Baltimore-Washington to Dublin
3354 miles great-circle distance, typically flown in 7h 09m with 2 airlines operating direct service from Baltimore-Washington (BWI) to Dublin (DUB). Cheapest fares are usually in January (around $449 return), with peak prices in August (around $1347). Departures on a Tuesday tend to undercut weekend prices on this corridor.
Flying from Baltimore-Washington
Baltimore-Washington Thurgood Marshall is Southwest Airlines' largest East Coast hub and one of the cheapest US airports for domestic travel. The MARC Penn Line and Amtrak both serve BWI Rail Station — a 12-minute light rail shuttle ride from the terminal — with onward service to Washington Union Station in 30 minutes ($8 MARC, $20+ Amtrak). Limited international long-haul (BA to London, Condor to Frankfurt seasonally); the focus is heavy short-haul Southwest and ULCC capacity.
Arriving in Dublin
Dublin Airport is 10 km north of central Dublin. Aircoach and Dublin Bus 16 run direct to the centre. Aer Lingus is the dominant transatlantic carrier with US Customs and Border Protection pre-clearance — passengers clear US immigration before boarding the return flight. Cheapest US fares are November (post-summer) and January–February; peak demand is mid-June through mid-September.
Who flies BWI to DUB?
| Airline | IATA | Flight time | Cabin |
| British Airways | BA | 7h 09m | Economy |
| Condor | DE | 7h 09m | Economy |
2 carriers fly direct on this corridor. Frequencies vary by season — summer and winter holiday peaks see additional flights.
Best time to fly BWI→DUB
Synthesised from 12-month price aggregates. Cheapest months in green, peak in red.
Estimated baseline. Prices update on a 30-day cadence as Travelpayouts data refreshes. Cheapest day-of-week typically Tuesday.
Baltimore to Dublin FAQs
Direct flights from Baltimore-Washington (BWI) to Dublin (DUB) take approximately 7h 09m for the 3354-mile journey, plus 30–60 minutes of taxi, climb and descent. Total airport-to-airport time depends on cruise winds and air-traffic queueing on approach.
January is typically the cheapest month on this route, with one-way fares from $449. August is the peak — expect prices 2–3× higher. Book 4–8 weeks ahead for best fares; last-minute prices on this corridor rise sharply inside two weeks of departure.
2 carriers operate direct service from Baltimore-Washington (BWI) to Dublin (DUB): British Airways and Condor. Frequencies vary by season and carrier — British Airways typically operates the highest weekly count on this corridor.
Visa-free for US passport holders up to 90 days. US Customs and Border Protection pre-clearance available at Dublin and Shannon airports. Always check travel.state.gov for the latest entry requirements before booking.
Dublin (DUB) is the primary international airport for Dublin. Allow 30–60 minutes for the ground transfer by train, express bus, taxi or rideshare depending on traffic and time of day. See the airport's official website for current train and shuttle timetables.