Fly to Dublin

On flights to Dublin from Abu Dhabi, you will be arriving in one of the liveliest and friendliest capital cities in Europe. It has a relaxed charm that endears it to everyone, whether you're looking for romance, history, a family-friendly holiday, or top hotels and restaurants.

Half of Dublin's population is under the age of 35 giving it a youthful feel, alongside its 2000-year-old history.

Dublin’s eastern suburbs reach to the Irish Sea while the centre of this fairly flat city is split by the River Liffey. Plan your itinerary well before taking flights to Dublin from Abu Dhabi, as there is wide range of things to do.



Temple Bar, south of the Liffey, is one of the city's busiest areas. Packed with cafés, pubs, galleries and restaurants, it is also close to attractions like Dublin Castle and Trinity College.

The National Museum and its offshoot at Collins Barracks have unrivalled collections of Irish treasures. Merrion Square dates back to 1762 and has fine Georgian buildings. The surrounding streets are home to highlights such as the National Gallery.

O'Connell Street is the city's main shopping street. It leads north from the River Liffey and contains the historic General Post Office. Relax into the café and bar culture, and enjoy the people. See the museums and galleries. Revel in the fine food from pub grub to Michelin-starred restaurants.

The Cobblestone on King Street North is one of the most popular venues in Dublin for traditional music, away from the more touristy areas.

Flights to Dublin from Abu Dhabi
Etihad offers direct flights to Dublin from Abu Dhabi in addition to indirect flights on a daily basis. Book flights to Dublin from Abu Dhabi.

Fly from Abu Dhabi

On your flight to Dublin from Abu Dhabi, you will fbe departing from a country with year-round sunshine, pristine beaches, spectacular sand dunes and a pulsating cosmopolitan lifestyle. Abu Dhabi is the largest of the seven Emirates that make up the UAE and the city of the same name is the captivating capital of the country.

The heart of this vibrant city lies just 32km east of Abu Dhabi International Airport on an island that sticks out into the bath-warm waters of the Arabian Gulf.

With its fortuitous location at the crossroads of east and west, Abu Dhabi is as appealing to travellers as a destination in its own right or as a welcome stopover point for those flying to Dublin from Asia, the Far East or Australia.

Once Abu Dhabi was just a destination for business travellers, but today it is fast becoming a favourite stop-off for savvy holiday makers who appreciate its unbeatable mix of old and new, fabulous beaches, wildlife attractions and world-beating theme parks.



Known around the world for its huge oil reserves and fondness of its heritage, Abu Dhabi epitomises modern Arabia. Plan your itinerary carefully before setting off on flights to Dublin from Abu Dhabi as there is a range of activities to keep you busy before you leave.

Places of interest in Abu Dhabi are the exuberant seven-star Emirates Palace Hotel, the majestic Sheikh Zayed Mosque, Ferrari World theme park, the historic garden city of Al Ain, the dunes of Liwa, as well as a number of museums, souqs and malls to visit.

Dublin Airport

On flights to Dublin from Abu Dhabi, you will land at Dublin Airport, the busiest airport in the Republic of Ireland. In 2009, 20.5 million passengers passed through Dublin Airport. The airport is 10km north of Dublin City in Collinstown, in the Fingal part of County Dublin.

Dublin Airport has an extensive short and medium haul network, served by an array of carriers. On flights to Dublin from Abu Dhabi, you will be arriving at Terminal 2 of Dublin Airport, which was opened in November 2010. Etihad is the only carrier currently operating a full schedule from the terminal.

A dedicated Etihad Lounge in Terminal 2 is opening on 21 December 2010 for Etihad Diamond First and Pearl Business Class passengers.

• Airport Code - DUB
• Airport Name – Dublin Airport
• City - Dublin
• Country - Ireland
• Country Abbrev - IE
• Time Zone – GMT +1
• Telephone +353 (0)1 814 1111

Abu Dhabi Airport

When you take off on flights to Dublin from Abu Dhabi, you will be leaving behind the Abu Dhabi airport’s Terminal 3, Etihad Airway’s elegant and purpose-built terminal.

Our Etihad Diamond First Class and Pearl Business Class lounges offer a world of comfort, style and convenience to our premium passengers.

The airport is the gateway to the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, the capital of the UAE. On-going redevelopment work at Abu Dhabi airport has significantly enhanced the experience for passengers and has allowed Etihad to increase the number of its flights to Abu Dhabi from Dublin and other destinations.

Terminal 3 at Abu Dhabi airport was opened in February 2009, increasing the airport's passenger handling capacity from five to 12 million passengers a year.

The first phase of a Midfield Terminal Complex is due for completion in the next few years and will take the airport's handling capacity to 20 million passengers. Abu Dhabi airport will be capable of handling 40 million passengers by 2030, when the project is completed.

• Airport Code - AUH
• Airport Name - Abu Dhabi International
• City - Abu Dhabi
• Country - UniUnited Arab Emirates
• Country Abbrev - AE
• Time Zone - GMT +4
• Telephone +971 2-5757500