Aer Lingus announces three new routes for summer

James Cox

Aer Lingus will expand its summer schedule this weekend by introducing three new short-haul routes.

A new service from Cork to Nice will commence on Saturday, while two new routes from Dublin to Norway’s capital Oslo and Asturias, "a hidden gem in the north of Spain", will also take off 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, will also return this weekend, offering Aer Lingus customers a wide range of options for summer getaways.

On its long-haul network, the airline’s Dublin-Denver service is also back for summer 2026, offering direct flights to the ‘Mile High City’. Situated at the foothills of the Rocky Mountains, Denver is growing in popularity with outdoor enthusiasts keen to explore the spectacular scenery, hiking, and outdoor activities.

As well as the three new short-haul routes taking off this weekend, Aer Lingus will introduce a further two new short-haul services this summer from Dublin to Montpellier, from May 19th, and from Cork to Santiago, from June 1st. For those hoping to explore the Scottish Highlands, a new Aer Lingus Regional flight, operated by Emerald Airlines, will also begin service to Inverness from May 21st, while a new route to Tours in France will fly from June 6th.

Aer Lingus will operate a total of 24 routes from Ireland to North America in 2026, including two new routes to Raleigh-Durham, which took off earlier this month, and Pittsburgh, from May 25th. 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 and 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 schedule provides customers with even greater choice and flexibility for sun, culture and adventure closer to home.

“The return of our Dublin-Denver service, together 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 journeys on both sides of the Atlantic.”