What facilities are available at Dublin Airport?
For aircraft, 5 fixed base operators are based at the airport providing services including refueling, deicing, baggage handling and slot coordination. Dublin Airport is open 24 hours a day, 7 days per week for private jets, however the aviation terminal is only open from 0800-2200 hrs although opening times can be extended for a fee. The General Aviation Terminal is not suitable for large aircraft and so these would need to be routed through the VIP lounge at the main terminal for a fee.
For passengers and crew, facilities include VIP lounges, restaurants,restrooms, showers and gift shops to pass the time pre-flight. On-site immigration and customs clearance at the airport adds an additional level of convenience, alongside additional touches such as complimentary magazines and toiletries.
For late arrivals, or those looking to stay over, more than 15 hotels are conveniently located near to Dublin Airport. In addition to the airports close proximity to Dublin, it is also within a short distance of the UK mainland and Belfast to the north.