfield fell into disrepair and grass grew on the former runways.[9]
Work on the new airport began in 1937. By the end of 1939, a grass airfield surface, internal roads, car parks and electrical power and lighting were set up. The inaugural flight from Dublin took place on 19 January 1940 to Liverpool. In August 1938, work began on a new airport terminal building. The terminal building was designed by architect Desmond FitzGerald, brother of politician Garret FitzGerald.[10] FitzGerald, who had designed an airport terminal as part of his college studies, led a team of architects that also included Kevin Barry, Daithà Hanley, Charles Aliaga Kelly, Dermot O'Toole and Harry Robson. The terminal building opened in early 1941, with its design heavily influenced by the tiered structure of the luxury ocean liners of the time. The terminal was awarded the Triennial Gold Medal of the Royal Hibernian Institute of Architects in 1942 and is today a listed building.
Due to World War II, which was known as The Emergency in Ireland, services were severely restricted at Dublin Airport until late 1945. The only international scheduled routes operated during this time were by Aer Lingus to Liverpool (and for a period to Manchester's Barton Aerodrome). The end of the war meant the beginning of a major expansion in services at the airport. Aer Lingus resumed its London service to Croydon in November 1945. In 1947, KLM started the first European flights to Dublin with a service to Amsterdam. Three new concrete runways were completed in 1948, and in 1950 - after ten years in operation - the airport had welcomed a total of 920,000 passengers.[11]
Throughout the 1950s Dublin Airport expanded with virtually uninterrupted traffic growth. Runway extensions and terminal enhancements were carried out to deal with the influx of traffic and passengers. New airlines began serving the airport also. These included British European Airways, Sabena, and BKS.[12]
During the 1960s, the number of scheduled carriers continued to grow. By the close of the 1960s, a sizeable number of Boeing 737s, BAC One-Elevens, Boeing 707s and Hawker Siddeley Tridents were using the airport regularly. In the late 1960s new departure gate piers were added close to the old terminal to cope with larger aircraft.[11] These piers would subsequently be connected to Terminal 1. During 1969, the airport handled 1,737,151 passengers.[12] In his 1969 book Irish Pubs of Character, Roy Bulson describes the restaurant in Dublin airport as "one of the best airport restaurants in Europe" which served a table d'hÃte lunch from noon until 3pm, and hosted regular Saturday night dinner dances from October until April which had become very popular.[13] The airport bar, The Shamrock Lounge, operated from 7am until 10:30pm and included a cocktail bar from which the patron could watch the arrival and departure of aircraft.[14] A separate premises named the FÃilte Bar existed in the arrivals building.[14]
The advent of wide-body aircraft posed opportunities and challenges for aviation. In 1971, Aer Lingus took delivery of two new Boeing 747 aircraft; the first one arrived in March and, shortly afterwards, performed a flyover above O'Connell Street in Dublin on Saint Patrick's Day; a third Boeing 747 was delivered later that decade. To cope with this, a new Â10 million passenger terminal capable of handling six million passengers per year, which became known as Terminal 1, was opened in June 1972.[11] The growth which was anticipated at Dublin's airport (and provided for through heavy investment by the airport and Aer Lingus) during the 1970s did not materialise immediately.[citation needed]
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