What is the difference between Terminal 1 and 2 at Dublin?
Arriving in Dublin – Dublin Airport has two terminals, Terminal 1 and Terminal 2. Most flights out of Terminal 1 are shorter flights, while long-haul flights tend to originate out of Terminal 2. Passengers heading to the U.S. can actually go through U.S. customs and border control at Dublin Airport.
Check with your airline to see where you are landing. ?? No public transport operates between T1 and T2. You can walk the 300m (328 yard) distance between Dublin Airport terminals in around 5 minutes.
You can ride the shuttle from outside each terminal on the arrivals level, from under the blue signs “LAX Shuttle & Airline Connections.” It takes a couple of minutes to travel between terminals with buses departing every 10 minutes. Can you walk between terminals at LAX? You can walk between all terminals at LAX.
We advise passengers to arrive at their terminal 2 hours before their scheduled departure time for short-haul flights, and 3 hours before long-haul flights. If you are checking bags or travelling in a group you should allow more time. Always consult your airline for check-in in desk and bag drop opening hours.
In November 2010, Dublin Airport's Terminal 2 and its connected boarding gate pier were opened. The award-winning new terminal will allow the airport to handle more than 30 million passengers per year.
The Fast Track Security lane service allows you to save time through security and make the best use of your airport travel time. You will have access to a dedicated Fast Track channel with flight status updates via text message also.
Do I have to go through US Preclearance for a connecting flight? 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.
We advise passengers to arrive at their terminal 2 hours before departure time for short-haul flights, and 3 hours before long-haul flights. If you are checking bags or travelling in a group you should allow more time. Always consult your airline for check-in in desk and bag drop opening hours.
Dublin Airport is the largest airport in Ireland and it serves as a hub for European destinations as well as long-haul flights to North America, the Middle East, and East Asia.
Terminal 2 is a 75,000 m2 (810,000 sq ft) terminal and pier (Pier E) which provides aircraft parking for 27 narrow body aircraft through 25 departure gates and 16 immigration desks which can handle up to 15 million passengers annually.
Solid food items (not liquids or gels) can be transported in either your carry-on or checked bags within the continental United States. Liquid or gel food items larger than 3.4 oz are not allowed in carry-on bags and should be placed in your checked bags if possible.
Terminal 2: All Aer Lingus and Aer Lingus Regional flights to the UK, mainland Europe, New York, Boston, Chicago and Orlando depart and arrive Terminal 2 Dublin Airport.