# Dublin Airport (DUB)

> Dublin, IE · IATA: DUB · ICAO: EIDW · Large Airport · Cargo Hub

## Quick Facts

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| IATA | `DUB` |
| ICAO | `EIDW` |
| City | Dublin |
| Country | IE |
| Type | Large Airport |
| Elevation | 74 m |
| Cargo | ✅ |
| Cargo Rank | #1 |
| GPS | 53.42871, -6.26212 |

## Description

IAG Cargo operates its largest hub outside London Heathrow at Dublin Airport (DUB/EIDW), handling more than 80,000 tonnes of freight a year through a 6,000-square-metre facility that accounts for over half of the airport's cargo throughput. DHL Express adds 16 weekly flight rotations and roughly 550 staff across six Irish sites, reinforcing Dublin's role as Ireland's principal air freight gateway. Most cargo still moves as belly cargo aboard Aer Lingus, British Airways and other passenger services, complemented by dedicated freighter capacity and consolidation flights. Ireland's main airports together moved about 49,544 tonnes of air freight in the second quarter of 2025, up 4% year-on-year, with Dublin contributing the largest share. Sitting just outside the EU's external border with the UK, the airport plays a notable role in customs clearance for goods moving between Britain and the European single market. Road feeder services connect Dublin efficiently to UK trucking networks and onward to continental Europe, supported by proximity to Dublin Port for multimodal shipments. Shannon Airport (SNN) serves as a practical alternative for dedicated freighter operations, while Belfast International (BFS) covers Northern Ireland-bound traffic. For pharmaceutical, tech and time-critical shipments between Ireland, the UK and mainland Europe, Dublin remains one of the best-connected air cargo gateways in the British Isles.

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