I'll be flying through Dublin in late July at the end of my trip to Europe and Scotland, and the flight I booked on Aer Lingus allows 1 hr 45 minutes for the transfer. I thought that sounded OK until I realized I will be pre-clearing US customs & immigration in Dublin; now I'm getting worried about the timing. For those who have flown through Dublin, do you think this is feasible? I'll start my journey in Aberdeen, so the first leg is fairly short, and I won't be changing terminals. Thanks for any advice - and any reassurance!
Posted by
Dallas
23 posts
We just came from Dublin and the customs process involved lots of lines. It probably took us 30-45 minutes, but the crowd was fairly light. Heavier crowds or a delayed first flight could throw the whole thing off.
Posted by
Chicago
8164 posts
Enough time as long as the flight from Aberdeen departs as scheduled
Posted by
Edmonds, WA 🌨 ☂
11877 posts
Single or separate bookings?
Checked bags?
Posted by
Central Connecticut, USA
1103 posts
The transfer time is probably enough if you are flying mid-week. On our last trip (May 2018) the US preclearance process only took 15 minutes. To avoid worrying about this, we fly to Dublin on the day before our final leg home and stay in Dun Laoghaire, a village south of Dublin. Dun Laoghaire is connected by bus directly to the airport.
Posted by
OP
Reston, VA, USA
810 posts
I’ll be flying on a Monday morning, July 23. Carryon only, no checked bag. It’s booked as a single ticket not separate flights. I do have Global Entry which might make the clearance process easier. I guess I’ll keep my fingers crossed!
Posted by
New York, NY, USA
11294 posts
You'll probably make it, but don't waste a moment once you get off your first plane - head immediately to the check-in area for US-bound flights (clearly labeled).