Where to find cheap flights to Dublin

Sonia24

I have a wedding in Dublin in September but seriously strapped for cash. Can anyone recommend where is the best place to look for cheap air fares from London and any nice but affordable accommodation.

Thanks very much

Red Tape · Posted: Thu Apr 02, 2009 1:21 pm Post subject:

Airfares London to Dublin? Aer Lingus, Ryanair. Lodging is a different matter. Where have you looked so far?
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chibby123 · Posted: Thu Apr 02, 2009 3:47 pm Post subject:

Dublin is ridiculously expensive 2 pints of lager you are looking at roughly 10 GBP from a recent trip there.
Have you considered taking the ferry as a foot passenger?

Redtape is right
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Sonia24 · Posted: Thu Apr 02, 2009 4:00 pm Post subject:

Hi thanks for the replies, I have only just started thinking about it. I suspect the ferry will be too long as this needs to be a quick in and out visit.

chibby123 · Posted: Thu Apr 02, 2009 4:17 pm Post subject:

Yes thats the disadvantage, either way though redtapes suggestions are going to be the best for you I know aer lingus were running a deal recently there website is the best for deals it seems!
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Sonia24 · Posted: Fri Apr 03, 2009 3:59 pm Post subject:

Thanks for that advice, I will take a look.

rossfraser2020 · Posted: Fri Sep 11, 2009 11:20 am Post subject:

Have you tried skyscanner.com they are quite good and you can search throught different dates to find the cheapest deal.
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rsjfreight · Posted: Tue Sep 22, 2009 6:58 pm Post subject: Ireland flights

By far the easiest and quickest way is two check the 2 price comparision sites skyscanner.net and then expedia.

It will save you a massive amount of time.
Skyscanner.net - focuses on budget airlines and searches dozens of airlines across Europe.
Expedia is better for non-budget style airlines and they also often have their own special rates as I think they buy in bulk.
It is hard to beat the prices you will find via those 2.
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pjdscott · Flight Steward Joined: 20 Dec 2007 Posts: 68 77 ants

You will also get some useful tips, plus a web form similar to skyscanner, at:

http://www.moneysavingexpert.com/travel/beat-budget-airline-charges
Martin's Money Saving Tips page (see their FlightChecker).

A further option is to fly to Belfast (city airport or international) and get the train or coach to Dublin - the train is about a 2-hour journey.
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loukkcat · Posted: Wed Sep 23, 2009 1:13 pm Post subject:

The train from Belfast to Cork is not operating fully til November due to a bridge collapse, so Belfast probably not the best option, plus its usually a lot more expensive.

Try out the special offers section in the discoverireland website for accommodation deals, despite the misconception there seems to be fantastic value available in Ireland at the moment, have gone on some super price weekend and midweek breaks this year. Just remember that a 3 or 4 star in Ireland is of a superior quality to one in the UK (different grading systems) so what might seem expensive works out quite reasonable when you see the hotel quality.

Yep, the price of a pint is still expensive (about €4.50-€5) most of which is going to the taxman, but I think you'll agree the atmosphere in an Irish pub is something quite different to anything you'll get elsewhere and worth the few extra cents!!

Skyscanner.net is definitely the best option for cheap flights!
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attridge · Trainee Steward Joined: 13 Sep 2002 Posts: 32 35 ants

Hat trick Patrick

there is a website airninja.com that searches all available flights once you enter your departure and arrival. They made some changes to it recently and i preferred its old system but maybe it will help you.
For cheap but good clean accommodation try The Four Courts Hostel. We would happily go back... and they have a list of all the cheaper pubs with pints around €3-€3.50. It's never been cheaper to go to Dublin really.

paul · Posted: Mon Nov 23, 2009 4:48 pm Post subject:

What do you mean you'd happily go back?

You ARE the Four Courts Hostel... Rolling Eyes

Trying to deceive people is not a good way about trying to get visitors, IMHO.
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