How do I make a transfer in Dublin airport if my two flights are on separate tickets?
In the not too distant future I am travelling to Canada from the UK but it’s a lot cheaper to book separate flights to Dublin first, and then fly on to Canada (around £240).
Would I have to pick up my bags first then go on to check in again, or would my bags make it to the next flight if I leave a long enough gap between arriving and departing again?
Also, would I have to leave the arrival section to head to departures, or would I be able to check in at a desk in the arrivals area? I know that there are some airports that offer this facility.
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By default, you would have to collect your checked baggage and re-check it again. If you book your flights with airlines on the same alliance, you may have a chance to convince the check-in agent for your first leg to check your baggage through. It is not advisable to count on this, though.
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When you transfer flights do you have to go through security again?
For connecting domestic flights, you almost never have to exit and reenter security, though there are some exceptions at airports where the terminals aren't all connected. For domestic-to-international connection, it's still pretty rare that you have to exit and reenter security, even if you're changing terminals.Do I have to go through security again for connecting flight in Dublin?
Thanks for the advice. If you have an onward connecting flight, ie one ticket, or onward journeys made on the same booking. You will not need to pass through security customs or immigration. You just stay airside and connect to your new flight that way.Do I need a separate boarding pass for a connecting flight?
Re: Do I have to get a new boarding pass to connecting flight? Yes. Each flight requires its own BP. Usually, you get all of them when you check in.Do I have to check in twice for connecting flights?
In most cases, you'll receive your boarding pass for your connecting flight already when you check in for your first flight. This means you don't have to check in again for your next flight. If you haven't received it, you can go to the transfer desk or kiosk of the airline you're flying with to collect it.Dublin Airport Flight Connections
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I have done this quite a few times but only with checking into a hotel in between. This way you are covered pretty well if something goes haywire.
With transatlantic flights from Europe, a well placed positioning flight on a low cost airline followed by a traditional airline flight the next day can save you an astonishing amount of money -- the tradeoff is of course time. If you want real madness: if you are in a very big hub city, say, London, it is often cheaper to fly to a smaller city, and then fly to the USA via London (!). Airlines make no sense.
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