{"id":4453,"date":"2017-04-12T19:56:16","date_gmt":"2017-04-12T17:56:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/travel\/?p=4453"},"modified":"2017-04-12T19:56:16","modified_gmt":"2017-04-12T17:56:16","slug":"your-guide-to-visiting-dublin-from-south-africa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/travel\/travel-advisory\/your-guide-to-visiting-dublin-from-south-africa\/","title":{"rendered":"Your Guide to Visiting Dublin from South Africa"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Getting ready for an Irish vacation? We\u2019ve done the homework and compiled all the info you need to ensure a safe and speedy arrival.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Getting There<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">South African travellers can reach Dublin International airport (DUB) from Johannesburg (JNB<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">) <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and Cape Town (CPT) airports. Carriers include Emirates, Air France, KLM,<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lufthansa, Swiss, South African, Aer Lingus<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and British Airways. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Note: <\/span><\/i><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">South African Passport holders do not require a visa to visit Dublin, or anywhere else in the Republic of Ireland, for up to 90 days.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Flights from Johannesburg (JNB)<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The following are listed according to typical flight duration, starting with the quickest. <\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">British Airways: via London (13h 45m)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Air France: via Paris (14h 20m)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">South African (Lufthansa): via Munich (14h 25m)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">KLM: via Amsterdam (14h 30m)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">South African (Aer Lingus<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">): via London (14 \u2013 15h)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Swiss: via Zurich (16h 5m)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lufthansa: via Frankfurt (17h 5m)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Emirates: via Dubai (17h 55m)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>The verdict?\u00a0<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">British Airways will get you to Dublin faster than any other airline. With one stopover in London, the average flight time is 13 hours and 45 minutes.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Flights from Cape Town (CPT)<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The following are listed according to typical flight duration, starting with the quickest. <\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">KLM: via Amsterdam (<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">14h 45m<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Air France: via Paris (15h 5m)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">British Airways: via London (15h 25m)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ethiopian<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> via Addis Ababa (15h 30m)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Swiss: via Zurich (16h 45m)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Turkish<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: via Istanbul (17h 30m)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">South African (Aer Lingus<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">): via Johannesburg and London (17h 50m)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lufthansa: via Frankfurt (18h 25m)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Emirates: via Dubai (19h)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>The verdict?\u00a0<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">KLM will get you to Dublin faster than any other airline. With one stopover in Amsterdam the average flight time is 14 hours and 45 minutes.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/ireland-plane.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-4459 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/ireland-plane-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/ireland-plane-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/ireland-plane-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/ireland-plane-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/ireland-plane-696x464.jpg 696w, https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/ireland-plane-1068x712.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/ireland-plane-630x420.jpg 630w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><b>Dublin Airport<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dublin International Airport is located 6 miles (12 kilometres) north of Dublin city centre. Getting from the airport to the city is simple. <\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Express Bus<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An express bus will reach the city centre in around half an hour. <\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aircoach 700: Departs every 15 minutes and stops in the City Centre, Donnybrook, Stillorgan, Sandyford and Leopardstown.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aircoach 702: Departs every hour and stops in Docklands, Ballsbridge, Blackrock, Mount Merrion, Bray and Greystones.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aircoach 703: Departs every hour and stops in Sandymount, Blackrock, Dun Laoghaire and Killiney.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dublin Bus (Airlink 747): departs every 10 minutes and stops in Docklands, Connolly Station, Bus Aras (the central bus station), City Centre, College Green and Heuston Station.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dublin Bus (Airlink 757): departs every half hour and stops at Grand Canal. Dock, Pearse Street, Merrion Square, St. Stephen&#8217;s Green, and Camden.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Airport Hopper 767: departs every 1-2 hours and stops in Liffey Valley, Lucan, Leixlip and Maynooth.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Airport Hopper 777: departs every 1 to 2 hours and stops in Liffey Valley, Clondalkin and Tallaght. \u00a0 \u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Price:<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The price of a ticket will vary depending on where you are staying. Generally, you should be paying less than \u20ac10 from the airport to Dublin city centre. <\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Local Buses (Dublin Bus)<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Local buses are a cheap and cheerful option, but they are not appropriate for travellers with a lot of luggage. In fact, you could be turned away if you come with too much baggage. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Price:<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Dependent on your final destination. Get to the city centre for \u20ac3.30 (according to 2016 prices). Dublin Bus 16 is a popular route that departs every half hour from the airport. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tip: have the correct change ready. Some buses will not accept notes. Check the timetable for a bus that\u2019s right for you at <\/span><\/i><a href=\"http:\/\/www.dublinbus.ie\/en\/Your-Journey1\/Timetables\/All-Timetables\/16\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">www.dublinbus.ie<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. \u00a0<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<h3>Taxis<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Metered taxis are a popular option for couples and groups (\u20ac1 is charged for each additional passenger). Expect to pay between \u20ac16-28 to reach hotels around the city centre.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Private Transfers<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A private transfer is the cr\u00e8me de la cr\u00e8me of airport transfers. Avoid taxi queues and crowded buses filled with fatigued travellers by pre-booking your transfer. Often the price is comparable (or cheaper) to the price of a taxi, but without any uncertainty. We like the eco friendly option, Green Path Transfers, and their website has some great\u00a0information on <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.greenpathtransfers.com\/destination\/dublin-airport-transfers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">travelling from Dublin Airport<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Car Rental<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re a \u2018driver\u2019s seat\u2019 kind of traveller who loves to take the proverbial bull by the horns, then a rental car is right for you. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All the major players service the airport, including Europcar, Hertz, Avis, Budget and Irish Car Rentals. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Dublin-Bridge.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-4456 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Dublin-Bridge-1024x544.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"340\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Dublin-Bridge-1024x544.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Dublin-Bridge-300x159.jpg 300w, https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Dublin-Bridge-768x408.jpg 768w, https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Dublin-Bridge-696x370.jpg 696w, https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Dublin-Bridge-1068x567.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Dublin-Bridge-791x420.jpg 791w, https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Dublin-Bridge.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Exploring Dublin<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once you\u2019ve settled in and caffeinated (or napped) your jet lag away, it\u2019s time to pound the pavement and see what Dublin city has to offer. Here are some of our favourite things to do in Ireland\u2019s capital. <\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Temple Bar<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Have a tipple at Temple Bar for an unforgettable Irish experience. As the most famous bar in a city flooded with watering holes, a younger crowd of both locals and tourists can be found streaming through Temple\u2019s iconic red fa\u00e7ade. <\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Find Religion at The Church<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you get tired of Temple, The Church beckons. Established within the old St Mary\u2019s church, the bar (and downstairs nightclub) exudes an island atmosphere in the middle of Dublin. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Guinness Storehouse \u2013 The Largest Pint in The World!<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Guinness enthusiasts are in for a treat when they step inside the Storehouse. Designed to resemble a giant pint, Gravity Bar on the seventh floor is the perfect place to drink a stout and stare at the panoramic skyline views. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kilmainham Gaol<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Paying to get into jail isn\u2019t something any normal person would ever consider. But that\u2019s exactly what happens at Kilmainham Gaol, where visitors pay a fee of \u20ac4 to tour the abandoned prison.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">St Patrick\u2019s Cathedral<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">St Patrick\u2019s is the biggest and most famous cathedral in Ireland. The majestic structure is over 800-years-old and holds the remains of Gulliver\u2019s Travels author Jonathan Swift. <\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Spire of London<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Spotting the Spire of London is like finding a giant needle in a tiny haystack. The statuesque stainless steel structure stands 120-metres tall and measures 3-meters at its base and a tiny 15-cm at its tip. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Irish Whiskey Museum (Trinity College)<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A trip to Dublin isn\u2019t complete without a tour of the Irish Whisky Museum. Travel back in time to discover the genesis of Irish whiskey while sampling some of the finest new blends the country has to offer. <\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Things To Eat<\/b><\/h2>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Soda bread and Irish stew<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nothing lines the stomach for a full night of pub hopping like a spongy loaf of soda bread. The satisfying mixture of bi-carb soda, buttermilk and flour is best enjoyed sliced and slathered in butter. Combine with a hearty Irish stew and a pint of Guinness. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.brazenhead.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Brazen Head Pub<\/a> on Bridge St and <a href=\"http:\/\/boxtyhouse.ie\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Gallagher\u2019s Boxty House<\/a> inside Temple Bar serve up two of the best stews in town. <\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Seafood Favourites<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Feast on fresh shellfish like Dublin Bay prawns, Connemara clams, Molly Malone\u2019s cockles and mussels. <\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Boxty<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Boxty is a traditional Irish \u2018poor-house bread\u2019. Grated raw potato is blended with mashed potato then coated in salt and flour before frying.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/cliffs-of-mohor.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-4455 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/cliffs-of-mohor-1024x681.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"426\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/cliffs-of-mohor-1024x681.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/cliffs-of-mohor-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/cliffs-of-mohor-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/cliffs-of-mohor-696x463.jpg 696w, https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/cliffs-of-mohor-1068x710.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/cliffs-of-mohor-632x420.jpg 632w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><b>Seeing The Rest of Ireland<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dublin is the ideal starting point for an extended Irish sojourn. Your itinerary will reflect the duration of your stay and how much internal travelling you\u2019re prepared to do. It will also be influenced by your mode of transport. In a nutshell, taxis are the most expensive option, rental cars are the best and public transport is the cheapest. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Remember: Public transport is an affordable way to see Ireland, but it can be tiresome and stressful for families navigating the country with small children.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ireland Bucket List:<\/span><\/h3>\n<ol>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dingle Peninsula <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Galway <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aran Islands<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Giant\u2019s Causeway <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ring of Kerry<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Skellig Islands<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cliffs of Mohor <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Connemara National Park<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Glenveagh National Park<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Burren<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Glendalough<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cooley Peninsula<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong>Hopefully this inspires your in-the-making or soon-to-be Irish holiday. Enjoy and safe travels!<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Getting ready for an Irish vacation? We\u2019ve done the homework and compiled all the info you need to ensure a safe and speedy arrival. Getting There South African travellers can reach Dublin International airport (DUB) from Johannesburg (JNB) and Cape Town (CPT) airports. Carriers include Emirates, Air France, KLM, Lufthansa, Swiss, South African, Aer Lingus, [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":4457,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"tdm_status":"","tdm_grid_status":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[2982,2518],"tags":[2979,2983,2981,2985,2980,2978,2989,2986,2988,2987,2984,2682,2990],"class_list":["post-4453","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-ireland","category-travel-advisory","tag-dublin","tag-dublin-international-airport","tag-europe","tag-guinness-storehouse","tag-international-travel","tag-ireland","tag-irish-whiskey-museum","tag-kilmainham-gaol","tag-spire-of-london","tag-st-patricks-cathedral","tag-temple-bar","tag-travel-advisory","tag-trinity-college"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/travel\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4453","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/travel\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/travel\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/travel\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/5"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/travel\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4453"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/travel\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4453\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/travel\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/4457"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/travel\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4453"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/travel\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4453"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/travel\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4453"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}