We are traveling from London to Dublin in September. We had originally thought about train/ferry but I think someone discouraged us from that. I am thinking that we will now fly but trying to decide which airport is best. We are staying in May Fair and would like to take a morning flight and we also want to fly on a jet rather than a small prop plane. Any suggestions?
Posted by
Orinda, California, United States
308 posts
We did the opposite in 2013 and took Aer Lingus. It was a nice flight, decent airline size (some planes can be too small), but landed at Gatwick, which our driver said was a poor choice, as we were staying in Bloomsbury and driving into the city on a Sunday evening.
You are smart to do research and I think taking the plane is the best choice. We opted to fly rather than do the ferry/train to allow more time in London.
Posted by
Tunbridge Wells
6113 posts
Heathrow, Gatwick and London City are all within easy reach of Mayfair. City airport has usually shorter queues but there isn't much in it. Stansted is a bit further out and Luton is on a fast train line. Avoid Southend as this will take too long to get there.
As far as I am aware, there are no prop planes on this route. Check easyjet, Aer Lingus and Ryanair for flights.
Posted by
Oxford, United Kingdom
5466 posts
Don't neglect looking up British Airways - it can turn out to be the cheapest sometimes taking all costs into account..
Posted by
Santa Rosa, CA, USA
1446 posts
Several years ago we took an Air Lingus flight to Dublin from Heathrow. It worked fine.
Posted by
Land of La
9261 posts
Fly Aer Lingus or BA from Heathrow. Both have direct flights into Dublin. about an hour and twenty minutes portal to portal. It will be a jet. Easy peasy. Book now for best rates. Running about 140.00 for each airline.