Departure mornings have a way of being a bit frantic even when everything goes to plan. This transfer is designed to take at least one thing off your mind. Your driver meets you at your hotel reception or home address, you get into a business-class car - a Mercedes-Benz EQE or E-Class, BMW 5 Series, Jaguar XF, or similar - and 25 minutes later you’re at Dublin Airport (DUB), ready to check in.
There’s a 15-minute wait window included, so if you’re running slightly behind schedule, your driver isn’t disappearing on you. A bottle of water is there when you get in. It’s a calm, private ride with no other passengers, and it doesn’t matter if you’re heading for London or Los Angeles - getting to the terminal feeling relaxed is the same experience either way.
Dublin Airport is busiest between 5:00am and 9:00am, when the European morning rush of departures goes out. If you’re on an early flight, your driver will know to leave time accordingly - just confirm your flight time when you book so they can calculate the right pickup.
The route from Dublin city centre to the airport runs on the M1 or through the Port Tunnel depending on your starting point and time of day. The Port Tunnel is generally faster during peak hours if you’re coming from the south side of the city, and a good driver will factor that in without you having to ask.
Dublin Airport has two terminals - Terminal 1 handles most Aer Lingus regional and charter flights along with other carriers, while Terminal 2 handles Aer Lingus long-haul, American Airlines, Delta, and United among others. Check your terminal before you travel - your driver will drop you at the right one, but it helps to have your booking confirmation to hand.
If you’re travelling with more luggage than usual, mention it when you book. The business cars are spacious, but knowing in advance means your operator can confirm the right vehicle for your group and bags.