2010 IAFP European Symposium
Travel and Tourism Information
Dublin Airport (airport code -DUB)
Dublin Airport is served by most international airlines and the low fare airlines continue to expand their services in Ireland. London is an hour's flight away. International carriers servicing Ireland include: Aer Lingus, Air France, Alitalia, British Airways, British Midland, Delta Airlines, Air Canada, Finnair, Iberia, Lufthansa, Ryanair, and SAS. Aer Lingus is the national air carrier for Ireland.
Ground Transportation
From the Airport
The trip to the Radission Blu St. Helen's and University College Dublin (UCD) takes about 60 minutes. Dublin Airport is approximately 18 km from UCD, via the city centre.
Taxi - A taxi from the airport to UCD costs approximately €35 - €40. Ask the driver to estimate the fare before getting into the car.
Private coach - A private coaching company, Aircoach operates a service from the Airport every 15 minutes and stops at major hotels, including the Radisson Blu St. Helen's and other hotels close to the venue (from €8 one-way, €14 return).
Additional information on Dublin Airport and on public transport is available at www.dublin-airport.com
From the City
Dublin Bus - The numbers 10, 11B, and the 46A all provide direct bus services to the UCD Belfield campus and can be boarded at O'Connell Street and other stops in the city centre. For timetable information visit Dublin Bus and search for "UCD".
Taxi - There are usually plenty of taxis in operation in the city centre at any given time. It is possible to hail a taxi from the street; three of the main taxi locations in the city centre are found on O'Connell Street, Dame Street and at St. Stephen's Green.