Introduction
Dublin, the capital of Ireland is one of the cities in the UK that should not be missed. For the business traveler, it is home to many companies which have made the city their base. Tourists will enjoy the attractions of the city for it is an area where there are many famous monuments and landmarks such as the Dublin Castle, Spire of Dublin, and the Mansion House, to name a few. The city can be reached by train, bus or car, but the easiest way to get there for visitors is to take flights to Dublin.
Step 1
A quick search online will tell you that there are several planes going to Dublin from outside of the UK and Europe. BMI, Lufthansa, United, Delta, American Airlines, US Airways, Air France, and Air Canada are a few examples of airlines that offer flights to Dublin. The most number of flights to Dublin from Continental Europe and the rest of the world are those from Aer Lingus, the national airline company of Ireland.
Step 2
Comparing prices offered by these airlines across other sites should give you a fair idea of the average cost of flights to Dublin from your departure city. Depending on the season, prices of flights to Dublin can change. An anywhere in the world, there is a high and low tourist season with the most number of flights to Dublin occurring in the summer months to accommodate passengers who are leaving and entering Ireland.
Step 3
However, if you buy your flights to Dublin early enough or at least 3-4 months in advance, you should be able to find reasonably-priced tickets. Hence, planning for your vacation holiday is important as you will not only get good prices on tickets, but also the schedule and layover that you want. United, US Airways, and Aer Lingus have direct flights to Dublin from New York that only involve 7 to 8 hours of flying.
Step 4
Apart from these flights to Dublin, there are no other planes going directly to the city unless you are taking off from one of the European cities. If you are coming from other parts of the US, Asia, or South America, prepare for 1 or more layovers in cities, either to take connecting flights or change planes. Thus, finding the most direct route for flights to Dublin is important as this means cheaper fares. It also equates to less flying and waiting hours at airports, precious time that could be used to relax already when on holiday or start a negotiation during business travels. Flights to Dublin with 1-2 layovers can last from 9 to 15 hours depending on the number of stops and the amount of time between connections.
Step 5
Combining flights to Dublin with hotel stays is also another way to snag good deals. You can do this on websites of airlines and travel agencies. It is a convenient method of booking holidays without spending a lot of time going from one website to another. Often, combination packages have special deals reducing the total price of the holiday. You can also think of going during the low season to Ireland to save on the costs of flights to Dublin. Remember that Ireland, as elsewhere in the UK receives a lot of rain. The summer months can be pretty wet, so in fact, you can benefit from going during the low tourist season such as late autumn or even winter.
Tips
There are also a lot of budget airlines that offer flights to Dublin from major European capitals. London has the most choices because it has at least 4 airports serving flights all over Europe.
Sources and Citations
Skyscanner.com
