Jan 9, 2016, 2:35 pm
Last edit by: Pilot37
This is a "clinic" thread, so a great way to find out how to go via Dublin Airport en route to somewhere else (probably!). It covers issues such as back to back flights, overnight stopovers, passport and security issues, and logistical issues. There have been some recent posts about the viability of back to back trips, for which more reports of recent experiences would be helpful. See post 1468 onwards for more information.
Other threads which may well be useful include:
BA Tier Point Runs 2017
Premium Fare deals (J and F)
Ex-Mainland Europe Travel Planning Guide
Back-to-back / Immediate Turnarounds at BA Destinations
Travel with BA from Cork, Shannon and Knock - a pictorial guide
These sorts of flight arrangements aren't for everyone. If you have a family and luggage to check in, the potential cost savings have to weighed against the additional hassle and risk. Generally speaking it is safest to go either back to back or overnight - the latter is easier with checked luggage. The underlying logic for this is in this post.
Other threads which may well be useful include:
BA Tier Point Runs 2017
Premium Fare deals (J and F)
Ex-Mainland Europe Travel Planning Guide
Back-to-back / Immediate Turnarounds at BA Destinations
Travel with BA from Cork, Shannon and Knock - a pictorial guide
These sorts of flight arrangements aren't for everyone. If you have a family and luggage to check in, the potential cost savings have to weighed against the additional hassle and risk. Generally speaking it is safest to go either back to back or overnight - the latter is easier with checked luggage. The underlying logic for this is in this post.
Ex DUB logistics and positioning | clinic thread
Feb 10, 2017, 10:18 am
#1471
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I arrived at the DUB 200 gates a week ago on AF. Instead of entering the building using the route departing passengers would, we were walked along the tarmac direct to immigration (in windy, wet weather).
Based on this, I think it's very likely you'll have to exit and re-enter.
Does anyone have very recent experience of LHR arrivals? Maybe they're treated differently to the CDG one I experienced.
A back-to-back is still doable but difficult if the inbound is delayed as the staff will be trying to get boarding done as quickly as possible.
Based on this, I think it's very likely you'll have to exit and re-enter.
Does anyone have very recent experience of LHR arrivals? Maybe they're treated differently to the CDG one I experienced.
A back-to-back is still doable but difficult if the inbound is delayed as the staff will be trying to get boarding done as quickly as possible.
Feb 10, 2017, 10:23 am
#1472
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Back-to-back / Immediate Turnarounds at BA Destinations
Feb 10, 2017, 10:23 am
#1473
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I'm contemplating booking an LHR-DUB-LHR-etc B2B departing 15th April. The alternative option is via DUS or AMS but these are working out at about 150 euros more expensive. From what Kgmm77 writes it looks like I will need to go landside after arrival at DUB and then clear security again before heading back to LHR.
FTers advice on this welcome please: should I play safe and do DUS or AMS (which I have done before) or is DUB going to be reasonably reliable after the ominous sounding "segregation" which Kgmm77 refers to?
Hector B
FTers advice on this welcome please: should I play safe and do DUS or AMS (which I have done before) or is DUB going to be reasonably reliable after the ominous sounding "segregation" which Kgmm77 refers to?
Hector B
The 220 gates are now segregated (see post two above) although I don't think LHR use them, only LCY. The segregation for the rest of the 200 pier looks 80% complete, but no idea when it will open.
Feb 10, 2017, 12:04 pm
#1474
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Feb 10, 2017, 12:38 pm
#1475
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For my HNL trip, we are staying overnight at the DUB Hilton and then going in the morning via LHR to SEA so we can upgrade to F. Also, I could not face getting the first flight to DUB for a B2B. Get to try AS for the first time.
On the way back, we are using AA to DUB via LAX and CLT to avoid doubling back so
we can get back to LHR earlier and to get the additional TPs.
On the way back, we are using AA to DUB via LAX and CLT to avoid doubling back so
we can get back to LHR earlier and to get the additional TPs.
Feb 10, 2017, 1:31 pm
#1476
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TravellerFrequently ... sorry, but that made me giggle. Where else on the Interwebby could you find [a] such a casual reference to trips to HNL, and [b] such circuitous routings? At last as LTG you can afford to lose the TPs for AS, SEA-HNL 
T8191 pleads guilty to being a HNL Gold, an ANC Gold, and next Membership year year an OGG Gold
T8191 pleads guilty to being a HNL Gold, an ANC Gold, and next Membership year year an OGG Gold
Feb 10, 2017, 2:13 pm
#1477
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Thanks T8191. Glad that I am made you smile.
The OH is still striving for LTG and there is GGL to maintain...
However, bizarrely, for FT, we do actually want to go to HNL to celebrate the OH's major birthday.
Picking up a few TPs and doing it in a cost effective and relatively comfortable (if circuitous) route is all part of the fun!
The OH is still striving for LTG and there is GGL to maintain...
However, bizarrely, for FT, we do actually want to go to HNL to celebrate the OH's major birthday.
Picking up a few TPs and doing it in a cost effective and relatively comfortable (if circuitous) route is all part of the fun!
Feb 14, 2017, 4:12 pm
#1478
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Have a couple of quick turns required for an ex DUB - JNB booked. Will have bags and I am hoping 2.5-3 hours will be sufficient. Any advice or comments?
Feb 15, 2017, 12:15 am
#1479
Join Date: Jan 2010
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I will happily do a 2.5-3hr turn with HBO.
Feb 22, 2017, 5:49 am
#1480
Join Date: Jan 2015
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Has anybody seen any further update to the 200 gates segregation work?
Planning a LHR-Dub back to back Thurs 9th March, so wondering if I'll need to break into a run!
On a related note, any views on immigration for an 1830 Thursday arrival?
Many thanks
Planning a LHR-Dub back to back Thurs 9th March, so wondering if I'll need to break into a run!
On a related note, any views on immigration for an 1830 Thursday arrival?
Many thanks
Feb 22, 2017, 6:14 am
#1481
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I don't know if the segregation is completed yet but I did come through the 200 gates on a FR flight on Monday at 17.45 and it was busy and crowded at the immigration booths. I made a note of the time and it took me 8 mins from joining the immigration line to get through which is still not bad but you may start sweating a bit if on a B2B.
Feb 22, 2017, 6:19 am
#1482
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I'll be passing through DUB this weekend (inbound from LCY and outbound to LHR), so I'll be sure to note the current arrangement and report back in case nobody has posted it here in the meantime.
Pilot37
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Feb 22, 2017, 6:42 am
#1483
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As noted above immigration was BAD. 45 min in the queue. Few staff, many max, and passports are now scanned. Ireland of the welcomes, not.
Feb 22, 2017, 6:43 am
#1484
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Came into the 200 gates from LHR last week and no change to lack of segregation. Observed same on departure (ie arriving and departing mix). Building work ongoing, which may relate to future segregation. Don't know.
As noted above immigration was BAD. 45 min in the queue. Few staff, many max, and passports are now scanned. Ireland of the welcomes, not.
As noted above immigration was BAD. 45 min in the queue. Few staff, many max, and passports are now scanned. Ireland of the welcomes, not.
Feb 22, 2017, 6:49 am
#1485
Join Date: Jan 2007
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Came into the 200 gates from LHR last week and no change to lack of segregation. Observed same on departure (ie arriving and departing mix). Building work ongoing, which may relate to future segregation. Don't know.
As noted above immigration was BAD. 45 min in the queue. Few staff, many max, and passports are now scanned. Ireland of the welcomes, not.
As noted above immigration was BAD. 45 min in the queue. Few staff, many max, and passports are now scanned. Ireland of the welcomes, not.