Dublin Airport (DUB) scores 7.5/10 (Very Good)
on FlightLogic's airport index — combining on-time performance (7.3),
passenger experience (7.4), and facilities (7.8).
Lounge quality rates 7.6/10. See full airport guide →
In short
Dublin DUB scores 7.5/10 — Ireland hub with US Pre-Clearance on Aer Lingus. Strategic UK positioning for transatlantic. See /guides/best-airlines-uk-dublin and /guides/dublin-airport-lounge-guide.
FlightLogic Score7.5Very Good
On-time7.3Departure reliability
Experience7.4Staff, queues, cleanliness
Facilities7.8Food, shops, seating
Lounges7.6Lounge quality
Rating basisEditorialFlightLogic methodology
Score breakdown
Modelled on industry airport indices — on-time data, facilities ratings, and editorial experience signals combined into a single FlightLogic score.
On-Time Performance
7.3
Passenger Experience
7.4
Facilities & Comfort
7.8
Lounge score7.6/10
Highlights
US Pre-Clearance — arrive in US as domestic passenger on Aer Lingus transatlantic
Dense UK schedule — Ryanair, Aer Lingus, BA from Heathrow, Gatwick, Manchester, and 15+ regional UK airports
Aer Lingus T2 lounge for business and AerClub Gold; 51st & Green US Pre-Clearance facility
UK261 on UK-departing Aer Lingus; EU261 on DUB EU departures
Overview
Ireland's hub and a strategic UK outbound gateway — Aer Lingus US Pre-Clearance, dense Ryanair/easyJet Europe network, and short hop from UK regional airports.
UK positioning and Pre-Clearance
UK travellers use DUB as a lower-fare transatlantic gateway via Aer Lingus — Pre-Clearance saves 60–90 min at US immigration. Factor positioning flight cost from UK regional airports.
Ryanair's largest base offers cheapest UK–Europe fares — compare total cost vs Stansted/Luton on same route.
Birmingham, United Kingdom · BHX · #2 in this comparison
Birmingham Airport (BHX) scores 7.2/10 (Very Good)
on FlightLogic's airport index — combining on-time performance (7.0),
passenger experience (7.1), and facilities (7.5).
Lounge quality rates 7.0/10. See full airport guide →
In short
Birmingham BHX scores 7.2/10 on FlightLogic — Midlands gateway with on-site rail to Birmingham New Street (~10 min). Emirates daily to Dubai. UK261 covers all departures. See /guides/birmingham-airport-lounge-guide.
FlightLogic Score7.2Very Good
On-time7.0Departure reliability
Experience7.1Staff, queues, cleanliness
Facilities7.5Food, shops, seating
Lounges7.0Lounge quality
Rating basisEditorialFlightLogic methodology
Score breakdown
Modelled on industry airport indices — on-time data, facilities ratings, and editorial experience signals combined into a single FlightLogic score.
On-Time Performance
7.0
Passenger Experience
7.1
Facilities & Comfort
7.5
Lounge score7.0/10
Highlights
Birmingham International station — 10–15 min train to Birmingham New Street; CrossCountry and West Midlands Railway
Emirates daily B777 to Dubai — Midlands' primary long-haul link for Gulf connections
Jet2, TUI, and easyJet leisure base; Clubrooms lounge for premium passengers
UK261 applies — useful for Jet2 and TUI package holiday delays
Overview
Midlands gateway with single-terminal design, Birmingham International rail station on-site, and Emirates daily Dubai service.
Midlands connectivity
Birmingham serves the West Midlands and surrounding counties with a single-terminal design and direct rail link via Birmingham International station — Air-Rail Link people mover connects terminal to platforms in ~2 minutes.
Emirates operates daily Dubai service — the primary long-haul option for Midlands travellers avoiding Manchester or Heathrow positioning.
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