Flights to Dublin from Birmingham
Approximately six miles from the Birmingham city centre is the bustling Birmingham Airport. It was initially owned by the city council when it opened in 1939. Birmingham Airport is well connected to the city by bus, train, shuttle van and taxi; it is also one of the busiest airports in England. The airport offers both domestic and international flights to Europe, the Middle East , the Indian subcontinent, the Caribbean and North America. After renovating and expanding numerous times, the airport is now a one terminal building. It is home to seven major airlines servicing almost 9,000,000 passengers every year out of 19 gates. There are roughly 140 flights out of the airport daily.
There are many carriers that serve between Birmingham and Dublin and prices are competitive. The prices during summer tend to be a little more expensive, whereas off season prices are cheaper. In August, a round trip will cost £67 on Aer Lingus, whereas the same trip on the same airline will cost £92 in July. There are other options available on airlines like Ryanair, FlyBe, British Airways and Aer Lingus. Many of them are priced under £62, but prices may change so check before booking.
To make sure that the dates one is interested in are still available, flight bookings to Dublin from Birmingham should be made well in advance. Sometimes airlines also come out with great packages, but one has to be on the lookout for these.
Dublin is the capital city of the Republic of Ireland. The name of the city is derived from the Irish name Dubh Linn, meaning “blackpool”. The city with a population of 1.2 million, houses roughly 25% of the country’s population. The city is served by a two terminal airport that is located almost 6 miles away from the city centre. Aer Lingus is the country’s national airline and has fares that are usually lower than other national carriers. This is achieved by providing service that matches with other low fare airlines. They charge for checked-in baggage and seat reservation when the booking is done.
The city of Dublin has much to offer its tourists. There are many museums and art galleries, for example the Dublina exhibition. These exhibitions cover Dublin’s history from 1170 to 1540. Many of the exhibits include videos, reconstructions and models. The shopping is concentrated on two main streets, Grafton Street and Stephen’s Green, both of which are only a few minutes’ walk apart.
For the night owls, there are numerous nightclubs to explore and dancing happens to one of the favourite activities in Ireland. Visiting Dublin would just not be complete if one did not experience the Irish folklore, storytelling and music with a candlelit customary Irish dinner in the oldest Pub of Dublin. The Kilmainham Gaol Historical Museum is another site not to be missed. The guides here are very knowledgeable and make Irish history come alive in the hour long tour. Dublin has something for everyone and a visit there will always be remembered.