Aer Lingus to open seven new European routes for summer 2026
Aer Lingus has unveiled seven new routes from Ireland for the summer season, giving travellers fresh opportunities to visit a range of popular European destinations.
If you have been hankering to try somewhere new this summer, then Aer Lingus might have the answer for you, in the form of seven new routes to places far-flung and not so far, but taking in jewels in France and Spain that heretofore would not have been considered major tourist hotspots.
The flights will be operated by Aer Lingus and Aer Lingus Regional, operated by Emerald Airlines, and will commence flying to these new destinations this summer.
Picture Colin Keegan, Collins, Dublin
From this summer, you will be able to fly directly from Dublin or Cork Airport to Asturias and Santiago de Compostela in Spain, Montpellier, Tours, Nice in France, Oslo in Norway, and Inverness in Scotland.
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Commenting on the upcoming season, Susanne Carberry, Chief Customer Officer at Aer Lingus, highlighted the airline’s expanded offering: ‘Our summer 2026 schedule marks our most varied lineup to date, featuring a thoughtfully chosen range of destinations.
‘Whether it’s the vibrant city life of Oslo or the breathtaking landscapes of Asturias, there’s something to inspire every kind of traveller.‘
