Dublin Airport Departures
Check-in at the Dublin Airport
Dublin Airport advises all its passengers to arrive at the airline check-in counter at least two hours before for European flights and around three hours for long-haul flights. Also, passengers must consider and allow extra time to park a car. All passengers are recommended to consult with their airline for precise check-in times as times vary. Additionally, some airlines offer an evening-before bag drop service .
- In Terminal 1, the airline check-in counter stands on the first floor of the building.
- In Terminal 2, the check-in desks are located on the ground floor of the building.
Self-service online check-in and bag drop
DUB airport provides self-service check-in kiosks along with internet check-in technologies to facilitate passengers with seat selection, early check-in, and issue boarding passes. If a passenger requires any assistance while checking-in via the self-service kiosks, airline employees will be on hand.
Online check-in
Passengers can also check-in online via the airline's website. Online checked-in passengers must proceed to security screening checkpoints upon arrival at DUB. Departing passengers are reminded to refer to the flight information screens that are located after security throughout the boarding and shopping areas. These information screens list all flight departures, boarding time, and gate number.
Dublin Airport Security
At Dublin Airport, the security and safety of all customers and passengers are top priorities. Both carry-on bags and check-in baggage must be checked by means of detection equipment to ensure that a passenger does not carry any dangerous and prohibited substances that can pose a risk to the rest of passengers and airport crew or even the safety of the aircraft.
All hand baggage are subject to x-ray screening at security checkpoint areas. Besides, passengers should remove jackets, belts, and sometimes shoes; Airport security staff requires all passengers to place electronic devices on a separate tray for the x-ray screening. Liquid packages must not go above 100ml; otherwise, it will be subject to removal.
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