Private jet to Dublin

Most private flights to the Irish capital are working trips. Technology, pharmaceutical and finance groups run their European head offices from the Docklands on both banks of the Liffey and from the International Financial Services Centre, and many of the world's aircraft leasing companies are based in the city. Google, for example, has its European headquarters at Barrow Street beside Grand Canal Dock. Weekend traffic comes for rugby at the Aviva Stadium, for the All-Ireland finals at Croke Park, for the Dublin Horse Show and for golf on the links north and south of the city.

Business jets use Dublin Airport at Collinstown, about 10 km north of the centre. Signature runs a separate business aviation terminal next to Terminal 1, and Universal Aviation also handles private flights, so passengers clear passport control and customs without entering the main terminal. Every flight needs a slot and a handling agent, and the apron for business aircraft is small, so parking is agreed when the flight is booked. As a broker, we compare aircraft from operators across Europe and quote the whole aircraft with the slot and parking already checked.

Tell us the route, the date and the number of passengers in the form, and a consultant will send aircraft options with the slot and parking confirmed.

Reasons to fly privately to the Irish capital

Flight times to Dublin Airport

Times for a light jet from the price tables below, including taxi, climb and descent:

• Manchester: 0:52 h, 264 km
• Edinburgh: 0:58 h, 336 km
• London Farnborough: 1:07 h, 443 km
• Amsterdam: 1:32 h, Paris Le Bourget and Brussels: 1:35 h
• Hamburg: 1:59 h, Frankfurt: 2:01 h
• Geneva: 2:09 h, Zurich: 2:13 h, Munich: 2:25 h
• Milan Linate: 2:29 h, Madrid: 2:31 h, Nice: 2:32 h
• Vienna: 2:52 h

The airport lies on the far western edge of the European network, so sectors from the continent are longer than to London: Geneva and Zurich are more than two hours away, Vienna almost three. On those legs a midsize jet saves 7-11 minutes and gives a cabin where passengers can move about. From Larnaca, 3,720 km away, only the super midsize column flies non-stop, in 5:09 h. In the heavy jet column New York is 6:30 h away and Dubai 7:29 h.

Private jet prices to Dublin

Every price below is for the whole aircraft, one way, plus handling, parking, airport charges and any passenger tax, and assumes an aircraft available near the departure airport. The flight time column refers to the first aircraft in each row.

From the main European hubs

Manchester and Edinburgh, at EUR 8,000 and EUR 8,500 in a light jet, are the cheapest departures because the sector is shorter than an hour. From Geneva the same Citation CJ3 costs EUR 12,000, against EUR 19,500 in the Challenger 350, so on the longer continental legs the choice of class moves the price more than the choice of hub.

From Scandinavia, central and southern Europe

On legs of two to three hours the light jet column uses the Phenom 300, which has a larger baggage hold than the CJ3, and the Legacy 500 and Gulfstream G280 both offer stand-up cabins.

From North America and the Middle East

With a main runway of 3,110 m, any long-range business jet can use the airport. From New York, Tel Aviv and the Gulf all three types below fly non-stop; from Miami the Challenger 650 needs one fuel stop.

Flight time sets most of the price; the rest covers positioning the aircraft and crew to the departure airport. Ireland charges no passenger departure tax, so the return leg carries only handling and airport charges. On the way out, UK Air Passenger Duty depends on the aircraft (none under 5.7 t, the standard rate of the distance band for most jets, the higher private-jet rate from 20 t with fewer than 19 seats), France about EUR 420 per passenger on a jet, Italy EUR 100 or EUR 200 per passenger depending on the distance, and Germany a departure tax of its own. Every amount is listed in the quote.

Business jet price per flight hour

Heavy Jets from EUR 8,300 / hour

Light Jets from EUR 3,200 / hour

Ultra Long Range Jets from EUR 12,000 / hour

Super Midsize Jets from EUR 6,300 / hour

Very Light Jets from EUR 2,500 / hour

Long Range Jets from EUR 9,800 / hour

Midsize Jets from EUR 4,500 / hour

Turboprops from EUR 2,000 / hour

What a trip really costs

Cost per seat

The price covers the whole cabin, so six passengers from London in a CJ3 pay EUR 1,500 each:

Quick estimate online

Enter your own route, date and number of passengers in the calculator, and the estimate arrives by e-mail.

Dublin Airport and the alternatives

Dublin Airport (DUB, EIDW) is the main airport of Ireland and is open around the clock every day of the year except Christmas Day. It has three runways: the north runway 10L/28R of 3,110 m, runway 10R/28L of 2,637 m and the crosswind runway 16/34 of 2,072 m. Runway length is never a limit for a business jet here; capacity is. The airport is coordinated, so each private flight needs a slot and an appointed handling agent before it departs.

Signature runs the business aviation terminal beside Terminal 1 from 06:00 to 22:00 local time and opens outside these hours on request. Its staff take passengers through border and customs checks, and crews have their own rest room. Universal Aviation is the second handler for private flights. The general aviation apron holds only about fifteen aircraft; when it is full, the aircraft parks on the commercial side at a higher rate. Hangar space for visiting aircraft is requested from Dublin Aerospace or Aer Lingus.

Shannon, Cork, Weston and Belfast

Distances in the table are straight-line from Dublin Airport:

Weston, 17 km west of the centre, looks convenient on the map, but its short runway rules out almost every jet. The airports of Northern Ireland are in the United Kingdom: there is no check at the land border, but a flight from Dublin to Belfast needs a passport and, for EU citizens, a British ETA. For trips that continue to the west coast, see the page on private flights across Ireland.

Choosing the aircraft

Up to five or six passengers with normal luggage fit a light jet for the one-hour sectors from Britain. A golf group of six or eight with full bags needs the hold of a midsize jet such as the Citation XLS+. Larger aircraft are chosen for comfort on the longer continental sectors, or because Dublin is the first stop of a flight across the Atlantic.

Questions about the slot, parking or the right aircraft? Leave your number and a consultant will call you back.

Busy weeks in the Dublin calendar

Business traffic runs through the whole year. Sport and the national holiday produce the peaks, when slots, apron space and hotel rooms run short:

For St Patrick's week and big match weekends, request the aircraft, slot and parking several weeks ahead. In January, apart from match days, aircraft are often available at short notice.

From the airport into the city

Empty Legs to and from Dublin

An Empty Leg is a flight the operator has to make without passengers, for example after dropping a group at Dublin. Business jets cross the Irish Sea several times a day, so empty sectors here are more frequent than on most European routes. Typical directions:

Dates and times of an Empty Leg are set by the operator and can shift at short notice, so they work best for trips with some slack. Send the direction and your dates to empty-legs@jets.flights, and we forward matching flights as they appear.

Travelling with a dog or cat

On a private jet the dog or cat travels in the cabin beside you, and the operator must approve the animal in advance. Ireland applies the EU rules with one addition:

• Microchip, implanted before the rabies vaccination.
• Rabies vaccination at least 21 days old at the time of travel for a first vaccination.
• EU pet passport; animals from Great Britain travel with an animal health certificate.
• Up to five dogs, cats or ferrets per person on a non-commercial trip.
• Dogs only: tapeworm treatment by a vet 24-120 hours before arrival in Ireland, with date and time entered in the passport. Cats and ferrets are exempt.

Ireland also has its own rules for certain dog breeds, which must be muzzled and kept on a short lead in public. A large dog is confirmed with the operator before booking, as some aircraft accept them only on request.

Documents, customs and taxes

Checklist before take-off

• Passport or EU ID card for every passenger, children included.
• British ETA for non-British, non-Irish travellers continuing to the UK.
• Passenger list with names, dates of birth and document numbers, sent the day before.
• Landing time matched to the slot and a return before 22:00, or out-of-hours handling ordered.
• Number of suitcases and golf bags, so the aircraft and the car have room.
• Pet passport, rabies record and, for a dog, the tapeworm treatment entered 24-120 hours before landing.
• Meeting address in the Docklands or hotel address for the driver.
• Company name and VAT number for the invoice.

How to book a private jet to Dublin

1. Send the route, the date, the preferred landing and return times, the number of passengers and their luggage, and the address in Ireland.
2. We request the slot and apron parking through the handling agent and check whether the return falls inside the Signature terminal hours.
3. Two to four offers follow, each naming the operator and model, with cabin photos and the whole-aircraft price; waiting time or parking is shown separately.
4. You sign the contract and pay; we confirm the slot, handling, car and catering.
5. Be at the departure terminal half an hour before take-off. In Dublin the car meets you at the business aviation terminal.

Our team

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Commercial Director

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Director of Development

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Senior Aviation Consultant

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Aviation Consultant

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Aviation Consultant

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Questions about private flights to Dublin

• • How much does a private jet to Dublin cost?

  • A light jet starts at EUR 8,000 one way from Manchester and EUR 9,000 from London Farnborough, for the whole aircraft. From Paris or Brussels it costs EUR 10,500, and handling, parking and any passenger tax of the departure country are added in the quote.

• • Where do private jets park at Dublin Airport?

  • On a small general aviation apron handled by Signature or Universal Aviation. When it is full, aircraft park on the commercial side at a higher rate, so we agree parking when we book the slot.

• • How long is the flight from London?

  • About 1:07 h from Farnborough in a Citation CJ3 and a few minutes less in larger jets. From Manchester it takes 0:52 h.

• • Is the airport open at night?

  • Yes, around the clock except Christmas Day. The Signature terminal works 06:00-22:00 and opens outside these hours on request, which is arranged when the flight is booked.

• • Do I need a passport for Ireland?

  • Ireland is outside Schengen, so documents are checked on arrival. EU citizens may travel on a national ID card; British citizens need no visa, and other travellers carry a passport.

• • Can we fly on to the United States with preclearance?

  • Yes, but via Shannon. US preclearance at Dublin serves airline flights only, while Shannon also clears private aircraft.

• • Can my dog fly with me to Dublin?

  • Yes, in the cabin. It needs a microchip, a valid rabies vaccination, an EU pet passport and tapeworm treatment 24-120 hours before landing, and the arrival is arranged with the authorities in advance.

• • Are there Empty Legs to Dublin?

  • Often, mainly between Dublin and London, Manchester, Edinburgh and Switzerland. Send your direction and dates to empty-legs@jets.flights.

• • Can we fly out and back in one day?

  • Yes. From London the flight takes about an hour each way, the aircraft waits on the apron, and waiting time and parking are shown in the quote.

• • Which aircraft suits a golf trip?

  • Four players with bags fit a light jet such as the Phenom 300. For six to eight players a midsize jet like the Citation XLS+ has the hold for the clubs.

• • How far ahead should I book?

  • Outside the peaks a flight can usually be arranged within a day or two. For St Patrick's Day, Six Nations weekends and the summer finals at Croke Park, book several weeks ahead.