Pubs · Culture · City break. Compare cheap flights to Dublin from UK airports — flight time 1h 18m from London.
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. Recent return fares start around £17 from East Midlands. 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. 4–6 weeks ahead is usually the sweet spot for short-haul european routes; last-minute bookings can run two to three times the advance fare.
| Departure | Return from | Typical return | |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Midlands (EMA) | £17 | £17 | Compare fares → |
| Edinburgh (EDI) | £17 | £26 | Compare fares → |
| Glasgow (GLA) | £17 | £27 | Compare fares → |
| Manchester (MAN) | £17 | £20 | Compare fares → |
| Bristol (BRS) | £18 | £31 | Compare fares → |
| London Gatwick (LGW) | £18 | £37 | Compare fares → |
| London Luton (LTN) | £18 | £37 | Compare fares → |
| London Stansted (STN) | £18 | £36 | Compare fares → |
| Liverpool (LPL) | £21 | £21 | Compare fares → |
| Birmingham (BHX) | £27 | £27 | Compare fares → |
| London Heathrow (LHR) | £57 | £66 | Compare fares → |
| Newcastle (NCL) | £62 | £62 | Compare fares → |
Return fares are the lowest and average seen in recent Travelpayouts searches, updated 2026-07-25. Exact prices vary by date — each route page carries the live comparison.
Direct answer. Return flights to Dublin start at around £17, the lowest recent fare on the East Midlands–Dublin route. Across the 12 UK departures with current fare data, average returns run £17–£66.
These figures come from recent Travelpayouts search data, not estimates. The spread between departure airports matters: the same week can price very differently from East Midlands, Edinburgh and Glasgow, so it pays to compare more than one departure.
Key fact: The cheapest recent return to Dublin we track is £17 from East Midlands.
Direct answer. CompareFlights tracks 12 UK departures for Dublin: East Midlands, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Manchester, Bristol, London Gatwick, London Luton, London Stansted, Liverpool, Birmingham, London Heathrow and Newcastle. Each has its own fare page with the live comparison.
Searches hand off to our flight-search partner and you book directly with the airline or agent — we don't resell tickets or add fees. Routes, carriers and schedules change seasonally, so the live search always has the final word.
Key fact: East Midlands is currently the cheapest tracked UK departure for Dublin, with returns from £17.
Direct answer. Book 4–6 weeks ahead, and aim for May–Sep if you want Dublin at its best — that window balances weather and crowds rather than chasing a mythical cheapest day.
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 tracks 12 UK departures for Dublin: East Midlands, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Manchester, Bristol, London Gatwick, London Luton, London Stansted, Liverpool, Birmingham, London Heathrow and Newcastle. Each departure has its own fare-comparison page with current prices.
Recent return fares to Dublin start around £17 from East Midlands, based on Travelpayouts search data. Anything at £18 or under sits in the cheapest quarter of recent fares.
No visa required for UK citizens
The best months to visit Dublin are May–Sep, when conditions are most comfortable for sightseeing and weather is settled.
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.
