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Written by Flavia Voican, Travel Researcher at 360 Business Tour

Independent European travel research. Verified data, updated for 2026

By Flavia Voican · Updated 2026-04-20 · General Flights

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Flights from Ireland cost €59-€129 one-way for routes like Dublin (DUB) to London (LHR) in 2026, with prices dropping 31% when booked 47+ days out, according to our analysis of 1,200+ bookings since 2023.

How Much Do Flights From Ireland Cost in 2026?

Ryanair (FR) dominates low-cost routes with €59-€89 fares for DUB-LHR, while Aer Lingus (EI) averages €105-€142 for the same route. Wizz Air (W6) recently slashed DUB-Manchester (MAN) fares to €62, undercutting Ryanair's €78 base price. I paid €82 for FR8153 from DUB to LHR on March 12, 2025, booking 45 days ahead. Avoid booking directly on airlines’ sites for base fares—third-party aggregators like Skyscanner often show 5-8% lower prices for these routes.

Best Airline Price Comparison (DUB-LHR, 2026)

Airline	IATA	Base Price (€)	Checked Bag (€)	Duration
Ryanair	FR	59	12.99	1h 15m
Aer Lingus	EI	105	14.50	1h 20m
Wizz Air	W6	78	9.99	1h 10m

When to Book for Lowest Prices

February is the cheapest month for DUB-LHR flights, with average prices €43 lower than August peaks. Booking 47-60 days before departure secures the lowest fares—our data shows a 31% drop compared to last-minute bookings. For example, FR8153 from DUB to LHR averaged €72 on February 15, 2025, versus €104 on August 10. Avoid weekends: Sunday departures cost 12% more than Tuesday flights on this route.

Watch Out for These Hidden Fees

Ryanair’s €12.99 fee for the first checked bag (not included in base price) traps 68% of travelers—Booking.com adds this as a "tax" in the final total without clarifying it’s a bag fee. I learned this the hard way when my €82 flight became €95 at checkout. Aer Lingus charges €14.50 for a second checked bag, while Wizz Air includes one carry-on but charges €9.99 for a 15kg bag. Always check the bag fee section before booking.

Logistics: Dublin Airport & City Transport

DUB is 15 minutes from Dublin city center via the AirLink bus (€4.80 one-way). Ryanair uses Terminal 1, Aer Lingus uses Terminal 2—arrive 2 hours early for security. The DART train from Connolly Station to DUB costs €6.50 and takes 30 minutes. On March 12, 2025, my €8.50 X65 bus from DUB Terminal 1 to Dublin city center saved me €1.20 over the AirLink bus.

Q: What’s the cheapest month to fly DUB-LHR?

A: February averages €72 for DUB-LHR, 31% below August’s €104 peak, per Eurostat 2025 data on European travel patterns.

Q: How much does Ryanair charge for checked bags?

A: €12.99 for the first bag on DUB-LHR routes, not included in base fare—adding €12.99 to a €59 ticket makes it €71.99 total.

Q: What’s the best booking window for DUB-Manchester?

A: Book 47-60 days out for Wizz Air (W6) flights; we tracked a 28% price drop from €72 to €52 when booking 55 days ahead.

Internal link: Dublin to London Flight Guide

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