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It’s relatively easy to find a non-stop flight from Manchester to Dublin, with different options available depending on your budget. Low-cost carrier Ryanair serves the route with regularity, while for included cabin baggage and more legroom, you can opt for a direct flight with British Airways or national carrier Aer Lingus.

The Loop at Dublin Airport is a luxury landside shopping complex located in each terminal, with a range of beauty brands, Irish whiskies, confectionary and much more. You can even shop online in advance to get an additional discount and simply collect your items when you arrive. Other shops available to arriving passengers include a branch of WHSmith in Terminal 1 and a Spar convenience store in Terminal 2.

Yes, several car hire companies are available at Dublin Airport; all but Sixt (Terminal 1 only) have offices in both terminals. You will find the car rental desks in the Arrivals Hall of Terminal 1, while at Terminal 2 they are located in the multi-storey car park next to the building. Book online in advance to ensure the best deal.

Yes, many bus services link Dublin Airport with the city centre and destinations further afield. For a direct service you can opt for a shuttle like Aircoach or Airlink Express, which serve major hotels and city centre destinations. Dublin Bus is a slightly cheaper alternative and useful for those wishing to access other destinations; routes 16, 41 and 102 all run different routes into the city.

Among airlines operating Manchester to Dublin flights:

• Ryanair: offers free seat selection
• Aer Lingus: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

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

3 airlines operate flights between Manchester and Dublin. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Aer Lingus
• Ryanair
• Ryanair

Flights from Manchester to Dublin usually depart from Manchester (MAN) and arrive at Dublin (DUB).

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

Only Economy class is available on flights from Manchester to Dublin.

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than stopover options on average. Direct fares average $108 return, compared with $335 via a stopover through Zurich (ZRH).

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $24–$138 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Ryanair. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737 MAX 8 variants.

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

• London Heathrow (LHR) – 57% of one-stop connections
• Aberdeen Dyce (ABZ) – 29% of one-stop connections
• Zurich (ZRH) – 14% of one-stop connections

London Heathrow (LHR) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 29% on the Manchester to Dublin route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $89 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $125, a difference of $36. 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 Manchester to Dublin route, 26% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 38 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Manchester to Dublin flights, with 36% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 29%, Evening flights for 28%, and Night flights for 7%.

Some of the most popular sights in Dublin are Dublin City Centre, Blanchardstown Centre, and National Gallery of Ireland. These are among the most viewed places in Dublin on KAYAK.

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

• Earliest: departs at 00:05 and lands at 01:10
• Latest: departs at 23:10 and lands at 00:15.

The flight takes about 1h 05m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 24% above the route average of $109. Book 5 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Manchester to Dublin takes 1h 05m, covering 424 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 Manchester to Dublin are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $66, which is 32% below the typical average for this route.

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 London Heathrow (LHR) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 4h 13m, compared to 6h 56m via Zurich (ZRH) and 16h 29m via Aberdeen Dyce (ABZ).

Dublin Airport (DUB) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around $5 for economy cars. Top options include:
· Budget
· Sixt
· Easirent
· Europcar
· Thrifty

Return flights from Manchester to Dublin range from $76 to $152, with an average of $109 over the past 12 months. Anything below $76 counts as a good deal.