Shannon Airport announces new direct flights to sun-kissed Ibiza and UK

IT IS a good news day for Limerick holidayers who are looking for a sunny getaway, as Shannon Airport has announced a new direct flight service to Ibiza this week. 

Shannon Airport has also announced a twice-weekly service to the East Midlands in the UK until the end of October this year. 

A spokesperson for Shannon Airport said Ryanair will operate the flights to Ibiza every Wednesday and Sunday until the end of October, and increasing holiday capactity to 21,000 seats. 

Shannon Airport managing director, Andrew Murphy said that it is an exciting time for the airport, stating that 2018 was the “best year in over a decade” for the Clare airport. 

“Ibiza is known as a party-island but is so much more than that, with quieter parts of the island offering some stunning locations for a sedate and luxurious holiday. 

“It’s a brilliant addition to our summer sun schedule. We have already seen the success of the year-round Ryanair service to Alicante and with other sunshine destinations including Tenerife, Lanzarote, Barcelona-Reus, Fuerteventura, Faro and Malaga.  Holidaymakers need to look no further than Shannon for the most comfortable travel experience in Ireland.”

Commenting on the new UK flights, Mr Murphy said that the East Midlands is a gateway to a “really interesting part of the UK”.

“It’s an excellent addition to our UK schedule and a real statement about the importance and potential of the UK market, despite Brexit uncertainty.” 

The flights will depart at 8.20am on Mondays and 9.10pm on Fridays, strengthening its regional connectivity by another 22,000 seats. The timing and days of week allow for great flexibility for a weekend break or for a week long business trip

“Our top-class facilities, parking, and shopping make flying in and out of Shannon less stressful. Passengers can pass seamlessly through the airport and in 20 minutes they can be home in Limerick or an hour in Galway.  We have invested massively over the past number of years in offering our passengers the most accessible and convenient travel experience, and our hard work is paying off. We have received excellent feedback from our passengers who know that flying through Shannon makes travelling easier.”