Flights from Paris to Ireland

Travel to Ireland from Paris

Just over 2 hours separate Paris from Dublin on Vueling’s direct flight. It is Vueling’s only route to Ireland from Paris, and a convenient one: Dublin is just over 10 km from the airport, and from there it is easy to carry on to the rest of the country, whether that means the west coast, the cliffs, Galway or the south-west.

A long weekend is enough to see the capital and fit in a day trip. With a week, you can cross the island from one side to the other.

What documents you need to travel to Ireland

Ireland is a member of the European Union but is not part of the Schengen Area, so you will go through a document check on arrival. Even so, French and other EU citizens can travel with a valid national ID card, and no passport is required. A passport is also accepted if you would rather carry one.

Minors need their own valid identity document, on the same terms. Check the expiry date of whichever document you are taking before you book, and if you hold another nationality, check your situation on the travel documents page.

What to know when you land in Ireland

From the airport into the city. Dublin Airport sits north of the city, just over 10 km out. There is no train or metro: you get in by bus, with several routes leaving from the terminals and taking around half an hour to reach the centre. A taxi is the quicker alternative.

Plug sockets. Ireland uses type G plugs, with 3 rectangular pins, at 230V.

Rain. The reputation is deserved, and the weather changes several times in a single day, whatever the season. Temperatures barely move: they rarely drop below 0°C in winter or climb above 20 in summer. A light waterproof jacket covers the whole trip, even if you set off in sunshine.

Driving. To get out of Dublin, a hire car is the most practical option, but traffic keeps to the left and the roads in the west are narrow. If that does not appeal, intercity buses link the main cities well, although journeys take longer.

Ireland uses the euro, and English is the language of everyday life. Irish has official status and is most visible on road signs and in the Gaeltacht areas in the west.

What to do in Ireland

Dublin

The city is better explored on foot than by public transport. EPIC, the museum of Irish emigration, and the Chester Beatty Library deserve more attention than they usually get. Trinity College keeps the Book of Kells in its Long Room. At night, Temple Bar soaks up the noise, while the streets around it are where you will find the live music worth hearing.

Galway and the west coast

Just over 2 hours by road from Dublin, right across the island. Galway is a small university city with music going on all the time. Further west, Connemara National Park opens out into bogs, lakes and mountains with very few people around, and Kylemore Abbey is its best-known image.

The Cliffs of Moher and the Burren

Around 3 hours from Dublin, or a good half hour from Galway, which makes them the obvious day out if you are already in the west. The cliffs drop more than 200 metres into the Atlantic, and right next to them the Burren spreads out in a karst landscape unlike anything else on the island.

The Ring of Kerry and the south

In the south-west, about 4 hours from Dublin. The Ring of Kerry is a loop of bays, peninsulas and stone towns such as Kenmare and Killarney, which needs 2 days if you want to take it slowly. Cork, the country’s second city, has the English Market and makes a good base for Kinsale and Blarney Castle.

Luggage for your flight to Ireland

Your luggage allowance depends on the fare you choose when booking. The simplest fare includes a personal item that fits under the seat in front, and from there you can add cabin or checked luggage.

For Ireland, expect warm clothes and a waterproof to take up more room than planned, even in summer. If you are also packing hiking gear, which comes with its own conditions, check it before you fly. Check the current conditions in Vueling’s luggage policy.