How long is the BA838 flight?

The timetable allows 1 h 20 min. London to Dublin is 449 km (279 mi).

Which terminal does BA838 use?

It usually leaves from Terminal 5 at London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and arrives at Terminal 2 at Dublin Airport (DUB). Check the flight card above for today's terminal and gate.

What other flight numbers does BA838 have?

Also listed as BAW838 (British Airways' ICAO code) and BA 838.

Can I get compensation if BA838 is delayed or cancelled?

Up to £220 per passenger may be due under UK261 when it arrives 3 or more hours late or is cancelled, unless the cause was outside the airline's control. Departing the UK, this flight is covered by UK261.

BA838 Flight Status British Airways: London to Dublin (BAW838)

British Airways BA 838

Landed On Time

LHR London

Scheduled: 18:20
Actual: 18:39

Terminal: 5 | Gate: A13

Departure: Sun, Nov 8, 2026 · local time GMT

London Heathrow Airport (LHR)

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DUB Dublin

Scheduled: 19:40
Actual: 19:26
Delay

Terminal: 2

Arrival: Sun, Nov 8, 2026 · local time GMT

Dublin Airport (DUB)

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Landed 16h 41m ago 100%

LHR 18:39 DUB 19:26

449 km (279 mi) flown

Estimated position based on departure and arrival times, not live tracking. Times are local at each airport.

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Distance: 449 km / 279 miles · Scheduled Duration: 01:20 · Actual Duration: 00:47

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BA 838 Flight Status & Schedule British Airways London to Dublin

Date	From	To	Departure	Arrival	Status	Details
Nov 08	LHR	DUB	18:39	19:26	Landed	Track >
Nov 07	LHR	DUB	18:49	19:35	Landed	Track >
Nov 06	LHR	DUB	18:54	19:36	Landed	Track >
Nov 05	LHR	DUB	18:44	19:30	Landed	Track >
Nov 04	LHR	DUB	18:43	19:32	Landed	Track >
Nov 03	LHR	DUB	18:51	19:38	Landed	Track >
Nov 02	LHR	DUB	19:00	19:48	Landed	Track >
Nov 01	LHR	DUB	19:13	19:58	Landed Late	Track >
Oct 31	LHR	DUB	19:08	19:56	Landed	Track >
Oct 30	LHR	DUB	19:37	20:27	Landed Late	Track >

British Airways flight BA 838 links London and Dublin, 449 km (279 mi) apart, and flies six times a week: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. With 1 h 20 min in the timetable and a usual flight time of about 45 min, it often makes up time. Yesterday it left 19 minutes late and still landed at 19:26, 14 minutes early.

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About BA 838

Route: London Heathrow Airport LHR to Dublin Airport DUB
Distance: 449 km (279 mi)
Typical flight time: 45 min
Flies: Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
On time: 8 of the last 10
Average delay when late: 30 min
Usually departs from: Terminal 5

Departing the UK, this flight is covered by UK261. Yesterday's flight landed 14 minutes early, so no delay compensation applies; it starts at 3 hours late on arrival.

BA 838 FAQ

How long is the BA838 flight?: The timetable allows 1 h 20 min. London to Dublin is 449 km (279 mi).
How often is BA838 late?: 2 of the last 10 flights arrived 15 or more minutes late; when late, by 30 minutes on average.
Which days does BA838 fly?: Six times a week: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, based on the schedule of the last 7 days.
Which terminal does BA838 use?: It usually leaves from Terminal 5 at London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and arrives at Terminal 2 at Dublin Airport (DUB). Check the flight card above for today's terminal and gate.
What other flight numbers does BA838 have?: Also listed as BAW838 (British Airways' ICAO code) and BA 838.
Can I get compensation if BA838 is delayed or cancelled?: Up to £220 per passenger may be due under UK261 when it arrives 3 or more hours late or is cancelled, unless the cause was outside the airline's control. Departing the UK, this flight is covered by UK261.

BA838 and London LHR to Dublin DUB Flights

Flight BA838 is code-shared by 3 airlines using the flight numbers EI8338, QR5916, JL6511

Other flights departing from London LHR: LO280, BA600, LM676

Other flights arriving at Dublin DUB: FR2702, FR663, FR275

All flights connecting London LHR to Dublin DUB.