Travelling from Melbourne to Dublin Airport (DUB): what you need to know
Melbourne's main base, Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL), is where many great holidays begin. Explore your departure options from here for your flight from Melbourne to Dublin Airport (DUB).
Dublin is 11 hours behind Melbourne. Dublin Airport is located in Dublin, which operates on the UTC+0 timezone.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Get to the airport on time to catch your flight from Melbourne to DUB.
During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're travelling during a peak period in general.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to break up your journey — and perhaps even explore another city. When browsing flights from Melbourne to DUB departing from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Consider one of these popular options:
Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH)
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Hamad International Airport (DOH)
MEL is around 24 kilometres from central Melbourne. To help work out how to get there, use Google Maps. This useful traveller tool will give you the quickest route and your public transport options.
Catching an early flight from Melbourne to Dublin Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays close to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport:
About Dublin Airport (DUB)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Melbourne to Dublin Airport, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these hotels near DUB:
Getting from Dublin Airport (DUB) to central Dublin
Dublin Airport is approximately 21 kilometres from central Dublin. With a car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is about 29 minutes.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of around 2 hours and 9 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Dublin Airport (DUB)
For a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Dublin Airport, R 7,765 is the cheapest price. You can also book a return flight starting from R 17,105. These are currently the lowest fares and may differ depending on availability.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from Melbourne to DUB if you book ahead. Airlines often have some excellent early bird discounts.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest tickets from Melbourne to Dublin Airport across the entire month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your plans are flexible.
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Tailor your flights with filters. Choose your arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Melbourne to Dublin Airport.
The best time to fly from Melbourne to Dublin Airport (DUB)
August is the most popular month for flights from Melbourne to Dublin Airport. To skip the crowds, head to Dublin in February when things are quieter.
Before booking a flight from Melbourne to DUB, think about the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Dublin, with temperatures ranging from 10ºC to 20ºC.
Search for cheap flights from Melbourne to Dublin Airport in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 1ºC and 9ºC on average.
More about Dublin
Start your Dublin trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from Melbourne to Dublin Airport, browse our range of hotels including:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be hard to work out where to begin. Guinness Storehouse, Trinity College Library and Dublin Castle are popular attractions which should be on any well-planned Dublin itinerary.
Complete your Dublin trip with a car rental
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