Best pair by where you're coming from
Your location determines which airport is closest and most convenient.
JFK via AirTrain and subway or LIRR from Jamaica, 60 to 75 minutes total. Newark is faster from Penn Station: NJ Transit takes around 25 minutes. Both airports have nonstop international service.
JFK is the closer airport. The drive is 30 to 50 minutes depending on Belt Parkway traffic. A train to Howard Beach, then AirTrain to the terminal. Newark adds a river crossing and at least 20 extra minutes.
JFK is in Queens. Depending on your neighborhood, the drive is 15 to 30 minutes. The easiest airport connection in the metro area.
Newark. No question. I-78, I-95, or the Garden State Parkway depending on direction. No river crossings, no city traffic.
Both airports are roughly equidistant and neither is convenient. JFK requires subway transfers. Newark means getting to Penn Station first. Budget extra time from the Bronx either way.
Newark via I-287 avoids Manhattan entirely. JFK means driving through the Bronx or taking Metro-North to Penn for the subway connection. Newark is the better call from most of Westchester.
For most New York-area travelers, JFK → DUB is the default.2 airlines, 49 flights/wk.
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Best pair by where you're staying in Dublin
Your Dublin airport matters as much as your New York airport.
Temple Bar, Grafton Street, O'Connell Street. If you are staying in a hotel rather than with family, most of them are here. The Airlink Express drops you on O'Connell Street in about 30 minutes from the airport. Trinity College, St. Stephen's Green, and the pubs along the Liffey are all walkable. If you are visiting someone who lives in Dublin, they almost certainly do not live in this part of the city.
The neighborhoods closest to the airport. A taxi from Dublin Airport to Drumcondra is about ten minutes. Glasnevin has the Botanic Gardens and the cemetery. Croke Park is here. If your family is on the northside, you are at their door before the Airlink bus reaches O'Connell Street.
South of the Liffey, through the canal, into the neighborhoods where Dublin eats and drinks when it is not performing for tourists. Ranelagh and Rathmines have the restaurants and pubs locals choose over Temple Bar. The Green Luas line runs through this area. From the airport, a taxi takes 30 to 40 minutes through the city center.
The DART train runs along the coast south of the city. Dun Laoghaire is the first proper seaside town on the line. Take the Airlink to the city center, then the DART south along Dublin Bay. If family is out here, the transfer adds 20 minutes but the view from the train is worth it.
A lot of Dublin's growth over the last 30 years went west. If you are visiting family, there is a real chance they live out here. No train from the airport. A taxi or bus is how you get there. The M50 motorway rings the western suburbs, and a rental car makes sense if your plans extend beyond the city.
DUB is the right Dublin airport for most travelers.Check individual route pages for ground transport from DUB.
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Ranked by on-time performance
On-time = departing within 15 min of schedule. Higher competition tends to keep airlines punctual.
72% on-time.
2 airlines competing.
82% on-time.
2 airlines competing.
JFK → DUB has a 72% on-time record.High competition keeps airlines punctual.
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Lounge access by airport and terminal
Premium lounge access varies dramatically by terminal. This alone can determine airport choice for some travelers.
American Express Platinum or Centurion cardholders. Cocktail bar, sit-down dining, showers. One of the better Centurion locations. Access is card-based regardless of airline.
Large club with runway views, full bar, and hot food. Gets crowded during the evening international push. Delta One and SkyMiles status get you in; everyone else needs a same-day Delta boarding pass plus a qualifying credit card.
American and British Airways premium cabin passengers. Quieter than T4, with showers and a dining room. BA passengers flying Club Suite have access here before JFK to Heathrow flights.
Open to Mint passengers on JetBlue. Smaller than the legacy carrier clubs but less crowded. Food and drinks included. The terminal itself has decent food options if the lounge is full.
A collection of carrier-specific lounges including Turkish, Air France, and Korean Air. Quality varies. The Turkish lounge is a standout if you have access.
United Polaris passengers and Star Alliance business class. Full sit-down restaurant with table service, shower suites, daybeds, and a cocktail bar. One of the best airline lounges in North America. If you are flying United Polaris business class, arrive early and use it.
Standard United Club with hot food, bar, and seating. Multiple locations in Terminal C. Gets crowded during the evening departure wave. United Club membership, Star Alliance Gold, or certain credit cards get you in.
The rebuilt Terminal A has fresh lounge space. Carrier-specific lounges are still filling in. The terminal itself is well-designed with better food options than the old building.
The rebuilt Terminal B has airline club lounges with seating, Wi-Fi, drinks, and light food. Access through airline loyalty programs or eligible credit cards. The new terminal makes the lounge experience better than what LaGuardia used to offer, which was close to nothing.
Club lounges in Terminal C for eligible passengers. Same access rules: airline status, credit card membership, or a same-day qualifying ticket. Quality is standard domestic lounge level.
The rebuilt terminals have better gate seating, charging outlets, and food options than the old LaGuardia. On a short domestic flight, the gate area is fine. Spend the lounge walk-in fee on dinner at the destination instead.
Lounge options for Aer Lingus business class passengers and eligible loyalty members. Food, drinks, and a quieter space before the transatlantic flight. If you are flying Aer Lingus business class, lounge access is part of the ticket.
Paid-access and airline lounges serve Terminal 1 passengers. Available through Priority Pass or walk-in purchase. Quality varies. If you are flying Delta or United, check whether your booking or credit card covers the options here.
Dublin Airport is compact enough that the gate areas work fine for a six-hour flight. Terminal 2 has better food options than Terminal 1. If a walk-in fee does not appeal, grab food and coffee in the terminal and save the money for Dublin itself.
Your airline and cabin class determine which lounges you can access.Check route pages for terminal assignments.
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Ranked by flights per week
More flights = more flexibility. Miss your flight, catch the next one. Schedule depth is insurance.
49/wk (~7/day) — 2 airlines.
42/wk (~6/day) — 2 airlines.
Getting to the airport
Cost and time vary by mode. Train is more predictable than driving.
AirTrain to Jamaica Station, then Long Island Rail Road to Penn Station in around 20 minutes. Faster and more comfortable than the subway, and you avoid dragging luggage underground. This is the best option for midtown Manhattan.
AirTrain to Jamaica or Howard Beach, then the E or A train into Manhattan. Total time is 60 to 75 minutes. Cheap but slow, and dragging luggage through the subway at rush hour is miserable.
Flat rate of around $110 from JFK to anywhere in Manhattan, plus tolls and tip. Predictable pricing but travel time depends entirely on traffic. The Van Wyck Expressway can turn a 40-minute ride into 90 minutes during rush hour.
Pre-booked car services run around $70 to $100 depending on vehicle type. No flat-rate guarantee like yellow cabs, but you get a driver waiting at arrivals. Worth it if you are landing late or have a lot of luggage.
Train from New York Penn Station to Newark Airport station in around 25 minutes, then AirTrain to your terminal. Frequent service, cheap, and immune to tunnel traffic. The most reliable way to get to Newark from Manhattan.
No flat rate from Manhattan to Newark. Expect around $60 to $90 depending on traffic and tolls. The Lincoln Tunnel and NJ Turnpike can double your travel time during rush hour. Fine on weekends or off-peak.
Bus service from midtown Manhattan (Port Authority, Bryant Park, Grand Central) to all terminals. Takes 40 to 60 minutes depending on traffic. Around $19 one way. A budget option if you are not in a rush.
If you live in northern New Jersey, the drive is straightforward. I-78, I-95, or the Garden State Parkway depending on your direction. Parking is expensive long-term. Cell phone lots exist for pickup.
From midtown Manhattan, 20 to 30 minutes depending on traffic. Around $30 to $40 by taxi. The Grand Central Parkway connects directly. Morning rush into the city and evening rush out are the times to avoid.
Runs from all LaGuardia terminals to the Jackson Heights subway hub in about 10 minutes. Transfer to the 7, E, F, M, or R train for Manhattan, Brooklyn, or Queens. The cheapest way to the airport from anywhere with a subway connection.
Runs across 125th Street in Manhattan to LaGuardia, connecting to the A, B, C, and D trains and Metro-North at Harlem-125th Street. Useful from the Upper West Side, Harlem, or the Bronx. Around 40 to 50 minutes from the West Side.
No rail link to LaGuardia. If you drive, parking runs around $40 per day in the terminal garages. Cell phone lots are free for pickup. The airport is compact enough that the walk from parking to gates stays short.
Weigh transit time against schedule flexibility.A faster airport with fewer flights may not save you time overall.
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Red-eye vs daytime departures
Departure timing affects jet lag, hotel costs, and how you spend your first day.
Nonstops leave JFK and Newark between roughly 7 and 11 PM. Six to seven hours of flying, five hours of time zone shift, and you touch down at Dublin Airport between 6 and 9 AM local time. Long enough to get some sleep but too short for a full night. Eat before you board.
Early arrivals put you into the terminal before the departures crowd builds. Immigration moves quickly at that hour. In summer, Dublin is light by 5 AM. In winter, you land in the dark and it stays dark past eight. If family knows your flight, a direct taxi to their house beats any bus. If you are on your own, the Airlink runs to the city center and most hotels will not have a room ready until noon.
Flights home leave Dublin in the morning or early afternoon and land at JFK or Newark in the afternoon or evening New York time. The time zone works in your favor. You keep a full morning in Dublin and arrive back with the evening ahead of you. No red-eye going west on this route.
JFK → DUB has the most departure options.Check the route page for schedule details.
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Premium cabin options
Business and first class products on this route, ranked by value and quality.
Lie-flat seats on the A330 with direct aisle access. On a six-to-seven-hour overnight flight, the flat bed is the difference between arriving functional and arriving wrecked. Aer Lingus business class fares on this route tend to run below what Delta and United charge for comparable seats. Available from both JFK and Newark.
Both offer lie-flat transatlantic business class. Delta from JFK, United from Newark. If SkyMiles or MileagePlus are your loyalty currency, a nonstop to Dublin is a strong points redemption. The hard product competes with Aer Lingus on seat and service.
Six to seven hours is survivable in economy. All three carriers fly widebody equipment with standard transatlantic spacing. A window seat and a neck pillow get you through it. Save the upgrade money for Dublin.
Check route pages for cabin details per airline.Business class products vary significantly between carriers.
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Connecting through New York from a domestic flight
Three carriers fly nonstop from two New York airports with several daily departures. Adding a stop in London, Amsterdam, or Frankfurt turns a seven-hour flight into twelve or more. Worse, connecting on the way home means you lose Dublin's US Preclearance. Instead of walking off the plane at JFK as a domestic arrival, you clear immigration with everyone else. There is no routing, schedule, or fare advantage that justifies a connection on this route.
Book JFK → DUB. Same airport, no ground transport needed.
2 airlines, 49/wk.
Book EWR → DUB. Same airport, no ground transport needed.
2 airlines, 42/wk.
LGA has no Dublin nonstops. Your airline may offer a single-ticket connection through a hub. Otherwise, ground transport to a nonstop airport.
Avoid cross-airport transfers. No direct transit links between most metro airports. Budget 4+ hours minimum if you must.
Check which New York airport your domestic flight arrives at, then book Dublin from that same airport.JFK arrivals → JFK–DUB · EWR arrivals → EWR–DUB
JFK → DUB
