As the centre of the Republic’s transportation network, travel to and from Dublin is easy, with all modes of transport on offer. Whether you want to arrive by ferry, train, bus, air or car, the city is easily accessible. Dublin International Airport offers flights across Europe as well as limited transatlantic flights.

The city is served by Dublin International Airport, a single terminal facility that offers regular flights to major destinations across Europe. Situated six miles from the city centre, the airport can be easily accessed from the city. The terminal is a hub for low-cost airline Ryanair, which services almost every UK regional airport, while Aer Lingus, the national carrier also offers flights to over a dozen destinations. Those arriving from destinations in Africa, Asia, Australia and North America will likely have to change in London before catching a connecting flight to Dublin.

Facilities at the airport include shopping and dining facilities, with over 25 shops, bars and cafés situated both before and after security. Big name fast food chains such as McDonalds provide quick bites, while Upper Crust and O’ Brian’s Sandwich Bar provide tasty snacks. Additional services include a left luggage facility, lost property office, post office and security packing as well as internet access and baby-changing cubicles.

Those looking for a place at which to relax before their flight may use the Anna Livia Departure Lounge, which provides complimentary newspapers, beverages and internet access for paying customers as well as the use of a business centre.

Parking is divided into short-term and long-term, with over 18,000 spaces available in total. All car parks are open 24 hours and regularly patrolled by security officers. There is also a valet parking service, provided in Block A of the short-term car park. Those with reduced mobility have been allocated spaces on the ground floor of the multi-storey short-term car park, with these spaces available for both short-term and long-term parking.

Transport from the airport to the city is made easy, with Aircoach express bus services running every 15 minutes. This service stops at many of the city’s major hotels on the south side of the city, with the journey typically taking 30 minutes. Other bus services include bus numbers 747 and 748, both of which travel to Busaras, Dublin’s central bus station.

Alternatively, those with luggage who are looking for quickness and convenience can take a taxi from outside the Arrivals entrance.

The city is well-connected by public transport links, both within the city and to destinations across Ireland. The city has two main railway stations - Heuston Station and Connolly Station – with the former connecting the capital with destinations in the south and west of the Republic, while the latter offers services to Sligo, Wexford and Belfast. The stations are both linked by bus and tram services, making travelling around the city easy. There are also urban commuter services known as DART (Dublin Area Rapid Transit). These trains provide access to destinations along the coast.

Dublin has two tram lines, one which runs south from Stephen's Green and one which runs west from Connolly Station to Heuston Station before continuing on to destinations in the southwest of the city. The tram services are known locally as the Luas.

Bus services within the city are also comprehensive. One-day rambler tickets are available which give passengers unlimited all day bus travel; packs of five one-day ramblers are also on sale. Dublin Bus is the main service provider, with all main routes departing from Dublin’s main bus station, Busaras. Coach services travelling to destinations nationwide also depart from here as do the many night bus services. Those without pre-paid tickets can pay the fare to the driver upon boarding, but visitors should note that only the exact fare in coins in accepted.

Dublin has the advantage of having a port, making the city accessible by ferry. The port of Dun Laoghaire, six miles south of the city, is a popular ferry hub. 

Dublin is also at the heart of the country's road network, with the M50 motorway providing access to many major road arteries.