Cheap flights from Dublin to Perpignan

The shoulder weeks around early winter are worth a look first, since fares tend to dip once the summer crowds are gone. December is the cheapest month on this route, a quiet time to reach the south of France outside the Christmas rush. Midweek departures usually cost less than weekend ones, and the months with prices on this page run from autumn through the core travel season, so compare across them before fixing a date.

Connections matter here only if you build one yourself: both carriers on the route fly nonstop from Dublin, so no transfer time or separate booking is involved. Transavia France is the low-cost option in the mix, while Aer Lingus operates as the full-service carrier from the same departure airport. What that means in practice is baggage and onboard inclusion: on the low-cost fare, checked bags and seat choice are typically add-ons you select at booking, whereas the full-service ticket bundles more in from the start. Weigh the base fare against what you plan to bring before deciding which one suits you.

Getting into Perpignan from Rivesaltes airport is a short transfer, as the airport sits close to the city rather than far out in the countryside. A shuttle bus links the terminal with the city centre around flight arrivals, and taxis are on hand at the door for the same run in a fraction of the time. Hiring a car at the airport is a common choice if you plan to move on along the coast or into the countryside. Watch that your return departure time matches the shuttle schedule, since services are timed around flights rather than running continuously.

Currency

EUR (€)

Power sockets

Type C, E · 230 V

Language

French

Emergency number

112, 15, 17

Driving side

right

Calling code

+33

Internet domain

.fr

EU / Schengen

EU member, Schengen area

Population of Perpignan

122 k (2023)

Time zone

UTC+01 (Europe/Paris)

Country facts: Wikidata

• Check Irish and French entry requirements for your nationality before booking, including passport validity rules.
• Confirm which of the two carriers your fare is with, since baggage rules differ between the low-cost and full-service ticket.
• Add checked baggage at booking if you fly Transavia France, where it is usually an optional extra.
• If you ever book this trip as two separate one-way tickets, allow generous connection time, as the second ticket owes you nothing if the first is late.
• Compare the months with prices on the calendar rather than assuming the school-holiday weeks behave like the rest.