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£16 Cheap Flights to Dolgellau

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Cheap round-trip flights to Dolgellau

Prices were available within the past 7 days and start at £16 for one-way flights and £32 for round trip, for the period specified. Be sure to select the 'Direct flights only' box above if you are looking for a non stop route. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Ryanair
Thu, 6 Aug - Thu, 13 Aug
NOC
Knock
LPL
Liverpool
£32 Return, found 1 day ago
£32
Return
found 1 day ago
Select Ryanair flight, departing Thu, 6 Aug from Knock to Liverpool, returning Thu, 13 Aug, priced at £32 found 1 day ago
easyJet
Thu, 10 Sept - Sat, 12 Sept
IOM
Isle of Man
LPL
Liverpool
£47 Return, found 4 days ago
£47
Return
found 4 days ago
Select easyJet flight, departing Thu, 10 Sept from Isle of Man to Liverpool, returning Sat, 12 Sept, priced at £47 found 4 days ago
Aer Lingus
Sat, 22 Aug - Tue, 25 Aug
DUB
Dublin
LPL
Liverpool
£77 Return, just found
£77
Return
just found
Select Aer Lingus flight, departing Sat, 22 Aug from Dublin to Liverpool, returning Tue, 25 Aug, priced at £77 just found
Jet2
Tue, 11 Aug - Tue, 25 Aug
ALC
Alicante
LPL
Liverpool
£90 Return, found 13 hours ago
£90
Return
found 13 hours ago
Select Jet2 flight, departing Tue, 11 Aug from Alicante to Liverpool, returning Tue, 25 Aug, priced at £90 found 13 hours ago
British Airways
Mon, 21 Sept - Thu, 24 Sept
IOM
Isle of Man
LPL
Liverpool
£155 Return, found 14 hours ago
£155
Return
found 14 hours ago
Select British Airways flight, departing Mon, 21 Sept from Isle of Man to Liverpool, returning Thu, 24 Sept, priced at £155 found 14 hours ago

Frequently asked questions

What is the name of Dolgellau's airport?
Manchester Airport (MAN) is the most frequently used airport in Dolgellau.
What airport is best to fly into Dolgellau?
LPL is the only major airport in Dolgellau. Before you head there, it's a good idea to research a thing or two about it. It sits around 97 kms (60 miles) from the downtown area.
How many airlines fly to Dolgellau?
Dolgellau is serviced by 53 air carriers from 149 worldwide airports.
Which airlines fly to Dolgellau?
The majority of flights to Dolgellau are operated by Aer Lingus. The most well-known route is from Dublin, and Aer Lingus flies this route the most.
How many nonstop flights are there to Dolgellau?
Arranging an unforgettable Dolgellau getaway is easy when there are 1,734 nonstop flights each week to select from.
Where are the most popular flights to Dolgellau departing from?
A large number of flights to Dolgellau leave from Dublin, Belfast and Amsterdam airports.
How long is the flight to Dolgellau Airport?
Which airport you depart from determines how long you'll be strapped into your seat. From Dublin to Dolgellau, the average flight time is 1 hour and 2 minutes. From Belfast it's more like 54 minutes, and from Amsterdam it's 1 hour and 19 minutes.
How to book the cheapest flight to Dolgellau?
If you want to save some cash on your trip to Dolgellau, then listen up! As every seasoned jet-setter knows, avoid booking at the last minute. Airfares are usually more expensive just prior to the departure date. Also, look around online and compare your options. If your destination has a few airports, you may be able to score an excellent price by flying into a smaller terminal. Lastly, another easy way to save some money is be ready to book at a moment's notice. If you come across an amazing deal, don't hold off — grab it while you can.
Do you have any tips for my flight to Dolgellau?
We've rounded up all the info you need to make your journey a stress-free experience. Follow our top tips and you'll be hightailing it through the airport and discovering Dolgellau in no time. What to pack in your hand luggage:

  • The secret to having a pain-free travel experience is to be prepared. First up, the essentials: passport, travel docs, bank cards and important medications. Next, take on board items that'll help pass the time, like your laptop or a thrilling book. It's also wise to pack your chargers, a comfy neck pillow and a pair of earphones. Finally, be sure to squeeze in toiletries like a toothbrush, deodorant and a spare change of clothes.

Do not pack the following items in your hand luggage:

  • Check carefully that you don't have a pocket knife hiding in one of the compartments of your carry-on luggage. Other prohibited items include explosive or flammable goods, such as aerosol cans and fuel, and liquids and gels in containers larger than 3.4 ounces (100 millilitres).

What to wear on a flight:

  • Choose comfort over style. Prepare for changes in cabin temperature by dressing in layers, and pick easy-to-remove shoes like slip-ons.
  • The result of lengthy periods of inactivity, deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a blood clotting condition that can affect some passengers on long-haul flights. Lower your risks by drinking water, keeping your legs and ankles moving and wearing compression socks or tights.

How to get through airport security fast when flying to Dolgellau?
Being prepared before you arrive at the airport can make your trip to Dolgellau easy and painless. Read through our useful tips and tricks for a speedy journey through security:

  • First things first. Your travel ID and boarding pass will need to be presented to security personnel. Keep them within easy reach to avoid fumbling around for them.
  • After that, both you and your carry-on luggage will be X-rayed. To speed things up, take off anything that might set the alarms off. Personal belongings such as your belt, coat and earphones need to go through the machine.
  • Your electronic devices like phones and laptops will also have to go through the machine to be scanned. No need to worry though, you'll be back online before you know it.
  • Travelling with a new cologne or perfume? No problem. As long as it's in a container no larger than 3.4 ounces (100 millilitres) and it's stored in a clear zip-lock bag, you can keep it with you in your carry-on.
  • The right choice of footwear can save you several minutes. Hiking or heavy-style boots are often required to be removed and separately scanned. Lightweight sneakers are usually not.
  • Take all prohibited items out of your carry-on bag. If you have any sharp or pointed objects, put them in your checked luggage. They won't be allowed on board.

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Flights to Dolgellau

While Dolgellau is not particularly close to any airport, Liverpool John Lennon Airport and Manchester International Airport are 80 and 90 miles away, respectively, making a flight as a starting point to your stay in Dolgellau a realistic option. Cardiff Airport is 135 miles away, so this is also a possibility.

Travel by public transport from the airports to Dolgellau is a lengthy process, but a taxi or hire car journey considerably reduces time spent reaching your final destination. This is really the best means to travel once your flight has landed. Car hire is something that you can arrange in advance through Expedia if you choose.

Dolgellau from Liverpool John Lennon Airport

For a stay in Dolgellau via Liverpool John Lennon Airport, you can choose from a total of 233 flights every week. This includes nonstop flights from 42 cities across the globe, focusing particularly on Europe and North Africa.

By car, the drive to Dolgellau takes about two hours via the A494. Bus or train, or a combination of the two, may take anything up to five hours including changes.

Dolgellau from Manchester International Airport

There is a lot more choice of flights to and from Manchester Airport. It handles 3,000 international flights and over 2,000 domestic flights every week of the year, with nonstop flights to about 200 cities worldwide.

To reach Dolgellau by road, via the M56 and A494, takes two hours - that is, if you are in a car. The bus schedule estimates a massive seven hours, with all the changes! Bus and train together take a mere three and a half hours.

Dolgellau from Cardiff Airport

Cardiff Airport carries more than two million passengers each year. There are non-stop flights to and from nearly 60 destinations, most of which are in the UK and Europe, but there are also direct flights to both Barbados and Florida. More than 900 connecting flights make it possible to fly into Cardiff Airport for a stay in Dolgellau wherever you are in the world.

Public transport after your flight is probably best avoided. The train takes nearly six hours and the bus anything between five and seven hours, depending on the route and changes. By car, the journey is just over three hours across some stunningly beautiful Welsh countryside, so is to be recommended.

En Route to Dolgellau from the Airports

All three airport cities — Liverpool, Manchester and Cardiff — are well worth a visit after your inbound flight, before you immerse yourself in the mountain scenery and rural peace of Dolgellau. Some highlights are Liverpool's two cathedrals and the famous ferry across the Mersey, while Manchester has the National Football Museum and the Whitworth Art Gallery. Cardiff has the castle and the Dr Who Experience, by way of contrast.

Cross-country, from the north, the drive will take you through Snowdonia National Park with its breathtaking scenery. From Cardiff, to the south, your route takes you through the beautiful Brecon Beacons.

Travel information

Destination airport
John Lennon
Destination airport IATA code
LPL
Destination city name
Liverpool
Return price
£32

Trending flights to Dolgellau

Prices were available within the past 7 days and start at £16 for one-way flights and £32 for round trip, for the period specified. Be sure to select the 'Direct flights only' box above if you are looking for a non stop route. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

easyJet
Mon, 5 Oct - Thu, 8 Oct
LDY
Londonderry
LPL
Liverpool
£47 Return, found 14 hours ago
£47
Return
found 14 hours ago
Select easyJet flight, departing Mon, 5 Oct from Londonderry to Liverpool, returning Thu, 8 Oct, priced at £47 found 14 hours ago

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