Aer Lingus: Dublin to Dubrovnik

The carrier: Aer Lingus

About

Ireland's legacy flag carrier Aer Lingus has been morphing over the course of the last several years into a low-cost airline. Flying to major airports across Europe, and as of recently North America and Dubai, Aer Lingus is dependable and well established. Fares can be quite low, though advance purchase fares don't quite compare to those offered by that other Irish low-cost carrier, Ryanair.

Upside

Airline is well established and serves major airports.

Downside

Connections beyond Europe are not very good, thus dulling one distinctive draw. Frequent delays and unhelpful staff are common complaints.

Baggage

* Carry-on: One bag up to 10 kg (7kg for regional flights), plus one personal item.
* Checked: €12 per bag booked online (€18 at airport). Max 9 bags with combined weight of 20 kg. Over 20 kgs, fees apply. No single bag over 32 kg (70 lbs) is allowed.

* Please visit Aer Lingus’s website for more information on its baggage policy.

Seating

You may select seats online at time of booking.

Check-in and Ticketing

Aer Lingus offers online-check in for most flights and is available from 30 hours in advance until 4 hours and 30 minutes before the scheduled departure time.  Times vary for US airports.  Checked baggage is accepted from passengers who check-in online.

Fun Fact

All Aer Lingus planes bear the name of an Irish saint.

Departure: Dublin, Ireland (DUB)

In Brief: Dublin Airport is located 10 km (about 6 miles) north of the city. It's a major base for both Aer Lingus and Ryanair, and also handles several Centralwings routes. In terms of sheer numbers, it's one of the most budget airline-friendly airports around. Transportation: Public buses cost between €1.60 and €1.90 to traverse the distance between central Dublin and the airport, depending on how far the journey in question is. Airlink buses, which travel to Dublin's Central Bus Station, cost €6.

Arrival: Dubrovnik, Croatia - Dubrovnik (Cilipi) Airport (DBV)

Dubrovnik Airport, also known as Cilipi Airport (after the suburb in which the airport is located), is the main airport serving the Croatian city of Dubrovnik. Dubrovnik's main airport won the Croatian National Tourist Board's award for best decor in 2006. Among other delights, travelers can stroll the airport's gardens. Location: Dubrovnik Airport is located 21 km (13 miles) southeast of the Dubrovnik city center. Transport: - Bus: There are frequent bus departures from the airport to Dubrovnik. Travelers must be aware that some buses may not provide service all the way to Dubrovnik and may stop at the town of Cavtat, which is located 5 km away from the airport. The public bus company providing service to airport is Libertas Dubrovnik. - Taxi: Taxis can be found outside the terminal building. Companies include 'Taxi and Transportation Service Dubrovnik' and 'Dubrovnik On-Line Taxi Service'. Service: There is an information desk located in the main terminal building. There are also coffee shops where travelers can relax and pass time. Other airport facilities include a currency exchange, bank, and post office. more...