TPAYT

When returning to the USA from Dublin, do you need to be at the airport 3 hrs. or is 2 hrs. ahead of time enough?

Also, is there any shopping at the airport? I tend to leave things until the end, and then pick up some stuff at the airport. For example, Amsterdam is a great last minute shopping airport.

jaja

Now that we are clearing Immigration and Customs in Ireland, we will probably need more time. When you get there initially (unless you are open-jawing into Shannon), why not ask some knowledgeable person? The website suggests 90 minutes but I think that is unreasonable given all that needs doing. Of course you would add time to return the rental car if that applies.

Yes, there is shopping http://www.dublinairport.com/gns/sho.../overview.aspx

hayestrip

There is some shopping in the airport, souvenirs and assorted dutyfree stuff but not nearly as much as you'd find in a major international one like JFK or Atlanta. If you're looking for some quick last minute "I was in Ireland" gifts then it's ok.

I'd give it 3 hours. I've gotten through in less time but the crowds can be large and like jaja said you co through US customs while still in Ireland.

littlejane

We have a new Terminal 2 now, dealing with the US flights and other Aer Lingus flights, so it's less congested than it used to be. I would go for 2 hours, but no less...

TPAYT

Just the info I was looking for, thanks.