Dublin Layover
Jul 10, 2009 | Comments 2
Stuck on a layover at Dublin Airport (Aerfort Bhaile Atha Cliath) in Ireland? If so, you’ll find that there’s plenty to do to keep you occupied during your wait, both inside and outside the airport. If you’re stuck in the Dublin airport during your layover, to help you get situated, here’s a series of airport maps.
If you’re stuck inside the airport during your Dublin layover, there’s a number of facilities and services to keep you occupied. On your layover, you can find shops, bars and restaurants throughout the airport. There are also self service postage kiosks, banking, a business lounge (three hours for€25 per person and at times offers a 2 for 1 special), Internet access, baby changing facilities, medical and religious facilities.
If you’re looking to ditch your bags and see some sites, the airport offers a Left Luggage facility. If you’re trying to figure out if you have the time to leave the airport, click here for useful tips.
The airport is located 6.2 miles north of Dublin City which makes it accessible for those on a long layover. The city can be reached by buses and taxis. An underground railway line called ‘Metro North’ which will connect the airport to Swords and Dublin city center is still in development. Car rentals are also available.
Layover Guide’s Suggestions For Things To Do On A Dublin Layover:
Dublin Tours
With everything from historical bus tours to Backpacker Pub Crawls, there’s a tour in Dublin to fit whatever interests you most! Click here to find the tours that are most up your speed, as well as suggested walking tour routes if groups aren’t your thing.
Guinness Storehouse
Nothing says Dublin quite like Guinness! As Dublin’s #1 visitor attraction, here you can learn all about Guinness’ 250-year history. Don’t miss out on the complimentary drink in the highest bar in Ireland, the Gravity bar, located above the rook with panoramic views of the city and beyond.
Dublin Castle
Considered to be Dublin’s oldest surviving architecture, The Dublin Castle was the place of power for over 700 years. Don’t miss the 13th-century record tower which was once the place of inaugurations of presidents and the excavation site where a fortress once stood.
Temple Bar/Dublin’s Cultural Quarter
Home to many brothels in the 18th century, this area which is located in the heart of Dublin’s City Centre, has some of Dublin’s most popular bars, restaurants and shops. These narrow, cobbled streets is a fun, young area of town. This is also a great area for visiting some pubs and nightclubs.
For more suggestions of things to do in Dublin on your layover, click here.
Have a suggestion for a Dublin layover? Leave a comment below!
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Love this website–such a great idea! It’d be nice to know approximately how far the suggestions are from the airport, as well as how long they usually take, so readers can get an idea of which stops are practical for which length layovers, but it’s certainly nice to have a jumping-off point from which to do the research myself, at least!