Dublin city centre (O'Connell Street area) is approximately 12 km south of the airport.

About Dublin City Centre

Dublin is a compact, walkable city where 1,000+ years of history blend with one of Europe\'s most dynamic contemporary cultures. O\'Connell Street, the city\'s main boulevard, features the Spire (a 120-meter stainless steel monument), the GPO (General Post Office—site of the 1916 Easter Rising), and connects to the Ha\'penny Bridge over the River Liffey. Temple Bar, on the south bank, is the famous cobblestone cultural quarter of pubs, street performers, and galleries—touristy but undeniably atmospheric.

Beyond Temple Bar, Dublin rewards exploration. Trinity College houses the 9th-century Book of Kells in its magnificent Long Room library. St. Stephen\'s Green and Merrion Square offer Georgian-era elegance. The Guinness Storehouse at St. James\'s Gate brewery is Ireland\'s most-visited attraction, with a rooftop Gravity Bar offering 360-degree city views. Dublin\'s literary heritage is staggering—Joyce, Beckett, Wilde, Shaw, and Yeats all called it home, celebrated in the Dublin Writers Museum and numerous literary walking tours. The city\'s pub culture, with traditional music sessions in pubs like The Cobblestone and O\'Donoghue\'s, is an essential experience.

Nearby Landmarks

Trinity College / Book of Kells Temple Bar Guinness Storehouse GPO / O'Connell Street Ha'penny Bridge

Transport Options

Taxi

Cost €25-35 metered
Time 25-40 minutes

Follow "Taxi" signs at arrivals. Queue at official taxi stand. Metered fares, no need to negotiate.

Rideshare (Grab/Uber)

Cost €18-25
Time 25-40 minutes

Designated rideshare pickup at Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 forecourts

Step-by-Step Directions

Take Airlink Express 747 from outside Arrivals. Runs every 15 minutes. Stops at O'Connell Street, Temple Bar area, and Heuston Station.

Aircoach

Cost €7
Time 30-40 minutes
Frequency Every 15 minutes

Outside Arrivals at both terminals

Quick Comparison

Option Cost Time Best For
Taxi €25-35 metered 25-40 minutes Convenience, groups, heavy luggage
Rideshare €18-25 25-40 minutes Budget-conscious, app users
Bus/Shuttle €7 30-40 minutes Cheapest option

Good to Know

Late Night Transport

Airlink Express (747) and Dublin Bus services run from the airport until about 11:30 PM. After midnight, the 41N Nitelink night bus runs to the city centre hourly until 4:00 AM on weekends. Taxis are available 24/7 at the airport (EUR 25–40 to city centre). Dublin's Temple Bar pubs close at 2:30 AM (11:30 PM on weekdays).

Luggage Tips

The Airlink Express has large luggage bays underneath and overhead. If taking a regular Dublin Bus, luggage space is limited. Taxis handle bags easily. Dublin's cobblestone streets in Temple Bar are rough on wheeled luggage—if your hotel is in the cobbled area, taxi right to the door. Luggage lockers are available at Busáras (bus station) and Connolly Station.

Accessibility

Dublin has good accessibility in the city centre. Airlink Express buses are wheelchair accessible with ramp boarding. The Luas tram is fully accessible. Trinity College and major museums have ramps and elevators. Temple Bar's cobblestone streets are challenging for wheelchairs. New Dublin Bus fleet is 100% accessible.