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Self Connecting Passengers

Self connecting passengers are those passengers who are travelling on two or more connecting flights which were booked separately to each other and have independent tickets. From an aviation standpoint, these flights are regarded as separate journeys (point to point flights). If you are travelling as a self-connecting passenger please follow guidelines below:

Self Connecting

Flight Connections Dublin Airport sign
  • Please proceed to the baggage hall to retrieve your bags
  • Exit the baggage hall
  • Flight Information Display Screens in arrivals will display your flight and which terminal you depart from 
  • Proceed to departures to check in with your airline 
  • Terminals 1 & 2 are linked and within a 5 minute walk of each other, and are clearly signposted 
  • Self connecting passengers are not permitted to use the Flight Connections Facility 

Flight Connection FAQs

No, self-connecting passengers will be unable to use the flight connection facility.
We advise you allow 2 hours for a short-haul flight departure time, and 3 hours for a long-haul flight departure time. If checking a bag, verify your airline’s check-in & bag drop desk opening times, and if possible, allow up to one hour of additional time to check-in luggage.
No, as the terminals are a short walking distance between each other.

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