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Please check your ticket or contact your airline for advice on checking in times, but as a general guide:
If you are travelling internationally, a valid passport is normally required. For some countries, your passport will need to be valid for at least six months after your intended return and you may also need a visa.
Have photocopies of all important documents (tickets,
passport, visas, E111, travel insurance, driving licence, etc) and make sure
they are kept separate from the originals. If there are two or more people in
your party you could exchange photocopies to minimise the chance of losing all
documentation. If your passport is lost or stolen you must report it to the Passport Office or your nearest Irish Embassy or
Consulate
. Or call the 24hr emergency number +353 1 478 0822.
The advice from the Department of Foreign Affairs is that everyone travelling abroad, for
work or pleasure, should take out travel insurance before travelling. If you are still need Travel Insurance then why not buy on line at our Plan Your Trip section.
Whilst most places accept credit and debit cards, cash is still the best way to pay for small items like taxis, snacks and tips. You can buy currency at any of the airports Bureau de Change Facitities, Bank of Ireland or ICE. See interact map for location.
Plan your time at the airport, avoid airline check-in queues and select your seat. Depending on where you are flying from, the airline you are flying with, your ticket type and your destination; you may be able to check in online or use one of the self service kiosks at the airport. Find out more about the self service check-in options at your departure airport.
If you are in any doubt about travelling with an illness or medical condition you should consult your doctor. If you are on prescribed medication take enough with you for the duration of your trip, as it may not be easy or economical to get a repeat prescription for the same medication while you are overseas.
You can use our website to plan your journey to the airport - just select the To and From our Airport button at the top of the page and you will find details of all the transport options available. Remember to make a contingency plan for your journey to the airport just in case there are any road or rail delays
Don't forget to pack adaptors, battery charger, first aid kit, phrase book, insect repellent and suntan lotion if appropriate for your destination. If there is anything you've forgotten to include, don't worry, you'll find most travel essentials on sale at one of our many airport shops.
If you are travelling outside the EU, you need to be aware of what food items are permitted and prohibited. Products such as meat, dairy, fish, and shellfish as well as certain plants and vegetables are prohibited and if found, will be seized. You may face severe delays, a fine and even prosecution. The Department for Agriculture is aiming to reduce the risk of exotic animal diseases, plant pests and diseases entering the country, which threaten our public health, livestock, agriculture and horticultural industries and the environment.
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