Flying to Ireland

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Dublin Airport (DUB) is the primary international gateway to Ireland and the closest airport to all wedding festivities.

Flights from South Florida

If you are flying from Miami (MIA) or Ft. Lauderdale (FLL), you’ll typically connect through a northeastern hub before crossing the Atlantic — think New York (JFK or EWR), Boston (BOS), or Philadelphia (PHL). The total journey is usually around 12–14 hours door-to-door.

  • Aer Lingus: Flies onward to Dublin from JFK and BOS — a common option is to connect through one of those hubs.
  • American, Delta, United, and JetBlue: Offer one-stop itineraries through their northeastern hubs (JFK, EWR, BOS, PHL).

Flights from New England

For our guests traveling from Boston (BOS), you have a shorter hop of about 6 hours.

  • Non-Stop Options: Aer Lingus, Delta, and American all run frequent direct flights from Logan International.

Pro-Tips for the Journey

The Overnight “Red-Eye”

Most flights departing from the US are evening flights that land in Ireland “bright and early” the following morning. While it might feel like a long day, we recommend trying to stay awake until at least 7:00 PM local time once you land to help your body clock reset quickly.

Aer Lingus

As Ireland’s national carrier, Aer Lingus often provides a great “onboard Irish experience” to get you in the spirit of the trip before you even land.

Arrival Terminal

Dublin Airport has two terminals. Most US-based carriers (Delta, American, United) land in Terminal 2, while Aer Lingus and most European airlines use Terminal 1. Both are connected by a short indoor walkway.