Airport Parking Discount Codes & Dublin Airport Parking Options!
Updated October 2024
Dublin Airport.
As we know, parking in Dublin airport has become so expensive & parking has become increasingly difficult, especially at peak times like weekends or coming up to the Easter / Summer holidays.
Here are a few other ways to save money when traveling to / from Dublin airport:
- Organise a lift with someone or use public transport, such as;
Bus Eireann: Bus Éireann departs from Zone 13 in the Dublin Airport Bus Park. Dublin Airport from Drogheda, Navan & Kells.
Expressway, a Bus Eireann service, operates services to and from Dublin Airport to many counties across Ireland, such as Donegal, Louth, Mayo, Sligo, Waterford and Wexford.
Irish Citylink and Eireagle Galway, Galway Commuter and Limerick services depart from Zone 10 and 11 from the Dublin Airport Bus Park.
Dublin Express Bus: Dublin Express operates premium quality coaches between Dublin Airport and their 15+ conveniently located stops across the heart of Dublin City centre, including Temple Bar, Trinity College, O’Connell Street and Heuston Station. Departing from outside the doors of Terminals 1 & 2, their services include free customer Wi-Fi, USB charging points and an onboard toilet.
Dublin Express operates from Zone 1 at Terminal 1 and Zone 21 at Terminal 2 and travels directly into Dublin via the Port Tunnel, making it the fastest coach to Dublin City centre. Routes 782 and 784 operate between city centre and Dublin Airport. 782 includes stops between Georges Quay and Custom House Quay via Heuston Station. 784 has stops between Harcourt Luas and 3Arena.
Buses operate between 04:05 and 00:35. Journey time will depend on traffic conditions etc. but is usually 30 minutes from the city centre.
Aircoach: Aircoach operates many routes to Dublin City centre and Dublin county, and departs from just outside Terminal 1, zone 2, and Terminal 2, zone 20.
Pre-book your ticket in advance of travel.
Route 700, serves the city centre and Leopardstown via Drumcondra, Donnybrook, UCD and Stillorgan. Route 702 and 703 serve Greystones and Killiney via Ballsbridge and Blackrock.
Journey time will depend on traffic conditions etc. but is usually 30 minutes from the city centre.
Dublin Bus operate routes 16 and 41 from Zone 15. Both the 41 and 16 are low floor accessible for wheelchair users via an onboard ramp that can be deployed. The 16 bus operates between 06:00 - 23:30 Monday to Saturday, and 08:00 -23:30 on Sundays. The 41 bus runs 24/7 every day including weekends.
The standard one-way fare to the city centre from the airport is €2.00. Please note that the 41 bus has limited capacity for luggage storage.
Journey time on these buses varies depending on the time of day, traffic conditions etc. It is recommended that passengers allow at least 40 minutes from the city centre for the journey (this does not include waiting time for the bus).
Go-Ahead Ireland operates the 102 route to Sutton Station that serves Swords, Malahide, Portmarnock and Sutton and the 33A that serves Balbriggan, Skerries, Rush, Lusk and Swords. Services operate from Zone 15 (view the Dublin Airport bus stop map here).
The 33A operates 06:00 – 00:30 Monday to Friday, 07:00 – 00:30 on Saturdays and 10:00 to 23:30 on Sundays and Bank Holiday Mondays. The 102 operates from 05:50 to 23:40 Monday to Friday, 05:45 and 23:45 on Saturdays, 08:40 – 23:40 on Sundays and Bank Holiday Mondays.
*Please check with the bus company for the latest information on the route and service you require.
I recommend that you pre-book your bus ticket where possible in advance of travel, please check if the bus you are travelling on accept cash on arrival, most don’t so best to check directly.
Taxi: Before booking parking, be sure to compare the price of getting a taxi there and back. Sometimes a taxi can be a cheaper and quicker option.
HOPPA airport transfer website, (AF Link) - check it out here.
They compare 1000s of transport providers. They search choices like taxis, car hire and airport transfers, while also searching and comparing the best deals. If you looking for the cheapest airport transfers / shuttle services, they compare a wide selection of vehicle options and suppliers…. Hoppa is the transfer comparison site for you, helping you find whatever you need. Link here to the website
If you are going to the airport, I would suggest to either organise a lift with someone or use public transport (options above). If those options are not available, here are ways to save using other parking options & discount codes.
Parking Options around Dublin Airport:
There are no discount codes available for parking in DAA red / blue carpark. But here are a few other Options:
Ryanair offering Ryanair customers the lowest parking rates at Dublin Airport. Customers can choose from a range of DAA operated car parks located at Dublin Airport, including a short term car park at Terminal 1, and long term services close to the airport. You can also check Ryanair website for DAA parking rates as they're often much cheaper - Link to website here
Choose a Park and Ride package - This type of parking often boasts the lowest prices all year round. But here is a list of local hotels which offer ‘park & fly’!
1) Clayton Hotel Dublin Airport:
New Discount code: Get 15% off your parking with code MOAD15 - Link here
24/7 complimentary shuttle departing to and from the hotel every 30 minutes.
10 minute transfer to Dublin Airport
Electric vehicle charging available*
Surface Level and Underground Parking
Fully wheelchair accessible
Bar, Restaurant, Cafe & 24-hour Reception on site
Monitored by 24 hour CCTV & car park security attendants
Free cancellation up to 24 hours in advance
2) Carlton Hotel, Dublin Airport
Code BLUEM24
20% off with code LOOKINGFOR20
The Carlton Hotel is €15 per day, 5 mins from the Airport, Free 24 hour shuttle bus, Buses run every 20-30 mins.
3) Metro hotel Dublin airport
15% off code 15PARK
Also try code: 20% off with code LOOKINGFOR20
Rates from €10 per day, Minimum of 3 nights, Located 7 mins from the airport, Free Shuttle runs from 4:00am to 11:45pm daily. Call on arrival back in Dublin for shuttle back to carpark. Check their website here
4) 4* Crowne Plaza Dublin Airport has a secure multi-storey car park with space for over 300 cars, ensuring easy and hassle free parking in the Dublin Airport area. Check their website here
5) Holiday Inn Express Santry: Holiday Inn Express offers residents a free airport shuttle service to and from Dublin Airport in their brand new shuttle bus. Check their website here
Shannon Airport:
No Parking discounts available but they might reappear when the airport is less busy, below code is worth a try in quieter months.
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SUMMER23
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SNNSUMMER10
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Ireland West Airport Knock:
10% off with code #FLYING2024 (valid until May 31st 2024)
*Sorry no codes available for Cork Airport.
Reduced mobility; If you are traveling with reduced mobility, you can receive a Reduced Mobility code.
Fill in the form below to receive a Person with Reduced Mobility (PRM) code that will give you a special rate when making a car park booking. Check their website here
Hope the above helps you save a few euro on your airport parking. I will update this blog post when I find out any more discount codes or alternative ways to park at reduced rate near the airport.
Thanks again for reading,
Karen (Mother of all Deals) xx