Pubs · Culture · City break. Compare cheap flights to Dublin from UK airports — flight time 1h 18m from London.
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Dublin is a short-haul destination from the UK — around 1h 18m in the air from London, which makes it a realistic long weekend. Travellers come for the pubs, the culture and a classic city break. We track fares from 12 UK departure points including East Midlands, Edinburgh and Glasgow — each has its own comparison page below.
Most visitors aim for May–Sep. The lowest return fare we have seen is £26 for a trip starting in December, from East Midlands (checked 4 Nov). On the ground, Euro (EUR) is the local currency and English, Irish the dominant language — English coverage is solid in tourist quarters and at the airport. Visa: No visa required for UK citizens.
| Departure airport | Lowest return seen | Typical return | |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Midlands (EMA) | £26 (trip starting in December) | £74 | Check price |
| Edinburgh (EDI) | £26 (trip starting in November) | £55 | Check price |
| Glasgow (GLA) | £26 (trip starting in November) | £63 | Check price |
| Liverpool (LPL) | £26 (trip starting in November) | £69 | Check price |
| Manchester (MAN) | £26 (trip starting in November) | £69 | Check price |
| Birmingham (BHX) | £26 (trip starting in November) | £50 | Check price |
| Newcastle (NCL) | £26 (trip starting in November) | £53 | Check price |
| Bristol (BRS) | £26 (trip starting in December) | £50 | Check price |
| London Luton (LTN) | £28 (trip starting in November) | £59 | Check price |
| London Stansted (STN) | £28 (trip starting in November) | £59 | Check price |
| London Gatwick (LGW) | £28 (trip starting in December) | £58 | Check price |
| London Heathrow (LHR) | £85 (trip starting in January) | £94 | Check price |
Return fares seen for trips starting in the months ahead, checked 4 Nov. Typical return is the median of the monthly lowest fares. These are stored fares, not current prices; use Check price to see what is available now.
Direct answer. The lowest return fare we have seen for Dublin is £26 for a trip starting in December, from East Midlands (checked 4 Nov). It is a fare seen on that date, not a current price.
Across the 12 UK departures with fare history, the typical return (the median of the lowest fare seen for each month) runs £50 to £94. The same trip can price very differently from different airports, so compare more than one departure. Prices change daily; the live search shows what is available now.
Key fact: Lowest return fare seen for Dublin: £26 from East Midlands (trip starting in December, checked 4 Nov).
Direct answer. CompareFlights has 12 UK departures for Dublin: East Midlands, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Liverpool, Manchester, Birmingham, Newcastle, Bristol, London Luton, London Stansted, London Gatwick and London Heathrow. Each has its own fare page.
You book direct with the airline or travel agent. We do not sell tickets or add fees. Airlines seen flying non-stop to Dublin from UK airports include Ryanair, Aer Lingus, British Airways and Loganair.
Key fact: East Midlands has the lowest stored return fare for Dublin: £26 (checked 4 Nov).
Direct answer. Aim for May–Sep if you want Dublin at its best: that window balances weather and crowds.
Before you commit, the admin: No visa required for UK citizens. Currency is Euro (EUR); English, Irish is the main language, with English widely understood in tourist areas.
Key fact: Best months to visit Dublin: May–Sep. Flight time from London: about 1h 18m.
Direct flights from London to Dublin take approximately 1h 18m. Total journey time depends on your departure airport and any connections.
CompareFlights has 12 UK departures for Dublin: East Midlands, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Liverpool, Manchester, Birmingham, Newcastle, Bristol, London Luton, London Stansted, London Gatwick and London Heathrow. Each departure has its own fare page, and the search opens.
The lowest return fare we have seen for Dublin is £26 for a trip starting in December, from East Midlands (checked 4 Nov). The typical return from there (median of the lowest fare seen each month) is £74. These are fares seen on that date, not current prices; the live search shows what is available now.
In the return fares we recorded, checked 4 Nov, the lowest to Dublin was £26 from East Midlands, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Liverpool, Manchester, Birmingham and 2 more alike, then London Luton £28, London Stansted £28 and London Gatwick £28. By typical return, the middle of each airport's monthly lowest fares, the lowest was £50 from Birmingham and Bristol alike, then Newcastle £53 and Edinburgh £55. These are fares seen on those dates, not current prices; the live search shows what is available now.
No visa required for UK citizens
Euro (EUR) — most major hotels and restaurants in Dublin accept card payments, but cash is useful for smaller establishments and tipping.
English, Irish. English is widely understood in tourist areas, hotels, and major restaurants.
