Dublin to Birmingham, West Midlands (DUB–BHX) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
DUB–BHX is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Aer Lingus and Ryanair lead the route. The flight covers 200 miles in approximately 1h 10m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EI Aer Lingus Also: BA, QR | 41 | 320, AT7 | 1h05-1h20 | – | – | BA, QR |
| FR Ryanair | 36 | 73H, 7M8 | 1h05 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Birmingham, West Midlands from Dublin
| Metric | DUB→BHX | IOM→BHX | BHD→BHX |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from DUB | – | 81 mi | 84 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| Weekly flights | 121 | 12 | 72 |
| Flight time | 1h 10m | 0h 48m | 1h 10m |
Travel Essentials
DUB: IST · BHX: BST
When it's 6:00 PM in Dublin, it's 6:00 PM in Birmingham, West Midlands.
Irish citizens have an unrestricted right to enter, live, and work in the United Kingdom under the Common Travel Area (CTA) agreement, which predates and is independent of both EU membership and Brexit. No visa, no fee, no time limit. You can enter with an Irish passport or even without one, though carrying photo ID speeds things up. There is no immigration control on direct flights between Ireland and the UK for Irish and British citizens.
The CTA grants Irish citizens the right to work, study, access healthcare (NHS), vote, and claim benefits in the UK on the same terms as British citizens. No registration or permit is needed. You are not classified as a foreign national. To access services, get a National Insurance number at the local Jobcentre Plus. Opening a bank account requires proof of UK address and photo ID.
Direct flights from Dublin to London run about 1 hour 15 minutes, with over 20 daily departures across Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton, and City airports. Dublin to Manchester, Birmingham, Edinburgh, and Glasgow also have frequent daily service. The UK uses the British pound (GBP), trading at roughly 0.86 GBP per EUR 1. No vaccination requirements. Driving is on the left, same as Ireland.
Dublin Bus route 747 (Airlink) runs from the city centre (O'Connell Street) to the airport in 30–50 minutes, costing €7 one-way or €12 return. DART rail does not serve the airport directly; the nearest station requires a bus connection. Ride-shares from the city centre typically cost €20–35 depending on traffic.
The M50 and M1 motorways feed into the airport; short-term parking in Terminal 1 or 2 costs from €4/30 min, while long-stay lots (P3/P4) are significantly cheaper for multi-day trips. Allow extra time during morning and evening rush hours on the M50.
DUB–BHX Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from DUB to BHX
Dublin Airport (DUB) and Birmingham Airport (BHX) are connected by nonstop service from Aer Lingus and Ryanair. With 121 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
DUB to BHX Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from DUB to BHX is about 1 hours 10 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 200 miles (321 km). There are approximately 121 weekly flights outbound and 107 return, totaling 228 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Isle of Man, Edinburgh and Amsterdam. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Castletown (IOM), Belfast (BHD) and Belfast (BFS).