Travelling from Melbourne to Dublin Airport (DUB): What you need to know
Planning your trip begins with working out where you'll fly out of in Melbourne. Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) is the city's main airport, so explore your options for booking a flight from Melbourne to Dublin Airport (DUB) leaving from here.
Dublin is 11 hours behind Melbourne. Dublin Airport is located in Dublin, which runs on the UTC+0 timezone.
Your flight from Melbourne to DUB won't wait if you're running late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
Delays at security and check-in are more likely if you're flying during high season, so allow a bit more breathing room. The recommendation for peak periods? Get there up to four hours early for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
We make it simple to find cheap flights from Melbourne to DUB with a stopover. To explore your options departing from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Next, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Popular stopovers between MEL and DUB include:
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Hamad International Airport (DOH)
Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH)
Located around 24 kilometres from central Melbourne, MEL can be reached in about 30 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport is roughly 40 minutes.
Want a hassle-free start to your break? Stay near Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from Melbourne to Dublin Airport or prefer not to rush, these hotels are just the thing:
67.71% of flights that depart Melbourne Tullamarine Airport reach their destination on time.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
Using public transport, you can travel from central Melbourne to AVV in about 2 hours 5 minutes. The terminal is roughly 56 kilometres away, and making the trip by car takes approximately 50 minutes.
It's vacation time, so why not book another night away at a hotel near Avalon Airport? Before your Melbourne to DUB flight, check yourself in to Corio Bay Motel.
Flights from Avalon Airport have a proven record for punctuality, with 80.09% of them touching down within the expected time frame.
About Dublin Airport (DUB)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Melbourne to Dublin Airport. Book one of these accommodation options near DUB instead:
Travel at your own pace with a Dublin Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Easirent, Budget or Carhire and venture far and wide through Dublin and beyond.
Booking your vehicle around two weeks ahead of your Melbourne to Dublin Airport flight can help you lock in a great deal.
Getting from Dublin Airport (DUB) to central Dublin
Central Dublin is about 8 kilometres from Dublin Airport. Journey times by car rental or cab will vary based on time of day, so do some research before your trip.
It'll take around 2 hours 10 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Dublin Airport (DUB)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Dublin Airport is C$555. For a return flight on this route, the best price is C$1,350. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares may change.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from Melbourne to DUB if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird discounts.
Cheap Melbourne to Dublin Airport tickets are easier to find if you're not locked into specific dates. Try using the 'Whole month' tool to compare fares across the month and then choose the cheapest day.
There's no need to check every day to find out if prices have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment a better deal comes up on flight tickets from Melbourne to DUB.
Save money on your flight from Melbourne to Dublin Airport by using filters. Choose your ideal times, number of stops and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
The best time to fly from Melbourne to Dublin Airport (DUB)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Melbourne to Dublin Airport (DUB). August is when most people travel to Dublin. If you like things a bit more low-key, go in February.
Book a Melbourne to DUB flight ticket departing in July if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Dublin to range from 10ºC (50ºF) to 20ºC (68ºF).
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Melbourne to Dublin Airport in January when temperatures are between 1ºC (34ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF).
More about Dublin
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the top stays in Dublin right here. Explore these options after you've booked your flight from Melbourne to Dublin Airport:
All great adventures should include a little sightseeing. Trinity College Library, Guinness Storehouse and St. Patrick's Cathedral are must-do's during your Dublin adventure.
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, its top attractions include Blarney Castle, Blarney Castle House(Teach Caisleán na Blarnan) and Blarney Stone.
Waterford is another essential stop in Ireland and is around 145 kilometres south-west of Dublin. No trip is complete without experiencing Bishop's Palace, Christ Church Cathedral and Waterford Treasures Medieval Museum.
