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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from London Gatwick Airport to Dublin:

• Earliest: departs at 08:25 and lands at 09:45
• Latest: departs at 22:30 and lands at 23:50.

The flight takes about 1h 20m.

Only Economy class is available on flights from London Gatwick Airport to Dublin.

A direct flight from London Gatwick Airport to Dublin takes 1h 20m, covering 778 km.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Return flights from London Gatwick Airport to Dublin range from €54 to €122, with an average of €83 over the past 12 months. Anything below €54 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 44% above the €83 route average. Book 5 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than stopover options on average. Direct fares average €83 return, compared with €288 via a stopover through Edinburgh Turnhouse (EDI).

Ryanair is the only airline operating London Gatwick Airport to Dublin flights. 78% of its flights are on time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge €17–€90 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Ryanair. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737 MAX 8 variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on London Gatwick Airport to Dublin flights, with 34% leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 33%, Afternoon flights for 22%, and Night flights for 11%.

One-way fares from London Gatwick Airport to Dublin are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about €30, which is 46% below the typical average for this route.

Dublin Airport (DUB) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around €28 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Budget
• Sixt
• Easirent
• Europcar
• Thrifty

Flights from London Gatwick Airport to Dublin usually depart from London Gatwick (LGW) and arrive at Dublin (DUB).

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route, while afternoon departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the London Gatwick Airport to Dublin route, 22% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 51m.

One-stop flights from London Gatwick Airport to Dublin most commonly connect through:

• Zurich (ZRH) – 50% of one-stop connections
• Edinburgh Turnhouse (EDI) – 25% of one-stop connections
• Oslo Gardermoen (OSL) – 25% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 30% on flights from London Gatwick Airport to Dublin. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at €68 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at €97, a difference of €29.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Only Ryanair operates flights between London Gatwick Airport and Dublin.

Flying via Edinburgh Turnhouse (EDI) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 4h, compared to 8h 07m via Oslo Gardermoen (OSL) and 12h 23m via Zurich (ZRH).

Some of the most popular sights in Dublin are Bord Gáis Energy Theatre, 3Olympia Theatre, and St. Stephen's Green. These are among the most viewed places in Dublin on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating London Gatwick Airport to Dublin flights:

• Ryanair: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Ryanair: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Baggage allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

Gatwick Train Station is nestled right next to the South Terminal of Gatwick Airport, so if you are leaving from the South Terminal, it only takes a few minutes to walk to the check-in counters or security. If you are leaving from the North Terminal, there is a free inter-terminal shuttle service, which leaves every few minutes, 24h a day, and takes just a few minutes. It is not possible to walk.

The Gatwick Express leaves from London Victoria Train Station and is generally the fastest route, taking 30min - it leaves every 15min during the day. The Easybus leaves from various stops around London city centre and is a cheaper option and takes a maximum of 90min.

The national carrier, Aer Lingus, and Irish low-cost airline Ryanair, both use Dublin as a base. American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and United Airlines are the major US airlines flying through Dublin, as do the major European carriers, British Airways, Lufthansa, Swiss, KLM and Air France.

Terminal 1 is older and smaller, and used mostly by the low-cost airlines and for many short-haul flights. Terminal 2 is newer, larger and where all Aer Lingus flights fly to, and the hub for all long-haul flights. Both terminals have good services after landing.