Dublin to Tarragona flights
Tarragona lies 1,469 km (913 mi) south-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 2 h 38 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 | Tarragona | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Ireland | Spain |
| Population | 1 million | 141,542 |
| Elevation | 17 m (56 ft) | 60 m (197 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Europe/Dublin) | UTC+2 (Europe/Madrid) |
| Nearest large airport | DUB, 11 km out | REU, 7 km out |
Clocks in Tarragona are 1 h ahead of Dublin right now, so a 2 h 38 min journey lands 3 h 38 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Tarragona
Crossing from Ireland into Spain: traffic switches to the right; sockets are Euro, Schuko; the dialling code becomes +34; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648909.
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 Tarragona
Tarragona is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Reus Airport (REU), 7 km (4 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,054 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN, 72 km), Lleida-Alguaire Airport (ILD, 90 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reus Airport | REU | 7 km (4 mi) | 8,054 ft | 233 ft |
| Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport | BCN | 72 km (45 mi) | 11,000 ft | 12 ft |
| Lleida-Alguaire Airport (regional) | ILD | 90 km (56 mi) | 8,202 ft | 1,152 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Tarragona from Dublin?
1,469 km (913 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Dublin.
How long does it take to get from Dublin to Tarragona by air?
About 2 h 38 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 Tarragona?
Tarragona is 1 h ahead at the moment (Europe/Madrid against Europe/Dublin).
Which airports are used for Dublin to Tarragona flights?
Typically Dublin Airport (DUB) to Reus Airport (REU); Tarragona also has BCN, ILD.
What currency do I need in Tarragona?
The Euro (EUR).
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.