Travelling from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Dublin Airport (DUB): what you need to know
Around 7 hours is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Washington Dulles Airport to Dublin Airport.
Dublin's timezone is UTC+0, which makes Dublin five hours ahead of Washington DC.
Choose from 22 weekly Washington Dulles Airport to Dublin Airport flights. The 17:10 departure with Aer Lingus is the earliest you can take. United Airlines operates the last service of the day at 23:05.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably board your IAD to DUB flight.
Travelling during a peak time such as July? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer queues and delays at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Aer Lingus is your gateway to discovering Dublin (and perhaps some other exciting parts of Ireland!). Check out the direct flights from Washington Dulles Airport to Dublin Airport offered by this popular airline.
Aer Lingus is the top choice for travellers on this route.
With an impressive 89.08% of services arriving on schedule, Aer Lingus has the best on-time performance for IAD to DUB flights.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Washington Dulles Airport to Dublin Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Check out these options between IAD and DUB:
Boston Logan International Airport
Philadelphia International Airport
Reykjavik Keflavik Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Dublin Airport (DUB)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Washington Dulles Airport to Dublin Airport flight is C$234. A round-trip ticket is currently C$643. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
To pick up cheap tickets from IAD to DUB, reserve your trip three months ahead of your departure date.
Schedule your trip for August. That's the cheapest month for flights from Washington Dulles Airport to Dublin Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfare across every month.
Snapping up cheap flights from IAD to DUB is a breeze with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you as soon as a lower fare pops up.
Tailor your flights with filters. Select your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Washington Dulles Airport to Dublin Airport.
Handy information about Washington Dulles Airport (IAD)
IAD is located at 1 Saarinen Circle.
Of the flights that depart from Washington Dulles Airport, 77% arrive on time at their destination.
To reach Washington Dulles Airport from central Washington DC, it takes around 45 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 40 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip when using public transport takes about 1 hour 10 minutes.
Get your travels off to a stress-free start by staying near IAD. Whether you're taking an early flight from Washington Dulles Airport to Dublin Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are ideal:
Arriving at Dublin Airport (DUB)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Washington Dulles Airport to Dublin Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near DUB instead:
Hit the road running by picking up a Dublin Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Easirent, Budget or Carhire and explore beyond Dublin's usual tourist stops.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your vehicle from Dublin Airport around two weeks before your travel date.
When to fly to Dublin Airport (DUB)
July is the busiest month for flights from Washington Dulles Airport to Dublin Airport. To escape the crowds, head to Dublin in March.
Lock in your flight from Washington Dulles Airport to Dublin Airport for July if you'd like to go to Dublin during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 10ºC (50ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 2ºC (36ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF). Look for cheap tickets from IAD to DUB sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Ireland
Cork is just one of the many cities in Ireland waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Dublin. Around 225 kilometres away to the south-west, popular attractions include Blarney Castle & Gardens, Blarney Castle House(Teach Caisleán na Blarnan) and Blarney Stone.