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Gatwick Train Station is nestled right next to the South Terminal of Gatwick Airport, so if you are leaving from the South Terminal, it only takes a few minutes to walk to the check-in counters or security. If you are leaving from the North Terminal, there is a free inter-terminal shuttle service, which leaves every few minutes, 24h a day, and takes just a few minutes. It is not possible to walk.

The Gatwick Express leaves from London Victoria Train Station and is generally the fastest route, taking 30min - it leaves every 15min during the day. The Easybus leaves from various stops around London city centre and is a cheaper option and takes a maximum of 90min.

The national carrier, Aer Lingus, and Irish low-cost airline Ryanair, both use Dublin as a base. American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and United Airlines are the major US airlines flying through Dublin, as do the major European carriers, British Airways, Lufthansa, Swiss, KLM and Air France.

Terminal 1 is older and smaller, and used mostly by the low-cost airlines and for many short-haul flights. Terminal 2 is newer, larger and where all Aer Lingus flights fly to, and the hub for all long-haul flights. Both terminals have good services after landing.

Usually, when flying between cities, choosing stopover flights are the cheaper option. Because Dublin is so close to London Gatwick and Dublin isn't a common stopover from Gatwick to other international destinations, taking a direct flight with Ryanair or Aer Lingus. British Airways direct flights are more expensive than most stopover flights.

London Gatwick is the second busiest airport in London and operates numerous flights every day, but it's a lot easier to navigate than London Heathrow. There are also multiple flights operated by Ryanair, a popular low-cost carrier. Aer Lingus uses Gatwick as a base for flights to Dublin, so there are plenty of more affordable options.

Aer Lingus offers a range of ticket classes on flights from London Gatwick to Dublin. These include Economy, Economy Flex, Business, and Business Flex. Economy Flex is a popular choice for those that want a little more comfort but still save money.

Apart from direct flights, British Airways offers one other route to Dublin from Gatwick. These flights have stopovers at Glasgow International (GLA) en route, and the length of the stopovers vary.

Among airlines operating London Gatwick Airport to Dublin flights:

• Ryanair: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Only Ryanair operates flights between London Gatwick Airport and Dublin.

Flights from London Gatwick Airport to Dublin usually depart from London Gatwick (LGW) and arrive at Dublin (DUB).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Ryanair: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from London Gatwick Airport to Dublin:

• Economy class
• Premium Economy Class

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than stopover options on average. Direct fares average £69 return, compared with £240 via a stopover through Edinburgh Turnhouse (EDI).

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £15–£75 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Ryanair. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737 MAX 8 variants.

One-stop flights from London Gatwick Airport to Dublin most commonly connect through:

• Zurich (ZRH) – 50% of one-stop connections
• Edinburgh Turnhouse (EDI) – 25% of one-stop connections
• Oslo Gardermoen (OSL) – 25% of one-stop connections

Zurich (ZRH) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 33% on the London Gatwick Airport to Dublin route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at £56 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at £83, a difference of £27. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the London Gatwick Airport to Dublin route, 22% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 50 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on London Gatwick Airport to Dublin flights, with 34% leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 33%, Afternoon flights for 22%, and Night flights for 11%.

Some of the most popular sights in Dublin are Croke Park, Aviva Stadium, and The Convention Centre Dublin. These are among the most viewed places in Dublin on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from London Gatwick Airport to Dublin:

• Earliest: departs at 08:25 and lands at 09:48
• Latest: departs at 22:30 and lands at 23:53.

The flight takes about 1h 23m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 46% above the route average of £70. Book 6 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from London Gatwick Airport to Dublin takes 1h 23m, covering 300 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

One-way fares from London Gatwick Airport to Dublin are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £127, which is 178% above the typical average for this route.

Ryanair is the only airline operating London Gatwick Airport to Dublin flights. 78% of its flights are on time.

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Edinburgh Turnhouse (EDI) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 4h 00m, compared to 8h 07m via Oslo Gardermoen (OSL) and 12h 23m via Zurich (ZRH).

Dublin Airport (DUB) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £3 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Budget
• Sixt
• Easirent
• Europcar
• Thrifty

Return flights from London Gatwick Airport to Dublin range from £46 to £102, with an average of £70 over the past 12 months. Anything below £46 counts as a good deal.