Dublin Airport - What's it like now?

cgcsb

I'm travelling to mainland Europe, just over a week from now. I have my vaccination cert all sorted and looking forward to it but anxious at the same time. Haven't been on a flight since early 2020 (used to fly out at least 5 times a year between work and foreign holidays) and don't know what to expect. I do hope the plane isn't completely full (mad that they will allow a completely full plane without even any leg room but only half capacity on public transport, cinemas, theaters, restaurants etc. but that's another story).

I'll be visiting the family of a friend over there and wanted to bring a gift or two (usual Irish-y stuff like booze, chocolate, green things etc.) Are the shops still open there selling all that gear? would be good to hear from someone who works there or has flown out recently. I travel light and I'm only going for the long weekend so hand lugage only, I didn't want to be rattling up to the airport with suitcases of tourist tatt that I'd have to check in, way too much hass.

Caranica

Looking at Dublin airport social media it looks like most places are opened. I'll be going through on Friday so I'll update if nobody comes on here between now and then

cgcsb

https://boards.ie/discussion/comment/117638421#Comment_117638421

Thanks, exciting times. Bon Voyage!

BrokenMan

Anyone know if the bar down by the 100's (Ryanair) departure gates is open again? Don't see it listed

kildarecommuter

Travelled through Dublin Airport on Tuesday morning no problems with security and boarding Ryanair flight was no problem. I’d uploaded my travel Cert and passenger location form (for the EU country I was travelling too) when I’d checked in online. I think they asked a number of people for physical travel Cert at boarding gate.

Came back late Tuesday evening and had to show Travel Vaccination Cert and copy of Passenger Location Form at Passport control.

The Bars and shops in Terminal 1 all appeared to be open.

Caranica

My experience here so far has been, no hint of social distancing for security scanners. Bars and restaurants open in T1 except Street Kitchen between Marquette and Starbucks. Mask wearing in the terminal is hit and miss. From what I've seen of boarding queues so far, zero distancing.

Edit: the coffee room at gate 106 is also closed.

cgcsb

https://boards.ie/discussion/comment/117648765#Comment_117648765

When you say you uploaded your cert what do you mean? I have it in pdf format from an email I got from the HSE. Where am I supposed to upload it to? 🤔

The Buster

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117651423#Comment_117651423

You can upload it to the Covid app - handy to store it there and can retrieve it easy

kildarecommuter

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117651423#Comment_117651423

I uploaded to my boarding pass (Ryanair )

pjq

What is arrivals like?

I have to pick up family arriving , last visit 2019. Is meeting point as before, or do I wait in car park?

Caranica

Meeting point now in the corridor beside the short stay car park. Not allowed to wait in the terminal

dubmick

anyone know if breakfast is available in T2 after security? The DAA website says limited service.

lcstress2012

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117663090#Comment_117663090

I work in t2. Unfortunately there’s nowhere to get breakfast in t2 except a Freshways sandwich in WHSmith. Restaurant upstairs beside Burger King is closed. Walk to t1 Marquette much better options.

dubmick

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117667897#Comment_117667897

thank you. Is breakfast available at Marquette?

lcstress2012

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117669052#Comment_117669052

Yes. Breakfast is available

pjq

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117660893#Comment_117660893

I picked up family at T1 yesterday, meeting point is in usual place, very few people were waiting at 2pm.

stargazer 68

Hi folks. Anyone got an idea of how long security etc is taking at the moment? T1 with an 11am flight. Will 9am still give us enough time? TIA

Caranica

Took me 5 minutes on Friday of last week at 10am to get all the way through T1 security

cgcsb

Dublin Airport is a breeze. I'm just back myself. There were no covid controls at all leaving Dublin and none at all on arrival. My forms were all checked in my destination country though on departure and arrival.

So I guess we're only theoretically operating this DCC system?

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117705419#Comment_117705419

Yes, this is the information I am receiving on the ground. Also for pubs and restaurants in Dublin is same story. Plenty of checks « in theory » - and fines etc. But in practice no need for authentic vaccine certificate.

Caranica

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117705490#Comment_117705490

Plenty of posts in other threads about checks on arrival. I've been in several pubs since they reopened and all have been very strict on checking DCC and refusing people who don't have them or whose certs are invalid as it's too close to vaccination. If pubs are caught not checking it will have licencing repercussions. After what happened with Berlin D2 last summer and them losing their licence pubs won't take the risk after being closed for so long.

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117705548#Comment_117705548

Yes, but unless the pubs are scanning QR code - I have heard of very few who do this - the checks are without purpose. Certificat is modifiable pdf and dates - or even name - can be changed.

Like you say pubs need to do some form of checks to ensure they do not get in trouble (not aware of connection of Berlin pub with Ireland ?). But if unvaccinated person is determined to eat in restaurants or drink and socialise in pubs, and has modifiable certificate he will, unfortunately, be able to do it.

Caranica

Pubs (and restaurants/cafes) are scanning QR code with government checker, that's my point!!

https://www.irishtimes.com/news/crime-and-law/courts/district-court/last-orders-for-berlin-d2-bar-as-judge-refuses-to-renew-licences-1.4575959

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117706033#Comment_117706033

Thank you but this is old story before new laws. I am reading elsewhere on boards about politician’s pub where they are « flouting » guidelines. You can find video on YouTube. I am not seeing government checker scanning QR code in the video. In fact reminds me of nightclub in Dublin 6 years ag.

Like I say, if someone is determined to « flout » (never heard this word before) rules, they will easily find willing pub.

Mars Bar

Has this anything to do with traveling through the airport though?

cgcsb

Whatever about the checks on bars and restaurants anyone can breeze in or out of Dublin Airport with no checks the checks depend on the county you're travelling to.

I'm just curious why such a song and dance about the covid vaccine cert and then they don't actually implement it?

Gael23

Is ir far from T2 departures to Marquette in T1

antix80

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117719284#Comment_117719284

No...

Eu dcc is not required for bars and restaurants in Dublin airport

ongarite

Airport is still very quiet.

Went on first business trip to Bristol last week & its a long way from the early morning experience I remember from 2019. Fast pass is totally redundant for next few months.

Through security check in 3 minutes in T1 and some food in Marquette again in a few minutes.

Departure was in T2 and that was absolutely dead, very depressing IMO.

afatbollix

Has the car hire desks opened in T1 again? Its a bit of a pain having to walk over to T2.

Ponster

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117725459#Comment_117725459

They were closed this morning at least (9 Aug)

Garlinge

Is ir far from T2 departures to Marquette in T1?

It is a good 10 minute walk via a corridor airside.

Pat Dunne

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117720259#Comment_117720259

Because, this is Ireland. Enough laws to drown in, with zero enforcement and minimal adherence.

ArmaniJeanss

Is the smoking area in T1 still open?

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117727801#Comment_117727801

The Garden Terrace (i.e. the bar you walk through to get to is) is open so presumably so.

IrishGaz

Is duty free open for shopping in T2 ?

Stheno

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117727801#Comment_117727801

Yes but you've to queue and no drinks in the smoking area

niallo32

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117739735#Comment_117739735

It is

RCK1

Does anyone know if the coffce shop security, in T2 open? And are non passengers allowed into the terminal buildings to see people off or greet arrivals? Cheers

Garlinge

I came thru airport yesterday and no check at door for entry....( In June, you had to show boarding pass to enter.) Bit more of a buzz about the place, more people travelling and a few additional units open. There was even a Q for Butlers in T1. I got aircoach from south co Dublin (service now every 30 minutes) but it only goes as far as T2, no police check on approach road/ramp. Plane to UK was near full. Nice perk that I did not notice/bother with on last trip is the duty free for UK travel. No water dispensers to fill up your own bottle. New (?) Starbucks where there used to be a fancy champagne/food place near start of long walk to Ryanair gates. Plenty of seating around there and less at Butlers

Caranica

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117740293#Comment_117740293

You are not supposed to be in the terminal if you're not flying. There are designated meeting points for both terminals. This isn't stopping some people of course 🙄

MANUTD99

Has anybody used the T1 Lounge recently ? How is it ?

PaulieC

Flew out of T1 last wednesday. Luckily arrived with time to space as the queue to get to the security scanners was about 30 minutes. Most of the scanners were closed, this at 6pm. T1 is generally more active than T1 with all or most outlets open.

A couple weeks ago, left through T2. Man that was depressing. Nothing open except a coffee stand.

Anyone know why the taxi rank is still closed at T2 ? It was mayhem there on Saturday night when I went out to collect a relative. Lots of holidaymakers returning to find they were stuck there as no taxis and no buses.

cgcsb

Seems Ryanair has come out on top from the pandemic. Full planes operating on nearly full schedules. Other airlines slashed their schedules and list of destinations during the pandemic and now it seems can't or won't restart them competitively.

afatbollix

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117766809#Comment_117766809

Used it a couple of weeks ago, FYI BA canceled the contract with them so it's empty. Small amount of food, Bar still there but I was there early morning so didn't have a drink only a coffee. If you're paying it's not worth it as the airport is so quiet.

Crunchie77

Is Burger King or the Slaney Inn open for food in T2? Have two young kids so would prefer to avoid walking to T1 if possible.

CH3OH

Burger King open as normal

Delays this morning at security

RTE news : Airport apologises for delays at security screening

http://www.rte.ie/news/2021/0829/1243465-dublin-airport-delays/

niallo32

Anyone know what the issue was this morning?

Went through T2 on Wednesday fast track security in five minutes. Flying early in the morning and don't want to take any chances..

DoctorEdgeWild

Just gone through security here and it was straight through with zero delays. Got a text to say up to three hour wait time but everything clear as of this moment.

votecounts

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117818703#Comment_117818703

was reading they only had 4 out of 17 desks open, joke of an airport. Hopefully this means it won't happen again due to being highlighted.

niallo32

Thanks folks, hopefully it was a once off and they're shamed into opening more