Green expanses of which it is difficult to see the end, gentle hills interspersed with slopes and huge national parks: just mentioning these attractions can only bring to mind Ireland and its capital, Dublin, a popular destination for passengers on private flights.
Chartering a private jet to Dublin is undoubtedly an excellent choice whether it is for business or pure pleasure: the premium privileges that VIP travelers can enjoy within its international airport are many, from fast tracks to VIP lounges in a very capacious private terminal.
In itself, Dublin is a city that offers a great deal to tourists in both the cultural and historical spheres: just think of St. Patrick's Cathedral, the most important house of worship not only for the city but also for the entire nation, or Trinity College, one of the oldest university campuses in the world, and theHa'Penny Bridge, from which to enjoy a wonderful view of the capital's historic center.
VIPs visiting Dublin in the springtime cannot miss St. Patrick's Day, a commemoration considered much more than a public holiday by the Irish since it brings tourists and locals together in a festive mood over a pint of Guinness, the traditional Irish beer.
Historical and geographical background on Dublin
Dublin is the most populous city in Ireland since it consists of a very large metropolitan area.
It is located at the mouth of the Liffey River, exactly in the middle of the east coast of the Irish island, in the region that is called the Dublin Region, which is an area bordering the Irish Sea.
The founding of Dublin, however, dates back to the Vikings, a population that immediately identified the area in which the Irish capital now stands as a potential strategic area for commercial activity, a role it held for centuries.
Later, it was the Normans who took control of the town, turning it into the seat of Ireland's legal and military power, an event that began a rather prosperous period of great economic development.
Henry VII's subsequent desire to make Ireland a Protestant nation only triggered a bloody rebellion of the Irish who had always been Anglican Catholics: the result was the birth of the Kingdom of Ireland, until England abolished the Irish Parliament and annexed the island to the United Kingdom.
After World War II, Dublin became the capital of the Republic of Ireland, a scenario that allowed the city to grow further and become one of the most visited European capitals in the world today.
What to do and see in Dublin
Temple Bar
Temple Bar is undoubtedly the iconic neighborhood of Dublin: it is a veritable network of streets, alleys and lanes that form the historic center of the Irish capital.
In addition to exuding history, culture and traditions in every corner, Temple Bar is also known for being the center of pubs and breweries where you can listen to live music while sipping the famous Guinness beer.
Not only that, venues located in the neighborhood also include several exclusive nightclubs and ristopubs: a shining example is The Quays Pub, a venue arranged on as many as 2 floors that offers wealthy tourists the chance to enjoy aperitifs, cocktails, and Irish craft beers while enjoying a private and rather intimate atmosphere.
Trinity College
Trinity College is one of the most accredited and famous colleges in the world, as well as the oldest campus in Europe.
It is a veritable complex of buildings to which students and tourists can have access; among them it is worth mentioning the Old Library, one of the oldest libraries at the European level, as well as the Long Room, a room surrounded by 64 meters of arches and composed of shelves that house as many as 200,000 ancient volumes including the Book of Kells, a manuscript that includes the 4 Gospels written in Latin.
In the immediate vicinity of Trinity College is The Blind Pig Speakeasy, an exclusive wine bar and brewery in which VIP tourists go to sip cocktails in a fairly rustic setting permeated by the classic Irish atmosphere but at the same time endowed with a degree of privacy given also the very few available tables it offers.
St. Patrick's Cathedral
St. Patrick's Cathedral is certainly Dublin's quintessential religious building and the main church of Anglican worship.
It is a huge basilica that houses a majestic environment dating back centuries; its sacred halls, in fact, are perfectly preserved and contain the remains of the patron saint of the Irish capital, St. Patrick.
From the outside, the grandeur of the Cathedral's structure is evident from the Gothic style of architecture, as well as the large garden surrounding the building.
Not far from the Cathedral is The Brazen Head, Dublin's historic nightclub and ristopub that offers an exclusive setting in which to sample fine Irish beer while nibbling on aperitifs expertly prepared by the staff, all in a setting that also features an interior courtyard that is accessible during the summer months and is a venue for private parties.
Top restaurants in Dublin
Traditional Irish cuisine is world-renowned for focusing on dishes with a driven flavor to go with the many craft beers produced.
One of the city's most luxurious restaurants is undoubtedly Patrick Guilbaud Restaurant, a 2-Michelin-starred establishment that offers traditional Irish dishes with touches of contemporary cuisine.
Also worth mentioning is Chapter One, a restaurant that provides diners with an international menu based on gourmet dishes spanning various European cuisines.
Dalkey, the VIP village
In the southern part of the Irish capital lies one of the wealthiest and most exclusive areas of the city, Dalkey.
It is a coastal village with Viking origins characterized by the presence of Anglo-Saxon architecture mixed with Irish architecture discernible in the small houses as well as the "lanes" that run through its entirety.
What is Dalkey's special feature?
The names of some of the streets harken back to major destinations taken by storm by VIP tourists, such as the towns on the Amalfi Coast, effectively underscoring how this location has an innate elitist vocation.
It is no coincidence, in fact, that within it are the residences of world music stars such as Bono or Van Morrison who, attracted by the picturesque atmosphere of the area, choose to return there every year to spend their vacations in privacy.
Climate and best time to visit Dublin
Dublin's climate is temperate, with fairly mild temperatures but a very high percentage of humidity in both summer and winter.
The spring season, for example, is characterized by fluctuating temperatures from 8°C to 15°C, with sunny days alternating with rainy ones where nature struggles to blossom.
Summer, on the other hand, sees average temperatures rising to over 20°C, although there is no shortage of rainy days.
The fall period is mostly rainy-the parks are filled with tree foliage and the wind is the master of most days, while winter is definitely the coldest season where temperatures drop even below 0 and snow might fall with some regularity.
The best months to visit Dublin are definitely May and June, in which tourist numbers are lower than in summer and temperatures are still pleasant and perfect for visiting the city's tourist sites.
How and why to go to Dublin by private jet
Chartering a private jet to Dublin is certainly a unique and effective way to ensure that your trip to the Irish capital is quick and, most importantly, comfortable.
Dublin International Airport (ICAO code EIDW) was opened more than 80 years ago but, thanks to taxiway and runway improvements, it has rapidly become one of the most important airport hubs in Europe.
There are many exclusive premium services to which passengers on a charter flight can have access, ranging from free WiFi to several charging stations for their devices, through fast tracks at security checkpoints, The Loop shopping area dedicated to those flying private, to the many bars and restaurants located in the general aviation terminal.
Not only that, the list of dedicated services also includes private suites, catering service, private luggage delivery, private parking access, limousine service to the taxiway, shopping assistance, and several meeting rooms.
The airport is separated from the city center by about 12 kilometers, a distance that can be covered by the various car rental services present, as well as by cabs and car rentals with consucente, ready to take the private flight passenger anywhere in Dublin.
The length of both runways means that any type of jet can depart and arrive at Dublin Airport without any problems.
The costs of flying private to Dublin
One of the most important and most heavily operated routes is the one between Dublin and London Biggin Hill Airport: the average travel time is just 1 hour and 15 minutes, while costs vary depending on the jet chartered.
A Light Jet implies an expense of about 7,000€, a Medium Jet about 14,000€, and finally a Large Jet about 18,000€.
These prices are very similar to those that would be incurred by departing from Paris: with a Light Jet, in fact, the total cost is about €9,000, while that involving the use of a Medium Jet rises to about €16,000, with a further increase to €23,000 if a Large Jet is used.
The flight duration hovers around an hour and a half given the 800 km or so distance.
Another destination from which to reach Dublin is Ibiza: the distance between the two cities is more than 1,700 km that can be covered in about 3 hours and 5 minutes total.
In fact, employing a Light Jet costs an average of €14,000, while the use of a Medium Jet and Large Jet implies an expenditure of about €27,000 and €38,000, respectively.
One of the most common routes is the one connecting another island that is part of the Balearic archipelago, Palma de Mallorca, with Dublin: using a Light Jet, the rental cost is around €15,000, that of a Medium Jet is around €27,000, and that of a Large Jet has a total price of €37,000.
The flight lasts approximately 3 hours to be spent in total relaxation aboard an aircraft capable of putting the passenger at ease.
Best planes to fly to private Dublin
One of the best performing aircraft in the light jet category is definitely the Nextant 400, which consists of 7 seats in its cabin about 1.5 m wide and 1.45 m high.
The cruising speed attainable by the plane is around 420 kts (about 780 km/h), while the maximum distance it can cover travels around 1700 nm (about 3100 km), making it an ideal medium for making rather long routes.
Medium jets include the Cessna Citation VII, an aircraft that allows 8 passengers to travel comfortably thanks to an interior cabin that is spacious enough for both self and luggage.
The maximum speed the aircraft can reach is not far off 400 kts (about 750 km/h), with a range of more than 3,000 km, enabling the aircraft to cover very long distances.
The Bombardier Challenger 850, on the other hand, is a highly performing Large Jet that is perfect for operating a very long route in a very short time, thanks to its maximum range exceeding 4,000 km and maximum speed of 460 kts (830 km/h), all at maximum comfort; this is evident from the size of its interior cabin, which is 1.85 m high and a full 2.50 m wide, making for a comfortable and unique journey.
For journeys that exceed 4 hours in duration there is the Bombardier Global Express, Large Jet at Ultra Long Range that allows for very long journeys in a time that is nonetheless short: its top speed is close to 950 km/h and its range almost 10,000 km, parameters that speak for themselves and testify to the power of a unique jet.
The most frequent flights to and from Dublin
Below of the most frequent links to Dublin:
