Shipping from Dubai to IrelandShipping from Dubai to Ireland, by air and sea.
Airlift Logistics, a freight forwarder in Dubai Airport Free Zone, arranges shipping from Dubai to Ireland for businesses. We fly air cargo from DXB to Dublin Airport, and ship FCL and LCL sea freight from Jebel Ali to Dublin Port and the Port of Cork. We prepare export papers and check what the Irish importer needs from Revenue: an EORI number, the AIS import declaration and VAT.
Business cargo only. Airlift Logistics ships commercial goods for importers, exporters, traders and manufacturers, with a commercial invoice and a registered consignee. We do not handle personal boxes, household effects or door-to-door parcels.
Dubai to Ireland at a glance
Dublin is Ireland's main gateway by air and sea; Cork serves the south.
- Flight time
- About 8 h DXB to Dublin
- Sea
- Jebel Ali to Dublin or Cork, often transshipped
- Customs
- Revenue, AIS
- VAT
- 23% standard
Airports and seaports in Ireland we ship to
Many deep-sea containers reach Ireland after transshipment at a larger European port.
| Gateway | Type | Code | Good to know |
|---|---|---|---|
| Airport | DUB | Ireland's main air cargo gateway | |
| Seaport | IEDUB | Ireland's busiest port | |
| Seaport | IEORK | Main port for the south |
Air, sea to Ireland
| Mode | Route | Typical timing | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| DXB to DUB | About 1 to 2 days, plus clearance | Pharma inputs, parts, high value | |
| Sea freight FCL | Jebel Ali to Dublin or Cork | Several weeks, often transshipped | Stock and materials |
| Sea freight LCL | Jebel Ali consolidation to Dublin | Longer than FCL | Smaller loads |
Airlines flying direct from Dubai to Ireland
- Emirates SkyCargo
We confirm the transshipment hub and routing for each sea booking. Work out the billed weight with our chargeable weight calculator or the CBM calculator.
Customs in Ireland: what the importer needs
The Irish importer, or a customs agent, files the import declaration with Revenue in AIS.
| Item | In Ireland |
|---|---|
| Customs authority | Revenue, Irish Tax and Customs |
| Declaration | Import declaration in the Automated Import System (AIS) |
| Importer registration | EU EORI number |
| Duty and tax | EU Common Customs Tariff, plus 23% VAT standard rate |
| Trade agreement | No EU-UAE free trade agreement in force at the time of writing |
VAT-registered importers can use postponed accounting to declare import VAT on their VAT return.
Approvals to check before booking
EU product rules apply in Ireland.
- 01
CE marking
Many products need CE marking under EU law.
- 02
REACH chemicals
Chemicals and some articles must meet EU REACH rules.
- 03
Food and plant checks
Food and products of animal or plant origin face EU border checks.
- 04
Declare import VAT on the VAT return instead of paying at the border.
- 05
Health products
Medicines and devices follow EU and Irish rules.
- 06
ICS2 filing
Carriers file safety data before goods arrive in the EU.
Documents for shipping to Ireland
Send these with your booking. We check the EORI and consignee name before the cargo leaves Dubai.
| Document | Why it is needed |
|---|---|
| Commercial invoice | Customs value, parties and HS codes |
| Packing list | Pieces, weights and marks for inspection |
| Transport contract and cargo release | |
| Exit clearance from the UAE, filed by us | |
| Identifies the EU importer | |
| Certificate of origin | Supports the origin declared |
Restricted or banned in Ireland
- Counterfeit goods
- Weapons without a licence
- Dual-use goods without a licence
- Endangered species without CITES permits
- Some animal and plant products
EU sanctions apply to some goods and parties.
What UAE businesses ship to Ireland
Ireland is an EU market served from Dubai mainly by air and transshipped sea freight.
- 01
Pharma and medical
Inputs and equipment, often by air.
- 02
Electronics
IT equipment and parts.
- 03
Machinery and parts
Equipment and spare parts.
Dubai to Ireland shipping questions, answered
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See all shipping questionsGet a quote for this laneYes, the Irish importer needs an EU EORI number. Revenue uses it to identify the importer on the AIS import declaration. The Dubai seller does not need one unless it acts as the importer. Without a valid EORI, the declaration cannot be filed and the goods wait.
- Check it is active before shipping.
- An agent can file the declaration.
Usually not; most containers are transshipped. Deep-sea services from the Gulf call at large European hubs, where containers are moved to feeder ships for Dublin or Cork. This adds time. For urgent goods, air freight from DXB to Dublin is faster.
- We confirm the hub when booking.
- Ask for door-to-door days.
The standard Irish VAT rate is 23%. Reduced rates apply to some goods. VAT is calculated on the customs value plus duty. VAT-registered importers can use postponed accounting, declaring import VAT on their VAT return instead of paying it at the border.
- Duty follows the EU tariff.
- Postponed accounting helps cash flow.
AIS is Revenue's Automated Import System. Importers and customs agents file import declarations in it, using EU commodity codes, values and the EORI number. It replaced older systems under the EU Union Customs Code. Accurate data in AIS avoids holds and queries.
- We supply matching export data.
- Agents file most declarations.