Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Dundalk travel guide

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You're Going to Love Dundalk

With a population of 33.428, Dundalk is a must-see destination in Louth, Ireland.

Where to Eat in Dundalk

If you’re looking for affordable options, Eno' Bar & Grill (5 Roden Place) and The Townhouse (5 Roden Pl Townsparks) are great picks.

When to visit Dundalk

Dundalk in November
Estimated hotel price
AED 102
1 night at 3-star hotel
Dundalk in November
Estimated hotel price
AED 102
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Dundalk

Plane

Although Dundalk doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Dublin Airport (DUB), which is located 65 km from Dundalk. Dublin Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Emirates, Icelandair, Etihad Airways and other airlines departing from the United Arab Emirates. The shortest flight to Dundalk from the United Arab Emirates departs from Abu Dhabi and takes around 7h 55m.

Car

Another option to get to Dundalk is to pick up a car hire from Dublin, which is about 74 km from Dundalk. You’ll find branches of Budget and Sixt, among others, in Dublin.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Dundalk, including Bus, Aircoach and National Express. From Belfast, the bus ride to Dundalk takes 225 km and will cost you around AED 143. From Cork, the ticket costs about AED 129 for a journey of 290 km.

Plane

Although Dundalk doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Dublin Airport (DUB), which is located 65 km from Dundalk. Dublin Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Emirates, Icelandair, Etihad Airways and other airlines departing from the United Arab Emirates. The shortest flight to Dundalk from the United Arab Emirates departs from Abu Dhabi and takes around 7h 55m.

Car

Another option to get to Dundalk is to pick up a car hire from Dublin, which is about 74 km from Dundalk. You’ll find branches of Budget and Sixt, among others, in Dublin.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Dundalk, including Bus, Aircoach and National Express. From Belfast, the bus ride to Dundalk takes 225 km and will cost you around AED 143. From Cork, the ticket costs about AED 129 for a journey of 290 km.

Airports near Dundalk

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Airlines serving Dundalk

Lufthansa
Good (7,032 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,820 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,584 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,920 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,780 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,686 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,444 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,688 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,211 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,562 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (345 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,210 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,345 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,068 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,272 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,935 reviews)
TAP Portugal
Good (1,846 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Dundalk

Hiring a car in Dundalk

Expect to pay AED 6.95 per litre in Dundalk (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between AED 83.30 and AED 111.07. Economy (Ford Fiesta or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Dundalk, while also 11% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay AED 6.95 per litre in Dundalk (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between AED 83.30 and AED 111.07. Economy (Ford Fiesta or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Dundalk, while also 11% cheaper than other types, on average.

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