Dublin Airport security waiting times

Irish Steve · 03-04-2022 07:25PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118875762#Comment_118875762

No great surprise there, but the reality is that the vast majority of people are now using on line checkin before departure, unless they have bags to check in, so for many, as long as security checks are open, it is possible to get airside way early. Not a big advantage as such, in that with the lack of seats, especially in the 100 series gates, and very little value to be had in airside shopping these days, the pleasure has well and truly gone out of flying these days.

VG31 · 03-04-2022 08:15PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118875665#Comment_118875665

That's well after the morning peak and Tuesday is the quietest day of the week. 8.30 should be fine unless you're checking bags in which case I'd add an extra 30 minutes.

gzoladz · 04-04-2022 05:16AM

I went to the airport on Saturday morning in anticipation of an important upcoming trip...perhaps an overkill but I am happy I did. I got to talk to DAA employees who are managing the queues, my airline and other passengers.

In summary:

*5-8am is the busiest time, now with additional pressure from travellers for later flights now showing up earlier.

*Although I was there 7am to 730am, T1, normal security line, and there was almost no queue.

*Good few staff members redeployed from other positions to help (as said on the news everywhere).

*Everyone really helpful in what they can and with a very good attitude.

*My airline's check in counter for luggage drop off opens 4hrs before the flight (this was key for me)

To keep in mind the below (I could not check it myself, but there are consistent reports about it):

*Significant issues and delays reported with the airport Long Term Parking service, poor signage, difficulty to find a spot, etc

*Loads of complaints about queues to buy food after security. Not critical, but if you travel with kids, be prepared or have a Plan B.

I will still be there at least the 4hrs before my flight this time, can't take any risk this time.

olestoepoke · 04-04-2022 06:23AM

I flew to Manchester Sat morning 6.30am. Got to the airport at 4 am, we had Fastrack and got through security in just over 30 minutes, Coming home yesterday Manchester airport was absolute chaos, thank god for Fast track.

Sultan of Bling · 04-04-2022 12:35PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118877093#Comment_118877093

Manchester seems to have a terrible reputation for delays, even in pre-covid times.

Bumpstop · 04-04-2022 01:57PM

I flew out of Dub T1 on Friday morning, flight departed at 1300 I arrived 3 hours before as advised, I had fast track booked.

I arrived at the airport at around 10:00 there were very small queue's for security and there was almost no one at fast track.

The security guy said it's nuts between 4am and 6 am and again in the evenings.

I never mind being at the airport for a few hours, as you can get a bite to eat and have a drink and watch the world go by.

However I think everyone turns up now early for their flights and have time to spend.

There were queues to get into every restaurant/Pub and no where to sit if you did get in.

Most of the public seats in the halls were full and even down at the gate everywhere was full.

Lots of people walking around with trays of food or drinks trying to find somewhere to sit.

So it really was a pain. There was no throughput, anyone with a seat had 2 hours or so to kill so wasn't moving.

I can see how this 3 hour thing would be attractive to airside business owners but cr@p for passengers.

As I say I never complain about being stuck in airports but this was ridiculous.

They either need to post up live waiting times so people can adjust when they turn up or else hugely expand the services airside.

HeidiHeidi · 04-04-2022 02:02PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118879045#Comment_118879045

This is exactly what I feared 🙄

I have a flight the Wednesday before Easter at 7am, so hopefully will be going through before the complete mayhem of early flights plus people turning up extra early for later flights brings the whole thing to a standstill.

But I'll be bringing a sandwich for my breakfast!! And hopefully can nab a takeaway coffee and find a corner somewhere if there's time.

bikeman1 · 04-04-2022 06:35PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118879088#Comment_118879088

That’s exactly peal time I’m afraid. All the Dublin based aircraft head out in a two hour window roughly 06:00-08:00.

HeidiHeidi · 04-04-2022 06:37PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118880295#Comment_118880295

I know!! 😭😭

Strumms · 04-04-2022 06:46PM

So get there 3.5 hours before your flight…and bring your own sandwiches.

Charles Babbage · 04-04-2022 10:52PM

This whole thing is gross mismangement, but there is zero chance of Ryan kicking anyone's hole on account of it. But the government might have done more too, instead of paying PUP etc they could have paid the security staff during the pandemic and had them manage queues in vaccination centres or the like, as they had to pay people to do that anyway. Then when the vaccination centres were no longer needed they could have gone back to the airport

kildarecommuter · 05-04-2022 11:38AM

Was flying from T2 last night ( Monday 4th April) at 18.40, arrived at airport 15.00 and was through security by 15.15 ! Happy it wasn’t a hassle but long wait til 18.40…..

Irish Steve · 05-04-2022 11:53AM

Dublin airport app for android V 5.2.7 released overnight on Google play has had the security times reinstated to the app.

lordleitrim · 05-04-2022 12:27PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118883227#Comment_118883227

Nice to hear. Out of interest were the airside bars and restaurants packed with all the excess passengers waiting extra hours (unnecessarily) for their flights?

GBX · 05-04-2022 01:18PM

If advised by your airline or airport it's not unnecessary to arrive early. 🙄

christy c · 05-04-2022 01:35PM

Can you still go through security in T2 if flying from T1?

goingnowhere · 05-04-2022 01:46PM

Always

lordleitrim · 05-04-2022 04:36PM

Dublin Airport advises passengers to arrive three and-a-half hours before flights

https://www.independent.ie/life/travel/travel-news/dublin-airport-advises-passengers-to-arrive-three-and-a-half-hours-before-flights-41522697.html

DAA still advising to turn up 3.5 hours despite queue improvements according to Indo article this afternoon

JRant · 06-04-2022 05:20AM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118884805#Comment_118884805

That extra queue time is to just get a bite to eat.

gzoladz · 06-04-2022 06:09AM

T1 common queue 20mins. It doesn't feel any different than pre pandemic and queues for food are normal.

All fairly smooth but we are just after the rush hour. The 4-6am window is much busier.

kildarecommuter · 06-04-2022 08:39AM

most places were open airside with no q’s . Didn’t bother myself as it’s all overpriced for the quality of it

Blut2 · 06-04-2022 12:44PM

The Boots mealdeal is fantastic value to be fair to them. €5 for a sandwich, a snack and a drink is cheaper than you'd find almost anywhere in Dublin, nevermind in most airports.

C.O.Y.B.I.B · 07-04-2022 06:43AM

Travelling on Wednesday through Dublin at 7am with young kids.

Flying with Ryanair and have to check in bags.

- does anyone know what time I can check by bags in ? Ryanair say 5am, but that's in a standard email. Hoping it's changed in light of recent difficulties.

-has the security situation improved much?

Can be there at 3.30 if necessary, but not much point if bag drop is 5.....

C.O.Y.B.I.B · 07-04-2022 06:43AM

tina1040 · 07-04-2022 06:53AM

Having heard the 3.5 hour advice on the radio, I arrived last Sunday at 6am for a 10am Ryanair flight. I couldn't miss that flight.

Dropped checked in bag, dropped an oversize item and got through security at 6.40.

HeidiHeidi · 07-04-2022 06:53AM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118892295#Comment_118892295

I might be on the same flight!! But I won't have check in luggage, so that simplifies things for me at least. Plus it's only me.

I'm planning to bring sandwiches with me, and turn up at stupid o'clock just in case.

Could you send the others through early and just you/OH do the bag check in, so at least if there is a delay it's only you sprinting for the flight as opposed to kids and all?

tina1040 · 07-04-2022 07:01AM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118892312#Comment_118892312

If your bag check in is all self service, you could do that. If you have to drop bags to a desk, you need all passengers on the booking present. It happened to me when I went to check in bags and left the kids sitting with their grandparent. I had to go and get them to show passports and boarding passes.

C.O.Y.B.I.B · 07-04-2022 08:09AM

Good idea , but not sure if Ryanair do self service . Probably not though.

HeidiHeidi · 07-04-2022 08:11AM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118892530#Comment_118892530

I'm pretty sure they did when I last had checked in luggage - which was yonks ago, in fairness - but if Ryanair can use a machine instead of a human they're usually all over it!!

C.O.Y.B.I.B · 07-04-2022 08:14AM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118892329#Comment_118892329

I did think of that , but as tina1040 says I think we need all passengers present .

While it's be great if we get through in 40 mins , 2-3 hrs airside with tired cranky kids doesn't appeal to me . Think I'll aim for 4 and allow 30 mins bag drop , 90mins security , 30 mins to gate which leaves me at gate half hour before departure.

Feel free to spot any flaws in that plan 😀

Dublin Airport security waiting times

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