Great airport, large enough to need busses from the plane to the ramp, that's the only downside as it was raining. Lots of Cafés at all hours selling all the carb options + beer and coffee. Not that im complaining but letting you know to come prepared. Lots of stations to charge and free wifi to continue to work while you wait. Tons of escalators and belts to move you around. JFK T4 learn from DUB or AMS. read more

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Underwhelming experience to be polite. Check-in was smooth . Irish security was a ?? Not sure why they are still getting people to take off their shoes and belts when US airports have even stopped doing that now. T2 departures airside - very few options to charge phones. No good options for food - no decent Irish breakfast option- both the Fallow & Ryan locations only do a half *ssed option for someone wanting an Irish breakfast - ridiculous. Airport operator needs to seriously get their act together for quality dinning options. read more

We had some extra time at Dublin airport so we decided to sit down and have one last pint of Guinness and lunch at whiskey bread in the terminal. It had fast service, decent prices for beer, the food was okay. Experience for airport food. read more

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Nice airport with lots of duty free shopping to keep you occupied during your layover. There are good restaurants as well. It's clean and easy to get around. read more

T2 at Dublin is the International Terminal. It's OK, but not the International experience you might get at Heathrow, Schiphol, or Istanbul. What it really has going for it is US Customs, which made our Delta flight to Atlanta to be Domestic. Gayle and I also have global entry, which pretty much allowed us to walk through with maybe 1-2 questions from the American agent. We flew Delta, of which their counters were right there when we walked in. Delta staff were helpful in leading us in the right direction. We also appreciated our cab driver who picked us up at our Hotel in the wee hours of the morning, and got us unloaded and on our way. If you're hungry, do it either before or after Security, but before US Customs. Pre-Security choices looked a little better, and if you're looking for Duty Free shopping after Security, keep your expectations in check. The folks at Irish Security and US Customs were all chill as we all went about our business. The key negative was that our Business Class seats only got us meal vouchers, as the Lounge was undergoing renovation. Not terrible, but not what we paid for. read more

I have reservations about this airport as the airline lines seem inefficient for some airlines. I was luckily flying one of the major ones so my check-in bag process was faster but the Euro airlines had lines for days and there was no separation from checkin versus bag drop (and sometimes only 2 employees for multiple flights going out at once). We were leaving from Dublin to Amsterdam and after walking through the gates to what felt like forever, we also had to take a bus to to get to the specific gate we were assigned which I felt pretty inconvenient and if you were paying attention to announcements and not at the gate early, you may have missed it. Because of that I think it's important to get to the terminal a smidge earlier in case of any delays too. read more

Outbound, Charlotte - Boston - Dublin and returning Dublin - Boston - Charlotte. I was here twice on this trip and once before in 2016. It's the same as it was when I was through here then. The Preclearance Operation is awesome because you don't have to deal with it when you get to your US airport and you don't have to pick up and recheck your luggage when you land at your first US airport. So that's nice though you'll wait in lines either here or there regardless. Yes, lots of queues for departure security and yes, they have a shorter one for those of us with Global Entry. In big letters - THERE IS ALMOST NO FOOD ONCE YOU ARE PRECLEARED. The Terminal is devoid of fast food and completely devoid of cheap food. There are a couple of sit down places which were packed this afternoon. And they're expensive. So that's a major downer for me. Some vending machines but they're also expensive and limited. Buy your food before you go through preclearance. If you're flying First Class and have access to it, great. If not, you can try purchasing a pass for the 51st & Green Lounge which runs €41 per person. They sell the tickets online but they're sold out about three weeks in advance and they're non-refundable. Worth it for two hours of peace, food and drink, comfort and a view of the ramp. [Review 2003 of 2024 - 178 in Republic of Ireland - 23025 overall] read more

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Dublin Airport Terminal 2 is small and limited, especially when comparing it to other international airports. I was surprised by how small it was when I came here to fly back home as I spent a few hours before my flight here; it was lacking a lot of amenities that could be helpful for travelers. They say for an international flight, you need to arrive to the airport three hours prior. And the day I was flying out, there was news of a protest that was to take place at the Dublin International Airport, so it was advised that I leave early. With that said, I had hours to spend before taking an evening flight home, so walked around the entire terminal, looking for restaurants and shops to check out. Some positives is that they do have a good duty-free store that's massive and has many local products, which is perfect for gifts. I was able to get some gifts here, including Irish whiskey that isn't sold in the US. I also found another store that sells many Irish products, including aran woolen products, Waterford crystals, etc. It was nice to go there for last-minute gifts. But if you're looking for a place to chill and get some cocktails, there's only one restaurant inside and it was crowded because everyone was trying to just chill over cocktails. The eating options here are very limited. And there was not enough seating for all the travelers here. Also, where the heck are the water filling stations? For US-bound flights, there's a pre-clearance area, which was the first time I've seen this at an airport. It was a very quick process, going through the pre-clearance area and because this occurs at Dublin, you don't need to go through customs when you land back home, which is so nice. But be warned that after you go through pre-clearance, you're then at your gate area, which has even less seating and eating options. Therefore, I suggest you shop and eat at terminal 2 then do pre-clearance before your flight since there won't be much else to do here when you're waiting for your flight. Not a terrible airport terminal, but also far from the best. read more

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EAT YOUR FOOD BEFORE YOU GO TO THE GATE!!! You hit PASSPORT/IMMIGRATION/CUSTOMS before the gate and that's a BAD THING!!! For our last meal in Dublin, I bought two types of beautiful ham and cheese croissant baked goods from the nice folks at our corner Centra market. They looked so delicious and ... I will never know. I had GOES (Global Entry). There was absolutely NO LINE. I had the food and was going to get us all set up for a last picnic at the gate and SHE MADE ME THROW IT AWAY. I DIDN'T EVEN GET TO TASTE IT!!! May I at least eat some of it? I'm hungry and that's my family's last lunch. My husband and mom were so hungry they had started on some on our walk, but I was carrying it and didn't have the hands to eat any of it, yet ... the gate is right over there ... I just want to eat something ... NO! THROW IT AWAY NOW! There's not even a line ... there's no one else here except me! NO! She even had me open up a sealed and labeled "buttered roll" so that she could look very closesly in all the corners and check that it was really just bread and butter. I was painstakingly carrying all the other food we had bought on our trip, had laid it out and taken a picture of it the night before, and she didn't even look at my picture and waved me through. The other food had seeds and dried fruit ... nope ... no fox given. I was almost in tears ... AND HANGRY!!! YOU MADE ME THROW AWAY OUR LUNCH!!! NOT COOL!!! I DIDN'T GET TO EAT!!! Dublin is no longer my favorite city ... I thought the idea of going through customs and immigration before boarding the plane was a good idea ... FECK THAT!!! What a crappy end to my vacation. NOTE: The Aer Lingus crew came through, got me some chocolate and crisps, and said that the signage should be better that says EAT YOUR FOOD BEFORE ENTERING!!! read more

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Easy to navigate, open floor plan, great signage, staff friendly and helpful throughout the terminal!

Looking for my buddy Connor McGregor. Gonna go pound some beers. Nice, small, quaint easy to navigate airport. Love me some Dublin. read more

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Everything is clearly marked. The bathroom is very clean and I love that they have a VAT office centrally located that will process your form immediately instead of a drop box. All personal were friendly and helpful. read more

I did not have a bad nor did. I have a great experience. There wasn't that many restaurants and bars to choose from. However, the airport was very clean and I felt safe. read more

Everything. Toast no butter Coffee no milk Sausage frozen. Service terrible Included a tip before bad service read more

Dublin Terminal 2 offers a ton of shopping and some places to eat. But in the summer it can be dismally hot. HVAC system is totally underrated. Dress light for this airport in the summer. Also, it's pretty crowded at peak summer travel. read more

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It's an airport that most going in and out of Ireland have no choice but to use. It is a lot bigger than I originally thought.

Lackluster airport that had some rude staff. So odd as the people of Ireland were almost without exception incredibly kind and pleasant. read more

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Whiskey Bread at Dublin airport . Limited menu , food is average or below . Tables dirty and tacky even after cleaning. This place needs a serious revamp . Used to be great , not anymore. Unless something is done I will never come here again ! I'm Irish living in USA and I'm disgusted. Wonder what our international tourists think of it . Their last memory leaving Ireland ! read more

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I've had to take flights from this terminal three times since my initial post. I have realized that Fallow stop serving breakfast at around 11am and after that their lunch menu includes the dry breakfast sandwich. On my most recent visit, a few days ago, I ordered my Irish breakfast at the counter and the counter service person advised me that my food would be delivered to my table. The food arrived in a robotic type trolley which I didn't even notice until a staff member told me to take my food. I saw a plate with toast and another plate with the Irish breakfast. I took both plates since my breakfast had included an order of toast. The staff person then told me that the toast was not mine - my breakfast plate had two slices of toast plonked on top of the other breakfast items along with a lump of butter. It made it very difficult to butter the toast without a separate bread plate. I thought it was odd that the staff member didn't just take my plate from the serving trolley and put it on my table. One promising development at this terminal is a new food place "The Reserve" which I only noticed after I left Fallow. They serve breakfast and it appears to be table service. The breakfasts are smaller versus those on offer at Fallow but that would work for me as I always request the breakfast without baked beans and I usually don't eat the potatoes or the black/white pudding. I hope to try The Reserve in future. read more

Dublin International Airport didn't offer a wide selection of restaurant options, but it was nice to see Irish food choices available. There are also options for last-minute shopping. If you're flying to the U.S., you'll need to go through the U.S. pre-clearance gate. I recommend not buying food before passing through, as it will be confiscated even if purchased within the airport. Overall, I had a positive experience in Dublin, and returning to JFK was seamless. I just had to grab my luggage and head home, skipping the long lines. I would consider returning in the future. read more

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I'm just updating my review today as I see my last one was awful. Everything we very well today. Staff were great. Toilets clean. People friendly. My only gripe is I saw a lot of old people struggling with the long walk from check-in to USA immigration and double security lines etc. Really they don't need wheelchairs but do need a cart going regularly read more

My experience here was so terrible, both flying in and out. I had always heard how lovely the Irish people can be. Not the case! Servers in the pubs and store were so rude. One of the airport workers screamed in my ear. When I called him out, he threatened to call the police. Disgraceful. read more

This is the International Terminal for Dublin including flight to and from the United States. Prior to our trip to Dublin there were a mountain of problems reported here for more than a month on Twitter and National News including long lines for security, lost baggage, and dirty never cleaned restrooms with no one tracking anything or giving a S. They were overwhelmed by the volume of tourists in June and on top of that agreed to accept 1000's of Ukrainian refugees, but had nowhere to put them so they camped in the airport. The US Gov't, the US Airlines that fly here, and other countries filed a formal complaint with the Irish Gov't to get their S together and by the time we arrived and departed--things went very smooth--really fast! Our bags were waiting for us by the time we finished with Passport Control on arrival. And Passport control went very fast and organized even with 5 flights arriving at the same time. On the return--almost no wait for check-in at American Air, no wait at Dublin Security and no wait at US Customs which unusually has a presence in Dublin so when you arrive in the USA you arrive as a domestic passenger--you are done with customs. Just keep in mind that that you have to go through Two layers of security and bag and metal detector checks in Dublin when returning to the USA so don't make the mistake we made and got dressed and had to undress again for US Homeland Security here. PIA! The airport is old, has food, but not a lot after you go through double security. After you go through US Customs in Dublin you are in a special secure area and don't mix with the other International Passengers. It's kind of like entering the USA in Dublin. They even have a special airline club in this area for all the airlines combined if you have that status with your airline. We picked up a Subway on the way to the airport and that helped a lot. The restroom I used was clean and I was able to even wipe myself down from sweating through the whole process. Unfortunately, American Air, which has been always on-time from Dublin to DFW for a month, had a technical problem with the 787 and we were two hours late leaving causing us to miss our DFW connection back to LA and then our bags did not make the late flight they put us on. That is a whole other story. Just a note about the Irish/Dublin Security--I have been traveling with the same exact Tweezer in my toiletries bag for 30 years through security all over the world and USA and this was the first time, I was called aside and subjected to an inspection. When I asked what she was looking for? I could not imagine because I fly all the time and I am so regimented for security checks. She said it looks like a tweezer on the scanner. I helped her find it and showed it to her--she took it to her supervisor who said that is exactly what they saw on the screen. It looked like a sharp weapon to the operator but she said that was fine and let me go. Additionally you have to put all your liquids in bags the size they give you: 1 Liter, not the 1 Quart Bags we use in the USA. Another thing we had to deal with over there. read more

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Sorry to say we did not have a good experience here. The person handling our bags was confused, disorganized and not friendly. It was clear that this was not going well especially when our luggage never made it to our destination. Not clear signs to the gates and very few areas to get food or water. Be sure to take food in the plane as no free water or snack items are available. That would've been nice to know before a 4 hour flight. read more

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This place sucks. Got here for an early flight to US. Had to stand in a 30 minute pre-clearance line. Seems they don't open until 7:00. 100s of people waiting. Now they've sent us to our gate and we are all waiting , in line, to go up a flight of stairs. Total shitshow of an airport. EDIT... the gate I was flying out of was closed until 8:00 am. Flight boarded at 8:30. Why would you close a whole section of gates? read more

My friend and I spent a few days in Dublin this past week, and this terminal was fine! A few shops, duty free, a few places to eat, some seating, ... nothing special, but nothing too terrible either. Not a bad airport to fly in/out of. read more

This review is very specifically for the US Preclearance at Terminal 2. This allows US bound passengers to undertake all US immigration and customs at the Dublin Airport. Meaning, when you land in the US you can just leave the airport. That part is refreshing, because after a long transatlantic flight, it's nice to be able to just walk from my gate directly to my car or bus and skip any queues. But it's also so much more of a headache than it should be. Because, let's say the Dublin Airport is a connecting flight for you; even though you've gone through the security/screening process wherever you were originally coming from, you'll have to go through all of it a second time at US Preclearance (because it's not just passport control or customs you're going through). You know how they suggest getting to the airport two to three hours before your flight to go through security? The expectation is the same here, so imagine that your flight coming into Dublin was a) delayed and b) your gate was all the way across the airport. Having just thirty or so minutes to go through security before your plane starts boarding happens more often than you might think. My advice? As you start to make your way through the US-part of the Dublin Airport (you can't miss it: there are flags everywhere) ask someone at any desk (and you'll pass many people who ask to see your passport and boarding pass) if you're gonna miss your flight. If they say you're not going to; you're not going to! Finally, when you get past US Preclearance and are approaching your gate, it will feel like you're in a US airport all of a sudden (even though you're still in Dublin) which is a very surreal experience and quite the abrupt ending to your holiday! read more

The terminal was fine but avoid taxis from the taxi rank if you're a tourist. We totally got scammed. The driver ignored GPS directions while talking and blustering on about nonsense to extend the fare. read more

I always enjoy going to this lounge before a long journey. Self service, lots of room and nice food choices. Very friendly staff, clean and relaxing. Priority Pass gets you in with 2 guests, so kiddos came in too and loved the chocolate chip muffins! read more

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Our routing was Boston Dublin Milan RT on Aer Lingus. We selected Dublin because we thought it would be better than Heathrow. It was an incremental improvement, a truly modest gain. We still wound up carrying our luggage up and down stairs, and lugging it on and off buses. On our outbound flight from Dublin to Milan, we had to take a bus to a "holding terminal", then queue up for our flight, walk over to the plane, and carry our luggage up the stairs to board the plane. I guess hoping for a Jetway is just too big an ask for Aer Lingus and the Dublin Airport? There were very limited dining options when our one hour delayed flight arrived in Dublin. There was only one small sandwich spot in our proximity, and it was packed (likely because there was only one small sandwich place in our proximity!). We were lucky enough to score a small table, as I waited in line about 10 minutes to order sandwiches. They were actually quite good, though they had to be consumed quickly to make our connection. My general takeaway was to avoid both Aer Lingus and the Dublin Airport on our next European vacation. read more

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This airport terminal for flights to the US is small, crowded and few services. One bar/ restaurant , one small convenience store:(. You have to go through a rats maze to finally get here. Guess Americans don't rate a decent terminal :( The convenience store and duty free shop closed super early . I really hate this terminal About the only good thing I can say about the terminal is it is clean. read more

You need to walk a bit on arrival to get an uber, but bo more than 3-4 min. The airport is not big and nice overall. There's a separate terminal for the US flights and you can pass customs there, so there's no passport control in the US. We came there 2 hours before the flight and could make all of that. However, I would recommend to get a bit earlier for the US flight. read more

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Cramped seating area with many dirty tables. I arrived right before lunch service started. Took them 20-30 mins just to replace the snacks with some sandwiches and soup. Even after lunch was set out, tables from breakfast still weren't cleaned up. Only came here to grab a bite before my flight. No way I would pay for this. Barely had 10 mins to eat because of how long they look to change out the food. read more

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Love that I can go through US customs here! Easy airport to navigate. Up the escalators after checking to Irish security then thru customs. Before you enter US customs there are lots of makeup and alcohol duty free stores. I wish they had more stores. read more

Go with extra time to spare! When flying to the USA be prepared as you will do European security, followed by US security, followed by United States customs and border patrol! This can be super fast or take a while depending on time of day and staffing! (Customs is easy for citizens) permanent residents are sent to the same line as visa/ tourists etc and if you're a family of mixed citizen / resident you'll also have to go with the other line (kind of frustrating given the citizen line is much shorter) I can tell you from my time before I was a permanent resident to have all your ducks in a row for customs! They'll want your passport, may ask exact travel dates, how much cash your carrying, where you work etc! Be honest and it should be a walk in the park but they can feel intimidating. They just want to make sure you're not a criminal and you'll definitely leave again. Residents and citizens just get asked how long they've been out of the country (: After US security there are some food options, some shopping options! Get water at the self serve stand it's much cheaper than €3 a bottle at the pop up stands! A couple spots for souvenirs and Irish chocolate / chips but not as big of a selection as there is after the European security section! There are lots of outlets around the terminal so bring your Eu plug so you can charge your phone / iPad if needed. Chairs are spaced out to keep distance during these covid times Bathrooms are plentiful and generally clean! Entering Ireland through terminal 2 is easy, customs lines move fast especially if you're a European passport holder, baggage can be slow but that's just life! And it can be a long walk in if your plane is parked near the end of the terminal (: There's a cafe and little newsagent once you exit baggage! read more

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The first thing I noticed when I landed was how modern this airport was. The architecture was very impressive with lots of steel and glass. The signs were clearly marked in English (and Gaelic, I'm guessing) I had no difficulty finding my way to baggage claim. There were numerous escalators and people-movers to help tired travelers speed through the large terminal. Everything was brightly lit and clean. Getting through immigration and security was relatively easy and I found the staff to be slightly nicer than their U.S. counterparts. This airport has all of the amenities one would expect from a modern, international airport (shops, restaurants, plenty of bathrooms, WiFi, etc.) and the self-check machines are a godsend. You can print your boarding pass, weigh your check-in luggage and get the tag all without having to wait for an airline employee. Nice. I also had my first Full Irish Breakfast in the lounge. It was surprisingly good. The lounge was huge with plenty of tables and booths for travelers and their luggage. The biggest challenge was getting used to the subtle differences between American and European ways of doing things. As long as you are respectful and do you best to understand you are a guest in their country, you'll get along fine. read more

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Nice enough but not efficient. It's is clear lots of money was invested in this airport however not necessarily well thought out. There are plenty of restrooms "Toilets' but not much on food. The food choices are limited and not much to speak of other than to say they are overpriced! When waiting for your flight the information regarding the gate and departure is a mess. It's like a secret mystery wrapped in an enigma. They are announced only and not before approximately 45 minutes before the flight. I prefer to know far in advance so I can go to the location then freely roam. Luckily everything is within 3-4 minutes walking distance. Ok I had to land here if I wanted to travel to Ireland so, I guess it really doesn't matter. It is a safe and clean airport what more could you ask for?! read more

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The dublin airport terminal two was very clean. The people are just the nicest you can ever meet. read more

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We set off from Dublin airport on Friday 22nd of September 2023. After a miner hiccup in getting a wheelchair for my husband we were looked after by Jack and his team on our flight to Manchester. He organised a lift from the plane in Manchester and a wheelchair for my husband. The staff on the plane were friendly, professional and very helpful. The staff that met us off the plane with the lift were also wonderful and we thank them for their kindness and understanding. We arrived in Manchester from Dublin by a lovely guy who escorted us through the airport and to a taxi to take us to our hotel. Thank you so much We left Manchester on Monday 25th September 2023. We were looked after extremely well from start to finish. From boarding the plane to arriving in Dublin and been taken through the airport to our taxi home. Thanks so much for your kindness and understanding. Both airport's and the staff we dealt with were fantastic. read more

I loved the whiskey shopping at the airport. Easy in and out for me. I was surprised that we cleared US customs before we left.