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Cheap Flights from the United Kingdom to Ireland

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from the United Kingdom to Ireland that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent return flight deals from the United Kingdom to Ireland

Thu, 3 Sep - Wed, 9 Sep
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22:25 - 23:25MAN  Manchester-DUB Dublin
1h 00mdirect
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16:25 - 17:25DUB  Dublin-MAN Manchester
1h 00mdirect
$58Ryanair
Sat, 26 Sep - Sun, 27 Sep
Ryanair Logo
17:10 - 18:10MAN  Manchester-DUB Dublin
1h 00mdirect
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06:45 - 07:45DUB  Dublin-MAN Manchester
1h 00mdirect
$58Ryanair
Tue, 15 Sep - Tue, 29 Sep
Ryanair Logo
20:40 - 21:40GLA  Glasgow Intl-DUB Dublin
1h 00mdirect
Ryanair Logo
19:15 - 20:15DUB  Dublin-GLA Glasgow Intl
1h 00mdirect
$58Ryanair
Thu, 10 Sep - Sun, 13 Sep
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22:55 - 23:55MAN  Manchester-DUB Dublin
1h 00mdirect
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23:10 - 00:10DUB  Dublin-MAN Manchester
1h 00mdirect
$61Multiple Airlines
Thu, 10 Sep - Sun, 13 Sep
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19:30 - 20:30MAN  Manchester-DUB Dublin
1h 00mdirect
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23:10 - 00:10DUB  Dublin-MAN Manchester
1h 00mdirect
$61Multiple Airlines
Sat, 5 Sep - Sat, 12 Sep
Multiple Airlines Logo
22:00 - 23:00GLA  Glasgow Intl-DUB Dublin
1h 00mdirect
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22:00 - 08:20DUB  Dublin-GLA Glasgow Intl
10h 20m1 stop London Stansted
$101Multiple Airlines
Fri, 29 Jan - Mon, 1 Feb
British Airways Logo
18:25 - 19:50LHR  London Heathrow-DUB Dublin
1h 25mdirect
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10:45 - 12:20DUB  Dublin-LHR London Heathrow
1h 35mdirect
$168British Airways
Fri, 29 Jan - Mon, 1 Feb
British Airways Logo
18:25 - 19:50LHR  London Heathrow-DUB Dublin
1h 25mdirect
British Airways Logo
20:40 - 22:00DUB  Dublin-LHR London Heathrow
1h 20mdirect
$168British Airways
Tue, 8 Sep - Tue, 29 Sep
Aer Lingus Logo
15:50 - 17:15LHR  London Heathrow-DUB Dublin
1h 25mdirect
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17:30 - 18:55DUB  Dublin-LHR London Heathrow
1h 25mdirect
$169Aer Lingus
Mon, 31 Aug - Mon, 7 Sep
Aer Lingus Logo
07:40 - 09:00LHR  London Heathrow-DUB Dublin
1h 20mdirect
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15:55 - 17:20DUB  Dublin-LHR London Heathrow
1h 25mdirect
$185Aer Lingus
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KAYAK's insights & trends for flights to Ireland

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights to Ireland to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest flight to Ireland?

These are the best return prices found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 5 days.

The cheapest ticket to Ireland from the United Kingdom found in the last 5 days was to Cork, at $32 return. The most popular route is Birmingham (BHX) to Dublin (DUB) and the cheapest return ticket found on this route in the last 5 days was $58.

How much is a flight to Ireland?

The average and cheapest price for all round-trip flights to Ireland from each origin found by users searching on KAYAK in the last month.

A flight to Ireland costs $174 on average. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks was $28 for the route Birmingham (BHX) to Dublin (DUB). The most popular routes on KAYAK are London to Dublin which costs $215 on average, and London to Dublin, which costs $229 on average.

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What is the cheapest month to fly from the United Kingdom to Ireland?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from the United Kingdom to Ireland, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from the United Kingdom to Ireland is January, when tickets cost $85 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and August, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is $141 and $136 respectively.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Ireland?

The average price for all round-trip flights from the United Kingdom to Ireland depending on the time of departure, clicked by users on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

The cheapest time of day to fly to Ireland is generally in the afternoon, when retur flights cost $231 on average. Morning departures are around 4% more expensive than evening flights, on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Ireland is generally at night, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $346.

How far in advance should I book a flight from the United Kingdom to Ireland?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights to Ireland, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below-average price on a flight from the United Kingdom to Ireland, you should book around 5 weeks before departure, which saves you about 36% compared to booking last-minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 18 weeks before departure.

Which is the cheapest airport to fly into in Ireland?

Prices will differ depending on the departure airport, but generally, the cheapest airport to fly to in Ireland is Knock Intl Airport (NOC), with an average flight price of $130.

Good to know

Low season

January

Cheapest flight

$36
Best time to beat the crowds (22% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (20% more expensive on average)
Flight from Glasgow to Dublin

Flights from the United Kingdom to Ireland: the best tips from KAYAK users

Insights shared by verified travellers who flew the route from the United Kingdom to Ireland 
DeborahFlew with Aer Lingus-June 2025
Heathrow seems to have a lot of plane traffic so make sure you have a good cushion of time if you have connecting flights. I had a 2 hour layover but ended up having to run to make sure I got to the other gate in time.
Verified travelerFlew with Aer Lingus-June 2025
If you’re doing a transfer speak to someone at the desk don’t use an automated kiosk
KillianFlew with British Airways-May 2025
Dublin airport a shambles when it comes to collecting luggage or getting a cab. Allow plenty of extra time.
ThomasFlew with Aer Lingus-Oct 2024
You will likely have to walk a lot more than you might expect to make a connection.

FAQs for booking flights from the United Kingdom to Ireland

  • Do I need to use my passport to enter Ireland?

    Ireland, along with the UK, is a member of the Common Travel Area. British citizens travelling from the UK will not require a passport when entering Ireland. However, Irish immigration officers will look at your ID when you arrive in Ireland and may ask to see your passport, especially if you were not born in the UK. If you hold British Citizenship and use your passport to enter Ireland, you do not require a visa. Just ensure that your passport will be valid for your entire stay in Ireland.

  • Which flights to Ireland should I look at if I want to see the Cliffs of Moher?

    The Cliffs of Moher are located on Ireland’s west coast, so you should look at flights to Ireland that fly to Shannon Airport, which is the primary airport serving the west coast and also the closest. From the airport, you can hire a car and drive approx. 1h, take a taxi, or travel by bus (approx. 2h 40min, the journey is not direct).

  • Which flights to Ireland should I look at if I want to see the Rock of Cashel?

    You should look at flights to Ireland that land in Shannon Airport, as it is the closest major international airport to Cashel (about 54 mi). From the airport, you can choose to rent a car and drive approx. 1h, take a taxi, or catch a bus (approx. 4h).

  • Where can I see the Book of Kells?

    The Book of Kells Exhibition is located in Trinity College Dublin, so the nearest airport is Dublin airport. Dublin airport offers a service known as Aircoach, most of which will travel through central Dublin, where Trinity College is located. This is the most convenient way to travel from the airport, but you can still choose to take a taxi or bus.

  • How can I take my pet on board when travelling to Ireland?

    Some of the popular airlines flying to Ireland are RyanAir, British Airways and Aer Lingus, and all of these airlines typically allow you to travel with your furry friends. Check the individual rules for each airline before you book to ensure you fit the guidebook.

  • I am flying to Galway. What is the recommended airport to fly into?

    When looking to find cheap flights to Ireland, specifically Galway, a recommended airport to fly into on a direct flight from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) is Shannon Airport. It is only around a 1 hour drive to Galway from the terminal.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from the United Kingdom to Ireland?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from the United Kingdom to Ireland.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from the United Kingdom to Ireland?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight from the United Kingdom to Ireland is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from the United Kingdom to Ireland?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly from the United Kingdom to Ireland with an airline and back with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from the United Kingdom to Ireland?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying from the United Kingdom to Ireland up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

  • What is the cheapest day to fly to Ireland?

    Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to Ireland is Wednesday when return tickets can be as cheap as $171. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Monday, when return prices are $287 on average.

Top tips for finding a cheap flight out of the United Kingdom

  • The 5 main international airports in Ireland are: Dublin Airport (DUB) on the east coast, Cork Airport (ORK) on the south coast, Knock Airport (NOC) in the north west and the airport of Shannon (SNN) on the west coast. Each airport is the primary airport of its respective region, so you can choose which flights to Ireland suit you best based on where you would like to visit.
  • Certain airports in the UK also offer flights to Donegal (CFN) and Kerry airports (KIR). These airports are less busy but may only have very basic facilities.
  • Dublin Airport is probably the best one to fly to if you would like to visit multiple cities, as it offers the most options when it comes to domestic flights throughout Ireland. Cork Airport is also another good option.
  • Car seats are mandatory for children from 8 months to 4 years old when travelling in a car, so you might have to bring your own or rent one if you are going to be travelling by car in Ireland.
  • The best way to travel around Ireland is by car or public transport, given its size. However, you may need to take a plane to visit the Aran Islands from the mainland.
  • If you want to find cheap flights to Ireland, then you should consider choosing a flight with a layover. This will make the journey longer but you can save some cash. Some of the popular layover destinations en route to Ireland include Italy’s Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP), Edinburgh Airport (EDI) in Scotland, Spain’s Adolfo Suarez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) and more.
  • Looking to find cheap flights to Ireland? Dublin Airport (DUB) is a popular airport to fly into and is easily accessible from the main town of Dublin. The airport is only about 9.5 miles (15 km) from the town centre, taking around 30 to 45 minutes to reach by car, taxi or bus, depending on traffic.
  • If you are planning on doing the famous Ring Of Kerry circular route, which is a scenic loop drive on the Iveragh Peninsula, then you should fly into Kerry Farranfore Airport (KIR) or Shannon Airport (SNN); these are airports that are close to the start of the circuit.
  • If you are flying into Dublin Airport and need to have an overnight stay and rest before the next leg of your journey, you can stay at Maldron Hotel Dublin Airport. It overlooks Terminal 2 and is roughly a mere 3min walk from the terminals, but they also provide a shuttle service. Alternatively, there is a luxury Radisson Blu on the Dublin Airport grounds, also offering a free shuttle.

Reviews of the top 3 airlines flying from the United Kingdom to Ireland

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from the United Kingdom to Ireland? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.3
Aer LingusOverall score based on 1691 reviews
7.4Boarding
7.2Comfort
8.1Crew
6.7Food
7.0Entertainment
Airline reviews

Ryanair delayed my flight by 7.30 hours gave us a embarrassing 4 euro voucher Got to Leeds/Bradford airport got to the car hire which I also booked through your site and they had given my car away then charged me a additional 192 pounds more for a car I didn’t even want complete scam

2.0 MediocreAnonymous, Aug 2026
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Ryanair delayed my flight by 7.30 hours gave us a embarrassing 4 euro voucher Got to Leeds/Bradford airport got to the car hire which I also booked through your site and they had given my car away then charged me a additional 192 pounds more for a car I didn’t even want complete scam

Aer Lingus App never showed the gate and the board did not update until very close to the time the gate was due to close. Both planes departed late but no announcement was made which would have saved a run for the gate.

Caring & friendly crew. Most important: got us SAFELY to our destination!

delayed flight stayed whole night at washington Dallas airport at seats , uncomfortable . i am senior citizen , very tired , worst travel.

One of the best flight experience I have had in along time. Would fly with them again.

Like getting a bus. No great luxury but will get you there

Got us to destination alive, albeit a bit late. Luggage was left behind. No live tracking app available (available on some other airlines). Supposedly going to be delivered in next couple of days.

The connection time between the regional flight (from Newcastle) to an international flight (to The States) was too short. To require as second security scan and customs clearance within an hour and 20 mins is not enough time to make the actual connection. We had a final boarding call the minute we walked out of US customs and had to sprint (with two small children) through 20 gates to make it in time before the door closed. The concept is great in theory to clear customs before leaving Europe, but the timing needs to be adjusted. We travel abroad frequently and won’t be using this route again. Thanks.

The biking process was confusing and I was called for a seat assignment from I number I repeatedly though was spam, but the flight itself was great

I think the extra charges for seating with no added advantage and the added charges for baggage are excessive compared to other airlines.

Had no disruptions or delays. Did not order any food.

I liked almost everything (e.g. ease of booking, price, punctuality, efficiency, friendliness, courtesy). A slam landing in Dublin airport took some of the gloss off it, though. Being able to paste here the text of the review of the same flight that I just wrote for Ryanair would make me feel better about Kayak too.

Take off was great but landing is always with a bump.

Staff were very professional. Much better than the outgoing flight from Dublin. Seat cushions were practically non existent. Making for a very uncomfortable flight.

They were extremely unprofessional and unhelpful at check in. They did not understand laws related to Spanish residents flying with family It was very discriminatory the way we were treated.

It's not the staff's fault. The cabin crew do their best but the setup in Stansted Airport by Ryanair is poor. The herding of people like cattle is unacceptable before boarding and is something that's in every airport but only in Stansted have I seen the queueing of passengers outside the plane on the tarmac and the crew only turning up with maybe 5 minutes to depart. This is a resource issue . Yes prices are good but seemingly comes with a price of poor treatment of customers. I'll pay more next time

Flight was fine, crew were good, cabin director spoke far too much; disembarking at Dublin Airport and entry into the terminal building was just dreadful, like entering the back door of a neglected factory building. What an awful impression it must give to first time visitors to Ireland.

all fine - did not have food - there was no entertainment

Ryanair is always shite. Slowest boarding possible in the most uncomfortable way. It’s like they are are tad sadistic.

The boarding process was fast and easy , but the airport sign was not up on the board, so it was hard to know the correct gate , on the airplane there was NO Snacks and NO water …. Everything needs to be purchase …. It’s not worthy for the price we paid !

Waiting area not big enough for all the passengers, no airport lounge.

Really appreciated the care, attention and friendliness of cabin crew. Very comfortable, prompt and efficient flight.

People were nice. Seats are so cramped my knees had to be pressed into the seat in front of me.

Dreadfully long wait for bags at Dublin coming off an already late flight.

Flight was delayed and there was boarding pass and flight information errors resulting in confusion and stress

Aer Lingus was the actual airline so they handled everything professionally.

Excellent service smooth flight f or the most part food was right now.I'm expectedly good.

The flight was delayed, and delayed some more. But there was more room on this plane than the one that flew oversees! There was no food or entertainment, but that’s ok, it’s a short flight

Was delayed for checks after evidence of bird strike, good call

The plane was delayed. That was only downside to flight. Crew was very nice

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