How do I book the NCI Airport Shuttle?

As part of NCI’s support for international students, we offer a complimentary airport shuttle service for students arriving to Ireland for the first time. 

Airport Shuttle times and dates

Times: This service is available for flights scheduled to arrive into Dublin between 6am and 8.30pm. 

Dates: The shuttle service operates only during a short time, before classes start in September and in January.

Please see below Airport Shuttle Service and Booking dates for the September 2026 intake:

How to book the Airport Shuttle

If you wish to book the shuttle service, you must complete the Registration Form and make sure you submit at least 5 working days prior to your arrival.

When booking the shuttle, you must provide us with the following information:

• Your arrival address in Dublin
• Airline e.g. Emirates
• Flight number which is usually a code made up of a 2-character airline designator and a1-4 digit number, e.gEK161
• Arrival time and day–the arrival time on your ticket is local Dublin time so there is no need to change it, please give us the time as stated on your ticket.

Rules for the Airport Shuttle

The shuttle is a shared service for all incoming NCI students, there are rules you need to respect:

1. Stay in contact with your driver via WhatsApp when boarding and on arrival. Inform them of any delays.
2. After arrivals, look for your driver holding an NCI sign. Stay inside the terminal at the meeting point. You may need to wait for other students, as the shuttle is shared.
3. The service is for NCI students only. It is not available for family members, friends or students of other institutions.
4. No strong-smelling foods or drink are allowed on the shuttle bus.
5. The shuttle is a direct service to your accommodation (no stops).
6. You can bring a maximum of 3 pieces of standard sized luggage.

FAQs

Q. How much notice do I need to give to book the NCI Airport Shuttle?
A.  You must give 5 business days notice to book the service, see the deadline dates above.

Q. I have booked my accommodation for an address just outside Co. Dublin. Can I book the NCI Airport Shuttle service?
A. No, the service is only available for accommodation booked within Co Dublin.

Q. My flight is scheduled to arrive in Ireland after 20:30h. Can I still book the Airport Shuttle?
A. No, you will have to make your own way to your accommodation.

Q. Are there other transportation options to get from Dublin airport to my accommodation?
A. Yes, you can view travel options to and from the airport on the Dublin Airport website, and read more information about what to expect when arriving at Dublin Airport in this article.

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