Dublin to Croydon flights
Croydon lies 470 km (292 mi) south-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 21 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 | Croydon | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Ireland | United Kingdom |
| Population | 1 million | 173,314 |
| Elevation | 17 m (56 ft) | 54 m (177 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Europe/Dublin) | UTC+1 (Europe/London) |
| Nearest large airport | DUB, 11 km out | LGW, 27 km out |
What changes when you arrive in Croydon
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 Croydon
Croydon is served by 6 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is London Gatwick Airport (LGW), 27 km (17 mi) from the centre, whose 10,883-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are London Heathrow Airport (LHR, 27 km), London Luton Airport (LTN, 58 km), London Stansted Airport (STN, 60 km), London City Airport (LCY, 17 km), London Southend Airport (SEN, 59 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| London Gatwick Airport | LGW | 27 km (17 mi) | 10,883 ft | 202 ft |
| London Heathrow Airport | LHR | 27 km (17 mi) | 12,799 ft | 83 ft |
| London Luton Airport | LTN | 58 km (36 mi) | 7,093 ft | 526 ft |
| London Stansted Airport | STN | 60 km (37 mi) | 10,003 ft | 348 ft |
| London City Airport (regional) | LCY | 17 km (11 mi) | 4,948 ft | 19 ft |
| London Southend Airport (regional) | SEN | 59 km (37 mi) | 6,089 ft | 49 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Croydon from Dublin?
470 km (292 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Dublin.
How long does it take to get from Dublin to Croydon by air?
About 1 h 21 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 Croydon?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Dublin to Croydon flights?
Typically Dublin Airport (DUB) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW); Croydon also has LHR, LTN, STN, LCY, SEN.
What currency do I need in Croydon?
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.