Dublin to Blackburn flights
Blackburn lies 253 km (157 mi) east of Dublin, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 4 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Dublin | Blackburn | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Ireland | United Kingdom |
| Population | 1 million | 146,521 |
| Elevation | 17 m (56 ft) | 121 m (397 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Europe/Dublin) | UTC+1 (Europe/London) |
| Nearest large airport | DUB, 11 km out | MAN, 47 km out |
What changes when you arrive in Blackburn
Crossing from Ireland into United Kingdom: money changes from the Euro to the Pound (GBP); the dialling code becomes +44; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q3086706.
Airports at each end
Leaving Dublin
Dublin is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Dublin Airport (DUB), 11 km (7 mi) from the centre, whose 10,203-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
Arriving in Blackburn
Blackburn is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Manchester Airport (MAN), 47 km (29 mi) from the centre, whose 10,007-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL, 52 km), Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA, 56 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester Airport | MAN | 47 km (29 mi) | 10,007 ft | 257 ft |
| Liverpool John Lennon Airport | LPL | 52 km (32 mi) | 7,497 ft | 80 ft |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | LBA | 56 km (35 mi) | 7,381 ft | 681 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Blackburn from Dublin?
253 km (157 mi) in a straight line, east of Dublin.
How long does it take to get from Dublin to Blackburn by air?
About 1 h 4 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Dublin and Blackburn?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Dublin to Blackburn flights?
Typically Dublin Airport (DUB) to Manchester Airport (MAN); Blackburn also has LPL, LBA.
What currency do I need in Blackburn?
The Pound (GBP).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.