Summer begins: three brand new Aer Lingus routes take to the skies | News
Aer Lingus is expanding its summer schedule by introducing three new short-haul routes. A new service from Cork to Nice will launch on Saturday, while two new routes from Dublin to the Norwegian capital Oslo and Asturias, a hidden gem in northern Spain, will also launch for the first time.
Seasonal routes from Dublin to Pisa in Italy’s Tuscany region, Catania in Sicily, Nantes in France and the Greek islands of Santorini and Corfu also return this weekend, offering Aer Lingus customers a wide range of summer holiday options.
On its long-haul network, the Dublin-Denver line is also back for summer 2026, with direct flights to the ‘Mile High City’. Located at the foothills of the Rocky Mountains, Denver is growing in popularity with outdoor enthusiasts eager to explore its spectacular scenery, hiking and outdoor activities.
In addition to the three new short-haul routes launching this weekend, Aer Lingus is introducing two more new short-haul flights this summer from Dublin to Montpellier, from May 19, 2026, and from Cork to Santiago, from June 1, 2026. For those wanting to explore the Scottish Highlands, a new Aer Lingus Regional flight, operated by Emerald Airlines, will also depart to Inverness from May 21, 2026, while a new route to Tours in France flies from June 6.
Aer Lingus will operate a total of 24 routes from Ireland to North America by 2026, including two new routes to Raleigh-Durham, which launched earlier this month, and Pittsburgh, from May 25, 2026. These new routes build on the airline’s Dublin Hub strategy, which supports seamless connections between North America and the airline’s extensive European network.
Reid Moody, Chief Strategy & Planning Officer, said: “Aer Lingus is launching three new routes from Dublin and Cork this weekend, alongside the return of some of our most popular seasonal destinations. Our summer timetable gives customers even more choice and flexibility for sun, culture and adventure closer to home.
“The return of our Dublin-Denver service, along with new routes to Raleigh-Durham and Pittsburgh, further strengthens our transatlantic offering for the summer season. With convenient connectivity through Dublin, Aer Lingus continues to make it easier for customers to plan summer travel on both sides of the Atlantic.”
