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It's never been easier to connect to another flight in Dublin Airport. All Aer Lingus gates are conveniently located within close proximity to the central connections area in Terminal 2.
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Dublin Airport has two terminals. Terminal 1 and Terminal 2. Aer Lingus flights operate from Terminal 2. Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 are linked both airside and landside and the walkway between each terminal is clearly signposted.
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Your buggy will have be tagged to your final destination when checking in at your departure airport. You may prefer to bring a baby sling or toddler safety harness with you for convenience while transferring through Dublin.
For flights to the USA you will have to go through U.S. Preclearance. After following the Flight Connection signs, you can then follow the U.S. Preclearance signs shown here.
Unfortunately, duty free goods including cigarettes and alcohol cannot be sold on board flights which pre-clear U.S. customs and immigration. Please review the U.S. CBP pre-clearance prohibited and restricted Items before arriving at the airport.
Self-connecting customers are those customers who are travelling on two or more connecting flights which were booked separately to each other and have independent tickets. These flights are considered as separate journeys (point to point flights).
If you are travelling as a self-connecting customer please follow guidelines below:
Note: The above are general guidelines and may be subject to change or may differ on specific routes. It is your responsibility to ensure sufficient time to collect baggage, travel to next terminal, check in for your onward journey before it closes, clear security and arrive at your departure gate at least 30 minutes before your connecting flight departure time for short haul flights and at least 50 minutes before your connecting flight departure time for long haul flights.
In the event that you miss your connection due to your first flight being delayed, we will automatically book you onto the next available flight. Please visit our colleagues at the Aer Lingus Flight Connections desk located on the left of the Flight Connections area.
We can help with:
There will be dedicated Flight Connection Hosts throughout the connections area who are on hand to help you with any questions you may have.
View our special assistance page if you need additional help getting through the airport.
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We have moved to a new home in New York’s JFK. Since 27th April 2023, all of our flights depart from and arrive into Terminal 7. You can find Aer Lingus check-in desks in zones 307 and 308. Boarding gates are allocated daily, but they are all close to each other.
All Aer Lingus flights will arrive into Terminal 7. If your bags are checked to your final destination, you don’t need to collect your bags in New York JFK, simply follow the signs for the AirTrain and transfer to your connecting flight’s terminal*. If you have separate tickets, please collect your bags and then go to the terminal. You can transfer between terminals for free via the AirTrain. Once you’re at your connecting flight terminal, you’ll need to go through TSA security before going to your next boarding gate.
* Note - customers connecting from Manchester will need to collect their bags from the baggage belt, then drop them off on the transfer belt after clearing U.S. Customs.
If your bags are checked to your final destination, simply follow the signs for the AirTrain and transfer to Terminal 7. If you have separate tickets, please collect your bags and then go to Terminal 7. Aer Lingus is located at the west side of the terminal. You can transfer between terminals for free via the AirTrain. Once you’re at your connecting flight terminal, you’ll need to go through TSA security before going to your next boarding gate. Our Lounge is just five minutes from the boarding gates, making it easy to relax and enjoy a hot meal before you board.
Customers connecting to a JetBlue flight will arrive in Terminal 7 and depart on their JetBlue flight from Terminal 5. Baggage will be transferred to your final destination. You can transfer between terminals for free via the AirTrain. Once you’re there, you’ll need to go through TSA security before going to your next boarding gate.
Customers connecting from a JetBlue flight will arrive in Terminal 5 and depart on their Aer Lingus flight from Terminal 7. Baggage will be transferred to your final destination. You can transfer between terminals for free via the AirTrain. Once you’re there, you’ll need to go through TSA security before going to your next boarding gate.
Customers connecting to an American Airlines flight will arrive in Terminal 7 and depart on their American Airlines flight from Terminal 8. Baggage will be transferred to your final destination. You can transfer between terminals for free via the AirTrain. Once you’re there, you’ll need to go through TSA security before going to your next boarding gate.
Customers connecting from an American Airlines flight will arrive in Terminal 8 and depart on their Aer Lingus flight from Terminal 7. Baggage will be transferred to your final destination. You can transfer between terminals for free via the AirTrain. Once you’re there, you’ll need to go through TSA security before going to your next boarding gate.
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