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Mon, 29 Apr MAN - DUB
Tue, 30 Apr DUB - MAN
£87 £82
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Wed, 26 Jun MAN - DUB
£18
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Fri, 03 May MAN - DUB
Mon, 06 May DUB - MAN
£41
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Manchester Dublin
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Wed, 08 May MAN - DUB
Thu, 09 May DUB - MAN
£61 £58
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Wed, 15 May MAN - DUB
Thu, 16 May DUB - MAN
£60 £57
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Sun, 19 May MAN - DUB
Sun, 19 May DUB - MAN
£215 £211
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Route information

Currency exchange rates and cost of life

Train Local, one-way ticket
14% Trains in Dublin are 14% cheaper than in Manchester.
Manchester £2
Dublin £1.72
Meal Mid-priced restaurant
15% The average meal is 15% more expensive in Dublin than in Manchester.
Manchester £15
Dublin £17.24
Exchange rate
1 GBP = 1.16 EUR
1 EUR = 0.87 GBP
Last checked on 25 April 2024
Distance: 166 miles
Manchester airports
Manchester International (MAN) How far from city centre: 9 miles
Birmingham Intl (BHX) How far from city centre: 74 miles
Liverpool John Lennon (LPL) How far from city centre: 27 miles
Dublin airports
Dublin (DUB) How far from city centre: 6 miles

Travelling to and from the airports

Flights from Manchester

Manchester is a buzzing city, known for its vibrant nightlife, eclectic shopping and stimulating culture. Manchester Airport is one of the main airports serving the north of England, handling around 19 million passengers annually flying to around 200 destinations worldwide. Formerly known as Ringway Airport, it dates back to 1938 and was an RAF base during the Second World War. The airport previously also operated regular Concorde flights. Cheap flights to Dublin from Manchester airport can leave from one of its three terminals, connected by a Skylink walkway. The airport has a good range of facilities with shopping, restaurants and bars and was awarded Best UK Airport by the Travel Weekly Globe Awards in 2012.

Travel to Manchester airport

If you are taking a flight from Manchester to Dublin you will leave from Manchester Airport. The airport is about nine miles outside Manchester city centre off the M56 motorway, which is connected to the M6 and M60, making it conveniently placed for many towns and cities in the north of England. Frequent trains run between Manchester city centre and the airport on the Transpennine Express and Northern Rail services (about 20 minutes). There is also a choice of buses that connect with the airport, such as the 200, 18, 43 and 105. There is also a metrolink tram that runs between Cornbrook and the airport (regular trams from the city centre link with Cornbrook).

Arriving in Dublin

The city of Dublin conjures up images of culture, historical architecture, Irish stew and convivial pubs, making it an exciting place for families, couples and culture seekers alike. You can start by learning about Irish history at the Kilmainham Gaol museum, a former prison that dates back to 1796. For more history head to Trinity College, which includes the likes of Oscar Wilde and Samuel Beckett in its alumni, or admire St. Patrick's Cathedral before cooling off with a pint of Guinness in the lively Temple Bar area. If you would like to learn more about Guinness, book a tour at the Guinness Storehouse, which includes a pint at the Gravity Bar overlooking the city for spectacular views.

Travelling to the city centre

Dublin flights from Manchester can arrive into one of two terminals at Dublin Airport, about six miles outside the city centre. The airport can be accessed by the M1 and M50 motorways. To get from the airport to the city centre, take the Airlink 747 bus, which connects to the city via the Convention Centre, Connolly Rail Station, Trinity College and Temple Bar or the Airlink 757 bus, which runs via Cardiff Lane, Merrion Square and Camden. There are also services from the Dublin Bus company such as the number 16 service to Ballinteer, 41 to Lower Abbey Street or the 102 to Sutton Station. Alternatively, Aircoach runs to the city centre and South Dublin.

Frequently asked questions about flights from Manchester to Dublin

What are the benefits of booking flexible flight tickets?
Using the flexible flight ticket, you're guaranteed a refund or a rebooking option (without fees) in case of flight cancellations when travelling to Ireland. At eDreams have you covered!
If I want to book flights from Manchester to Dublin at eDreams, how can I find them?
Using our flight search engine, you can find flights from £18 for the route Manchester - Dublin. At eDreams, we always aim at providing our customers with the cheapest option, allowing you to adjust according to stopovers, airports, dates and many other filters.
Is Dublin more expensive than Manchester to visit?
Comparing taxi prices, a ride in Dublin costs an average of 3.75 GBP pounds, 14% more expensive than Manchester, with a fare of 3.30 GBP pounds, while train tickets cost 14% less in Dublin: 1.72 GBP pounds against 2.00 GBP pounds in Manchester. Comparing the price of a meal, they range from 17.24 GBP euros in Dublin, 15% more than the 15.00 GBP euros in Manchester. The price of a coffee is approximately 5% cheaper in Dublin, with an average of 3.37 GBP euros, while in Manchester the coffee costs 3.56 GBP.
What would be the best time to book a flight from Manchester to Dublin?
The most popular months to book from Manchester to Dublin are May, June and July.
When would be the best time to travel from Manchester to Dublin?
The best time of the year to visit Dublin from Manchester really depends on lots of personal preferences, especially the price. Regarding popularity, August is the best month to fly to  Dublin from Manchester in terms of searches from our customers, followed by July and June. If you would rather avoid the busy season and get away from the crowds January, September and March are the months with fewer searches for Manchester -  Dublin.
What is the duration of a flight from Manchester to Dublin?
Flight duration from Manchester to Dublin is around 01:03 hours on average, at an average distance of 264 km, for flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).
What is the weather like in Dublin compared to Manchester?
The average temperature in Manchester is 26.08 degrees in summer, with precipitation around 3.0 mm ,Dublin's temperatures reach 23.67 during the hot season, with 12.0 average of rain rate . In winter, however, weather indicators show around -2.3 degrees in Dublin, compared to the -2.77 average degrees reported in Manchester. During the winter period, Manchester can register 3.0 mm precipitation, while Dublin have an average of 12.0 mm rain level.
From which airports is it possible to fly from Manchester to Dublin?
The main route from Manchester to Dublin is: Manchester International (MAN) to Dublin (DUB). The following airlines fly this route:
  • Ryanair.
  • Aer Lingus.
  • Stobart Air.
The airlines that fly indirectly from Manchester to Dublin are:
The airlines that fly indirectly from Manchester to Dublin are:
  • Aer Lingus, stopping in Glasgow for 125 minutes at least.
Flight Time 1 h and 3 m Flights from Manchester and Dublin last around 1 h and 3 m, although this flight time may also depend on other factors.
Cheapest flight £18 The cheapest price available for flights from Manchester to Dublin that have been booked by our customers in the last 72 hours
Airport of Departure Manchester International You will depart from Manchester International when flying from Manchester to Dublin
Airport of Arrival Dublin Outbound flights from Manchester to Dublin arrive at Dublin

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