Friday the 23rd of December is set to be the busiest day with around 98,000 passengers taking to the skies
With more than 1.5 million passengers expected to travel through Dublin Airport this Christmas, Dublin Airport has issued its top travel tips for Christmas:
Dublin Airport’s 12 Airport Tips for Christmas
Check which terminal you're departing from
Plan to arrive at the airport 2hrs before a short-haul flight, 3hrs before long-haul + 1 additional hour if checking in a bag
Check what time your airline's check-in desk/bag drop opens
Place laptops and electronics in a separate tray
Have your liquids under 100ml in a clear re-sealable bag
Take off boots, heels and shoes with metal buckles as you approach the x-ray machine
Remove jackets, scarves, hats and bulky outer garments
Don’t wrap gifts
Don’t bring snow globes in your hand luggage
Don’t bring butter, brandy butter, cranberry sauce in your hand luggage
Bring an empty water bottle to refill after security at one of our hydration stations
Wish our staff a Happy Christmas as you pass through!