DUB · Terminals 1 & 2
Dublin Airport Lounges: T1 & T2 Compared
Three lounges, two terminals, and one secret: pre-book and you'll save €5–10 vs walk-up. Whether you're flying Aer Lingus from T2 or Ryanair from T1, here's what's worth your money at DUB.
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Best value T1: Aspire Lounge (€30 pre-book)
Best value T2: 51st & Green (€35)
Pre-clearance to USA: DAA Executive Lounge T2 (€40 — closest to US gates)
All 3 Dublin Airport lounges compared
Terminal 2Independently operated • Priority Pass accepted
51st & Green Lounge (T2)
- Hot & cold buffet (Irish breakfast pre-9am)
- Full bar with Guinness, Jameson, Irish whiskey selection
- Showers
- Quiet zone with reclining chairs
- Floor-to-ceiling runway views
Terminal 1Swissport • LoungeKey, Priority Pass, DragonPass accepted
Aspire Lounge (T1)
- Hot food bar
- Full bar (complimentary drinks)
- Free Wi-Fi & charging
- Newspapers & magazines
- Best value in T1
Terminal 2Operated by Dublin Airport Authority
DAA Executive Lounge (T2)
- Premium hot food
- Full bar incl. champagne
- Showers
- Family-friendly area
- US pre-clearance side access
5 things to know about Dublin Airport lounges
- 1. Pre-clearance side has its own lounge access. If you're flying to the US from T2, you'll go through US Customs & Border Protection in Dublin. The DAA Executive Lounge has access on both sides — make sure you book the right side for your flight.
- 2. Priority Pass works at all 3 lounges. If you have a credit card with Priority Pass (Amex Platinum, Chase Sapphire Reserve), entry is free. Worth checking before you pay €30+ at the door.
- 3. Pre-booking saves €5–10. Walk-up rates are €5–10 more than online. Book even 1 hour ahead to lock in the lower price.
- 4. T1 only has one lounge. Aspire is the only option in Terminal 1 — book ahead during peak hours (5–8am, 4–7pm) as it caps at ~120 guests.
- 5. Children policy varies. 51st & Green allows under-2s free; Aspire charges 50% for ages 2–11; DAA Executive is family-friendly with a dedicated kids' area.
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Dublin Airport Transfers
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Dublin Airport Hotels
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Dublin FastTrack Security
Skip the queue at T1 or T2 from €7.99 per person.