Ryanair has announced new routes from Cork to two holiday hotspots in Spain and France, with fares starting from just €29.99.
The budget airline will begin flying to Seville and La Rochelle from the June bank holiday weekend.
These additions are part of Ryanair's bumper Summer 2023 schedule at Cork Airport, which promises 270 weekly flights across 29 routes.
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Seville, the capital of Spain's Andalucía region, is famous for its jaw-dropping architecture, mouthwatering Spanish cuisine and captivating history. Meanwhile, La Rochelle, nestled on France's breathtaking western coastline, offers a vibrant maritime city experience with its charming old town, picturesque harbours and lively street cafes.
Travellers can secure their seats on these new routes for as little as €29.99 one-way for travel until October.
Ryanair’s Head of Communications, Jade Kirwan, said: “As Cork’s No. 1 airline, Ryanair is delighted to operate our first flights from Cork Airport to Seville in Spain and La Rochelle in France this June bank holiday weekend as part of our biggest ever Summer ’23 schedule.
“These two exciting new routes to Seville and La Rochelle add to our 27 routes currently operating to/from Cork Airport this Summer, including our new Venice and Rome routes, offering our customers in the south of Ireland even more choice and at the lowest fares when booking their Summer ’23 getaways.
“This record schedule is underpinned by Ryanair’s 3 based aircraft at Cork Airport, which represent a $300m investment and support over 1,300 local jobs while driving invaluable inbound tourism for the region too. We look forward to welcoming even more customers onboard our flights to/from Cork this Summer as Ryanair continues to deliver more traffic, connectivity, and lower fares than any other airline for Ireland.”
Barry Holland, Communications Manager at Cork Airport, hailed the new routes as a game-changer for travellers across the southern region.
He said: “This June Bank Holiday weekend will see the addition of two new summer routes to Seville, Spain and La Rochelle, France from Cork Airport. These two new Ryanair destinations will offer even more choice for passengers from across the South of Ireland when booking a summer getaway.
“Seville, the capital city of the Andalucía region in southern Spain is known for its stunning architecture, authentic Spanish cuisine, and rich history. La Rochelle, on the France’s idyllic western coastline is a thriving maritime city, located in the splendid surrounds of the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region. With its picturesque harbour, charming old town and lively street cafes, La Rochelle is a city that is both elegant and vibrant.
“This year, Cork Airport will serve over 2.6 million passengers, thanks to Ryanair’s continued commitment to Cork Airport and the expansion of their network with the addition of these two fantastic new routes.”
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