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If you want to fly to London’s Heathrow International Airport from Dublin, then travelling with either Aer Lingus or British Airways will get you non-stop flights from Dublin to London. If you are flying to Stansted International Airport, you will need to fly with Ryanair if you want a direct flight, while both Aer Lingus and Ryanair fly non-stop to London Gatwick Airport. British Airways also offers a direct flight to London City Airport.

If you’re wanting to travel to the centre of London from the airport in a hurry, then you’re probably best served by flying to London Heathrow International Airport, as it has a direct connection to the London Underground Railway, and it only takes about 15min to get to the centre of London. The fare will cost around £14 (€16.50). London City Airport is also fairly close to the centre of London, with the train only taking 20min and fares costing around £5.50 (€6.40).

If you are flying to London Heathrow from Dublin with British Airways, then you will land at terminal 5. London Stansted currently accepts international passengers at their main terminal, terminal one.

Among airlines operating Dublin to London flights:

• Ryanair: offers free seat selection
• British Airways: offers free seat selection
• Aer Lingus: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• American Airlines: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

4 airlines operate flights between Dublin and London. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Ryanair
• British Airways
• Aer Lingus
• Ryanair

Flights from Dublin to London usually depart from Dublin (DUB) and may arrive at several airports in London area, including London City (LCY), London Gatwick (LGW), London Heathrow (LHR), London Luton (LTN), London Southend (SEN) and London Stansted (STN).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Ryanair: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• British Airways: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Aer Lingus: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Dublin to London:

• Economy class
• Business Class

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than stopover options on average. Direct fares average $163 return, compared with $467 via a stopover through Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG).

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $24–$140 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

One-stop flights from Dublin to London most commonly connect through:

• Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) – 55% of one-stop connections
• Duesseldorf Intl (DUS) – 18% of one-stop connections
• Glasgow Intl (GLA) – 18% of one-stop connections
• Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) – 9% of one-stop connections

Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 16% on the Dublin to London route. Monday is the cheapest departure day at $177 return on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $209, a difference of $32. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Dublin to London route, 16% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 42 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Dublin to London flights, with 39% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 32%, Evening flights for 27%, and Night flights for 2%.

Some of the most popular sights in London are Paddington Station, London Victoria Station, and King's Cross Railway Station. These are among the most viewed places in London on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Dublin to London:

• Earliest: departs at 06:20 and lands at 07:46
• Latest: departs at 23:15 and lands at 00:41.

The flight takes about 1h 26m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 36% above the route average of $164. Book 6 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Dublin to London takes 1h 26m, covering 751 km.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

One-way fares from Dublin to London are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $72, which is 44% below the typical average for this route.

Aer Lingus is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while British Airways has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Dublin to London flights are:

• Aer Lingus: 86% on time
• British Airways: 84% on time
• Ryanair: 82% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 84% of the time.

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Glasgow Intl (GLA) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 4h 12m, compared to 4h 20m via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) and 6h 18m via Duesseldorf Intl (DUS).

Since London is served by multiple airports, car hire options and rates can vary depending on which one you fly into.
Near London Heathrow Airport (LHR) – daily rates from around $10:

• GREEN MOTION
• DRIVALIA
• Europcar
• Alamo
• Hertz

Near London Gatwick Airport (LGW) – daily rates from around $12:

• GREEN MOTION
• DRIVALIA
• U-Save
• Europcar
• Alamo

Near London City Airport (LCY) – daily rates from around $15:

• GREEN MOTION
• Budget
• Hertz
• Avis
• Sixt

Near London Luton Airport (LTN) – daily rates from around $15:

• GREEN MOTION
• DRIVALIA
• Alamo
• Europcar
• Budget

Near London Stansted Airport (STN) – daily rates from around $14:

• GREEN MOTION
• DRIVALIA
• Europcar
• Alamo
• U-Save

Return flights from Dublin to London range from $98 to $265, with an average of $164 over the past 12 months. Anything below $98 counts as a good deal.