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DUB Dublin Airport
Dublin Airport (IATA: DUB, ICAO:EIDW) is located in the the city of Dublin, Ireland. It is the primary international airport serving Dublin and its surrounding metropolitan area. Phone Number :+35318141111

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IATA Code

DUB

ICAO Code

EIDW

Name

Dublin Airport

Type

Main Airport

Country / Region

Ireland (IE)

City

Dublin

Latitude

53.4212990

Longitude

-6.2700701

Time Zone

UTC±00:00

Phone Number

+35318141111

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Airport Overview

Dublin Airport (DUB)

ICAO: EIDW · Dublin, Ireland · International passenger and cargo gateway

Dublin Airport is Ireland’s principal international gateway and the country’s largest airport by passenger traffic. Located in Collinstown, north of Dublin and close to the M1 and M50 road network, Dublin Airport supports scheduled European, transatlantic and other international movements. For air freight, its logistics role is primarily a combination of airline belly capacity, scheduled cargo movements and onward connections arranged through carrier and handling networks. Our service team uses the confirmed airline, handler, customs and truck arrangements for each shipment rather than assuming a fixed airport-wide cargo schedule.

Airport	Dublin Airport
IATA / ICAO	DUB / EIDW
Location	Dublin, Ireland
Coordinates	53.4212990, -6.2700701
Time zone	UTC±00:00

Key Highlights

What matters for freight decisions

International gateway

Suitable for Ireland-origin and Ireland-destination cargo, with European and long-haul connectivity subject to current airline schedules.

Road-accessible location

Proximity to major road corridors supports airport trucking to Dublin, surrounding counties and wider Irish distribution points.

Carrier-dependent cargo flow

Acceptance windows, warehouse handover and documentation rules vary by airline, ground handler, commodity and routing.

Customs-sensitive operation

EU customs status, export or import declarations, transit arrangements and inspection requirements must be confirmed before tender.

Cargo Facilities & Services

Facility planning for forwarders

Air cargo acceptance: Cargo is normally delivered through the handling facility nominated by the operating airline or forwarding arrangement. Our team confirms the exact acceptance point, booking reference and tender procedure before dispatch.
General cargo handling: Palletised, loose and secured shipments may be accepted subject to aircraft, handler, packaging and booking restrictions. Actual cut-off times are shipment- and carrier-specific.
Temperature-sensitive freight: Pharma, healthcare, perishables and other controlled commodities require a pre-agreed handling chain, packaging assessment and documented temperature instructions. Do not assume a particular storage duration or equipment availability without written confirmation.
Dangerous goods: Acceptance depends on the operating carrier, approved handling arrangements, packing instruction, labels, marks and a correctly completed Shipper’s Declaration where required.
Customs and security controls: Export, import, transit and security processing may involve separate parties. Our service team coordinates the applicable customs data and screening requirements before cargo reaches the terminal.

Routes & Transit Times

Routing logic and schedule variables

European lanes: Shipments commonly move through direct or short-connection services within Europe, depending on available belly capacity, freighter space and the destination airport.
North American and other long-haul lanes: Direct seasonal or scheduled options may be available, while other destinations are handled through an airline hub or interline connection. The selected carrier determines the permitted connection sequence.
Truck-air combinations: Where a direct uplift is unavailable, our team may compare airport-to-airport air freight with approved road feeder or hub-routing alternatives, subject to customs and security conditions.
Transit planning: Transit time is affected by booking confirmation, flight frequency, weekend and holiday schedules, customs release, screening, weather, congestion and connection performance. We quote only after checking the live operating plan.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Irish origin and destination profile

Primary hinterland: Dublin and the surrounding east-coast commercial area form the immediate catchment, with road freight extending to other Irish regions subject to collection distance and delivery planning.
Pharmaceutical and healthcare supply chains: Temperature-controlled products, clinical materials and time-critical healthcare shipments require validated packaging, priority handling instructions and strict document control.
Technology and high-value goods: Electronics, components, precision equipment and repair/return shipments benefit from secure packaging, accurate valuation and controlled handover records.
Retail, samples and urgent industrial cargo: Apparel, documents, spare parts, trade samples and e-commerce consignments are commonly routed according to urgency, dimensions and available capacity.
Food and perishables: Fresh or chilled cargo needs advance confirmation of acceptance, packaging, shelf-life, sanitary documentation and delivery timing.

Operations & Compliance

Controls that should be completed before tender

Cut-off control: Airline booking cut-off, cargo terminal acceptance cut-off and security screening time are not necessarily identical. Our team obtains the applicable deadline from the confirmed carrier or handler and builds in truck and document contingency.
Accurate shipment data: Commercial invoice, packing list, air waybill data, HS classification where relevant, origin, value, piece count, dimensions and gross weight must be consistent. Discrepancies can cause rework, customs delay or reweighing.
Special cargo declarations: Lithium batteries, chemicals, dry ice, dangerous goods, live animals, perishables and temperature-controlled products require advance commodity review. Acceptance is subject to current carrier and regulatory rules.
Customs and inspections: Export, import and transit formalities are determined by the movement and customs status of the goods. Physical examination, document queries or security re-screening can extend the planned release time.

Shipping Tips

Practical recommendations from our service team

Send the commodity description, dimensions, gross weight, packing method, ready date, destination, customs status and any special handling requirement before requesting space.
For pharma, perishables, dangerous goods or live animals, provide the relevant declarations and packaging details at quotation stage; do not wait until the truck is at the terminal.
Arrange collection with sufficient buffer for road congestion around Dublin and for possible screening or terminal queueing. The final truck appointment and delivery point should be confirmed in writing.
Compare direct uplift, hub connection and approved road-feeder options when capacity is constrained. Our team presents the operational trade-off rather than promising an unverified transit time.

Frequently Asked Questions

Dublin Airport freight FAQs

Can Dublin Airport handle export cargo from outside Dublin?: Yes, subject to road feasibility, booking acceptance and the nominated handler’s tender rules. Our team can assess collection from other Irish regions and select a suitable airport or connection plan.

How early should cargo arrive at Dublin Airport?: There is no single universal deadline. The applicable time depends on airline, destination, commodity, security process and terminal instructions. We confirm the live cargo cut-off before arranging delivery.

Can temperature-controlled or pharmaceutical freight be accepted?: It may be accepted when the carrier and handling chain can support the shipment requirements. Packaging qualification, temperature range, data requirements and handover instructions should be reviewed before booking.

Does passenger U.S. preclearance apply to air cargo?: No assumption should be made that passenger preclearance processes apply to freight. Cargo follows the applicable airline, security, customs and U.S. import procedures for the shipment type.

What happens if customs selects the shipment for inspection?: Release may be delayed while documents, classification, valuation or physical cargo are checked. Our service team coordinates with the declarant, carrier and consignee, but inspection timing remains outside the forwarder’s control.

Data Sources & Provenance

Verification scope

Airport name, codes, city, coordinates, address and time zone are based on the supplied airport record. Operational statements are deliberately expressed as carrier-, handler- and shipment-dependent guidance; current schedules, cut-offs, acceptance status, customs procedures and facility capabilities must be confirmed for each booking.

Airport operator and airport information: daa.ie
Customs and import/export administration: revenue.ie
Air transport and cargo standards reference: iata.org
International aeronautical standards reference: icao.int

Source domains are provided for verification of airport, customs and aviation standards information. Live airline schedules, cargo acceptance, handling arrangements, charges and transit commitments remain subject to written confirmation by our service team and the operating parties.