Dublin to Dortmund flights
Dortmund lies 950 km (590 mi) east of Dublin, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 58 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 | Dortmund | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Ireland | Germany |
| Population | 1 million | 588,462 |
| Elevation | 17 m (56 ft) | 96 m (315 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Europe/Dublin) | UTC+2 (Europe/Berlin) |
| Nearest large airport | DUB, 11 km out | DTM, 10 km out |
Clocks in Dortmund are 1 h ahead of Dublin right now, so a 1 h 58 min journey lands 2 h 58 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Dortmund
Crossing from Ireland into Germany: traffic switches to the right; sockets are Euro, Schuko; the dialling code becomes +49; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648823.
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 Dortmund
Dortmund is served by 6 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Dortmund Airport (DTM), 10 km (6 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 6,562 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Düsseldorf Airport (DUS, 55 km), Münster Osnabrück Airport (FMO, 70 km), Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN, 76 km), Paderborn Lippstadt Airport (PAD, 80 km), Weeze (Niederrhein) Airport (NRN, 92 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dortmund Airport | DTM | 10 km (6 mi) | 6,562 ft | 425 ft |
| Düsseldorf Airport | DUS | 55 km (34 mi) | 9,842 ft | 147 ft |
| Münster Osnabrück Airport | FMO | 70 km (43 mi) | 7,119 ft | 160 ft |
| Cologne Bonn Airport | CGN | 76 km (47 mi) | 12,516 ft | 302 ft |
| Paderborn Lippstadt Airport | PAD | 80 km (50 mi) | 7,152 ft | 699 ft |
| Weeze (Niederrhein) Airport | NRN | 92 km (57 mi) | 8,005 ft | 106 ft |
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Staying in Dortmund
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Common questions
How far is Dortmund from Dublin?
950 km (590 mi) in a straight line, east of Dublin.
How long does it take to get from Dublin to Dortmund by air?
About 1 h 58 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 Dortmund?
Dortmund is 1 h ahead at the moment (Europe/Berlin against Europe/Dublin).
Which airports are used for Dublin to Dortmund flights?
Typically Dublin Airport (DUB) to Dortmund Airport (DTM); Dortmund also has DUS, FMO, CGN, PAD, NRN.
What currency do I need in Dortmund?
The Euro (EUR).
Where can I stay in Dortmund?
Our booking partner lists 274 places to stay in Dortmund, bookable on this site.
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.