Dublin to Cambridge flights
Cambridge lies 446 km (277 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 19 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 | Cambridge | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Ireland | United Kingdom |
| Population | 1 million | 145,674 |
| Elevation | 17 m (56 ft) | 12 m (39 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Europe/Dublin) | UTC+1 (Europe/London) |
| Nearest large airport | DUB, 11 km out | STN, 36 km out |
What changes when you arrive in Cambridge
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 Cambridge
Cambridge is served by 6 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is London Stansted Airport (STN), 36 km (22 mi) from the centre, whose 10,003-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are London Luton Airport (LTN, 49 km), London Heathrow Airport (LHR, 90 km), London City Airport (LCY, 77 km), London Southend Airport (SEN, 80 km), Norwich Airport (NWI, 95 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| London Stansted Airport | STN | 36 km (22 mi) | 10,003 ft | 348 ft |
| London Luton Airport | LTN | 49 km (30 mi) | 7,093 ft | 526 ft |
| London Heathrow Airport | LHR | 90 km (56 mi) | 12,799 ft | 83 ft |
| London City Airport (regional) | LCY | 77 km (48 mi) | 4,948 ft | 19 ft |
| London Southend Airport (regional) | SEN | 80 km (50 mi) | 6,089 ft | 49 ft |
| Norwich Airport (regional) | NWI | 95 km (59 mi) | 6,043 ft | 118 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Cambridge from Dublin?
446 km (277 mi) in a straight line, east of Dublin.
How long does it take to get from Dublin to Cambridge by air?
About 1 h 19 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 Cambridge?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Dublin to Cambridge flights?
Typically Dublin Airport (DUB) to London Stansted Airport (STN); Cambridge also has LTN, LHR, LCY, SEN, NWI.
What currency do I need in Cambridge?
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 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel 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.