At The Airport

Check-in

The majority of check-in desks at Dublin Airport are located on the first floor of the terminal building. Aer Lingus operates its UK, London and German flights from check-in Area 14, which is located on a level beneath the Arrivals Hall.

Our interactive map of the departures floor provides more detail.

Check-in times

As a general guide,

• The DAA would advise passengers to arrive at check-in at least 90mins prior to their flight departure and to factor in a further 30mins if parking a car.
• Long haul flights check-in can open up to three hours prior to scheduled departure.
• European flights check-in can open up to two hours prior to scheduled departure.
• Ireland Domestic and UK flights check-in can open 90 minutes to two hours prior to scheduled departure.
  

Self-Service and On-Line check-in

Self service check-in (on-line and self-service kiosks) is available to some passengers departing from the airport. A number of scheduled airlines use internet check-in and web check-in technologies in order to facilitate their passengers with early check-in, seat selection and issue of boarding passes.

It is a good way to save time on your journey. Please select from the airline links below to see if this service applies to your destination. Airline staff should be on hand if you require any assistance.


Travelling on an Aer Lingus flight from Dublin.

Travelling on an Air France flight from Dublin.

Travelling on a bmi flight from Dublin.

Travelling on a British Airways flight from Dublin.

Travelling on a Iberia flight from Dublin.

Travelling on an Ryanair flight from Dublin.

Travelling on a Scandanavian Airlines flight from Dublin.



Please keep your baggage close by and take care of credit cards, passports and other important documents when using the self-service kiosks at the airport.

Boarding Areas A, B and C.

Please refer to the flight information screens located throughout the airside shopping and boarding areas. These screens list flight departures for your destination, boarding time and gate number. Boarding usually begins around 45 minutes before departure. This may vary for long haul and short haul flights.