Frankfurt am Main to Dublin (FRA–DUB) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
FRA–DUB is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Lufthansa and Aer Lingus lead the route. The flight covers 675 miles in approximately 2h. Beyond nonstop, 138 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LH Lufthansa Also: AI, AZ, LO, NH, OS, SQ, WY | 28 | 320, 321, 32Q | 2h05 | – | – | AI, AZ, LO, NH, OS, SQ, WY |
| EI Aer Lingus Also: B6 | 11 | 320 | 2h-2h15 | – | – | B6 |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Dublin from Frankfurt am Main
| Metric | FRA→DUB | HHN→DUB | CGN→DUB |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from FRA | – | 58 mi | 85 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 132 | – | 3 |
| Flight time | 2h | 1h 55m | 1h 55m |
Travel Essentials
FRA: CEST · DUB: IST
When it's 6:00 PM in Frankfurt am Main, it's 5:00 PM in Dublin.
German citizens can enter Ireland with a national ID card or passport. As an EU member state, full freedom of movement applies. No visa, no time limit. You can live, work, and study without any permit.
Ireland is not in the Schengen Area, so there are passport or ID checks at the border. Flights from Germany to Ireland go through immigration on arrival. In practice, EU citizens pass through quickly. Just have your passport or ID card ready.
For stays over 3 months, there is no registration requirement for EU citizens in Ireland. You do not need to register with immigration or obtain a residence card. To access services like healthcare (medical card) or open a bank account, you will need proof of address in Ireland and your PPS number (Personal Public Service number), which you apply for at a local PPS allocation centre.
S-Bahn lines S8 and S9 run from Frankfurt Hauptbahnhof (main station) to Terminal 1 every 15 minutes (15 min, €5.65 single or included in a Frankfurt day ticket). ICE and IC long-distance trains serve the airport's own long-distance station (Fernbahnhof); this is separate from the S-Bahn Regional station and connects Frankfurt to Cologne, Stuttgart, Munich, and other cities without requiring travel through the city centre.Taxis from the city centre cost €25–35 and take 15–25 minutes. Terminal 2 connects to Terminal 1 via the free SkyLine people mover.
Airlink 747 coaches depart from outside both terminals every 10–15 minutes to the city centre (€7 one-way). Dublin Bus routes 16 and 41 are cheaper (€3.10 with Leap card) but slower, taking 45–70 minutes. Taxis are metered; expect €25–40 to the city centre depending on traffic and time of day.
Rental car desks are located in both terminal buildings with a large multi-storey car park adjacent. For north-side city destinations, the airport is relatively quick via the Port Tunnel; south-side journeys add considerable time during peak hours.
Temperate oceanic climate with mild, wet weather year-round. Summers (June–August) are cool and frequently overcast, with highs of 17–21°C. Winters are mild (3–9°C) with frequent rain but rarely frost or snow. Fog can affect operations in autumn and winter, particularly early mornings.
Wind is the primary disruption risk. Atlantic storms from October through March can cause ground stops and diverts. Pack a waterproof layer regardless of season; dry, sunny days occur but rarely in long stretches.
FRA–DUB Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from FRA to DUB
Frankfurt Main Airport (FRA) and Dublin Airport (DUB) are connected by nonstop service from Aer Lingus and Lufthansa. With 132 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
FRA to DUB Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from FRA to DUB ranges from 2 hours 0 minutes to 2 hours 15 minutes. The route covers a distance of 675 miles (1,086 km). There are approximately 132 weekly flights outbound and 144 return, totaling 276 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
138 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via SZG. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Frankfurt am Main (Lautzenhausen) (HHN), Köln (Cologne) (CGN) and Stuttgart (STR).