Dublin Airport

The fun starts here
Word to the wise: The airport may be small, but, like the city it serves, it's crammed with shops, cafes and bars in which to have a first - or last - pint of Guinness.

Getting in and out of Dublin by air is fairly straightforward. The city has just the one airport, with two terminals: as a rule, short haul flights use Terminal 1 whilst the newish Terminal 2 takes care of long haul journeys.
On arrival, the easiest way into the city is to hop on the 747 Airlink bus from just outside the terminal building. The route goes through the city's best known areas, including the main bus and rail terminals, O'Connell Street and Temple Bar, so chances are it'll take you close to where you want to go. There's even a handy location guide to selected hotels on board. Tickets cost EUR 6 single or EUR 10 return, and you can buy them from the driver. Allow up to 40 minutes for the journey.

Alternatively, for EUR 12 return you can catch the Aircoach which also goes to O'Connell Street and Grafton Street.

If you prefer to take a cab, expect a fare of around EUR 30.