Quick answer: Dublin is the easiest foreign city break from the UK: an hour's flight, the same currency rules as home for most cards, and a compact centre you can walk in a day.
Cite this page: Atravel.uk, “Dublin from the UK”, updated 12 November 2026. https://atravel.uk/destinations/dublin/
Dublin is an hour in the air from most of Britain, with no time difference, no currency to change and no language to negotiate. It is also a proper city: Georgian squares, a Viking past, and pubs where the music is not a tribute act.
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When to go
- Best months: May to September, for long evenings and the coast
- Cheapest months: January and February, outside the rugby weekends
- Avoid: 17 March, when St Patrick's Day triples hotel prices
What it costs
| Return flights from the UK | £40–£120 |
|---|---|
| Mid-range hotel, per night | £110–£180 |
| Pint of stout | £5–£6.50 |
| Dinner for two, mid-range | £50–£80 |
Typical ranges from our partner searches, 2026-11-12. Treat them as bands: the season and the lead time move them.
Getting there
Flights from Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton, Manchester, Birmingham, Bristol, Edinburgh, Glasgow and Belfast in about 1h 20m. The Aircoach and Dublin Express run to the centre in 30 minutes for about £8.
Flights to Dublin from the UK
10 UK airports have non-stop flights to Dublin, landing at Dublin (DUB). The full month-by-month fare bands are on the cheapest month page, and a two-night budget is on what a weekend costs.
| From | Flight time | Cheapest month | Returns from |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bristol | 1h 20m | January | £30 |
| London Gatwick | 1h 20m | January | £30 |
| London Heathrow | 1h 20m | January | £30 |
| London Luton | 1h 20m | January | £30 |
| London Stansted | 1h 20m | January | £30 |
| Belfast International | 1h 05m | January | £35 |
| Birmingham | 1h 05m | January | £35 |
| Edinburgh | 1h 05m | January | £35 |
| Glasgow | 1h 05m | January | £35 |
| Manchester | 1h 05m | January | £35 |
Indicative return bands from our partner searches, city airport to arrival. The full month-by-month table is on each route page.
All 149 UK flight routes we cover
What to see
- Trinity College and the Book of Kells, booked ahead
- Kilmainham Gaol, which explains modern Ireland in ninety minutes
- The Guinness Storehouse, touristy and still worth one afternoon
- Howth by DART for the cliff walk and a fish lunch
Where to stay
Temple Bar is loud and expensive; the south side around St Stephen's Green is calmer, and the north side around Smithfield is cheaper and livelier.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a passport for Dublin?
British citizens do not need one under the Common Travel Area, but carriers usually ask for photo ID. Take a passport anyway.
Is Dublin expensive?
Hotels are, food and drink less so than London. A weekend costs £350–£550 per person including flights and two nights.
Can I do Dublin in two days?
Yes: Trinity, the jail or the Storehouse, and one evening of music. Three days lets you add Howth or Malahide.
Also worth a look
- Belfast: Titanic, the Causeway and a city that explains itself well.
- Liverpool: Waterfront, football and the best-value big weekend in England.
- Edinburgh: Castle, Royal Mile and the best New Year in Britain.