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Dublin Airport (DUB)
Airport Information
(Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland)
 A major transport hub located around 10 km / 6 miles north of Dublin city centre, Dublin Airport (DUB) lies between St. Margaret's and Cloghran, and is also close to Swords. The airport has long been one of Europe's fasted-growing and busiest facilities, and now handles more than 22 million annual passengers, and on busy days, some 80,000 travellers and 600+ take-offs and landings.
One terminal handles flights to more than 150 destinations, with just over 40 scheduled airlines. Many flights cover relatively short distances, such as Dublin to London. UK destinations account for approximately 50 per cent of all air traffic at Dublin Airport, while transatlantic flights have seen a substantial increase in passenger traffic in recent years.
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There are bus and express coach services to Dublin and to destinations north and south of the city, generally using the M1 motorway and operated by Ardcavan, Aircoach, Bus Eireann, Bus Nestor, Citilink, Dublin Bus and Urbus. Dublin Airport has licensed taxis servicing the airport and operated by Dublin Corporation. Taxi ranks are situated outside of the arrivals concourse and will be happy to transport you into central Dublin, to the port town of Dun Laoghaire, or into the picture-postcard coastal village of Malahide, to the north.
Car hire is available from a number of car rental agencies that are conveniently located in the arrivals hall. There is no direct train service to Dublin Airport, although, bus and taxi services are available to connect you to most train stations in the area.
Dublin Airport (DUB) Information: History and Facilities
Dublin Airport was officially born in the late 1930s and flights began in 1940, when a number of Aer Lingus planes set off for Liverpool. At this stage the airport was known as Collinstown Airport and featured an award-winning, curved terminal, which is still in use today, and grass runways, which were soon to be surfaced
Throughout the war years, Dublin Airport maintained its regular flights to and from Liverpool and post-war, intercontinental services commenced. The following years were a busy time for the airport and by 1970 construction of a new terminal was well underway, to increase the overall capacity to around six million passengers per year. Currently a second terminal is being built at the cost of more than €1 billion.
Since opening in 1940, more than 240 million passengers have used Dublin Airport (DUB) to reach their destination and facilities have improved beyond recognition compared to those early years. Dublin Airport has all the facilities you have come to expect of a modern international airport. With around 25 places to shop, this is plenty here to help you pass your time. Airport shops are concentrated around an area known as 'The Street' and include the Jean Scene, Monsoon, Travel Value, the World of Travel, Wrights of Howth and the Guinness Shop, a good spot to purchase the ultimate Dublin souvenir.
Bars and restaurants are also onsite and suitable for a wide range of budgets, meaning than Dublin Airport is a good place to relax as you await your flight's departure. Those looking for something to eat will find that the Butlers Chocolate Café has become a firm favourite with travellers, along with Cafe Ritazza, the Mezz Food Court and the Skyview Bar. Other services available at Dublin Airport include nursery facilities, a meet-and-greet service, executive parking and VIP services including showering facilities, complimentary refreshments, free Wi-Fi, and business amenities within the Anna Livia Departure Lounge.
Dublin Airport (DUB) Information: About Dublin Tourism
Dublin is the capital of Ireland and is characterised by its friendly people and rich culture. With great shopping, good food and a thriving nightlife scene around the Temple Bar area, Dublin has become a major tourist destination in recent years. It is a city of festivals, museums and Gaelic legends. County Dublin is home to the glorious Dublin Mountains and coastal villages that are full of history and scenic landscapes.
One of Ireland's most important gateways, Dublin Airport (DUB) is just a short bus ride from the city centre, where you will discover many beautiful landmarks, based along O'Connell Street and lining the banks of the River Liffey. When in Dublin, look out for the Victorian Ha'Penny Bridge, the Guinness Storehouse, and the much-loved bronze statue of Molly Malone.
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