Getting Here

Spectators are asked to consider an alternative way to travel to the event

 

The emissions from private cars transporting spectators to the event are the most significant environmental impact; therefore, one of the primary ways the Bray Air Display promotes environmental sustainability is by encouraging spectators to utilise public transport options. There are numerous public transportation options, including bus and train, that are available to those attending the event. Locals are encouraged to walk or cycle. Additionally, for those who do choose to travel by car, the event encourages car-sharing to help reduce the amount of traffic on the roads and minimise emissions.

 

Important advice – Last updated on Monday, June 22nd 2026

 

Please be aware that the event is expected to attract a large volume of traffic on the road network and via public transport. 

 

Our Top Travel Tips

 

• Choose public transport, car-sharing, walking, or cycling
• Allow at least an extra 2 hours of travel time
• Arrive before 2 pm
• If driving, pre-booking your parking space is essential – Parking is ONLY guaranteed before 2 pm. Please follow directional signage
• Drive safely 
• Consider staggering your travel home times
• Stay hydrated and be ready for any possible delays
• It’s essential to be patient and show respect to An Garda Síochána, stewards, and transport staff

 

By Public Transport

 

Bray has a substantial public transport network, both north from Dublin and south from County Wicklow and County Wexford. Bray is on the Iarnród Éireann rail network connecting to major Dublin city centre railway stations, including Connolly, Pearse and Tara Street. Six bus companies pass through Bray: Dublin Bus, Go-Ahead Ireland, Bus Éireann, Finnegan’s Bray and St. Kevin’s Bus Service to Glendalough.

 

During the #Bray Air Display, public transport will be increased to accommodate the influx of visitors. However, please expect longer journey times as public transport services may reach full capacity earlier, similar to rush hour.

 

Please note that there may be bus route diversions in place, including the L14 Palermo to Southern Cross Road route. Please see transportforireland.ie for more information on service updates.

 

Rail Services

 

Additional rail capacity will operate on the day. Services are expected to be busy, and customers are advised to:

 

• Beat the crowds: travel early
• Use Leapcard or buy return tickets
• Stay hydrated and always carry water
• Remember that alcohol is not permitted on any service
• Bikes will not be permitted on board DART and Commuter Services

 

Full information on service times is available on irishrail.ie.

 

Bus Services

 

Bray is served by several bus routes:

 

• Timetables for the E1, L12, and L14 routes operated by Dublin Bus, can be found here.
• Timetables for the L1, L2, L15, and 45A routes operated by Go-Ahead Ireland, can be found here.
• The timetable for the 131 route, operated by Bus Éireann, can be found here.

 

Please note that due to road closures, diversions will be in place, and some stops will not be serviced. Dublin Bus, Go-Ahead Ireland, and Bus Éireann will publish information on their websites in advance of the event about these temporary arrangements.

 

Additional advice

 

Stay hydrated and be prepared for possible delays. With national events like the Bray Air Display, some delays are inevitable. Plan accordingly and allow extra time for your journey. You are advised that it is your responsibility to allow adequate time to get to Bray.

 

Further information about public transport services and additional advice for passengers is available on the Events section of the Transport For Ireland website.

 

The TFI Journey Planner is also available to assist you in planning your journey.

 

Road Closures and Event Information – Last updated on Wednesday, July 8th, 2026

 

Event Description & Restrictions	Saturday, August 1st, 2026
No On-Street Parking Enforced applies to Strand Road and all closed roads listed below.	From 7 am
Road Closures include: Strand Road, Albert Avenue, Seapoint Road, Convent Avenue to Sidmonton Road, and Putland Road (up to the first junction on Newcourt Road).	From 10 am
No Vehicle Movement on Strand Road. Mitigation barriers in place. Deliveries to businesses along Strand Road and adjoining roads must be completed before 10 am.	10 am to 8 pm
North & South Car Parks Open	From 10 am
Event Site Opens Seafront Funfair, Food & Craft Village, Helicopter Pleasure Flights, and PA Announcements.	12:00 noon
Approximate Air Display Times (Subject to change on the day)	3 pm to 6 pm
All Event Car Parks Close	8 pm
Event Site & Seafront Funfair Closes	10 pm

 

The road closures are in place to facilitate safe pedestrian flow, public transport and emergency access for the Bray Air Display. On roads with traffic restrictions, local access will be facilitated where possible.

 

Please note: Traffic restrictions and road closures are subject to change without notice.

 

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⚠️ Important Access & Parking Notice ⚠️

 

To ensure public safety, facilitate emergency access, and manage traffic flow, strict restrictions will be in place on Saturday, August 1st, 2026.

 

Please read the following information carefully, as enforcement will be strict.

 

🚫 Critical Restrictions 🚫

 

• Parking Restrictions (From 7 am ): Strictly no parking is permitted on Strand Road or on-street along any of the designated closed roads. Mitigation barriers will be active.
• No Overnight Parking: You are not permitted to leave your car or motorcycle parked overnight on these routes. Any unauthorised vehicles left overnight or parked illegally will be towed.
• Vehicle Access (From 10 am): No vehicle access or movement will be permitted on Strand Road, including access for local residents and businesses.
• Business Deliveries (Before 10 am): All commercial deliveries to businesses on Strand Road and its adjoining roads must be completed in full before 10 am.

 

🚨 Strict Enforcement Notice 🚨

 

Parking at the Bray Air Display 

 

IMPORTANT NOTICE!

 

MOTORISTS, INCLUDING MOTORCYCLE RIDERS, ARE ADVISED THAT YOU MUST PRE-BOOK YOUR CAR PARK SPACE AT THE OFFICIAL EVENT CAR PARKS ONLINE BEFORE ATTENDING THE AIRSHOW AND ARRIVE PRIOR TO 2 PM!

 

Please familiarise yourself with our new event parking arrangements by reading further down this page: 

 

If you are travelling by car, please car share where possible. This will help you save money by sharing costs, reduce traffic on the roads, and help the environment.

 

Official Event Car Parks 

 

Complimentary Shuttle Bus

 

A complimentary shuttle bus service will operate from both car parks. No ticket or booking is required. A frequent service will kick off at 10 am. The drop-off/pick-up point will be close to the event site. The last pick-up from the event site is at 7:30 pm sharp.

 

The shuttle bus operator will provide safe, accessible and friendly access to all its passengers, regardless of their mobility difficulties, age or disabilities. Dogs (except for guide and assistance dogs) or any other animals of any description are not permitted to be carried on the shuttle bus service.

 

New Car Park Pricing Structure

 

To help manage traffic flow and reward early planners, ticket prices for our official event car parks are now based on booking capacity and availability.

 

Simply put: the earlier you book, the more you save.

 

Booking Phase	Availability	Benefit
1. Early Bird	Maximum Savings (Strictly Limited Allocation)	Maximum Savings Rate
2. Regular Price	Applied once Early Bird spaces are filled	Standard Advance Savings
3. Last Minute	Final online release leading up to July 31st	Final Pre-Booking Discount
4. Standard Rate	Applied on Friday, July 31st and Saturday, August 1st	Full Event Price

 

Please note that there is a strict limit of one ticket per order.

 

How It Works & Why It Helps

 

Our phase-based pricing structure is designed to encourage advance booking, which directly supports our logistics management.

 

• Securing the Best Rate: Because our Early Bird allocation is strictly limited, it automatically closes as soon as those spaces are filled. Booking early guarantees you the lowest possible rate.
• Streamlining Traffic: Booking ahead allows our logistics team to get an accurate, gradual vehicle count. This helps us optimise traffic management, reduce queues, and make everyone’s arrival as seamless as possible on the day of the display.

 

PARAMOUNT COMPLIANCE: Booking the Correct Details

When buying your parking pass, accuracy is essential to ensure entry on the day.

 

• Select the Correct Car Park: Ensure you select the car park that best suits your travel route. Your ticket grants access only to the car park listed on your pass.
• Enter the Exact Licence Plate: It is paramount that you double-check and enter your correct vehicle registration number at checkout. Because the check-in system is entirely automated, even a single typo or character error will cause it to reject your pass at the gate.

 

CRITICAL ACCESS RULES: QR Codes & Licence Plates

 

To ensure a seamless entry process and prevent delays at the gates, all official car parks operate under a strict, automated digital check-in system. Please review the mandatory rules below:

 

• Strictly Paperless Check-In: In line with our paperless journey, entry is entirely digital. You must ensure you have your Completed Order email open on a mobile device, with your unique QR code visible, when approaching the car park entrance.
• Screenshot in Advance: Mobile network signals can become highly congested at large public events. It is a mandatory requirement to take a screenshot of your QR code before leaving home to ensure it loads instantly at the gate.
• Licence Plate Synchronisation: Our digital QR code scanning system is fully synchronised with automatic licence plate verification at the entrance. Your parking pass is strictly valid only for the vehicle registration number submitted during your online checkout.
• Enforcement: Non-matching vehicles, or vehicles arriving without a pre-booked pass, will be subject to enforcement. They will be turned away or charged the maximum On the Day gate rate plus an additional administration fee.

 

Spaces move through the booking phases quickly as the event approaches. We highly recommend booking your spot as early as possible to secure the best available rate and ensure a hassle-free arrival!

 

Coach Parking

 

It is at the South Event Car Park. The coach driver/rep will be given directions to a drop-off point for the coach party on arrival.  Please book below.

 

PRE-BOOK YOUR CAR PARK SPACE BELOW (terms and conditions apply):

 

Please select the correct car park ticket from the options below:

Important Paperless Ticketing Notice:

Please ensure you have your QR ticket code available on your smartphone, as this digital ticket is strictly required for check-in at our official car parks. Note that your vehicle’s number plate is linked directly to your ticket and cannot be changed after purchase. This process supports our move towards a fully paperless system.

 

The designated event parking sites are open on Saturday, August 1st, at 10 am and close at 8 pm sharp. 

 

Vehicles left in the Official Bray Air Display Car Parks (at various locations) are at the owner’s sole risk in all respects; the organisers of the Bray Air Display nor its servants or agents accept any liability for any accident, loss or damage to persons, vehicles, accessories or contents, however caused. Full terms are available here.

 

Please note that NO overnight parking is permitted in any of the event car parks.

 

Again, we would like to stress that all spectators please plan their journey in advance and give themselves plenty of time to get to and from Bray. Arrive before 2 pm. There will be inevitable delays, so please be patient.

 

You are advised that it is your responsibility to allow an adequate amount of time to get to Bray and transfer between the car park and the event area on Bray Seafront.

 

It pays to be prepared.

2026 Event map

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