How long does it take to get through passport control in Dublin?
Passport control is before you pick up your bags. Reckon a queue of up to ½ hour. But that is not the only thing you need to factor in: Taxiing, de-planing and walking through the terminal: up to 15-30 minutes.
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What is the minimum connection time at Dublin Airport? Transfer process minimum connection time of 45 minutes to permit the movement of passengers and the baggage to the departing aircraft.
You don't need to come too early - if you're flying within Europe, please arrive at your terminal 2 hours before the scheduled departure time and 3 hours if you're flying outside Europe. If you're checking in bags, please allow more time.
Dublin Airport's Fast Track lane helps you get through Security quicker, by avoiding any longer queue times through main Security. If you're tight on time or just prefer more time to relax on airside, Fast-Track is a good option. How much does Dublin Airport's Fast-Track cost?
A photocopy of your passport can be used if you are asked for personal identification. Never carry your passport around with you unless it is absolutely necessary.
If you are travelling from Dublin to the US on your connecting flight you can use the US Preclearance facility in Dublin and will not have to go through US customs when you land. If you fly from Dublin to another airport outside of the US then you will not use US Preclearance.
Why are queues so bad at Dublin airport? Dublin airport has been hit by staff shortages. About 1,000 airport workers have accepted voluntary redundancy since September 2020, at the height of the pandemic. The reduced staff numbers have struggled to cope with the bounce-back in traveller numbers this summer.
The last time I connected through Dublin I stood in line at passport control for 45 minutes and then security for another 1/2 hour. I think it's still good advice to allow as much time as possible for connections where your bags are not put through. I prefer a 3 hour window myself. Better to be safe than sorry.
I often travel out of Dublin airport at that time of the morning and it is hectic! (A lot of cheap airline tickets on offer are on flights leaving at this time of the morning). 5am to 9am is DA's rush hour, so you do need to leave plenty of time for check in and security queues.