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🇩🇪How to get to Oktoberfest 2026 from Dublin

Sep 19 – Oct 4, 2026Theresienwiese, Munich · GermanyDUB → MUC

Flying to Oktoberfest 2026 from Dublin covers 1,378 km, ≈2h 26m gate to gate. Book early — prices climb fast in the final 6–8 weeks.

🍺 By the way, Dublin has a festival of its own: Oktoberfest Dublin 2026 — Sep 10 – Oct 24, 2026

💡 Fun fact:

It all began in 1810 as a public party for Crown Prince Ludwig's wedding — locals never call it Oktoberfest, only "die Wiesn".

Airports near the venue

📍 Closest

MUC

Munich Airport

≈ 45m to the venue · train + shuttle

FMM

Memmingen

≈ 1h 40m to the venue · shuttle bus

Good to know

Do I need a visa for Germany?

This destination is in the Schengen area. US, UK, EU, Canadian and Australian passport holders enter visa-free for short stays; many other nationalities need a Schengen visa — allow 4–6 weeks.

How long is the flight from Dublin?

Nonstop or with a short connection, plan on about 2h 26m from Dublin to MUC. Add roughly an hour for the transfer to the venue.

When should I book?

Fares for event weeks are usually lowest 10–12 weeks out and rise sharply after the full lineup or schedule is announced. Set a price alert early.

🇩🇪How to get to Oktoberfest 2026 from Dublin

Airports near the venue

Munich Airport

Memmingen

Flights for the event dates

Where to stay · Munich

Hotel Seibel

Hotel Uhland

Mariandl

Hotel Schweiz

Hotel Cocoon

Hotel Kraft

Ambiente

Germania

Italia

Alpen Hotel

Motel One Sendlinger Tor

Living Hotel Prinzessin Elisabeth

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